Film Manufacturing

FUJIFILM Jason Kammes to Lead High Productivity Inkjet Sales

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2018, Jason Kammes will assume the role of director of sales for the high productivity line of wide-format inkjet presses. HANOVER PARK, IL | FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division ...

Filmquest to Raise Prices

(Flexpack)

June 26, 2018, Rising raw materials costs and new trade policies are among the reasons cited by the company for the price increase BOLINGBROOK, IL | John Felinski, president and CEO of Filmquest Group, announces ...

Tekni-Films to Present Paper on Pharma Films

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2018, The paper on liquid drug reservoirs will be offered at the Medical Fluid Bags conference in Germany WAYNE, PA | Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex business, will be presenting a paper on Pharmaceutical Films ...

Avery Dennison Launches Vehicle Films

(Flexpack)

June 10, 2018, Three new automotive window films and Supreme Protection Film XI are said to offer safety, comfort, and resistance to damage OEGSTGEEST, THE NETHERLANDS | Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has launched ...

Innovia Films to Focus on High Barrier

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2018, The company says recent investments have led to new high-barrier BOPP products, including metallized films and AIOx films WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films is refocusing its research and development ...

Tekni-Films Barrier Film Suited for Blister Packs

(Flexpack)

May 22, 2018, SBC 240 super-barrier coated thermoformable film is said to offer performance benefits for pharma blister packs WAYNE, PA | Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex business, reports the launch of a new super barrier-coated ...

Static Beat | Use Static Splices with Metallized Films

(Static-Beat)

May 21, 2018, Static splices suppress sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces when splices pass over metal rollers. Static splices suppress sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting ...

Fujifilm Releases Wide-Format Press

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2018, The Acuity LED 1600R is a dedicated roll-to-roll press that handles heat-sensitive media and offers options to seven colors HANOVER PARK, IL | Fujifilm reports that the new Acuity LED 1600R is the ...

Schreiner ProTech Enhances Laser Film

(Label/Tape)

April 24, 2018, Company announces next generation of the Color Laser Film, said to meet market demand for higher levels of counterfeiting and tampering protection BLAUVELT, NY | Schreiner ProTech, a global developer ...

Show Preview | SVC TechCon 2018 Targets Thin Films

(Coating/Laminating)

April 10, 2018, ... an extensive educational program (May 5-10). The conference symposia theme is “Multi-Functional Thin Films – The Tailoring of Interfaces.” An accompanying vendor exhibition will be held May 8 and 9. ...

Filmquest Appoints Vice President

(Flexpack)

April 10, 2018, Vik Reddy brings an impressive background in film with him as he joins the global supplier of Questar Polyester Films BOLINGBROOK, IL | Filmquest Group, the exclusive global supplier of Questar Polyester ...

Flex Films Says BOPET Is Soft & Strong

(Flexpack)

April 08, 2018, FLEXPET F-STF biaxially oriented polyethylene film is reported to provide a soft luxurious surface as well as high durability ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, ...

RDG Media Purchases Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC)

(Trends/Management)

April 04, 2018, ... Converting Solutions, Printing & Graphics Solutions and Workplace Material Handling & Safety, has acquired Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) from YTC Media Inc. Founded in 1927, PFFC is an all-electronic, ...

AIMCAL Awards | Holographic Carton, Metallized Film Are Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2018, ... & Laminators (AIMCAL) presented its 2018 Peter Rigney Product of the Year Award (named in honor of the former publisher of Paper, Film and Foil Converter and long-time champion of the competition, who ...

Filmquest Reports Price Increase

(Flexpack)

March 19, 2018, The increase takes place April 1 and covers all of company’s Questar polyester film products BOLINGBROOK, IL | Filmquest announces that effective with shipments on or after April 1, 2018, prices will ...

Transcontinental Acquires Multifilm Packaging

(Flexpack)

March 11, 2018, Transcontinental says Multifilm, which specializes in high-end confectionery packaging in North America, will bring new opportunities MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | Transcontinental Inc., a printer and supplier ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Films with Conductive Layers

(Surface Prep)

February 26, 2018, Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are difficult to suppress because static control devices are ineffective. Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are ...

Toray Issues Third Generation of BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2018, ... of Torayfan clear, high-barrier BOPP films. The company says that consumer demand for fresh, shelf-stable food in transparent packaging and CPG companies’ preference for a PVdC-free, high-barrier film ...

Flex Films Launches Metallized Polyester

(Flexpack)

February 03, 2018, FLEXMETPROTECT F-HMB high-barrier metallized polyester film is said to offer enhanced mechanical bonding ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, is offering FLEXMETPROTECT ...

Grafotronic Announces Cutter for Film & Labels

(News | New Products)

January 30, 2018, The Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 cutting machine is said to provide both speed and accuracy BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic offers the Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 high-speed, roll-to-sheet film and label ...

BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

(Coating/Laminating)

January 24, 2018, ... handle a wide variety of different film types including heat-sensitive films and thin-gauge substrates. It can run at speeds to 840 mpm, is available in widths from 1,250–2,450 mm, and can house roll diameters ...

Pregis Invests in Blown Film Testing Lab

(Flexpack)

January 20, 2018, The company looks forward to having an on-site facility to allow R&D work on its PE film, helping converters deliver performance-oriented materials DEERFIED, IL | Pregis, a provider of innovative protective ...

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2017, The Durable Films with DNP thermal transfer ribbons are pre-approved for label use STOW, OH | Mactac announces the addition of the R550 thermal transfer ribbon from DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When we ...

Drytac Launches Anti-Scratch Film

(Flexpack)

December 02, 2017, Company expands Protac line with Anti-Scratch Gloss film said to protect and enhance images BRISTOL, UK | Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label, and ...

AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

DUNMORE Offers Inkjet Printable Film

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, Films are said to be suited for labels, packaging, and more and feature coatings designed to optimize performance with several different types of inks BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corporation introduces a ...

AMI Issues Report on Agricultural Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, According to the study, plastic films are the key solution to growing and sustainable agriculture BRISTOL, UK | AMI Consulting has issued a new report on the global agricultural film market. Agricultural ...

Cosmo Films Announces Overwrap Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, A range of BOPP-based overwrap films is said to offer good moisture barrier and is suited for cigarette packs, cartons, snacks, and more NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a global supplier of films for ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...