Film Manufacturing

CCL Industries Acquires Advanced Packaging Films

(Flexpack News)

November 17, 2013, ... of specialty label and packaging solutions for global corporations, small businesses, and consumers, has signed a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Advanced Packaging Films, Schkopau, Germany, ...

Derprosa Shows Off New Films at Luxe Pack Monaco

(Flexpack News)

November 13, 2013, Elegance Gold and Silver Matt BOPP films were among those featured as company confirmed its commitment to high-end packaging   MADRID, SPAIN | Derprosa showcased its ELEGANCE line of films, including ...

Mondi Offers New PerfoamPack Film

(Flexpack News)

November 13, 2013, PE-based packaging film combines sustainability with cost savings VIENNA, AUSTRIA | At the German trade fair FachPack in October, Mondi demonstrated that it can offer products that are stable, sustainable, ...

Kodak and Xymox Report Agreement on Conductive Films

(Flexpack News)

November 10, 2013, Xymox’s multi-touch sensor technology will feature Kodak’s HCF Film in a variety of industrial sensors   ROCHESTER, NY | Kodak and Xymox Technologies, Milwaukee, WI, have entered into a multi-year ...

Acucote Adds Thinner Films to BOPP LIne

(Flexpack News)

November 02, 2013, Three new PP films for prime label offerings and the variable print market are offered through the AcuChoice program with GPX adhesive   GRAHAM, NC | Acucote has introduced thinner films to its current ...

Valeron Strength Films Installs New Extrusion Line

(Film Mfg.)

October 28, 2013, Will produce high quality film with improved accuracy and efficiency HOUSTON, TX | Valéron Strength Films (part of the worldwide ITW group) recently installed a new film extrusion line with unprecedented ...

Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems

(Flexpack News)

October 24, 2013, The 8110-BF system for single-layer film and the 8000 system for more complex films are available in various configurations   IRWINDALE, CA | NDC announces the availability of a range of web gauging ...

SAM, NA - A New Player in the USA for Cast Film & Extrusion Coating Equipment

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 10, 2013, ... will be able to make cast embossed film as well as extrusion coated and laminated products. I was impressed with the ruggedness of the line, as the supports were as strong as any I've seen in industry.  ...

ExxonMobil Launches OPP Films at Labelexpo Europe

(Label/Tape News)

September 25, 2013, Three new high-yield Label-Lyte films for p-s labels and roll-fed applications made their debut in Europe   BRUSSELS, BELGIUM | ExxonMobil Chemical introduced three new Label-Lyte OPP films for labeling ...

Scodix Names Derprosa Supplier for Lamination Films

(Coating/Laminating News)

September 25, 2013, Derprosa films are said to offer many effects, both optical and tactile, that can be used in Scodix Sense, a premium printing process   ROSH HA’AYIN, ISRAEL | Scodix, international digital finishing ...

Toray Plastics (America) Broadens LumiLid Film Platform

(Flexpack News)

September 18, 2013, Reportedly responding to customer demands for specialty lidding, company offers film platform for barrier, economy, and varying widths   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) has installed ...

Davis-Standard Moves Manufacturing Operation

(News | New Products)

September 15, 2013, Company expects the move, which will happen in stages, to increase manufacturing efficiencies   PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard reports the relocation of its New Jersey manufacturing operations from ...

Derprosa Announces BOPP Lamination Film

(Carton Box News)

August 05, 2013, SoFT TOUcH film, said to resist water and alcohol and protect print, can be applied hot or cold for boxes and cases   MADRID, SPAIN | Derprosa offers SoFT TOUcH film for lamination, a BOPP film with ...

PCI Reports European BOPET Film Prices Are Stable

(Materials)

July 23, 2013, Already squeezed film producer margins, excess film extrusion capacity, and stable raw material costs are among the reasons prices have stabilized   NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK | Following two years of ...

Air Science Unit Analyzes Films

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

July 21, 2013, Purair Flex film isolator is said to offer stability, portability, and high working volume   FORT MYERS, FL | Air Science offers the Purair Flex film isolator, said to meet any analytical need. Portable ...

