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Goebel Marks a Long Manufacturing History
- Published: December 14, 2011
After 160 years Goebel continues to manufacture equipment for the converting and packaging industries, focusing today on innovative slitter/rewinders
Solar Farm Is Latest Green Initiative from Toray Plastics (America)
- Published: December 13, 2011
Toray celebrates the launch of a three-acre solar photovoltaic farm expected to cut energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions
Malaysia Welcomes M-PLAS and Boasts Positive Results
- Published: December 13, 2011
M-PLAS 2011 celebrates the plastics and rubber industry in Malaysia, where the demand for high-end products in growing
CPP Expo 2012 Brings Big Names to the Machinery Floor
- Published: December 12, 2011
Bobst, Mark Andy, Goss, and Cerutti will help CPP Expo's regional event promote package printing, converting, and finishing in Cleveland next spring
Illig Will Feature Thermoforming Line at NPE 2012
- Published: December 12, 2011
The RDK Series thermoforming machine is said to offer higher production rates, lower energy usage, and improved quality while running a wide variety of materials
IPS Testing Approved for Corrugated Recyclability Protocol
- Published: December 12, 2011
Corrugated Packaging Alliance approves IPS Testing to perform testing protocol certifying repulpability & recyclability of corrugated wax alternatives
Jury Is Announced for DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
- Published: December 09, 2011
An impressive panel of judges will evaluate entries for innovation, sustainability, and cost/waste reduction in the DuPont packaging awards competition
EDI Names Extrudex Its Agent in France
- Published: December 09, 2011
Extrudex wil represent the full line of EDI's equipment, including dies, feedblocks, and related extrusion equipment, in France
Patriot Arranges Funding for Sale of Seamer
- Published: December 08, 2011
A Karlville high-speed seamer goes to Specialty Printing in a transaction aided by Patriot Funding
Slitting/Rewinding: Converplast To Add Two Titan Models
- Published: December 08, 2011
Expansion will provide high quality products and operating efficiency for flexible packaging converter.
Enercon’s Plasma Treatment Receives Innovation Award
- Published: December 08, 2011
Recognized for productivity, ecology, and economy, Plasma4 surface treatment is said to offer long-lasting treatment and low gas consumption
Diamond Packaging a Big Winner in PPC Competition
- Published: December 07, 2011
Innovative technologies including coating, foil stamping, and embossing make Diamond a winner for its folding cartons
Color-Logic’s New Viewer Makes Special Effects Easy to Proof
- Published: December 06, 2011
The FX-Viewer works with Color-Logic’s special effects system, allowing users to view the effects before going to press
Cardboard Bottle from Ecologic Brands Wins Green Award
- Published: December 06, 2011
A molded fiber bottle with a re-sealable “smart fitment” is honored for efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover materials
CTC Offers Smaller Version of Clamshell Splicer
- Published: December 06, 2011
The CS12214 version of CTC’s clamshell splicer fits in compact areas, minimizes material handling, and makes it easier to prep the splice
Sheeter Allows Production of Preprinted Holographic Material
- Published: December 05, 2011
Maxson sheeter permits printers/converters the ability to cut preprinted holographic materials precisely.
Blanket Product Lines Will Cost More at Sun Chemical
- Published: December 05, 2011
Increases in the costs of raw materials lead to a price increase on blanket product lines at Sun Chemical
Electrical Slip Rings from Deublin Have Long Life
- Published: December 04, 2011
Deublin’s electrical slip rings are designed for a variety of EMI, temperature, acceleration, vibration, and shock requirements
K 2013 Will Show How Plastics Move the World
- Published: December 04, 2011
The role of plastics in mobility will highlight the 2013 K Show, offering climate-compatible energy and transport concepts in multimedia presentations
Award Pronounces Xeikon a Reliable, Financially Stable Partner
- Published: December 02, 2011
Xeikon receives the Graydon Award as confirmation of its good credit status, general financial health, and reliability in doing business
Goldenrod Will Refurbish Large Shafts of All Brands
- Published: December 01, 2011
A new service at Goldenrod Corp. offers refurbishment of large roll spools, promising better turnaround time
E-Close Packaging Is Honored for Easy Open and Close Features
- Published: November 28, 2011
Amcor Flexibles reports that Amcor E-Close recently received an award from Scanstar, the competition organized each year by the Scandinavian Packaging Assn., for its latest innovation in easy-to-open and re-seal solutions for fresh applications.
Meadwestvaco’s Coated Cover Stock Certified for HP Indigo Presses
- Published: November 27, 2011
Tango Advantage Digital C1S and C2S coated cover from MeadWestvaco is now certified for HP Indigo Digital Presses.
Polymer-Based Primer Coatings for Plastic Films Are Laser Printable
- Published: November 23, 2011
Akron Rubber Development Laboratory's (ARDL) PolyData water-based computer-imprintable top coating or printing primer allows film labels to accept standard printing.
Copolyester from Eastman Is Suited for Thin-Walled Containers
- Published: November 22, 2011
Eastman Chemical Co. offers Embrace LV copolyester for shrink body labels. Benefits reportedly include lower shrink force to eliminate crushing of thin-walled containers during application.
EFI Jetrion 4900 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press Offers In-Line Laser Finishing
- Published: November 22, 2011
The Jetrion 4900 UV inkjet digital label press from EFI offers high quality with in-line laser finishing that's reportedly suited for more efficient and profitable short-runs.
New East Coast Facility Planned for Core Systems Intl.
- Published: November 21, 2011
Core Systems Intl. is expanding its core cutting and core handling equipment operation to the Lehigh Valley, PA, area.
Brand Owners Can Assess Strategy To Include Digital Print Commercialization
- Published: November 21, 2011
"Digital Print: Commercialization Assessment Report" by Karstedt Partners, LLC, offers brand owners the tools to determine how to respond to the challenges of "new shoppers."
Two MOCON Products Bundled for Easier Barrier Testing
- Published: November 18, 2011
MOCON is "bundling" two of its entry-level, stand-alone, transmission rate units to enable what it says is a more cost-effective entry.
ODVA White Paper Offers Tools to Optimize Machinery Integration
- Published: November 18, 2011
ODVA, a global association of automation companies, announces a new white paper, Optimization of Machine Integration (OMI), which outlines a strategic vision for an open and interoperable communication framework in the industrial sector.
