Hole Punching

Illig Will Feature Thermoforming Line at NPE 2012

(Controls)

December 10, 2011, The RDK Series thermoforming machine is said to offer higher production rates, lower energy usage, and improved quality while running a wide variety of materials HEILBRONN, GERMANY | Illig will offer ...

Cardboard Bottle from Ecologic Brands Wins Green Award

(Green Converting)

December 05, 2011, A molded fiber bottle with a re-sealable “smart fitment” is honored for efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover materials OAKLAND, CA | The International Green Awards recently recognized Ecologic ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... system as a whole must be designed to exacting tolerances based of the rheological characteristics of the fluid. The slot die can then achieve defect-free coatings with increased production speeds, positive ...

Get Your Marketing Mojo Moving!

(Yo's Yarns)

November 17, 2011, ... Are you still baffled by the whole social media and networking thing? Are you wondering how to revitalize your marketing presence? “Marketing” for many people is something vague without explicit, in-your-face ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... for plastics (http://www.epro-plasticsrecycling.org/c_19_1.html), went on to provide an update on the whole field of packaging waste legislation, and asked why, in general, we concentrate on post-consumer ...

Hitting the Ground Running

(Yo's Yarns)

November 07, 2011, To all my friends and colleagues out there in the converting industry, a big thank you for reaching out to me and asking about both PFFC and the future of those who staff it. Let me share some tidbits ...

Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles

(Web Handling)

October 09, 2011, ... all kinds of problems. Excessive parent roll run-out can translate into vibration and web flutter. Inconsistent or poor quality web material can end up creating wrinkles through the whole process. No roller ...

Digital Printing: Digital Meets Demands

(Digital)

August 16, 2011, ... for convenience stores, wholesale food distributors, restaurants, etc., with labels and cartons in the mix. Helping that business stay successful is a recently installed Xeikon 3500 digital press. New ...

CPP Gets Converters on Track with Conference Program

(Trends/Management)

August 16, 2011, ... AM—10:00 AM—Presented by Bill Denzen, general manager, Smyth Cos.;  Pallavi Joyappa, director of operations, Emerald Packaging; and Ian Hole, market development manager, EskoArtwork. Description: Packaging ...

Seeing Red

(Flexpack)

August 10, 2011, ... shelf life — while maintaining the fresh red color consumers prefer. The material is FDA and USDA approved, offering retailers a shelf life of more than 30 days for whole muscle beef, and extends typical ...

Show Preview: CPP Expo Goes to Work

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... Co.; Ian Hole, EskoArtwork; and Pallavi Joyappa, Emerald Packaging The Cost of Sustainability | Giancarlo Caimmi, Nordmeccanica Group; and Guido Kollbach, Henkel Corp. Featured topics/speakers in the ...

Wood Core Plugs Come in Many Sizes

(Cores)

July 31, 2011, Wood core plugs include custom-made plugs from particle board, MDF, and plywood. Sizes range from 1-60 in. A variety of center hole diameters and configurations Wood core plugs include custom-made plugs ...

Surface Energy Matchmaking

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2011, ... substrate, the fluid flows to the limits of the coating head and provides a solid layer of fluid over the substrate. Sometimes, however, the fluid resists this reformation and coating defects occur. Pinholes, ...

Modular Press Has Many Functions

(Print)

July 31, 2011, The EM 260/340/410/510 label press offers more than 100 modules and up to 24 stations. Open-interface architecture is designed to enable the integration The EM 260/340/410/510 label press offers more than ...

Papers for Jean Labels Enhanced

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2011, Duraform Brand for durable washable saturated papers for jean labels has three new colors of an enhanced 22-mil jeans label: tan, black, and white. Products Duraform Brand for durable washable saturated ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... says they want to change graphics, they're changing graphics. We're basically manufacturing their brands for them. We don't have a whole lot of control over some of that stuff.” Reaching New Customers ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... to manufacturers and importers between e6.8 billion and e11 billion. Like the EU REACH hazardous chemicals legislation, it will have major impact around the globe on the whole pharmaceutical supply chain. ...

Is BPA Receipt Paper a Hazard to Health?

(Yo's Yarns)

May 15, 2011, ... Hut, and Taco Bell) and Whole Foods–are part of a growing industry trend transitioning away from cash register receipt paper made with the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA). BPA has made headlines recently ...

Keeping Pace with Demand

(Trends/Management)

April 30, 2011, Frequently I refer to myself as a puppy who thinks the whole world is my newspaper. Do you get the image? I'm easily excited like a puppy, but at times Frequently I refer to myself as a puppy who thinks ...

Knock-Out Label

(Label/Tape)

April 04, 2011, Spear, Mason, OH, is providing a clear, pressure-sensitive label for Mike's Hard Punch, a brand extension for Mike's Hard Lemonade Co., Seattle, WA. Spear, Mason, OH, is providing a clear, pressure-sensitive ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... and slitting. A die-punched hole facilitates retail display while a press-to-close zipper protects freshness upon opening once in the consumer's possession. Slip Case Rocks 'N' Rolls A slip case for ...

INFO*FLEX Show Preview: Full Speed Ahead

(Flexography)

March 31, 2011, ... Graphics Lean Manufacturing: Cost Savings from Automation in the Plateroom — Ian Hole, EskoArtwork New Flexo Technology Targets Lean Converting — Mary Sullivan, Mark Andy Inc. Leading in Lean Environment ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... hole facilitates retail display while a press-to-close zipper protects freshness upon opening once in the consumer’s possession. Slip Case Rocks ’N’ Rolls A slip case for the Elvis 75th Anniversary ...

Web Lines: Limitations of Vacuum Pull Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, ... this will add to the complexity and cost of the system, especially if you need to run varied web widths. VPR holes may mark your web or coating | Some VPRs are simply perforated cylinders with large holes ...

Web Cleaning: To Contact or Not?

(Web Cleaning)

January 31, 2011, ... which in turn takes up the contaminants. The systems are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and on the whole provide adequate results. The main complaints from users are the cost of buying the replacement ...

Web Lines: Blow Away Your Roller

(Web Handling)

December 31, 2010, ... turns — what I considered an air-greased bar. They are usually smaller in diameter (less than 6 in.) and feature a sparse hole pattern (e.g., ⅛-in. hole for every 4 sq in.), and the air supply is via a ...

Teaming Up For Sustainability

(Coating/Laminating: Green)

December 31, 2010, ... Natural Value to make its compostable, sustainable products available directly to consumers. BioMass Packaging represents more than a dozen wholesale product lines and more than 400 items. Natural Value ...

Expanded Content

(Print)

December 31, 2010, ... other customers. “One of the benefits of being a small [10,000-sq-ft, 20-employee] company is that there's not a whole lot involved in the decision-making process. We can look at what the opportunity ...

Pouch Machine Is Versatile

(Bag Pouch)

November 30, 2010, The CT60D+Q (large- and small-format bags) stand-up pouch machine incorporates a shuttle for stopping the web to punch a hole needed for pinch bottom The CT60D+Q (large- and small-format bags) stand-up ...

Short Path to Versatility

(Flexography)

November 30, 2010, ... adds Curran. “There really isn't a whole lot we can't do with the technology we have!” Supplier Info Gallus | www.gallus-group.com Circle 311 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Arpeco | www.arpeco.com ...