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Rust to Tech, Part II

(Coating/Laminating)

December 19, 2021, ... into higher technologies improve everything from throughput to energy reduction. Processes often use dryer ovens or infrared drying. Today, many have gone from decades-old traditional equipment to technologies ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Appoints Chris Nothnagle to the Position of Senior Director, New Business Development

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2021, ... excel in his new role leading our combined R&D and Corporate Marketing efforts for the future.” “Ken has always been highly-respected by his colleagues at Toray and within the industry. His tenure with ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(Roll Handling)

December 12, 2021, ... went to thinner gauge and with better heat, light, weather and solvent resistance. During the 1960s aluminum foil sheets were down to thicknesses of 0.0008 and 0.00045 in. with polished surfaces. Coatings ...

3 Pandemic-Driven Trends That Are Changing the Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

December 06, 2021, ... high-barrier films into packaging. These films replace foil-based products to keep moisture out, which keeps food fresh for longer and helps combat food waste. Customer Experience is Everything The ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Converting Perspectives)

November 28, 2021, ... into higher technologies improve everything from throughput to energy reduction. Processes often use dryer ovens or infrared drying. Today, many have gone from decades-old traditional equipment to technologies ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, ... went to thinner gauge and with better heat, light, weather and solvent resistance. During the 1960s aluminum foil sheets were down to thicknesses of 0.0008 and 0.00045 in. with polished surfaces. Coatings ...

Avery Dennison TC-2000 Film Topcoat Enables Bolder Brand Graphics While Reducing Complexity for Converters

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2021, ... to confidently employ bold typefaces, gradients, seals and other eye-catching graphics. “The new TC-2000 from Avery Dennison provides everything we look for when shopping for materials— anchorage, ink ...

HOW TO: Identify What Perforation Method is Right for Your Application

(Slit)

November 16, 2021, ... to your existing machinery or, if you are looking for a drop-in unit to keep things simple, we can help. Custom to your specifications, any length slit, any spacing.  Send your material to us for examination, ...

Sappi Rockwell Solutions Launches a Sustainable Lidding Film for the Soft Fruit Industry

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2021, ... is being prioritized in the soft fruit market, but freshness is everything and nothing plays as big a role in maintaining freshness as the packaging,” said Chris Button, head of sales, Sappi Rockwell Solutions. ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2021, ... that all products we are delivering currently are even better open to future evolutions. It is all about integration and modularity. A format we keep implementing and evolving. The next new thing in our ...

Rust to Tech : Part I

(Converting Perspectives)

October 31, 2021, This begins a five-part series, “Rust to Tech”. While some still think of the manufacturing engine of the U.S. as the old “rust belt,” By Susan Stansbury, Contributing Writer This begins a five-part ...

Easy Open Application in Flexible Packaging: Snack N’ Seal

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2021, ... part of the top has two flange-type bits that scroll off to the sides. Those two thin strips of plastic break off as you pull the tab open to reveal the food inside, and you ca not get to the food without ...

Web Guides: The Evolution of Monitoring and The Need for Knowledge

(Web Handling)

October 17, 2021, When talking to people in the converting industry about web guiding, they will usually refer to web guides as “...we don’t think about them until they fail…” By Pedro P Velasco, Chief Operating Officer at Roll-2-Roll ...

Miraclon Announces Winners of the 2021 Global Flexo Innovation Awards

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2021, ... varnish finishing effect — something previously the preserve of gravure and a novel achievement using flexo; and Z Due, Italy, impressed judges with an excellent collection of work converted from offset ...

UFlex Teams Up with Hoffer Plastics and Mespack to Launch 100 Percent Recyclable Mono-Polymer Hot-Fill Pouches

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2021, ... fill and seal machine that allows efficient fill through the spout of pre-made pouches. The new design reportedly offers 100 percent easy recyclability of the laminate and spout cap as well within existing ...

UFlex Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste to Strengthen its Global Mission of Building a Circular Plastic Economy

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2021, ... also intends to promote and drive sustainable actions within the regions where it is present as a packaging company. Founded in 2019, Alliance has convened a global network of corporations, project partners, ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating)

September 20, 2021, ... that all products we are delivering currently are even better open to future evolutions. It is all about integration and modularity. A format we keep implementing and evolving. The next new thing in our ...

In the Spotlight: MAMATA

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 09, 2021, ... make a stand-up or side gusseted quad seal or flat bottom pouch. What exciting things have you done with some of your bag and pouch machines for a customer in the last year? We recently delivered ...

Roundtable Q&A: Static Control

(Static Elimination)

August 08, 2021, ... What comes from leaning on this expertise is development of comprehensive long-term effective static control within converting and package printing operations. Coldren: Start with introducing smart technologies: ...

A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... films for enhanced surface cleanliness and defense against product-damaging microbes. Built-in antimicrobial technology, such as zinc pyrithione, lives within the chemistry of films so is always active ...