Green Converting

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting By Melissa Lang, Vice President, Jemmco, LLC Surface tension and wettability are essential ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, Brands owners are making big changes in an effort to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase recycling rates. Photo courtesy of NOVA Chemicals By John Avolio, Value Chain Manager, ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... guides play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing, reducing waste and ultimately enhancing profit margins by conserving materials — a truly "green" aspect of the converting industry. We can all ...

Double E Group Releases the Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler for the Tissue Industry

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, Feature-Packed Core Plug Handler Increases Safety and Productivity Feature-Packed Core Plug Handler Increases Safety and Productivity Photo courtesy of Double E Group The battery-powered Schlumpf ...

ProMach’s ID Technology Acquires Etiflex, a Leading Producer of Pressure-Sensitive Labels, Tickets, and RFID Labels in Mexico

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2024, ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced today that it has acquired Etiflex ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery ...

Hong Kong PrintPack Fairs Open in April

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2024, ... showcase of industry-leading solutions.     To address the growing concern in environmental protection, the Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone will showcase bio-degradable materials, upcycled ...

BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2024, ... Product Development Cortec® continues to make significant advancements in developing green, biobased solutions from renewable materials. As a multinational VCI/VpCI® inhibitor manufacturer, the company ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, SEI Laser Converting is based in Buja in the northeast corner of Italy.  Photo courtesy of SEI The Italian manufacturer, SEI Laser Converting, part of the international SEI Group, has taken a ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too.  By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant For those veterans ...

Elite Cameron, Inc. Supplies New Wide Format UV Hot Melt Coater

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating ...

Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) Announces Full Lineup of Speakers and Panelists for Annual Meeting

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 08, 2024, Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) has unveiled the full lineup of speakers, panelists, and the agenda for its Annual Meeting 2024.  Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) has unveiled the full lineup ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process.  ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Static-Beat)

April 08, 2024, Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant For those veterans ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2024, ... next frontier of sustainability. Find a packaging partner that also invests in green energy sources and focuses on investing in better technology to reuse and recover materials. It is essential to hitting ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... up in a landfill. The film is shelf and curb stable and will retain its integrity until disposed of properly. Today, films with a “green” aspect — whether with an eye to more environmentally responsible ...

AccuTec, Inc. Introduces the Next Generation of High-Performance Razor Slitting Blades

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, AccuTec, Inc. has unveiled the latest evolution in cutting technology – the AccuTec PRO Converting Series. AccuTec, Inc. has unveiled the latest evolution in cutting technology – the AccuTec PRO Converting ...

The Evolution of Digital Printing in Corrugated Applications

(Print)

March 20, 2024, ... process adds orange, violet and green to the original CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key/ black) color set. The additional hues allow printers to match upwards of 97 percent of Pantone colors to the ...

Converter Advanced Registration Discount (CARD) Program Provides Affordable, One Price Registration

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, CARD Program makes it easy to bring the whole team to TAPPI FlexPack PLACE CARD Program makes it easy to bring the whole team to TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Bring your whole team to TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE, ...

Q&A with Enercon’s Sales Director Mike McConnell

(Surface Prep)

March 15, 2024, Enercon is celebrating its 50th year in business, what has made the company so successful? Enercon is celebrating its 50th year in business, what has made the company so successful? That question ...

PCMC Hosts Inaugural “Power Packs Live” Event

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, ... Innovation Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is inviting packaging newcomers and experts alike to two free information-packed ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Slitting and Winding Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 06, 2024, Who is IMS TECHNOLOGIES? Who is IMS TECHNOLOGIES? IMS TECHNOLOGIES is an international group born from the union of specialized, diversified companies operating in different sectors such as Converting, ...

Management Controls Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for the Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, The paper, film, and foil converter industry has proven resilient to its economic, social and environmental challenges since its humble beginnings. By Ken Naughton, President, Management Controls The ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Surface Prep)

February 25, 2024, Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, ...

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC Announces New Controller for Web Handling Applications

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2024, ... Technologies LLC is excited to announce the release of the SCU6x Controller at Converters Expo South 2024 on February 20, 2024, at Greenville, SC. This next-generation controller is a testament to our ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, When a converter approaches an OEM supplier with a need for a slitter rewinder, project goals and scope must be conveyed precisely and clearly. By Alan Fayerman, Product Manager and Bill Strake, Sales ...

Small Pet Select Transforms Packaging with Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2024, ... best product and the best climate for growing our Timothy Hay. Our hay is fresh.  It smells good. It's green. And it's also packaged in a 100% biodegradable breathable box which is recyclable and good for ...

Leader in Advanced Sensing and Control Solutions

(Roll Handling)

February 12, 2024, Roll-2-Roll Technologies has revolutionized the roll-to-roll industry with its advanced sensing and control solutions. Roll-2-Roll Technologies has revolutionized the roll-to-roll industry with ...

A leader in printing equipment

(Print)

February 12, 2024, ...  Rodney Pennings Director of Sales This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Paper Converting Machine Company 2300 South Ashland Avenue P.O. Box 19005 Green Bay, WI 54307-9005 +1 (920) 491-6674 | m +1 (920) ...