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Gateway to Indonesian Plastics, and Printing Sectors

Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia and its local partner, PT.

How Flexo Printers Can Help Brands With Green Initiatives

With increased concerns about the environment, consumers are now pushing brands to use sustainable practices more than ever.

GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatsApp Messaging Platform

Faced with new business challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, GN Thermoforming Equipment

Great Northern Packaging Wins The Best of Show Award and a Gold Award at the 2020 Excellence in Flexography Awards

Great Northern Packaging announced that it received The Best in Show Award and a Gold Award

Anilox Service Techs to Roll Again

Eaglewood Technologies Xpress™ Anilox Cleaning announced its technicians have begun scheduling on-site cleaning appointments.

Production Maintenance For Corona Users

With production equipment under increased pressure to meet the higher demand for printed packaging caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process

Virtual FORUM 2020 Delivered the Complete Package

With nearly 30 technical presentations, panel discussions and Q&As, FTA’s Virtual FORUM 2020 successfully delivered the content

Diversified Labeling Solutions Expands with New HP Indigo Digital Press and Finishing Platfor

Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), a national converter of pressure-sensitive labels

Flair Flexible Packaging Announces Enhanced PLATINUM+ Thermoforming Films

Flair Flexible Packaging is introducing PLATINUM+, a performance-enhanced advancement on its original thermoforming film program.

Virtual Graphis Introduces RevealPrint

Virtual Graphics announced it introduced an American-made way to streamline warehouse operations.  

PCMC Signature Series (380V-s) Wide-web Press Installed at J.J. Collins Printers

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)—part of the Barry-Wehmiller Converting Solutions Platform and a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of print technologies

Flexo Wash Announces Virtual Demos

Moving projects forward in this shared “new normal” environment means doing things a little differently than before. 

Innovative Polish Company Moves Business Core to Corrugated Digital Printing with EFI Nozomi C18000

Digit Pack, a relatively new company in the corrugated sector in Poland, has invested in the EFI Nozomi C18000 six-color, single-pass LED inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.

Film Extrusion Manual, Third Edition Now Available from TAPPI Press

A new stand-alone training resource is now available for professionals and operations personnel at all levels in the plastics film industry

Vetaphone Boosts U.S. Support

International manufacturer of surface treatment technology, Vetaphone, has added Eric Hopfensperger to its North American technical support team. 

Coating on Trial

In coating and laminating there are many performance limiters that can affect the coating operative’s ability to produce a consistent product.

First Mark Andy Evolution in Europe

Colorado Etiquettes, the Rouen-based family business that has been supplying the French label industry since 1973, has installed the first Mark Andy Evolution flexo press in Europe. 

FTA Announces Virtual Innovation Central

FTA has announced Virtual Innovation Central, an online theater for package printers and converters to discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Bockatech and Westfall Technik Solidify EcoCore License Deal

Bockatech, developer of EcoCore® foamtech for lightweight and reusable packaging, and Westfall Technik Inc®.

Sappi Casting and Release Announces New Line of Textured Casting Papers for Solvent-Free Systems: Ultracast Viva

Sappi, a producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving pulp, launched Ultracast Viva

Nestlé Co-Funds New Professorship Focusing on Sustainable Materials Research to Tackle Plastic Waste

Nestlé announced that it would co-fund a new Chair for Sustainable Materials at the EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland, together with Logitech, SIG and other industry partners.

Be Part of the Circular Economy by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

In these difficult days, perhaps now more than ever, society is about to realize the importance of conserving resources—both for economic and environmental purposes.

AICC Releases Understanding the Key Characteristics of Linerboard and Medium

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released the third edition of Understanding the Key Characteristics of Linerboard and Medium and their Impact on Combined Corrugated Board.

Introducing the new IQ Power Fantom HL Blower from Simco-Ion

Simco-Ion announced the launch of the first HL Smart Ionizing Blower. 

BOBST Launches NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR

The new NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR features a highly modular design which can be configured with either transfer rollers or sleeves or monolithic/integral rollers.

82 Years Dedicated to Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores, high-release coatings, and durable coverings.

Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation Announces Expansion of Melt-Blown Fabric Production

Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation of Greenville, Wisc., has announced expansion of its melt-blown fabric production for N95 masks and other medical applications.

Wisconsin Converting Manufacturers Run Full-Out to Supply Healthcare Needs During Fight Against COVID 19 Pandemic

Wisconsin’s Converting industry is reportedly committed to production at full capacity to meet COVID-19 challenges.

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

Originally published in Paper, Film and Foil Converter in July 1966

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