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Registration Opens for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference

The Flexible Packaging Association announced that registration for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference is now open.

Avery Dennison Launches Matrix Recycling Program With Roadrunner Recycling

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials announced it has launched a scalable matrix recycling program with RoadRunner Recycling to help label converters achieve their zero waste-to-landfill goals.

Colordyne Technologies Unveils New Website Design

Colordyne Technologies announced the launch of an updated website, which offers an improved visitor experience and more accessible information. 

Enercon Power Supplies with Artificial Intelligence Enable Remote Support

Enercon’s newest power supplies provide converters and extruders with multiple options for remote support

Davis-Standard to Host Virtual “Basics of Plastics Extrusion” Seminar

Davis-Standard announced that it is offering its popular “Basics of Plastics Extrusion” seminar, in virtual fashion, October 6 – 8.

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC Announces Launch of New Wide Range Sensor for Web Guiding, Width Measurement and Monitoring

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC is launching its latest development, the ​WPS 900 sensor​.

Elite Cameron, Inc Announces Appointment of Matt Chamberland as Sales Engineer for North America

Elite Cameron, Inc. announced the further expansion of its operations in North America with the appointment of Matt Chamberland as Sales Engineer.

Dunmore Launches a New Scratch Resistant Antimicrobial Film

Dunmore announced the launch of a new polyester-based scratch resistant antimicrobial film product.

Global Flexo Innovation Awards Now Open for Entries

Miraclon announced that the Global Flexo Innovation Awards – to honor businesses that are pioneering the transformation of the flexo industry

Soma Rolls Out a Turnkey Solution for Shipping and Rigging of Equipment Installed in the U.S. and Canada

SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, slitter rewinders and laminators, announces that it is rolling out a one-stop turnkey solution for the installation of its equipment

Mondi Partners With SalzburgMilch and SPAR to Reduce Plastic Waste From Food Packaging

Leading packaging and paper manufacturer, Mondi, is launching a fully recyclable 80 percent paper-based packaging solution for cold meats and cheese.

Virtual Label Summit program confirmed

A host of high-profile speakers are set to join Labelexpo’s first Virtual Label Summit, taking place online between 28 September and 2 October 2020, and designed around five key themes.

Efficiency in Winding and Unwinding

The most essential part of winding and unwinding efficiency is tension control.

HolyGrail 2.0 launched: Mondi trials digital watermarking to separate waste for a circular economy

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has joined forces with AIM, the European Brands Association

Solenis Featured on “EARTH with John Holden” Global TV Docuseries

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, was recently featured on the globally syndicated television docuseries “EARTH with John Holden.” 

Associated Labels and Packaging Installs Hudson-Sharp’s Ares 400-SUP

Bag-converting equipment manufacturer Hudson-Sharp, part of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform

Bobst Brings Gravure Printing for Flexible Packaging Into the Digital World With oneECG Extended Color Gamut Gravure Technology

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

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

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

Michelman’s HydraBan® is a brand of water-based coatings designed for use on paper and paperboard.

Food Packaging and Contact Applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shurtape Technologies, LLC introduced the new HP 535 hot melt packaging tape.

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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

GreenSeed, a contract packaging operations company that designs and manufactures custom packaging solutions for dry foods and supplements in the natural products category

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