Critical Trends

Big Lift Launching Material-Handling Models

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2015, The New Big Joe walkie reach and the J2 Joey low level order picker could aid converters dealing with large rolls of material CHICAGO, IL | Big Lift LLC, the makers of Big Joe equipment, will be launching ...

Nilpeter USA Holds Winning Open House

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2015, The FB-3300, the FB-3, and the FA-4* were among the narrow web presses on display at company’s renovated Technology Center CINCINNATI, OH | Nilpeter USA recently held a “Bases Loaded Open House” to ...

PPC Report Sees Growth in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 28, 2015, The report, with data prepared by RISI, covers trends such as the robust pharmaceutical market as well as food packaging for health-conscious consumers SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council ...

Economic Outlook | Growing with GDP ... or Not

(Trends/Management)

November 22, 2015, There are two main reasons why gross domestic product might not be a good benchmark for your company’s volume growth There are two main reasons why gross domestic product might not be a good benchmark ...

AWA Issues Studies on Asian Markets

(Label/Tape)

November 22, 2015, The new reports cover materials, technologies, and trends in the region for labels, product decoration, and release liners AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates (has issued two ...

Sleeve Labels | Technology Developments Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(Label/Tape)

November 17, 2015, China represents no less than 32% of the global sleeve label market, reports AWA Alexander Watson Associates China represents no less than 32% of the global sleeve label market, reports AWA Alexander ...

Culver's Takes Top Honor in FPI Award

(Bag Pouch)

November 16, 2015, Take-out bags earn Foodservice Package of the Year FALLS CHURCH, VA | A new take-out bag inspired by local scenery and designed for brand promotion while raising social awareness won the top honor ...

Constantia Flexibles Opens Film R&D Center

(Flexpack)

November 14, 2015, The new Competence Center will provide company with R&D to support new products and study long-term trends in polymer films and film laminates VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles has opened a new, ...

Addivant Antioxidant in Commercial Trials

(Materials)

November 04, 2015, WESTON 705 liquid phosphite antioxidant is engineered for optimal resin processing, and company expects PE resins with it to be launched soon DANBURY, CT | Addivant reports that global polymer producers ...

AWA Reports on Release Liner Seminar

(Label/Tape)

November 01, 2015, The annual update for the pressure-sensitive label industry covered current conditions and technology as well as prospects for the future AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

Defect Detection | Filmquest Enhances its Reputation with Surface Inspection System

(Controls)

October 21, 2015, ... which can be many times more than the original cost of the material.   “It’s critical for us to make sure even the smallest potential flaws are identified and corrected before this material leaves ...

Plateau in Sales Revenue?

(Marketing Mojo)

October 20, 2015, ...  Sales support is critical to support your sales growth. But if you find that you’re revenue has plateaued, consider reaching deep and developing a plan… then work your plan and growth will most likely ...

CPPEXPONYC: Collaboration in Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2015, ... packaging, it is critical to start the conversation as early as possible.” “Emerald Packaging was the first flexible packaging converter in the United States to adopt digital printing in late 2014. Digital ...

Clondalkin Helps Rebrand LowLow Snacks

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2015, Produces four lid designs for range of Snack Bites BURY, MANCHESTER, UK | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (previously Chadwicks Lids) has produced the lids for the rebrand of LowLow Snack Bites ...

Labelexpo Europe 2015 Sets Records

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2015, Labelexpo Europe 2015 ups figures for attendance, exhibitors, and show space while celebrating its 35th year. Labelexpo Europe reports record breaking results for new visitors, exhibitors, and exhibition ...

FTA Announces Theme and Agenda for 2016 Forum

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2015, Coming next March, the 2016 Forum will feature ten new technical sessions and again will co-locate with the INFO*FLEX exhibition BOHEMIA, NY | The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) reports the ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for High-Pressure Laminates

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2015, ... features. Because of the multilayer construction, cut quality to avoid "crumbing' of the multilayer edges is critical, company says. The dual-knife rotary cutting action eliminates the skive along the ...

Static Beat | Dissipators Work Where Only 1 Side Has Static

(Static-Beat)

September 20, 2015, ... the freshly dried or cured layer. This first roller that touches the freshly dried or cured layer is a critical roller. The freshly dried or cured coating is often very active from a triboelectric charging ...

TLMI Reviews Technical Conference

(Label/Tape)

September 08, 2015, A record number of attendees heard more than 40 presenters address business strategy and technical operations GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Mfrs. Institute (TLMI) reports more than 380 attendees ...

Screen Americas Approves Spinnaker Materials

(Label/Tape)

September 04, 2015, Ten pressure-sensitive materials from Spinnaker are now approved for use on the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV inkjet label press ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | Screen Americas reports the company has tested and ...

PRIMIR Issues Study on Flexography

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2015, New research authored by Freedonia covers US market trends for flexo in various markets, new technology, and in comparison with other forms of printing RESTON, VA | PRIMIR, the Print Industries Market ...

Esko Launches Upgraded Software Suite

(News | New Products)

August 24, 2015, Suite 14.1 is said to bring ease of use with Software as a Service options and many other enhancements GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko announces the launch of its Software Suite release 14.1, a comprehensive ...

NPES and PRIMIR Announces Agenda for Fall Meeting

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2015, Registration if open for the event, where industry experts will present an agenda geared to the challenges of change in graphic communications RESTON, VA | NPES The Assn. for Suppliers of Printing, ...

Coating Matters | Energy Storage Devices

(Coating/Laminating)

August 10, 2015, ... coating head to substrate interface. Keep the fluid moving and reducing residence time and dead flow zones are critical to success. After coating, another consideration would be the effect of the drying ...

Countertop Beer Dispenser Relies on Flexible Pouch by Mondi

(Bag Pouch)

August 05, 2015, ... collaboration involving SYNEK and Mondi’s Consumer Goods Packaging business in North America. “Because of the delicate nature of beer, the dispenser’s pouch is a critical draft system component,” says ...

Nilpeter to Show Integrated Inkjet Press

(News | New Products)

August 04, 2015, Labelexpo Europe will be the launching ground for company’s PANORAMA line, including new DP-3 UV inkjet press SLAGELSE, DENMARK | Nilpeter will launch the PANORAMA product line, including the five-color ...

New England Paper Cluster Hears from Mohawk CEO

(Flexpack)

July 29, 2015, ... the group, according to its website, is to promote the paper industry in New England, educate members through the ongoing exchange of ideas and strategies, and provide critical business intelligence so ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... reaches the first roller that touches the freshly dried coated layer. The first roller that touches the freshly dried or cured layer is a critical roller because this fresh surface may be very triboelectrically ...

AIMCAL and SPE Join to Present Tech Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2015, More than 100 papers on converting and flexible packaging will be presented at FlexPackCon, along with short courses, economic news, and more FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, ...

Sino-Label 2016 Expected to be One-Stop Sourcing Shop

(Label/Tape)

July 17, 2015, Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the event will offer more than 300 exhibitors covering all aspects of label printing and technology HONG KONG | Sino-Label 2016, the China International Exhibition ...