Materials Handling

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 ...

Kampf and Atlas Open Joint Technology Center

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2023, ... the combined expertise of specialists from Kampf and Atlas to find the best way to process their materials. The focus is not only on the highest slitting and winding quality, but also on increasing process ...

Pregis Sets New Standard for Sustainable Packaging with AirSpeed® HC Renew Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... in the HC Renew PCR film keeps materials in use that would have otherwise been discarded, closing the recyclability loop while reducing landfill waste, conserving energy, and decreasing greenhouse gas ...

TekniPlex Makes Enhancements to Global Innovation Center in Ohio

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, Serving as hub for materials science research and development, the facility features state-of-the-art labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and ideation rooms. Serving as hub for materials science ...

AZCO Corp.'s Innovative Blister Cutter ...

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... provide different size blister cards without the need of expensive tooling or long costly change overs. A module unit easily integrates with any blister machine. Material enters the unit as a continuous ...

INX International Invests in Debut Bio to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Inks Via Biomanufacturing

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2023, ... other materials. INX International Ink Co. has completed an investment in Debut, a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that is developing innovative and complex active ingredients for natural ...