Critical Trends

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2017, Blown film extrusion lines and a dual metallizer are among the equipment that will be added to produce films for food packaging VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles has invested approximately €6 ...

Muller Martini Celebrates 50 years

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2017, The company says it has been championing advancements in finishing since 1967 HAUPPAUGE, NY | Muller Martini sold its first machine in the US in 1955. In 1967 The Hans Muller Corporation was launched ...

PPC Names Disrupter Structures as Paperboard Trend

(Carton Box)

September 01, 2017, Milk Bone carton by Hub Folding Box stands out on store shelves SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) today shared several current trends in folding carton and rigid box design, ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Specialty Papers

(Flexpack)

August 28, 2017, Rapid technology changes are driving growth in the specialty papers market, says a new study that covers the market to 2022 LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK | Smithers Pira announces its latest report, entitled ...

Dow Products Finalists for Innovation Awards

(Flexpack)

August 27, 2017, ... intermediates in the production of plastic and other products critical to everyday use. The shift to lighter cracker feedstocks from shale gas and slowing gasoline demand for refineries are leading to ...

Epson Partners with Loftware

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2017, ... print performance to meet demands for mission critical label printing,” says Andy Scherz, senior product manager, Commercial Label Printers, Epson America. “By collaborating with Loftware, the industry ...

Show Preview | PRINT 2017 Heads Back to Chicago

(Trade Shows)

August 16, 2017, PRINT 17 will feature new, innovative education session formats that foster collaboration and allow attendees to design their own learning experience PRINT 17 will feature new, innovative education ...

AIMCAL Posts Agenda for R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

August 06, 2017, The roll-to-roll conference, held with FlexPackCon, will be packed with sessions covering coating, drives, materials, measurement, and much more FORT MILL, SC | AIMCAL, The Association of International ...

B&W MEGTEC Launches Drying Lab

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2017, ... Pere, the drying lab allows researchers to qualitatively and quantitatively observe drying characteristics critical to early scale-up steps in coating formulation development, dryer optimization, and overall ...

Domino Press an Upgrade for McCourt Label

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2017, ... those are short-run, multi-copy critical color matching and we’re able to land those jobs now where we couldn’t before.” So beyond the technology, why Domino? Ferguson says, “Investing in the digital ...

Mesirow Releases Mid-Year M&A Report

(News | New Products)

July 25, 2017, The report looks at trends/activities affecting packaging M&A, saying 2016 was strong and market conditions driving M&A activity will remain healthy CHICAGO, IL | Mesirow Financial announces the 2017 ...

Ceresana Issues Study of European Bags/Sacks

(Bag Pouch)

July 25, 2017, The company’s second study covers environmental issues as well as materials, production demand, and import/export trends CONSTANCE, GERMANY | Ceresana, an industry market research and consulting company, ...

PPC Forms Digital Converting Community

(Carton Box)

July 18, 2017, The organization says the community will help those in the folding carton industry understand the latest digital converting technologies SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) reports ...

Coating Matters | Balancing Slot Die Design

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2017, ... the die will not be as critical a step between product changes. But remember: these factors need to be balanced with the other needs of the flow control. Slot die operation is a balance between variables ...

FPI Kit Aids in Recycling Efforts

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2017, The Foodservice Packaging Institute says its new tool offers resources to encourage more recycling in communities FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) offers a free Resident ...

BOBST and Radex Form New Company: Mouvent

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2017, Mouvent will focus on digital print using pioneering digital technology and will become the digital printing center of BOBST WETZIKON, SWITZERLAND | BOBST and Radex, a start-up company owned by multiple ...

Talking TiO2 Issues Ahead of World Summit

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2017, ... It brings more people with the same interests together at the same time. This dialogue will result in a better understanding of the requirements and objectives of customers and suppliers. This is critical ...

AWA Issues Release Liner Review

(Label/Tape)

June 27, 2017, ... across the globe. The developing markets of Asia were major growth drivers in 2016, alongside Europe, which experienced strong growth in eastern countries. Also covered are the critical silicone component ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, ... are conveniently measured doesn’t mean they are the most critical when it comes to predicting roller success. Coating success depends on precision, and roller precision isn’t simple. If the gaps between ...

Honeywell Process Solutions Acquires Nextnine

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2017, The acquisition is said to broaden industrial cyber security offerings to meet increasing threats to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | Honeywell Process Solutions, ...

Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2017, ... and attention during the coating process. Since full cure only occurs when the appropriate dose of UV light to cause the photoinitiator to activate is delivered, proper processing becomes more critical. ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2017, ... market, which made the decoration a critical component in communicating product line differentiation. WS Packaging’s In-Mold labeling provided an aesthetically superior look, and this metallized in-mold ...

ACTEGA Launches UV Shrink Inks

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2017, ... demand.  “Viscosity and stability play a critical role for today’s newly designed print stations,” says Jim Harris, segment manager for ACTEGA’s Labels division. “We’ve expanded our line of ACTExact ...

Label Summit Closes Chilean Edition

(Label/Tape)

June 04, 2017, Label Summit Latin America 2017 welcomed visitors from 28 countries who heard presentations on a wide array of topics LONDON, UK | The 14th edition of Label Summit Latin America, held May 16–17, attracted ...

Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, ... our stringent micro-hole acceptance level.” Amaia Cowan, market development, manager, Innovia Films, says, “While speed is important to our customers, efficiencies are just as critical. Minimizing rejects ...

PaperWorks Adds Folding Carton Options

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2017, ... while still getting the performance and visual attributes that are critical in brand positioning.” In addition to the 100% recycled content, the MasterWorks Ultra 100 Kraftback cartons are said to offer ...

GMG Upgrades Proofing Media

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2017, ... proofing with ProofMedia premium. We receive very positive feedback from our most critical customers.” Weihing says ProofMedia premium is the right choice for demanding users, including brand owners, ...

Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages

(Coating/Laminating)

May 21, 2017, SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical will showcase its SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier ...

Pruftechnik Offers Compact Monitoring System

(Controls)

May 17, 2017, ... with adjustable data reduction and Intelligent Event Recording.  Company says the unit fulfills the high maintenance requirements of critical individual assets, characterized by high availability, high ...

Freedonia Study Looks at Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

May 16, 2017, The report says oxygen and other gas barrier films market will grow more than 4% annually, and looks at trends and applications CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group has issued a new study entitled Barrier ...