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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.

Epson Press Printing Labels at Sharp

Sharp Labels & Printing is getting higher quality and productivity with an Epson SurePress L-4033AW

Esko Reports Integration with Luxion KeyShot

Companies say the integration will provide users with photo-realistic rendering of packaging

Flint Opens Innovation Center in Sweden

The Global Innovation Centre for the company’s paper and board packaging inks business features a new SOMA Optima 850 eight-color press

SGIA Is Recognized by the EPA

Named a 2017 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honoree, SGIA is the only winner this year from the printing industry

ROTOCONTROL and EMT Combine Forces

Both companies see global advantage by bringing together their expertise in finishing equipment and accessories

Constantia Flexibles Invests in New Press

The company welcomes new technology for its pharmaceutical packaging division, thanks to a new four-color Bobst flexo press 

Ship and Shore Environmental Works in China

The company, which recently closed deals with two Chinese firms, is also advising the EPA in China

Inland Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Accepted as a converter in the SPC, company believes membership will support its mission to be a responsible environmental steward

Toray Films Suited for Medical Packaging

A new series of Lumirror films is reported to be have features well suited for medical packaging, including sterility and security

HERMA Details Environmental Practices

By recycling discarded siliconized release liners, the company says it has achieved a carbon-neutral vehicle fleet

Pruftechnik Offers Unit for Shaft Alignment

The OPTALIGN smart RS5 BT aligns coupled and uncoupled shafts and allows live monitoring

W&H Press Aids Capacity at Admiral Packaging

The ten-color MIRAFLEX flexo press, the first in the US, has features that reportedly are making Admiral more productive and efficient

HTI Develops Android App To Assist Converters

Follows introduction of popular iPhone app, HTI Anilox.

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