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GMG Upgrades Proofing Media

Company says ProofMedia Premium and ProofMedia studio offer improved performance

Atlas Offers Upgrade Packages for Slitters

Company says the slitter/rewinder upgrades cover many aspects of the equipment, including PC processing

Simco-Ion Bar Neutralizes Static at a Distance

The IQ Easy Air Assist bar reportedly is designed for rugged industrial use and features a precise air stream

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

CHILL AT adhesive products are said to adhere quickly at virtually any temperature in a wide variety of label applications

Drytac Film Suited for Advertising Graphics

SpotOn Floor 200 printable film can be applied to many surfaces for short-term advertising uses

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations

Rotoflex Starts Manufacturing in Canada

The company says continued sales growth over several years led to expansion of its Canadian facility

HERMA Launches PP Label Film

HERMA PP white solid tc (grade 971) is said to provide reliable application and enhanced strength for high quality labels

Kotkamills Offers Uncoated Folding Boxboard

AEGLE Zero is said to provide a natural look and good printability for both food and non-food end uses

Toray Helps URI with New Engineering Complex

Toray Plastics (America), a major financial contributor to the Univ. of Rhode Island’s new engineering complex, joined officials for the groundbreaking

PCMC Sells Wrapper to Sun Paper

The XF800 wrapper, with continuous flow technology, reportedly offers a simpler operating system and increased flexibility for Sun Paper

AWA Recognizes 6 Top Sleeve Label Performers

AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. annual Sleeve Label Competition recognizes six winners, including two Best of Shows

Dow and HP Indigo Sign Agreement

The agreement will offer HP Indigo access to the Dow Pack Studios network and technical facilities, a move expected to accelerate innovation

Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages

SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight

Spinnaker Partners with ARMOR USA for Testing

Spinnaker will have its pressure-sensitive products tested using ARMOR USA’s thermal transfer ribbons

CTC Splicer Is Semi-Automatic

The Model 800-PB-VF-36 allows non-stop production and offers many standard features

Simco-Ion Offers New Nozzle to Neutralize Static

The IQ Power HE static neutralizing nozzle is said to feature lower air consumption and high efficiency

Pruftechnik Offers Compact Monitoring System

The VIBGUARD compact intelligent online condition monitoring system has six channels for continuous data acquisition

interpack 2017 Breaks Records

The event featured record exhibitor participation and international attendance as well as many special features

Swanline Print Group Acquires Four Graphics

The acquisition creates a new company designated Four Create Print Ltd., reportedly giving both companies potential for growth

Freedonia Study Looks at Barrier Films

The report says oxygen and other gas barrier films market will grow more than 4% annually, and looks at trends and applications

AVT Inspection System for Short Runs

The Helios Turbo HD will show advanced real-time digital print inspection and process control

Grafotronic Upgrades Tabletop Rewinder

The Model HV250 has many new features, including ergonomic design and options for ease of use

NPES Announces New Strategic Plan

The organization says it is setting course to align the value chain and drive global print industry growth

ProAmpac Wins Two WorldStar Awards

Recognized by World Packaging Org. for food-category pouches

BYK-Gardner Launches Film Applicator

The byko-drive XL automatic film applicator is said to be feature a flexible design to perform drawdowns of coating and inks

FTA Honors Innovative Products

The Flexographic Technical Association names three companies winners of the 2017 Technical Innovation Award

EFI Acquires CRC Information Systems

The acquisition expands EFI's MIS market share in North America

Vetaphone Corona Treater Installed at acpo

Added to latest of five coating lines

Jospak Fiber-Based Food Tray Is Alternative to Plastic

Tray is suitable for modified atmosphere packaging.

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