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Future Design Introduces Bubble Width Control Unit

Said to reduce scrap and improve yield and film quality, unit can be a retrofit for almost any make or model of non-IBC blown film system

ALTANA Acquires Henkel Specialty Coatings Business

The business, featuring MiraFoil and Miracure products, will be integrated into the ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants division of ALTANA

Montalvo Load Cell Controls Tension on Narrow Webs

The XR ribbon-width cantilever load cell, said to measure tension on the narrowest materials, is offered in two mounting styles

Davis-Standard Partners with Guangdong Jinming Machinery

The two companies will collaborate on product development and sales expected to enhance the blown film lines of both

PPC Announces Speakers for Fall Meeting

Experts in CPG marketing, business tactics, and packaging education are on the agenda for the Paperboard Packaging Council’s upcoming event

Single-Serve Pouch Spouts New Design, Safety Cap

Trust-T-Lok cap from Hoffer Plastics chosen for Dole apple sauce pouch

Zircon Expands with Omet Varyflex

At 26 meters long, label press is said to be one of the largest in India

PFE Rolls Refurbishes Heat Transfer Rolls

Service features a reshelling process said to restore rolls to like-new performance at a cost much less than that of buying new rolls

NJPEC Calls for Entries in Awards Competition

September 13 is the deadline for submitting entries for the 2013 Package of the Year awards, with packages from many categories welcome

The Provident Group Acquires Custom Flex

Acquisition will help Provident expand its offerings of doctor blades, end seals, and other solutions for the printing industry

Bobst System Monitors Defects During Metallization

The General Registron Hawkeye detects, counts, and categorizes defects as standalone unit or integrated into the metallizer control system

IoPP-US Licenses Online Course to African Region

Students in Kenya, with help from sponsors such as IPACK-IMA, are taking course expected to help them bring new packaging technology to their region

MAXStick Products Opens New Office in France

Supplier of liner-free, repositionable adhesive, direct thermal label products expands presence in Europe

Heraeus to Display Materials at Touch Taiwan

Booth will feature new transparent electrode materials, including examples using Clevios Etch and SET

Freedonia Report Says Label Demand Growing

Sorting out the various labels, materials, and markets, study projects US demand for labels will exceed $19 billion in 2017

FiberMark Announces Folding Carton Materials for Spirits

Aimed at premium products, new portfolio features a variety of colors and embossed patterns, and all boards are FSC certified

HP Reports Enhancement Package for Digital Press

The HP Indigo WS6600 will be offered with a wide range of enhancements, said to improve performance and productivity

Teknek to Present Research at AIMCAL Conference

Company’s latest web cleaning findings will be presented in “Substrate Cleaning in a High Vacuum Environment”

Toray Builds New Cogeneration Power Facility

Company continues its sustainability commitment with new facility, dedicated to powering production for the Torayfan PP film division and other site

Badger Plug Double Plugs Protect Shipments

Offered in a large variety, plugs interlock stacked rolls and are said to require less packaging material and to reduce shipping costs

Cal Poly and Exopack Partner in Packaging Forum

Event brought together corporate leaders to discuss the intersection among brand marketing, packaging, and emerging trends in graphic communication

REX Corp. Installs Eagle Cold Foil System

Graphic Arts Systems equipment will support new KBA Rapida 106 press

Kendall Packaging Adds Solvent Reclaim Unit

EcoPure machine is part of company's ongoing efforts to reduce overall impact on environment

Dion Labels Offers Show Through Labels

Add dimension to packaging and provide a way to interact with consumers

Ampac Packages Are Recognized with Awards

A number of industry awards honor the company for pouches and a paper shopping bag, citing quality printing as well as original design and structure

Flexicon Automates Workflow to Increase Customer Satisfaction

Workflow system allows IT department to take over many routine tasks, freeing staff to focus on customer needs and project design

Summer Industries Announces a New Plant

The new facility in Wisconsin is the sixth in 12 years for the manufacturer of paper tubes, cores, and cans made from 100% recycled paperboard

Mark Andy to Offer Flexo Concepts Doctor Blades

TruPoint Orange doctor blades are now part of the product portfolio of the Mark Andy Print Products division

Telstar Service Adds Hot Stamping to Existing Press

CadToGo on-site engineering service adds unit to existing press, allowing production of hot stamp, heat seal, and embossed labels

AWA Conference Will Focus on Specialty Papers

Program will cover all market segments using specialty paper, an area said to be growing due to interest in renewable-source/recyclable materials

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