Film

Walnut Packaging Inc. Invests in an Often-ignored Way to Improve Packaging Productivity: A New SOMA Pluto Slitter

(Flexography)

August 03, 2023, ... different substrates, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, shrink films, metalized films, and various co-extrusions. Walnut Packaging Inc. wanted to invest in a faster, high quality slitter ...

At Pack Expo Las Vegas, MHI to Showcase Small-batch Blister Machine Ideal for Stability Tests & R&D Efforts

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2023, ... more sustainable blister film substrates – ones that are typically more difficult to form and seal. The unit can easily accommodate PVC, PVDC, PET, ACLAR, ALU and PP. The Eagle-LP can run up to 20 cycles ...

At Pack Expo, TekniPlex Healthcare to Give Feature Presentation on Narrowing Sector’s Sustainability Disparity

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2023, ... is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed blister + lidding combination is certified as recyclable– ...

Learning Center: Sustainable Wipes Packaging 101

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2023, ... recycled (PCR) materials PCR packaging is manufactured using packaging films made from previously recycled materials. To create these packaging films, plastic waste collected from recycling centers is ...

Graphic Republik marks 15th anniversary at Labelexpo Europe

(Print)

July 25, 2023, Visitors to Labelexpo Europe in Brussels September 11-14 will experience the latest in environmentally friendly film production at the Graphic Republik stand no. A33 in Hall 9. Visitors to Labelexpo ...

Pearl Technologies Announces Promotions

(News | New Products)

July 20, 2023, ... and engineering will keep Pearl at the forefront of hole making technologies in the flexible packaging world and web guiding in the blown film industry.” Chris Benford has joined Pearl as the company’s ...

The API Group and Accredo Packaging Welcome Jonathan Quinn as VP of Marketing & Sustainability

(News | New Products)

July 20, 2023, ... company's film and flexible packaging businesses, known for their innovative first-to-market products. Accredo Packaging, Inc. is the first and only flexible packaging manufacturing facility in North America ...

Holland Industrial Group, Global Equipment International and Maynards Announce Three-Day Auction of Paper Mill and Converting Plant Assets

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2023, ... International and Maynards are excited to collaborate on the upcoming three-day auction event of Brook+Whittle, a leading paper, film, and label converter located in Croydon (Philadelphia), PA. With a ...

Video Didn’t Kill the Radio Star. And Digital Didn’t Kill Print.

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2023, ... parts, service and consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion and corrugated industries. More than 5,000 print industry professionals have already downloaded or viewed earlier-released ...

Tosaf Fusion Expansion Course with Customized Solutions for Compounding, Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

July 17, 2023, ... modification of polyamides and tie layers for multilayer films. To increase sustainability, the company has also developed compatibilizers that improve the properties of recycled materials and support ...

Safety First, Quality Always

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 16, 2023, ... retention, defects, and many more. Speaking of material, did you know that PennPac facilities generate less than 2% film waste annually on millions of pounds slit? With a tremendous focus on continuous ...

Label King adds capacity with Vetaphone corona treaters

(Surface Prep)

July 16, 2023, ... with Vetaphone corona.  We like their ease of use and maintenance and the fact that they have excellent parts and service support in the US.  Around 70 percent of our substrate is now BOPP film, so surface ...

Magnomer’s Magnetizable Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for Recyclability of PET-G Shrink Sleeves

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... granted Responsible Innovation Recognition to Magnomer Inc. for its Magmark™ SS magnetizable coatings applied to PET-G shrink films for labeling of PET containers. The APR recognition, based on a high-volume ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ...  Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package Performance ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2023, ... 1, 2023. Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package ...

AICC 2023 Annual Meeting

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2023, ...  Participants will have a special lunch presentation with Tripp Crosby, the comedy filmmaker and entrepreneur behind the popular comedy sketch called "A Conference Call in Real Life" and leader of Very, ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... toward ensuring optimal productivity and high-quality produced goods. By applying the appropriate static control technologies, businesses involved in printing, paper & film converting can prevent production ...

A Collaborative PFFC Q&A: The Evolution of Static Control Technologies

(Surface Prep)

June 25, 2023, ... use of advanced substrates, composites, thin films and an increasing awareness of the risks associated with static electricity. Businesses in converting, printing, packaging industries are looking for ...

INDEVCO Plastics Achieves SQF Edition 9 Certification

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2023, ... extruded non-printed films, and shrink film, the certification recognizes INDEVCO Plastics’ unwavering dedication to implementing the highest standards in the manufacture of food packaging materials. The ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, ... the production processes in these companies. High-frequency corona treatment is widely accepted for improving the adhesion of printing ink, lacquer, glue, coatings on plastic film, paper and metal foil. ...

Pregis Sets New Standard for Sustainable Packaging with AirSpeed® HC Renew Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, First-to-market high-pressure air cushioning film with 80 percent post-consumer recycled content provides superior product protection while minimizing environmental impact. First-to-market high-pressure ...

At Connect in Pharma, TekniPlex Healthcare to Present Forward-looking Approaches to Latest Sustainability & Recyclability Packaging Regulations

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Thin and Accurate is Slot Die Coating Standard

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, Roll-to-roll slot die coating has become the industry standard for extremely thin and extremely accurate coating. By Scott Zwierlein, Coating Engineer, FRONTIER – a Delta ModTech Company Roll-to-roll ...

Planning, Labs and Trials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 30, 2023, ... the nonwovens industry, there are a myriad technologies, so a supplier like Biax-Fiberfilm/5K Fibres transforms resin polymers into various nonwovens and often accommodates needs for widths, performance ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Invests $10 Million in Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund, Accelerating More Capital Toward Innovation and Infrastructure for Plastics Recovery and Recycl

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... to accelerate infrastructure, equipment, municipal services, as well as innovation and enabling technologies related to flexible films and specific plastic types,” said Masayuki Takanashi, Group Chief ...

Considerations for Electing Toll/Contract Slitting Services

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2023, When it comes to primary flexible film processes like extruding, laminating and printing By Rob Tiller, Managing Director, PennPac When it comes to primary flexible film processes like extruding, ...

Miraclon Continues Driving Flexo Printing Efficiency with UV Choice Printing launch

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2023, ... Printing to control unwanted ink spread in printing of water-based ink applications. Already proven in solvent ink on film applications, it utilizes Miraclon’s advanced plate surface patterning technology ...

Baldwin Releases “Untangling the Web: The Future of Narrow Web Printing” eBook

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2023, ... the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion and corrugated industries. The new narrow web eBook is the latest addition to its PrintEnomic$ resource hub, which houses separate eBooks, videos, ...

Planning, Labs and Trials

(Converting Perspectives)

May 15, 2023, ... products, various label brands and designs. In the nonwovens industry, there are a myriad technologies, so a supplier like Biax-Fiberfilm/5K Fibres transforms resin polymers into various nonwovens and ...

Fiery Releases Digital Factory v11 RIP Software for Direct-to-product Application

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2023, ... by manufacturers, dealers and the 10,000-plus customers worldwide. This release further extends its position as a technology innovator in the direct to film, direct to garment, UV/LED, sublimation, toner ...