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DALIM Software Simplifies Design Workflow

(Trends/Management)

September 28, 2017, ES 5.5 is said to coordinate all activities, both in-house and external, from design to final print KEHL, GERMANY | DALIM SOFTWARE recently introduced ES 5.5, said to simplify the design of a project ...

Cheetos Bag Shines in Bright Sun with CTI Ink

(Bag Pouch)

September 28, 2017, ... technology is finding an application that just isn’t a ‘gimmick,’ but that has a meaningful connection to the brand,” explained Barry McCann, new launch leader for CTI. “The ultimate goal is to lift product ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... metals protected in a VCI treated enclosure do not require special application or removal of a protective coating, because the VCI layer naturally applies and removes itself to and from bare metal surfaces ...

Flexible Packaging | Constantia Flexibles Reports on Global Trends

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... at 3,000 meters When designing packaging, the climate in the region in question is one of the factors to consider. For example, the barrier properties of the materials used in packaging must be different ...

Label Industry Innovators Are Winners

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2017, ... The process utilizes the first international standard 2D color barcode—Ultracode—which is printable by any RGB or CMYK process color, inkjet, or toner technology. The code, together with advanced data ...

Flexible Packaging | Fighting Food Waste

(Flexpack)

September 25, 2017, ... bars, wet pet foods, and organic foods. Studies indicate that they work best with products with high water activity or high moisture content, and which are subject to heat treating processes like retort ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Pharma Solutions

(Flexpack)

September 24, 2017, ... the newest packaging innovation, Pentapharm LiquiGuard.  BlisterPro XCEL Services are said to optimize the union of product and packaging. Protective barrier properties of the final package are predicted, ...

Epson Adds New Digital Press

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2017, ... barcode, and image serialization. Seven-color ink set (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Green, and White), durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide excellent adhesion, produce a high ...

Celplast Launches Metallizer Topcoater

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2017, ...  This technology is said to introduce high-barrier material solutions to the flexible packaging and converting industry, making it possible for converters to eliminate layers, streamline production, simplify ...

Baldwin Acquires PC Industries

(Controls)

September 23, 2017, ... systems for the printing, converting, packaging, pharmaceutical, and security printing industries. Baldwin is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company. “We are very excited to ...

PCMC Acquires Graphbury Machines

(Flexpack)

September 19, 2017, The transaction brings to PCMC machinery and engineering solutions for the flexible packaging industry GREEN BAY, WI | Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a div. of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier ...

PC Industries to Show Lineup at Labelexpo

(Controls)

September 18, 2017, ... inspection features, including barcode grading and verification, and braille inspection. Graphic-Vision Spectro: This in-line color measurement and web viewer provides advanced in-line absolute color ...

Polymag Tek & Static Clean Form Alliance

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2017, ... Serving both the converting and medical Industries, the company’s product line consists of non-contact and contact Web Vacs, Static Neutralizing Systems, Static Bars, Power Supplies, Ionizing Air Blowers, ...

Hamillroad to Launch Screening System

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2017, ... or eliminates printing press issues including bounce, barring, and slur; improves efficiency of the press room; and utilizes existing printing press equipment. “The benefits don’t stop there, says Hamillroad ...

LPS Industries Adds Equipment

(Bag Pouch)

September 12, 2017, ... can be produced with a press-to-seal zipper or tape closure, and up to eight-color process printing is available. Set up to work with both hot knife and flat bar seals, the new equipment will also have ...

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2017, ... with high property barriers, in the confectionery, processed food (coffee, dry food, and snacks) and processed meat industries. As part of the investments, Constantia has installed two blown film (polyethylene) ...

Show Preview | CorrExpo 2017 Tackles High Graphics

(Trends/Management)

September 11, 2017, ... Wednesday program opens with a Digital Printing Panel with representatives from Barberan, Durst, Xante, SUN Automation, EFI, and HP. Additional digital topics on the docket include the following: Transitioning ...

Davis-Standard Adds Extruder for Trials

(Flexpack)

September 10, 2017, ... of the new Thermatic include 400 HP water-cooled motor technology, a screw speed range to 375 rpm, advanced and conventional vent diverter geometry, an improved barrel cooling system, and next-generation ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, ... many administrative tasks. Lombardi Converting Machinery (Booth #11C53) will provide press demonstrations that highlight aspects like the accuracy of the register and the rapidity of the job change over, ...

Badger Offers Clips for Stacking Endboards

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2017, The new H-Clip is said to be an economical choice for stacking and shipping multiple suspended rolls on a pallet GREENVILLE, WI | Badger Plug says its new 61/4-in.-long H-Clip with gripping barbs is ...

Domino Announces Inks for Security Uses

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2017, ... used to print 2D codes, barcodes, alpha numeric codes, images, graphics, and personalized data printing, all of which may be used in security, authentication, and anti-counterfeit applications. The combination ...

Freedonia Reports on Packaging Films

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2017, ... barrier requirements, particularly in food packaging. PET’s moderate barrier properties can better address these requirements than other commodity resins at a comparable cost, notes the report. Demand ...

Oracle Packaging Has Solution for Effervescent Tablets

(Flexpack)

August 13, 2017, Company says its high-barrier pouchstock for OTC effervescent tablets yields excellent hot tack and hermetic seals at low temperatures WINSTON-SALEM, NC | Oracle Packaging, a provider of flexible packaging ...

Keystone Folding Box Launches Ecoslide-RX 3.0 Package

(Carton Box)

August 08, 2017, ... bottles provide substandard moisture protection for medication once opened, while blisters maintain an ideal moisture barrier for each tablet. They can be printed with calendar-style reminders that prompt ...

AIMCAL Posts Agenda for R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

August 06, 2017, ... web coating, sustainable solutions, drives for web handling, rollers, measurement technology, new technology, barrier, materials advances, markets, and market trends. Pre-conference short courses include ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... mLLDPE/LLDPE/Tie/EVOH/Tie/LLDPE/mLLDPE shown in Figure 3A below, optimizes performance and cost and is used for milk packaging. Alternatively, if improved barrier properties and toughness are desired, ...

Bobst Metallizer Working Well at Oben Plant

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2017, ... metal adhesion and barrier enhancement properties with an up to 30% improvement on WVTR. Erik Sosa, technical director at Oben Group, says, “We wanted to purchase a new metallizer which would maximize ...

GOEBEL & Achenbach Buschhütten Collaborate

(Slit)

July 30, 2017, ... between two companies who have been leaders worldwide in the design and manufacture of machines for rolling mills and alufoil converters for decades.” Achenbach CEO André Barten refers to the key benefits ...

Domino Press an Upgrade for McCourt Label

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2017, ...  3D rendering of print bars inside the Domino N610i 7-color digital UV inkjet label press “There were a lot of markets that we wanted to target, and we weren’t competitive with just flexo printing, ...

Avery Dennison to Display New Solutions

(Coating/Laminating)

July 25, 2017, The company will feature a new hot melt adhesive, FSC certified recycled paper facestock, and the Sensorial Collection at Labelexpo Europe 2017 OEGSTGEEST, The NETHERLANDS | Avery Dennison will be ...