Hole Punching

Laetus Reports Next Level of Software

(News | New Products)

May 23, 2016, ... allows the operator to reset each cell level rather than the whole line, further improving operation efficiency during the packaging process. Alex Lever, managing director of Laetus, says, “…we are ...

Eagle Systems Offers Cold Foil Program

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2016, ... to a whole new level of Cold Foil proficiency. Eagle has been a dedicated partner in our success.” According to King, “Although we build and deliver a superior Cold Foil solution, without continuous ...

ExxonMobil Launches Performance Polymer

(Flexpack)

April 24, 2016, ... XP help absorb the shock and mitigate the risk of pinholes caused by the repeated movement of products during production, handling, and transportation. This, combined with the film’s sealing performance, ...

Diamond Packaging Wins FSEA Best of Show

(Carton Box)

April 24, 2016, ... by the Foil & Specialty Effects Assn., recognizes creativity and superior execution of designs that reflect positively on the industry as a whole. Entries are judged by a panel of industry experts on several ...

Show Preview | SVC TechCon 2016 Drives Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 04, 2016, ... encourage attendees to make connections. Monday, May 9—Golf Tournament. 18 holes at Riverside Golf Course Monday, May 9—Awards Ceremony and Welcome Reception. Open to all, the ceremony will introduce ...

Esko Launches Updated Software Solutions

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2016, The new Software Platform, which will be unveiled at drupa 2016, offers many innovations for the whole range of the printing process GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko has updated its software solutions and relaunched ...

Troika Wins Technical Innovation Award

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2016, ... tool which can be used to take single or multiple readings across a cylinder or plate at regular intervals. The data collected puts the printer in greater control of the whole process, driving up productivity, ...

Gintzler Intl. Wins Silver Award in FTA Competition

(Label/Tape)

March 29, 2016, ... executed by utilizing a two level die to cut a port hole and reveal a ship through the product bottle. The FTA's Excellence in Flexography awards recognizes the best and most innovative companies, products, ...

Stafford Offers Oversized Parts for Heavy Equipment

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2016, ... clamp screws, and can be modified with threaded bores and special bore contours, keyways, and tapped holes as required. Machined from steel, stainless steel, special alloys, and aluminum, the oversized ...

Show Preview | SVC TechCon 2016 Drives Coating Technology

(Uncategorized)

March 27, 2016, ... activities designed to encourage attendees to make connections. Monday, May 9—Golf Tournament. 18 holes at Riverside Golf Course Monday, May 9—Awards Ceremony and Welcome Reception. Open to all, the ...

Dow Wins UPM Raflatac Label Life Award

(Label/Tape)

March 27, 2016, Honored for its responsible sourcing as a UPM supplier, Dow wins for its Sustainability Footprint Tool TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports the winner of the Label Life Awards 2016 is Dow Packaging ...

HERMA Offers Resin-Free Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2016, ... tack, adhesive is ideally suited for labels that are applied to whole sausages or raw ham without a barrier layer made of film.  “The lower the resin content, the lower initial tack and final adhesion, ...

Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2016, ... in the piping flow, like a porthole through which we can check the interior surface cleanliness over time. Fouling cells are often placed in two or three key locations throughout the system between the ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Quality Tests

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2016, The Live Stress Check and Cross-Permeation Simulation tests for Coldform pharmaceutical packaging are said to improve quality and lengthen shelf life BLYTHEWOOD, SC | Constantia Flexibles, a global ...

Sticking With It | Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives 101

(Coating/Laminating)

March 04, 2016, ... and bolts overview of PSAs in her inaugural column, which will focus on making the right adhesive choices. A key component of any self-adhesive product is the adhesive; it is what makes the whole product ...

Third drupa Global Trends Report Is Here

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2016, ... as a whole. Anyone visiting drupa this year will find the reports provide invaluable background information.” The research and writing of the reports were handled by Richard Gray and Neil Falconer of ...

Stafford Shaft Collars/Mounts Offered in Colors

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2016, Colors in collars and mounts are said to enhance product branding, esthetics, and safety WILMINGTON, MA | Stafford Manufacturing Corporation offers anodized aluminum shaft collars and mounting devices ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Brett York

(Trends/Management)

February 29, 2016, ... out, I didn’t understand the value of a clear strategy and vision. Over time, I’ve realized both of these aspects bring clarity to the whole organization. It’s important, at every level, to know why you ...

Economic Outlook | US Manufacturing: Dispersed Gains, Concentrated Losses

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2016, The biggest risk to US manufacturing and the economy as a whole is that corporate management overreacts to declining stock prices or weak nominal earnings growth by cutting investments (or employees) that ...

Structuring an Effective Sales Conference, Pt. 2

(Marketing Mojo)

February 28, 2016, ... people enjoy spending a whole day in front of PowerPoint slide presentations. Get your content owner on board with recommending different ways for the presenters to communicate their topics. Outline, ...

Innovation for Solving Problems

(Innovation Station)

February 18, 2016, ... need to “make a square peg fit into a round hole.” The movie shows how a team of engineers quickly determined how to turn the available supplies in space into a workable solution. It's a great example of ...

iSys Label Offers White Toner

(Label/Tape)

February 15, 2016, ... short-run digital labels. Company says the ability to print white using white toner opens a whole range of markets and potential applications for labels and packaging. Toner is reported to be ideal for ...

Label PRomotion | Legal or Lethal? How Far To Go with a Label to Generate Buzz

(Label/Tape)

February 10, 2016, ... recent bbc.com article discusses the issue of trademarking product shapes, and what elements must be in place to do so. While the legal standards and thresholds for labels are a whole different game, the ...

Presto, Bemis Launch New Drug Package Format

(Bag Pouch)

February 02, 2016, ... Presto Products Company. “Today, each blister pack seen on a store shelf has the same basic carton over it.” The new pouch can also be converted with a peg hole for alternative merchandising options. “This ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2016 Forum and INFO*FLEX

(Print)

February 01, 2016, ... men and women, with proceeds going toward various initiatives to support to the association’s young, aspiring leaders. Participants will enjoy lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart and greens fees included, ...

Squeezy Straw Is New Technique for Producing Standup Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

January 26, 2016, ... options including rack-hanging punched holes. Multiple compartments can allow for separate portions, different products, or even promotional inclusions, such as a small product or literature. The manufacturing ...

Flexo Printing for Bofrost Brand Earns EFTA Award

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2016, ... of the flexographic printing industry as a whole. Jack van der Heiden, sales and marketing director, says, “We are delighted to have won this award in recognition of the excellent results we have achieved ...

Scodix Demos Foil System at OFT Open House

(Flexpack)

December 19, 2015, ... capabilities now available via the Scodix Foil Station.  “The event targeted some of the most sophisticated yet demanding clients in all of Europe and introduced them to a whole new perspective,” says ...

Mamata Pouch Machine Has Many Capabilities

(Bag Pouch)

December 14, 2015, ... handle punch, V gusset in gusset and multiple hole perf. (1 lane from single web and 2 lanes with insert bottom gusset). Company says immediate delivery is available from its demo floor. CONTACT COMPANY ...

PPC Report Sees Growth in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 28, 2015, ... and select wine and spirits. The study also predicts that the dry foods market should experience steady growth as consumers purchase more healthy yet more expensive products (e.g. gluten-free, whole wheat, ...