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Bobst Brings Gravure Printing for Flexible Packaging Into the Digital World With oneECG Extended Color Gamut Gravure Technology
- Published: September 14, 2020
BOBST has been pioneering the use of Extended Color Gamut (ECG) technology for gravure printing and digitalized workflows.
KM Packaging Launches Mono Material Polypropylene Lidding Films
- Published: September 14, 2020
Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has launched a new range of mono-polymer material lidding films, made from polypropylene (PP), that is designed for recyclability.
Canada’s Wholesale Pocket Folders and America’s Trade Only Folders Installs the Scodix Ultra 101 Digital Enhancement Press
- Published: September 14, 2020
Wholesale Pocket Folders & Trade Only Folders (WPF), a subsidiary of APD Printing announced the installation of a new Scodix Ultra 101 digital enhancement press.
Michelman’s Water Resistant HydraBan Coatings Make Innovative Solutions Possible
- Published: September 08, 2020
Michelman’s HydraBan® is a brand of water-based coatings designed for use on paper and paperboard.
Food Packaging and Contact Applications
- Published: September 08, 2020
The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) presented a new draft of the 21st Ordinance amending the German Consumer Goods Ordinance, otherwise known as the German “Printing Ink Ordinance”.
INDA’s World of Wipes 2020 International Conference Delivered Industry Connections and Key Insights – Virtually
- Published: September 08, 2020
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reports its 14th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference connected over 260 participants from 20 countries
Karlville Launches Innovative Combi Laminator
- Published: September 08, 2020
Karlville, a manufacturer of the Pack Ready Laminator for HP Indigo, announced the launch of new laminator that combines both thermal and solventless adhesive lamination technologies.
Packaging Industry COVID-19 Video Conferences are Back
- Published: September 08, 2020
After taking a summer hiatus, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, is offering its next COVID video conference Friday, September 18.
American Roller R&D Team Expands with Addition of Its Second Ph.D. Chemist
- Published: September 08, 2020
The American Roller research and development team has gained additional in-house support with the recent hiring of AJ Zhu.
Sustainable Packaging Delivers for All
- Published: September 08, 2020
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology company, introduced new packaging across its printhead portfolio, reducing its plastic consumption by 1.2 tons per year.
Helping Flexo on the Way to the Tipping Point
- Published: September 02, 2020
Andrew Hewitson, co-founder and business development director of UK flexo prepress house Reproflex3, discusses approaching the tipping-point when the flexo process gets the recognition it deserves.
Shurtape Brand HP 535 Hot Melt Packaging Tape
- Published: September 01, 2020
Shurtape Technologies, LLC introduced the new HP 535 hot melt packaging tape.
Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations
- Published: August 31, 2020
More and more consumers, brand owners and other stakeholders are now looking beyond the traditional three-arrow triangle “seal of approval” for recyclability on food packaging.
Power to the Pouch: GreenSeed Designs Customized Pouch Packaging for Enhanced Consumer Health & Safety
- Published: August 31, 2020
GreenSeed, a contract packaging operations company that designs and manufactures custom packaging solutions for dry foods and supplements in the natural products category
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Releases Bonding Study With Superior Felt & Filtration
- Published: August 31, 2020
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes released the first in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ Portfolio
Parkside Boosts Production Quality and Efficiency With Troika Anicam Investment
- Published: August 31, 2020
Parkside Flexibles, an innovation specialist in the flexible packaging sector, has invested in Troika AniCAM, the leading 3D digital scanning microscope
Amcor Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy Goals in the United States
- Published: August 31, 2020
Amcor announced it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative to create a path forward to a circular economy for plastics in the United States by 2025.
Continuous Quality Control Reduces Production Costs for Printed Corrugated Board
- Published: August 25, 2020
DS Smith, one of the world’s leading suppliers of corrugated packaging, focuses on developing and producing sustainable packaging solutions in 37 countries.
Monadnock Announces the New Face of Premium Packaging
- Published: August 24, 2020
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the U.S., announced the New Face of Premium Packaging with the release of its new portfolio of Monadnock Envi® PC 100 Coated Performance Board.
Rollem’s Insignia Die-Cutter Installations Grow with Two Installations in Nevada and California
- Published: August 24, 2020
Rapid Color Printing & Mailing in Las Vegas, NV received installation of the Rollem Insignia6 Die Cutter.
Quick Roller Alignment Check
- Published: August 21, 2020
Most converters understand the importance of roller alignment and related problems.
Highly Experienced Panel of Judges Announced for Miraclon’s Global Flexo Innovation Awards
- Published: August 21, 2020
The judges for this year’s Global Flexo Innovation Awards, hosted by Miraclon, have been announced.
Sunset Printing and Brand Management Solutions Acquires Remco Press Book of Business
- Published: August 21, 2020
Sunset Printing and Brand Management Solutions has acquired the book of business of North Bergen, NJ-based Remco Press, a small, family-owned shop.
SR Embalagens Boosts Productivity with the New Flexographic Comexi F3 Press
- Published: August 21, 2020
Comexi and SR Embalagens have strengthened their relationship after the installation of a Comexi F3 flexographic press at the SR Embalagens factory in Barretos (São Paulo).
Hazen Paper Pioneers Two-Sided Sub-Micron Custom Holography
- Published: August 17, 2020
Hazen Paper Company has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate cutting-edge holographic technologies.
EGP Partnership Certificate Awarded to Optipack
- Published: August 17, 2020
OptiPack, has received Sweden’s first EGP™ certificate.
Enhanced Water Vapor Permeability Analyzer Enables Precise, Reliable Testing for Packaging and Non-Wovens Materials Manufacturers
- Published: August 12, 2020
Systech Illinois announced the latest generation of its proven Lyssy L80 water vapor permeation analyzers.
What to Look for in an Air Ring – Blown Film Series Part IV
- Published: August 12, 2020
Davis Standard discusses the importance of air rings, which cool and control the film bubble as it inflates and is key to high productivity and film quality.
Michelman Announces Growing Portfolio of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified Compostable Coatings
- Published: August 12, 2020
Michelman recently announced the certification of three high-performance products to help make design and performance needs a reality.
FPA 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Competition Call for Entries is Now Available
- Published: August 11, 2020
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced that the 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Call for Entries is now available.