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(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... physical properties given by the skin polymers. They represent the possibility of increasing product shelf life or down-gauging the barrier material and reducing processing steps compared with laminated ...

Converted Flex-Pack to Grow

(Archive)

July 08, 2006, ... performance, and source reduction advantages over most forms of rigid packaging. Heightened barrier requirements in many markets will drive increased demand for value-added materials to enhance shelf life ...

Films Face Off

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, ... are working to improve sealing performance to provide a more hermetic seal for better package stability and shelf life, at the same time improving throughput on packaging lines and resulting in a more ...

New Products, Part 2

(Magazine)

May 30, 2006, ... a subtle but alluring shelf presence. Control Ink, Reduce Waste EPG/Essex Products Group, Centerbrook, CT; 860/767-7130; epg-inc.com The KeyColor T ink control system provides user-friendly, ...

Pouch Power

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2006, ... to have a shelf life of at least 12 months.” To facilitate the easy-to-use aspect, Ampac developed “cool grip” heat seals on either side of the pouch. The grips are located on opposite edges of the ...

Puttin' On the Ritz

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March 30, 2006, ... bowl for six-month shelf life, the product with 360-deg graphics originates from Soller LLC. A 17-pt solid bleached sulfate (SBS) package base is adhesive-laminated to a high-barrier, aluminum-oxide-coated ...

Metallizing Makeover

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March 30, 2006, Celplast reinvents its business model to focus on value-added specialty films. Metallized Films Located 30 minutes from Toronto’s bustling Pearson Intl. Airport is the headquarters and production facility ...

Time-Temp Indicator Monitors Package Freshness

(Archive)

March 01, 2006, ... as labels or as inks for printing on packaging. The indicators helps strengthen brand reputation, enhance consumer convenience and confidence, and optimize shelf life. The OnVu system will be on display ...

New Products

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December 30, 2005, ... films as quickly and easily as pouches from laminates, company reports. Pouches are said to provide longer shelf life and better barrier protection for the food, pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetic industries. ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2005, ... percentage of our work is for software, hardware, sporting goods, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies. As well as requiring creative packaging [for] greater visibilty on the shelf, our customers are ...

Narrow Web New Products

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... to company, papers offer exceptional image transfer; bring new value and flexibility to the company’s digital papers portfolio without shelf-life problems; and work with both dry toner and ElectroInk. ...

New Products

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August 30, 2005, ... and reduce changeovers by allowing larger rolls. Can be custom-configured using off-the-shelf components and are said to compatible with all web production materials. Can handle rolls to 2,000 fpm in diameters ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... oxygen can permeate into the package via micro-pores, holes, inconsistent sealing, etc. This leakage of oxygen into the packaging causes reduction of shelf life and may result in product spoilage. A need ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... Ice Original, Natural Ice Cherry, and Natural Ice Sport lip balms. The graphics are said to increase brand awareness, add shelf appeal, and provide informative copy. The label secures the cap, adding tamper-evident ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... additives. A package system that incorporates an antimicrobial agent could significantly increase the shelf life and improve the quality of many foods. The use of such packaging systems is not a "cover-up" ...

New Products

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... control hardware and software algorithms. Reduces risk of downtime with the latest generation of off-the-shelf temperature controls, human/machine interfaces, PLCs and computer topology, all integrated ...

The Design Supply Chain

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... brand owners. Some systems allow a designer to create a package around a 3D model of a product that doesn’t even exist yet, apply virtual graphics, and place it in context: on a shelf between competitors ...

Converting Industry News

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May 30, 2005, ... flavors are released into the packaged product slowly and uniformly during its shelf life, reportedly improving the aroma and taste of the package contents. CompelAromas also may be released when a package ...

Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

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March 30, 2005, ... and time consuming. Recently, non-destructive leak testing has become available. It is finding use to validate and inspect a large variety of packages for leaks to insure maximum shelf-life and a leak-free ...

Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

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February 27, 2005, ... that inhibit spoilage and extend the shelf life of package contents. Optimum barrier properties depend on a smooth continuous coating of the primer. The best techniques for applying a continuous film ...