Core Cutting

Netpak Gains Exceptional Efficiencies with EFI’s Packaging Suite Technologies

(News | New Products)

December 19, 2019, ... Netpak is the first North American company to adopt the complete Packaging Suite for folding carton production by EFI™. In line with Netpak’s core values of excellence and ongoing commitment to innovation, ...

What’s Next in Inkjet and the Many Reasons to Adopt it

(Digital)

December 16, 2019, ... more personalization and late stage customization. They all wish the package to be the product. Some major players like Philip Morris International (PMI) expect digital printing to be at the core of their ...

Fulfillment America Chooses the Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter to Support their Superior Print Fulfillment Services

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2019, Fulfillment America chooses the Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter to support their superior print fulfillment services.   Fulfillment America (FAI) provides a broad range of fulfillment services to over ...

Digital Printing Driving Innovation in Textile Printing

(Digital)

December 05, 2019, For decades, digital printing for the fashion, décor, industrial, and graphics industry was relegated to sampling and short run printing. By Rob Gilboa For decades, digital printing for the fashion, ...

Multiple Surface Winders in Production at Catbridge Machinery’s NJ Facility

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2019, ... winders feature rugged construction and innovative technologies for productivity, roll quality, and versatility. They offer automatic knife positioning, web threading and laser core-placement assists, ...

Charter NEX Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

(News | New Products)

November 23, 2019, ... to increase the number of its ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ sites in 2020 in addition to launching several new recyclable film technologies.  “Sustainability and sustainable manufacturing are at the core ...

The Toray Commons Opens in the University of Rhode Island’s New Engineering Complex

(News | New Products)

November 18, 2019, The Toray Commons opens in the University of Rhode Island’s new engineering complex. The Toray Commons in the University of Rhode Island’s new Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering was officially ...

New Kongsberg X Edge Brings Fully Upgradeable Quality and Reliability to Display, Signage and Packaging Converters

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2019, New Kongsberg X Edge brings fully upgradeable quality and reliability to display, signage and packaging converters. Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions for leading ...

AICC Members Learn Corrugator Best Practices

(News | New Products)

November 10, 2019, ... how to maintain a sharp slit edge, head setup accuracy, and improve board quality during his presentation, Slitter Scorer: Staying Sharp. He compared carbide and steel blades. Then Bergstrom gave attendees ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, Whether you are a converter-manufacturer, printer, equipment and supplies company—substrates impact your business every day. By Susan Stansbury, Contributing Writer Whether you are a converter-manufacturer, ...

United Soft Plastics Opens New TPE Manufacturing Plant in Houston

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2019, United soft plastics opens new TPE manufacturing plant in Houston. United Soft Plastics has announced the opening of a new 10 million lb production facility in Houston in response to strong market ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2019 Paperboard Packaging Competition

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2019, PPC announces winners of 2019 paperboard packaging competition  The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 76th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. ...

Roland DG’s TrueVIS Series Wide-Format Inkjet Printer/Cutters Earn Top Honors in Three Categories from Buyers Lab 2020 Pick Awards

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

October 27, 2019, ... with orange ink also exceeded the Adobe RGB colour space in the orange region of the spectrum, which earned it a top score amongst the products tested,” Sweetnam added. “PANTONE colour matching capabilities ...

In the Spotlight: Sun Centre Machinery Co.

(Bag Pouch)

October 27, 2019, Leading the Future of Pouch Making Technology Leading the Future of Pouch Making Technology In 2003 the Shanghai Sun Centre Machinery Co. ltd established modern manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, ...

K 2019 Düsseldorf: New Technologies as Drivers of Innovation for a Productive and Responsible Today, Tomorrow and Future

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 02, 2019, ... and rubber world are scheduled to meet to demonstrate the industry’s capabilities, discuss current trends and set the course for the future. K 2019 underscores its special position by addressing the current ...

BOBST Launches New Hybrid Press MASTER DM5

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2019, BOBST launched its new hybrid press MASTER DM5. BOBST recently announced the world premiere of its latest innovation – a hybrid label press, which reportedly provides the best possible combination ...

In the Spotlight: Metlon Corporation

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2019, ... 1.5mm and 2mm wide that was used in retail theft prevention. In another example, in one case an abrasive film slit to .149” onto a special core that is unusual in the converting industry. After making ...

Mid America Launches Quality Initiative for Paperboard Industry to Generate Increased Revenues from Waste

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2019, ... which in turn, can generate significant revenues for the company.  Mid America’s innovative recycling management program helps producers build a scorecard process by benchmarking, monitoring and continuously ...

Trends from PPC’s Folding Carton Design Competition

(Flexpack)

September 15, 2019, Packaging design is always evolving. Packaging design is always evolving. Consumer preferences change and new technologies emerge. To stay relevant, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends, ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Launches a New Website

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2019, ... Toray’s comprehensive, positive role in the manufacture of sustainable, technologically advanced polyester and polypropylene films and electron-beam crosslinked foams, and it underscores the company’s ...

Label Release Liner Seminar

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2019, ... led by Corey Reardon, AWA president and CEO. Following his market update, AWA Senior Consultant Riitta Salo will talk in detail about supply and demand of paper liners for labeling. Joining them on the ...

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Set for Largest Show to Date

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 03, 2019, Labelexpo Europe 2019 set for largest show to date Momentum is building for the 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe 2019, with just three weeks to go until this landmark show opens its doors ...

ID Technology Introduces New CrossMerge™ Label Applicator

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 26, 2019, ...    By rotating the print head, CrossMerge optimizes the conditions for both barcode printing and label application. To produce well-defined edges and ensure the best scores when verified, the bars of ...

The Hinojosa Group Purchases a New EFI Nozomi Digital Printer for Cartonajes Bernabéu

(News | New Products)

August 25, 2019, The Hinojosa Group is continuing to expand its single-pass digital printing capacity with the new EFI™ Nozomi C18000 for Cartonajes Bernabéu. The Hinojosa Group, one of the leading manufacturers of ...

Agenda set for AIMCAL/SPE Technical Conference

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2019, ... by Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates “Labeling & Product Decoration Market,” also by Reardon “Opportunities for Coated Film in the Battery Market,” by Carl Hu, chief ...

FPPA Announces Hands-On Workshop for Pre-Press Production Managers

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2019, The Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall Workshop on September 25-26. The Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall ...

Sustainable Winding: Reduce, Reuse, Rewind

(Web Handling)

July 21, 2019, By using waste-saving winding strategies and technology, paper converters do more to increase sustainability and the value they offer to their customers. By Mike Kerr, Executive Vice President and ...

Paperboard Industry Plants Deep Roots with TICCIT®

(Carton Box)

July 17, 2019, ... also highlights the many uses of trees and paper and underscores the importance of recycling. In addition to a classroom presentation, TICCIT includes a fun, hands-on component: students plant tree saplings ...

Dare to be Different!

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2019, Long live printing that is integrated alongside other communication channels. By Raphael Ducos The impression is dead. Long live the impression! Long live printing that is integrated alongside other ...

Liepajas Papirs Utilizes Hybrid MPS EF SYMJET

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2019, Combining the best of both worlds in flexo and digital inkjet printing, the MPS EF SYMJET press significantly helped Liepajas Papirs save material and labor costs. Combining the best of both worlds ...