Sun Chemical Opens Plate Manufacturing Facility

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2013, To meet demands for high-end printing, company will produce HD flexo plates with Esko, MacDermid, and DuPont equipment   CONCORD, CA | Sun Chemical reports the opening of a new flexographic printing ...

Peel, Reseal Lidding Film Developed for Lettuce Trays

(Flexpack)

July 14, 2013, Clear Lam technology reduces package weight for Ready Pac ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Clear Lam Packaging Inc. developed a new Peel and ReSeal Lidding Film for Ready Pac Inc. retail lettuce trays. The ...

Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, VpCI 126 films and bags provide top quality multimetal corrosion protection ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec Corp. presents the latest advanced version of VpCI 126 Blue-patented, high technology films and bags, ...

Blocking in a PP/PE Blown Film Structure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 29, 2013, This question comes from Southeast Asia.  A blown film converter recently changed from a  PP /PP (polypropylene) coex blown film structure to a PP/PE (polyethylene) structure and is now experiencing blocking ...

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, Growth is expected to be driven by high-performance plastic films with barrier properties, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance   CLEVELAND OH | Specialty Films, a new study from The Freedonia ...

TMI Roll-Up Door Protects Manufacturing Areas

(News | New Products)

May 20, 2013, 6000 Series roll-up door and screen line features higher-speed external jackshaft motor to protect areas from contamination of many type   PITTSBURGH, PA | TMI, LLC has introduced the 6000 Series ...

Next Generation Films Expands Lexington, OH, Plant

(Film Mfg.)

May 15, 2013, Adding blown film capacity with 3-layer VAREX line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher LINCOLN, RI | Next Generation Films, based in Lexington, OH, has ordered another three-layer blown film line from Windmoeller ...

Toray Metallized BOPP Film Offers Barrier Features

(Flexpack News)

April 16, 2013, Torayfan MWX6 white film is suited for gas-flushed packaging applications, reportedly offering high moisture and oxygen barrier   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Torayfan ...

What Can QR Codes Do For Manufacturing?

(Marketing Mojo)

March 21, 2013, Learning how to use QR (Quick Reader) codes in manufacturing has been a low priority because many deem them as having a more ‘retail’ or ‘consumer’ application. But QR codes can be extremely effective ...

Charter NEX Films To Add 2 Coex Lines

(Film Mfg.)

February 18, 2013, Installing three-layer blown film lines from W&H in Milton, WI, plant MILTON, WI | Charter NEX Films announces the purchase of two new Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) three-layer blown film lines to ...

MOCON Model Measures WVTR of High-Barrier Films

(Controls News)

February 15, 2013, ... rate (WVTR) of ultra-high barrier films. The new-generation AQUATRAN Model 2 WVTR measurement instrument targets commercial or developmental ultra-high barrier structures, including flexible films for ...

Cepalgo Films Adds Capacity with Davis-Standard

(Film Mfg.)

February 13, 2013, Cast film line supports increased production of disposable films PAWCATUCK, CT | A new Davis-Standard cast film line is supporting increased production of disposable films for Cepalgo Films of Aparecida ...

Pakiston-based Tri-Pack Films Installs Atlas Slitter/Rewinder

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2013, Atlas CW1040 Series machine installed in conjunction with a new BOPP film line BEDFORD, UK | Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. completed the installation of the very first "next generation" Atlas CW1040 ...

Martignoni Improves Corona Treatment for Blown Film

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2013, ... to treat blown film. Company says it has improved the performance of its treaters by offering optional 1/8-in. stainless steel, multi-fined, segmented electrode. Reportedly, this electrode innovation ...

VCF's Slot-Die Coater Producing Highly Engineered Film

(Coating/Laminating News)

January 13, 2013, Requires hard-core manufacturing experience with polymer engineering expertise HOWELL, MI | In 2012, VCF Films, a manufacturer of thin polymer films and coatings for a variety of industries, announced ...