Hole Punching

Economic Outlook | Growing with GDP ... or Not

(Trends/Management)

November 22, 2015, ... good benchmark for an individual company’s volume growth. First, some parts of the economy are more cyclical than the economy as a whole. In a good year, when GDP growth is above trend, these companies ...

TRESU Group Launches Care Program

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2015, ... when taking the whole process into consideration. [Our] Global Service Concept gives printers the reassurance of smoothly integrated systems that work to full potential throughout the product life, full ...

Smithers Pira Issues Study of Security Printing

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2015, ... for security printing in 2015. The report says any large-scale initiative in either of these countries or in the region as a whole disproportionately affects market assessments and forecasts. The market ...

Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Bielomatik

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2015, ... technology. BW Papersystems now employs more than 1,600 people throughout its international operations. As a whole, Barry-Wehmiller has more than 11,000 team members among 100 locations worldwide. “We ...

WPO Adds Save Food Category to Awards

(Flexpack)

October 20, 2015, ... Save Food Student Packaging Award end on November 6. According to WPO’s sustainability VP, Johannes Bergmair, “Save Food is a topic related to the whole supply chain. And there are many ways and technologies ...

EcoCortec Produces Static Dissipative Bags in Record Time

(Bag Pouch)

October 19, 2015, ... electrostatic discharge. Fortunately, the customer performed ESD testing upon receiving and rejected the whole lot. VpCI-125 bags were 100% tested for ESD and anti-corrosion properties before shipping. ...

SPGPrints Extends Line of Rotary Screens

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2015, ... to the embossing technique. Available on rolls to 565 mm (22.2 in.) wide, line comes as a pre-coated, nonwoven mesh that is assembled into a cylinder. It features welded nickel hexagonal hole-formation ...

Colter & Peterson Paper Cutter Is Automated

(Flexpack)

October 17, 2015, The Prism P80 is called durable and easy to operate, with state-of-the-art design PATERSON, NJ | Colter & Peterson offers the 31.5-in. Prism P80 paper cutter, said to combine outstanding design qualities, ...

Zanders Extends Line of Label Papers

(Label/Tape)

September 20, 2015, Zanabel range now includes options with surface treatment said to provide a natural look and feel for products BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY | Zanders, supplier of specialty papers and boards for labels, ...

Pearl and RIT Sponsor Program to Interest Girls in STEM

(Flexpack)

September 20, 2015, ... of this region and for our country as a whole," says Linda Gillette, VP of operations at Pearl. “I think we were able to get the point across to these girls that they can succeed and have fun in STEM careers. ...

Badger Plug Products Speed Stacking & Palletizing

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2015, ... plugs with a cone tip to help speed stacking and palletizing of slit rolls, whether done manually or with robotic handling  Used in combination with divider sheets with pre-cut holes, the cone tip helps ...

Web Lines | Air Bubbles in Your Laminate

(Web Handling)

August 31, 2015, ... or leave a hole in your product that the customer doesn't want. I can't describe all the factors that determine when bubbles accumulate and delaminate, but clearly the pressure of the building air bubble ...

ALS Engineering Label System Is Fully Automatic

(Label/Tape)

August 29, 2015, ... unit, reportedly ensuring precise registration that accurately processes even the most delicate shapes. The whole system employs digital technology, so no plates or punching tools are required. The system ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, CPP attendees will have all-access admission to Graph Expo, Process Expo, and the co-located Intl. Dairy Show and InterBev Process shows CPP attendees will have all-access admission to Graph Expo, ...

MOCON Instrument Tests Package Headspace Oxygen

(Controls)

June 22, 2015, ... impact efficacy, while food companies want consumers to experience fresh, wholesome products, says MOCON VP Doug Lindemann. “Getting accurate oxygen readings is critical to meeting those objectives. The ...

Ampac Wins Alufoil Trophy and AmeriStar Awards

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2015, Innovative pouches and high-barrier laminate win 5 awards CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac has won two Alufoil awards and three AmeriStar awards for several of its product innovations. The Alufoil Trophy, ...

AWA Sleeve Label Conference Packed with Info

(Label/Tape)

June 21, 2015, ... sealing, and application processing equipment, come together with the printed sleeves to create a whole, dynamic industry.  Opening the conference program on the first day, AWA’s Dr. William Llewellyn ...

Diamond Packaging Big Winner at FSEA

(Carton Box)

June 16, 2015, ... 2015. The competition, which is sponsored by the Foil & Specialty Effects Assn. (FSEA), recognizes creativity and superior execution of designs that reflect positively on the industry as a whole. Entries ...

Pearl Technologies Partners with RIT

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2015, ... punching pin-size holes in plastic film. In addition, Pearl recently shipped a spreader bar for donation to the college’s blown film extrusion lab line. "This new equipment in our lab adds to the overall ...

Solvent-Free Lamination | Nordmeccanica Opens/Demos at New Permanent NA Home

(Coating/Laminating)

June 10, 2015, ... perfect alignment are required to convert lightweight aluminum foil without wrinkles, pinholes, or web breaks. For further information, contact Dr. Darby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Last, but not least, Giancarlo ...

Nordmeccanica Demonstrates Solvent-Free Adhesive Laminating

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 07, 2015, ... I can say that the Super Simplex unwind was ROCK SOLID. To me this was the key to the whole demonstration being successful. Nordmeccanica has found the winning formula of unwind stand rigidity; unwind ...

CPP EXPO Conference Agenda Covers the Industry

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2015, Conference program for the upcoming show covers every aspect of the printing and converting field CHICAGO, IL | CPP EXPO returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place Sept. 13–16, 2015, co-located with GRAPH ...

Graphic Arts Alliance Offers Image Test Labs Service

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2015, ... product, and I discussed the opportunity with our manager group about it. Two managers conducted some testing with it and wholeheartedly decided that ITL services would benefit our group." The ITL Image ...

DMS Offers Unwind/Rewind

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2015, ... wide. Standard module includes numerous threaded holes to make individual mounting structure to position where needed. Optionally, the system can be mounted to existing die station, a DMS auxiliary die ...

CPP EXPO Reports on Conference Agenda

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2015, A series of experts will be on hand to complement the show floor exhibits with their printing and converting knowledge  CHICAGO, IL | When CPP EXPO comes to Chicago’s McCormick Place Sept. 13–16, 2015, ...

DuPont Awards | Salsa Container Blends Rigid and Flexible To Earn 2015 Highest Honor

(Flexpack)

May 26, 2015, ... existing technology to a whole new level. With the properties of both flexible and rigid packaging, the SkinnyPack highlights the world of possibilities that exists for packaging.   2015 Gold Winners ...

The Brand of the American Soldier

(Marketing Mojo)

May 23, 2015, The brand of the American Soldier has the most responsibility because to buy into the brand, you are agreeing to put a life on the line to protect you country's freedom. Brand is an emotion—a feeling. ...

Dual Spiral Systems Offers Compact Die

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2015, ...  • Strength (puncture resistance) • Reduces surface stresses (less curl) • Pinhole reduction Die purchase includes extrusion process simulation software application named DSS Die Signature. The ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 2

(Flexpack)

March 23, 2015, ... the film. One cycle is one full compression and rotation and the reverse. After Gelbo flexing, the number of pinholes can be counted in the film by using a dye to identify the pinholes, or the film may ...

Clear Lam Honored by FPA for Snack Pack

(Flexpack)

March 22, 2015, The PrimaPak package for Kar’s Nuts Second Nature Wholesome Medley is a silver winner in FPA competition   ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Clear Lam Packaging has won a Silver Flexible Packaging Achievement ...