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American Roller Acquires Big River Roller

Company expands southern presence and expands trucking capabilities

The “5R” Framework

An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

Aztec Label Invests in Fujifilm’s Activ LED UV Curing System

Following recent investments in Fujifilm’s Flenex water-washable flexo plates and Sericol JJ LED UV inks, Aztec Label has now also invested in Fujifilm’s Activ LED UV curing system

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma

High-Energy K2022 Yields Substantial New Orders for Davis-Standard

The electric atmosphere of K 2022 resounded at Davis-Standard’s exhibit with meaningful customer interactions, hundreds of quality leads, and multiple customer orders!

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

There are many methods currently available for online measurement of coating thickness.

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

Introducing the Catbridge 900MC: The best of both worlds

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

While the industry is working to sustainable solutions to serve the flexible packaging industry, the demand for conventional packaging is under constant growth.

Microhardness Testing Explained: Vickers & Knoop Testing

Microhardness Testing is used to determine a material’s hardness or resistance to deformation when test samples are not suitable for other types of Macrohardness testing.

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

For over 25 years I have had the honor to work with hundreds of companies and thousands of people optimizing roller coverings or coatings used in their process.

Glue Tabs: Failures?

In almost 40 years in the containerboard and corrugated industry, I have never heard of a box failure due to the manufacturer’s joint that was properly die cut and had 100 percent adhesive coverage.

New Era Battery Q&A

New Era is a global enterprise focused on providing custom designed equipment solutions for the web handling industry.

The Griff Network Acquires Atlas Metallizing Inc.

The Griff Network, a manufacturer, extruder, coater, laminator and metallizer, has completed the acquisition of Atlas Metallizing in New Britain, CT. 

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

Packaging has evolved over the years to meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods retailing, facing many masters and being answerable to all.

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

AIMCAL, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, announced it is adopting a new name, the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters.

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