Materials Handling

Flexco Introduces the Belt Edge Protector

(News | New Products)

July 24, 2023, New belt accessory ideal for use in most light-duty applications New belt accessory ideal for use in most light-duty applications Flexco recently announced the addition of the Belt Edge Protector ...

CalRecycle Seeks Input on Plastic-pollution Reduction Rules

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, ... The law requires that by 2032 most plastic packaging and plastic food ware is recycled, and that producers make 25 percent less of these single-use materials. Your next opportunity to weigh in prior ...

Future trends and new production monitoring tools within the converting industry

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, Interview with Zeno Zonato, Sales Director Flexible packaging at LAEM IMS - a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES Interview with Zeno Zonato, Sales Director Flexible packaging at LAEM IMS - a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES ...

Creating Value with Plasma Coatings

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, Discovering opportunities with existing and new customers is exciting for everyone. Discovering opportunities with existing and new customers is exciting for everyone. It generally starts with a problematic ...

The Importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 23, 2023, ... in front of his single manual machine all day would love the opportunity to manage a work cell of three or four machines where he simply needs to keep materials stocked. Cost. It can be tricky to ...

Pearl Technologies Announces Promotions

(News | New Products)

July 20, 2023, ... and progressed into several other positions, most recently Director of Materials and Planning.  Before joining Pearl, he worked as a Design Engineer at ACE Precision Tool and Design.  “We have total ...

Beontag Announces Four New Tags Leveraging Impinj M800 IC

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2023, ... footprint are required. The 70x12 mm antenna provides sensitivity and long range, on various materials, including cardboard and plastics, enabling accurate supply chain management in challenging environments. ...

Avery Dennison Announces New Content Hub and Labelexpo Plans

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2023, ... and excellence, the content hub provides a new opportunity for the company to communicate with customers. Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in materials sciences and technology, ...

Tosaf Fusion Expansion Course with Customized Solutions for Compounding, Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

July 17, 2023, ... in the production of material composites, such as glass-fibre reinforced plastics, wood-plastic composites (WPC) or aluminium-polymer bonding. Beyond, Tosaf Fusion has extensive expertise in the impact ...

GSE Unveils Software, Dispensing Solutions for Fully-automated Ink and Color Management in Label Printing at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 16, 2023, At Labelexpo Europe 2023, ink logistics provider GSE will reveal additions to its range of ink dispensing systems and management software programs for achieving repeatable colour quality and reducing ink ...

Safety First, Quality Always

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 16, 2023, ... there is one commonality – consistent quality equals little to no waste. Waste comes in many forms and is not just in the material. Examples of waste may be avoidable overtime, rework, excess motion, employee ...

Label King adds capacity with Vetaphone corona treaters

(Surface Prep)

July 16, 2023, ... by the pandemic, Parker bought ahead to secure materials that would allow the company to meet its deadline commitments on future business.  It required additional warehouse space, but has proved invaluable, ...

Magnomer’s Magnetizable Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for Recyclability of PET-G Shrink Sleeves

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... Resolving technical problems in material segregation leads to higher-quality recycled products and better economics, according to Majithia. “This is how we can transition from downcycling to true circular ...

New Release Liner: Sol BCK Helps Reduce Carbon Footprint by More than 50 Percent

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... liner promises an improved carbon footprint by eliminating plastic coating, better recyclability by saving plastic material and cost savings – compared with the PCK-based (Polyethylene Coated Kraft) release ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ...  Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package Performance ...

MG America Names New Sales Manager for Processing Division

(News | New Products)

July 11, 2023, ... for its Processing Division. In this role, Mr. McKee will spearhead North American sales efforts for the company’s portfolio of capsule filling, material handling and checkweighing equipment. Mr. McKee ...

Static Clean International, Inc. Announces Expansion, New Hire

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2023, ...  In related news, West-Tech Materials signed on the dotted line and became commercial partners with Static Clean for the West Coast. Nick is making power moves with his partnership choices at a time when ...

Protecting People and the Planet: Why Screen Printers Should Invest in LED Exposure Units

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2023, ... processes will help companies meet evolving consumer demands. Consumers today often seek out products that are built with sustainable materials and processes. This is evidenced by a recent study by the ...

What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, Companies who process film roll goods know how those materials will behave on their production lines, and they sell the materials’ attributes. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant Companies who ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2023, ... 1, 2023. Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package ...

2023 ARC Annual Business Summit “A Resounding Success”

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2023, ... all facets of web converting — flexible packaging, labeling, pressure-sensitive tapes, specialty papers, batteries, printed and flexible electronics and more — and their machinery, raw-material and consumables ...

Sustainable Liquids Packaging Done Right

(Flexpack)

June 28, 2023, ... that is nearly the weight of the global population. Source reduction focuses on reducing waste before it is produced. In essence, it seeks to cut down on the amount of raw material that is needed for ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... losses, material waste and personnel hazards associated with uncontrolled static electricity, resulting in maximum production output and profits. From extrusion and winding of converted films, to printing ...

Improve Quality by Corona Treating Films Prior to Converting

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... adhesion. Dyne level is simply a measurement of wetting-out. We’ve seen materials with equal dyne levels, one freshly treated and one from inventory and the freshly treated material consistently provides ...

A Collaborative PFFC Q&A: The Evolution of Static Control Technologies

(Surface Prep)

June 25, 2023, ... operations. These meters, also known as electrostatic field meters, measure the electrostatic charge on a material or surface. For example, the electrostatic fieldmeters will read positive and negative ...

INDEVCO Plastics Achieves SQF Edition 9 Certification

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2023, ... extruded non-printed films, and shrink film, the certification recognizes INDEVCO Plastics’ unwavering dedication to implementing the highest standards in the manufacture of food packaging materials. The ...

LEEA Unveils #GLAD2023 Schedule

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... the profile of our industry by sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting.” #GLAD2023 will also provide a platform for LEEA’s chosen charity, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, ...

HERMA Moving Toward Net Zero Emissions by 2040

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... to cut the CO2 emissions they generate during raw material production. Another lever available to us is to select suppliers according to their CO2 footprint. Among the other policy choices could be a higher ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Open New Production Facility in Madison, WI

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, Plastic and paper processing companies — especially those converting web materials — are confronted every day with the problems of improving adhesion By Dr. Frank Förster, Leader of Process Development ...