A Remedy for CD Buckles

Published: July 24, 2020

Washboarding. It sounds like a torture technique, but that water-boarding.

Mamata Introduces New Surgical Mask Making Machine

Published: July 22, 2020

Team Mamata came up with an idea to develop a mask with head over loops in place of conventional ear loops.

Elite Cameron, Inc. to Supply Two Custom Slitting Machines to a Mid-West Nonwovens Manufacturer

Published: July 22, 2020

Elite Cameron, Inc., manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating machines will supply custom slitting equipment

A New Push Towards Sustainable Packaging

Published: July 22, 2020

Botta Packaging announced its partnership with Esselunga to develop an innovative envelope.

Technicote Celebrates 40 Years of Providing Better Alternatives, Unique Products and Customer Solutions

Published: July 20, 2020

Technicote announced 40 years of creating customer solutions. In 1980, Dirk Desanzo had a daring dream to start a company in the converting industry

Comexi and Socipack Strengthen Relationship Thanks to the Acquisition of a Wide-Web Slitter-Rewinder

Published: July 20, 2020

Comexi and Socipack have extended its strategic partnership with the acquisition by the African company of a Comexi S2 DS

Flint Group Packaging Commits to UN Global Compact for Sustainability

Published: July 20, 2020

Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, effective May 2020.

Mondi Partners With Meat Producer Hütthaler to Create New Fully Recyclable Plastic Packaging

Published: July 17, 2020

Mondi has partnered with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film made from a mono-material for their meat and sausage products.

The Need For and Usefulness of a Business Interruption Agreement in a Time of Uncertainty

Published: July 17, 2020

The Independent Packaging Association announced it has crafted a template that can serve as an agreement between an AICC member and another

TS Converting Equipment Ltd (Elite Cameron) and Focus Label Machinery Ltd Launch New Flexo’ Machine with In-Line Hot Melt Coating

Published: July 17, 2020

UK based TS Converting Equipment Ltd / Elite Cameron have partnered with Focus Label Machinery to develop a range of machines for the manufacture of labels, tapes and tamper evident security products.

Glenroy Inc. Formally Announces Company Sustainability Initiative

Published: July 17, 2020

Glenroy™ Inc., a converter and printer of flexible packaging for over 50 years, formally announced its sustainability initiative with a dedicated website.

Signode Introduces New Label Application System

Published: July 13, 2020

Signode has introduced a new, enhanced version of its premier Little David LDLA-500^® apply-only labeler.

Allstein’s Head of Sales Retires

Published: July 13, 2020

Allstein announced the retirement of Kurt Flathmann after 47 years in the packaging industry

SÜDPACK to Invest in India

Published: July 09, 2020

SÜDPACK announced it has entered a joint venture with Kamakshi Flexiprints Pvt. Ltd.

Polyonics Celebrates 25th Anniversary and History of Strong Market Leadership

Published: July 09, 2020

Polyonics® announced it is celebrating its 25th anniversary and continued market leadership in the manufacture of high-performance film, tape and label materials for harsh environments.

H.B. Fuller Shares the Newest Adhesive Technology for High-Impact Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Published: July 09, 2020

H.B. Fuller shared the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry.

Macdermid Graphics Solutions Appoints Matt Bennett as Vice President, Emea

Published: July 09, 2020

MacDermid Graphics Solutions announced the appointment of Matt Bennett as vice president, EMEA.

Static Control for Flexographic Printing

Published: July 06, 2020

Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum.

Flint Group, Soma and Marvaco present: A Sustainable Way of High Quality Package Printing Through Soma’s Online Product Launch Seminar

Published: July 04, 2020

A shortage of resources and global climate change are front and center as critical topics within the packaging industries.

reprocentret Enhances Flexo Plate Quality and Consistency With Latest Esko Integrated Technology

Published: July 02, 2020

Danish independent trade shop reprocentret A/S has invested in a fully integrated flexo-plate making solution from Esko to deliver enhanced quality and consistency for its customers.

Domino’s New K600i Embellishment Solution

Published: July 02, 2020

Domino Digital Printing Solutions announced the official launch of its next generation digital embellishment solution after its initial preview at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

Xaar Celebrates 30 Years as an Industrial Inkjet Innovator

Published: July 02, 2020

Xaar is reportedly celebrating its 30th birthday in style with champagne sent to every member of the team to toast the business and its role in pioneering the use of industrial inkjet technologies around the world.

GMG Offers Advanced Color Solution for Hp Pagewide Corrugated Presses

Published: June 30, 2020

GMG, a provider of color management solutions for packaging and industrial printing, announced it has signed an agreement with HP to become an HP PageWide corrugated workflow partner.

PPC Flexible Packaging is the Proud Recipient of the FTA Bronze Award

Published: June 30, 2020

PPC Flexible PackagingTM announced that it has won the FTA’s bronze award for Mid-Web at the 2020 Excellence in Flexography Awards for its entry: “Sweet Earth Harmless Ham & Chickpea Patty/Benevolent Bacon Egg & Cheddar Wrappers.” The ceremony was held virtually on April 22.

“Strong color, fine detail and sharp resolution were achieved using INX ink, Miraclon's KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra plates (recipient of FTA's 2020 Technical Innovation Award), 300 lpi artwork and excellent press crafts- manship. Two complex designs with neutral process builds were produced side-by-side on the same web with just CMYK and white,” said Marcy Southern, vice predsident of graphics and print optimization, PPC Flexible Packaging.

The Excellence in Flexography Awards is the premier awards program for the flexographic industry. Each of the more than 500 entries received every year is individually evaluated by a panel of judges on its degree of difficulty and level of execution. Award-winning prints offer proof of significant achievements in quality.

For more information, visit https://www.flexography.org.

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

Published: June 30, 2020

It is no doubt that packaging plays a vital role in our lives and modern society.

New H.B. Fuller Flexible Packaging Adhesive Helps Converters Meet Paa Guidelines Faster and Enhance the Food Safety System

Published: June 29, 2020

H.B. Fuller announced the latest in the series of Flextra^® Fast flexible packaging adhesives by introducing a rapid food compliant, two-part universal performance solventless adhesive.

Vetaphone Opens Test Lab to Refine Productivity and Develop New Products

Published: June 29, 2020

Vetaphone has reportedly invested its unmatched experience and knowhow in a state-of-the-art Test Lab facility at its headquarters in Kolding, Denmark.

TagG Informatique, a European Reference in Direct Marketing, Reconfirms Confidence in Xeikon

Published: June 29, 2020

By reportedly investing in a new Xeikon 9800, TagG Informatique expresses yet again its confidence in Xeikon

Vived Management Releases the New Hot Tack Tester

Published: June 25, 2020

The J&B Hottack tester has reportedly helped people get better results in R&D and QC for more than 25 years.

Smurfit Kappa Replaces EPS Frozen Food Packaging With Sustainable Paper-Based Alternative

Published: June 23, 2020

Smurfit Kappa was reportedly approached by Patani Global Food B.V., a global supplier of fresh and frozen foods