Critical Trends

Smithers Pira Issues Study of Sack & Kraft Paper

(Bag Pouch)

January 09, 2017, Research says growth in consumer markets is driving the sack and kraft paper market to $80 billion by 2021, with expansion driven by several factors LEATHERHEAD, Surrey, UK | Smithers Pira announces ...

Aran Group Now Producing Bags in US

(Bag Pouch)

January 09, 2017, ... paste keeps its consistency from the time of processing and helps protect critical characteristics of the preservative-free tomato paste, which include color, flavor, texture, and pH. “Although Aran ...

Cortec Desicorr Pouches NW Protect Sensitive Devices

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, Desiccant pouch comes in a windowed or windowless form ST. PAUL, MN | Moisture is a dangerous enemy to sensitive components such as circuit boards, optical devices, electronics, and items in museum ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Protective & Specialty Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

January 02, 2017, The reports says water-based coatings in the protective and specialty market will surpass solvent-based coatings in 2020 CLEVELAND, OH | According to a new study from The Freedonia Group, solvent-based ...

Print UV Is Coming to Las Vegas

(Print)

January 01, 2017, The conference will cover trends, tips, and new techniques for deploying or maintaining UV printing operations profitably LAS VEGAS, NV | The 10th annual Print UV conference will take place at the ...

EFI Reports DFEs Aid Printing Standards

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2016, ... software workflows perfectly processed all 48 test patches in the new Ghent Workgroup PDF Output Suite Version 5.0 a critical test factor for determining quality printing of PDF documents. EFI says it ...

UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2016, The company’s new shrink sleeve films receive recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports it has received the Critical Guidance recognition ...

Constantia Flexibles Wins 3 Awards from Accolade Wines

(Label/Tape)

December 06, 2016, Honors include Supplier of the Year VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Accolade Wines, the number one wine company in Australia and the UK by volume, and the fifth largest wine company in the world, honored suppliers ...

Sensor Films Contracts for Inkjet System

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2016, ... says Glenn Ferris, VP of marketing, Universal Instruments. “Our Uflex platform will be configured in-line with the SFI Starlight System to support curing with critical ‘pick and place,’ dispensing, and ...

IHS Markit Announces Free Webcast

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2016, ... company offers critical market data, analysis, price forecasting, and other insights across the polyolefins industry that reportedly help companies position your business for success. The webcast, which ...

PACK EXPO 2016 Sets Records

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2016, The show surpassed previous editions in both exhibitors and exhibit space, and it reportedly offered attendees good leads and many extra features RESTON, VA | On the 60th Anniversary of its debut, ...

FTA Offers Info on 2017 Annual Forum

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2016, ... at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel in downtown Phoenix, AZ.  Content reportedly will span the gamut on the critical business intelligence that’s trending now—everything from tackling legal and regulatory ...

GMG's Flexo Best-in-Class Workshop is First in Serie

(Print)

October 30, 2016, ... workflow easily. "Backward compatibility to existing systems is critical to implementation of new technology. The products we are discussing have ROI in the present environment while at the same time ...

K 2016 Receives Top Reviews

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2016, Organizers say the number of both visitors and exhibitors exceeded the last event, with many reporting good leads and closed deals DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY | K 2016, held October 16–23 in Düsseldorf, was ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase muses on recently concluded AIMCAL and ASC fall conferences. Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase muses on recently concluded AIMCAL and ASC fall conferences. My previous articles ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... space between bump roller and new roll, and 2) determine the initial RPMs to speed match the new roll to the web speed. NOTE: Errors in diameter measurement can create errors in both of these critical ...

TLMI Awards | Multi-Color Takes 2016 Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2016, ... varnishing, die-cutting, foiling, and sculpted rotary embossing. Registration is critical and challenging. The label is printed HD flexo with CMYK and spot colors on a Gallus EM280 press. Additional ...

WACKER Expands US-Based R&D

(Coating/Laminating)

October 13, 2016, A new R&D center will open in Ann Arbor, MI, to pursue business and product development for the North, Central, and South America regions MUNICH, GERMANY | WACKER is expanding its research and development ...

Hein Verpackungen Installs First Highcon Euclid in Germany

(Carton Box)

October 03, 2016, Digital cutting and creasing machine will extend product offerings YAVNE, ISRAEL | Hein Verpackungen of Traunfeld, Bavaria, has the first installation of a Highcon Euclid III digital cutting and creasing ...

AMI Issues Study of High Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, The new study from Applied Market Information offers detailed information on trends and markets for high barrier films in food packaging BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) announces a new ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, The four-day event will feature over 2,300 exhibiting companies and span more than 1.2 million net sq ft of exhibit space. Conference organizers expect to welcome more than 50,000 attendees. The four-day ...

Tea Creamer Launches Ecolean's New 125ml Package Siz

(Bag Pouch)

September 28, 2016, Smaller package the right portion size for everyday consumption. HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN | Dairy producer Fauji Foods Ltd., Pakistan, is the first to introduce its tea creamer in the brand new Ecolean ...

Dow Evercap Resin Caters to Aging Population

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, New PE resin offered for flexpack, caps, and closures MIDLAND, MI | Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics has unveiled its new EVERCAP PE resins portfolio for rigid caps and closures. Resins with the ...

Labelexpo Americas Is a Record-Breaker

(Label/Tape)

September 20, 2016, Breaking records for exhibitors, attendees, and new products, the event celebrated new technologies and opportunities in the label industry CHICAGO, IL | The 15th edition of Labelexpo Americas, held ...

Dow Corning Launches Series of PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2016, ... utilizing silicones already play a critical role in optimizing device quality, reducing waste during manufacturing, and enhancing the end-user experience,” says Joanna Giovanoli Potts, Americas market ...

Uflex Reports Solution for Heavy-Duty Bags

(Bag Pouch)

September 04, 2016, ... The big bags made of this special film have qualified the critical drop tests as laid down by the ASTM standards. Company says benefits include high haze >75%; low seal initiation temperature (SIT); ...

Specialty Papers US Releases Agenda

(Flexpack)

September 03, 2016, Presented by Smithers Pira and TAPPI, the event covers many uses of paper today and into the future LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK | The 8th annual Specialty Papers US takes place September 21–23, 2016, at ...

HERMA PP Inkjet Label Film Is Tough

(Label/Tape)

August 30, 2016, ...  Company says the aggressive behavior of the adhesive makes it well suited for critical surfaces such as rough plastic or painted metal containers, even if they are cool and damp. The new PP inkjet film ...

Maxcess Reports Benefits of Tidland Electronic Knifeholders

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2016, ... and is robust enough to withstand harsh mill environments.” Available in Control and Control Plus models, the knifeholders ensure proper setup by self-calibrating to optimize two critical operating parameters, ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... meeting or exceeding the APR Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Label for PET Bottles Critical Guidance Document requirements. Said to be ideal for labeling PET bottles, these clear and white PP product combinations ...