Westlake Plastics Sells Majority Ownership to Actimed

Published: June 25, 2013

Supplier of thermoplastic products has a new majority owner that brings with it new resources for investments in many areas

MACtac Offers Two-Day Service Program

Published: June 24, 2013

MAC2DAY program for skid-packed p-s sheets is said to be a way for printers to save time and money

Color-Logic Partners with Folex

Published: June 17, 2013

Color-Logic certifies Folex’s DIGIPRINT -IG/SIK metallic film for use with Process Metallic Color System

Wind Point Partners Acquires Argotec

Published: June 14, 2013

Producer of TPU film and sheet is acquired by private equity investment firm that will continue to fund the company’s growth and innovation

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

Published: June 11, 2013

Growth is expected to be driven by high-performance plastic films with barrier properties, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance

Toray Launches Coating Equipment at Ceremony

Published: May 30, 2013

Rhode Island officials helped company celebrate new equipment and boost for local economy

Dura-Fibre Offers Folding Carton Swatch Books

Published: May 28, 2013

Book of swatches features details and benefits of company’s full line of heavyweight folding carton materials

PCI BOPET Report Questions if Capacity is Enough for West

Published: May 23, 2013

Although two million tonnes of new BOPET film capacity is predicted, it may still not be enough to meet demand in the West, says a new study

KAPCO Adds Gloss Paper for Displays and More

Published: May 06, 2013

Eight-mil, high quality paper is said to print with photo quality

Toray Metallized BOPP Film Offers Barrier Features

Published: April 18, 2013

Torayfan MWX6 white film is suited for gas-flushed packaging applications, reportedly offering high moisture and oxygen barrier

Acucote Adds Clean-Release Coupon Product

Published: April 09, 2013

LiftCote Plus 1 for high-end affixed cards is said to provide thicker gauge and more durability than other products in the line

SPE’s ANTEC 2013 Offering New Technology Forums

Published: April 03, 2013

Smart polymers, new plastics for healthcare, and managing innovation are among the topics that will be covered

Scodix Opens Warehouse in Chicago

Published: March 07, 2013

New facility expected to facilitate distribution of PolySENSE polymer and spare parts to North and South American customers

AIPIA Program Focuses on Packaging Technology & Marketing

Published: March 01, 2013

The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Assn. will cover a broad range of topics at packaging show in Germany

Pankaboard Upgrades Cartonboard Lines

Published: November 06, 2012

PankaBrite and PankaWhite cartonboard from Pankaboard are now thicker for better protected packages, and surfaces are improved for higher print quality

ExxonMobil Metallized OPP Has Many Benefits

Published: October 29, 2012

Label-Lyte 50ML580 metallized, surface-printable OPP film from ExxonMobil is said to add print receptivity and adhesion in many p-s label applications

GN Thermoformer Saves Waste

Published: April 19, 2012

The cut-in-place GN760 plug-assist thermoformer from GN Thermforming Equipment is said to save energy and reduce web scrap

Gala Industries Expands Facility in Thailand

Published: April 16, 2012

To expand its Southeast Asia presence, Gala Industries expands operations with an underwater pelletizing system for customer trials

NPE2012 Adds High-Tech Features

Published: March 30, 2012

Visitors to NPE2012 will be able to access information and organize their schedules with efficiency their iPad and Smart Phone apps

DuPont to Stress Innovation at NPE

Published: March 26, 2012

Adapting its Innovation Center concept, DuPont will offers a Global Collaboratory at NPE, bringing together customers, partners, and academics

NPE2012 to Feature Its Own Super Sunday

Published: February 23, 2012

Former governor Jon Huntsman Jr. is on the agenda at the opening of NPE, along with brand-owner sessions, golf, a BBQ, and more

The PPC Predicts Market Trends

Published: February 21, 2012

A new report on trends and predictions for paperboard packaging include green products, tobacco packaging, dessert demographics, and much more

Plastics Will Star at NPE 2012

Published: February 20, 2012

Plastics in its many forms and the equipment used to process it, including extruders, winders, dies, and more, will be on display in April at NPE 2012

VCF Films to Sponsor Speaker on Thin Films

Published: January 24, 2012

The upcoming FlexTech Alliance show will offer a presentation by thin-film coating expert Dr. Edward Cohen, sponsored by thin-film supplier VCF Films

New Technology from Eastman Adds Shelf Appeal

Published: January 23, 2012

RAS technology adds POP impact, works with a range of seaming technologies including hot melts and solvents, and can alternate with wraparound labels

AGI-Shorewood is Formed by Merger

Published: January 04, 2012

The merger of AGI World and Shorewood Packaging creates a new specialty packaging business with locations around the globe

Cardboard Bottle from Ecologic Brands Wins Green Award

Published: December 06, 2011

A molded fiber bottle with a re-sealable “smart fitment” is honored for efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover materials

Cushion Multiple Roll Widths

Published: February 01, 2011

Web Exclusive: Cradles don't rock

Published: April 25, 2008, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor

Cleveland Plastic Films (CPF) was shipping rolls of film across North America using stacked plastic cradles, but sometimes the cradles would shift and open up. To solve the problem, CPF worked closely with engineers at Rollguard

Bobst Announces Positive Results from K 2007

Published: February 07, 2008