Foil

Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste

(Web Handling)

June 27, 2016, ... Converter, a division of Novolex, a leader in foil laminates, multi-web lamination, and specialty barrier and sealant coatings for use in a wide range of high barrier consumer and industrial applications. ...

Kotkamills Board Is Recyclable and Repulpable

(Carton Box)

June 26, 2016, ... silk matte coating reported to make the surface of the board even and smooth, offering excellent printability as well as enhancing the use of various special effects, such as lacquering and foiling. AEGLE ...

Ampac Offers New Barrier Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

June 20, 2016, PRO FlexiPURE low extractable barrier lamination addresses the amount of trace contaminants found in film structures in drug and medical uses CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, announces ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... the norm, it can be configured with all the traditional press components, from flexo and screen, to foiling, die-cutting, and laminating.   Heidelberg Primefire 106 press    HP could have used ...

GPA Adds Paper for Double-Thick Applications

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2016, ... It can be die-cut, glued, laminated, UV coated, and foil stamped for customized applications. This sheet’s premium formulation promises superior ink adhesion, exceptional print quality, and beautiful ...

Konica Minolta Commits to Packaging and Labels

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2016, ... commercial print, labels, and packaging. MGI’s hot foil stamping and embossing equipment has been added to Konica Minolta’s product line. With the additional stake in place, Konica Minolta now intends ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ... (PET-G) Heat-sealable food contact layer Unit dose pharmaceutical Blister packaging Ethylene Acrylic Acid (EAA) Extrusion coating tie layer between aluminum foil and other polymers ...

DuPont Announces 2016 Award Winners

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2016, ... FL. MGI was recognized for its digital spot UV and hot foiling technology for next-generation digital package decoration, with advancements in customization, personalization, and cost-effectiveness.  MGI ...

ProAmpac Reports Innovations to Reclosable Retort Products

(Bag Pouch)

May 31, 2016, New pet food packaging from Ampac and Prolamina brands CINCINNATI, OH | ProAmpac announces new pet food packaging solutions from its Ampac and Prolamina brands. Ampac’s PRO-POUCH product is a non-foil ...

Amica Systems Reports drupa Launches

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2016, ... paper, plastics, foils, pharmaceutical applications, and packaging.” According to Citroen, the company also will launch different types of inkjet systems, including the LR54 “The LR54 is a new roll-to-roll ...

IMDA Honors In-Mold Decorating Standouts for 2016

(Label/Tape)

May 18, 2016, ... Simonsis of Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC). Best Injection Molded (IML) Package, Gold Award Easy Open & Hold IML Container Submitted by: Polipa North America, LLC Brand Owner: Premier Tech ...

Clondalkin Invests in Embossing System

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2016, The SMARTembosser for pre-cut foil lids allows customers to choose where they want the lid embossed, enhancing logos and brands BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, UK | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has ...

Nilpeter Press Is Suited for Many Uses

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2016, ... and water-based flexo printing with a reverse-side capability. A UV-cured lamination capability includes glossy effects, surface protection, barrier solutions, and cold foiling. There is also a solvent ...

Omet Press to Feature Landa Technology at drupa

(Print)

May 11, 2016, ... is said to offer zero-waste metallization at half the cost of foil. Operating with the Omet XFlex X6 it enables luxurious metallic effects with flexo, offset, screen, and digital printing processes, according ...

FSEA Announces Gold Leaf Award Winners

(News | New Products)

May 10, 2016, Diamond Packaging and Blue Honey Press are among the winners of the Foil & Specialty Effects Association awards TOPEKA, KS | The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) announces the honorees in ...

Flexible Packaging | Mondi Jackson Invests to Maintain Innovation

(Bag Pouch)

May 09, 2016, ... Jackson extrudes much of its own polyethylene, the business is always on the lookout for trading partners of foils and films. “Our plants produce several million bags and pouches annually for some of ...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Oai Hung Company

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2016, ... and has currently 240 employees. The main products are aluminum blister foil and rigid film for the growing local pharmaceutical market. In addition, the company already has a meaningful presence in the ...

3M Announces Tapes for Splicing & Mounting

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2016, ... and reliable splitting mechanism and specially designed adhesive for a variety of surfaces—including polyethylene, polyester, and aluminum foil—enabling print managers to minimize breaks and achieve consistent ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... factor in determining how an adhesive will dry and release from a liner. Materials What is the facestock or carrier material that is desired? Paper, film, foil? What specific type? Will the facestock ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... alternative to print on a range of substrates such as flossy and coated paper, plastics, foils, pharmaceutical applications, and packaging. Also launching inkjet systems. The Amica LR54 is a new roll-to-roll ...

Constantia Flexibles Invests in New Capacity

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2016, ... laminated and printed multilayered substrates of film and foil for products that include chocolate bars, biscuits and wafers, seasonal products and pralines, coin foil, chewing gum, inner- and outer wrappers, ...

Diamond Packaging Wins FSEA Best of Show

(Carton Box)

April 24, 2016, ... the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects. Awards were announced at the FSEA National Conference in Orlando, FL on April 4. The competition, which is sponsored ...

Scodix Press Enhances Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

April 08, 2016, ... premium quality effects including Scodix Sense, (http://scodix.com/company/technology/) Scodix Spot, Scodix Braille, Scodix Digital Embossing, Scodix Variable Data finishes, and Scodix Foil, all in a single ...

Sleeve Label Awards | AWA Tributes Distinctive Contenders

(Label/Tape)

April 07, 2016, ... used a variety of technologies, including effective use of embossed tactile features and foil, to achieve great shelf appeal that "oozed quality," according to the judges. Heat TD Shrink Sleeve Deserving ...

Landa Press Prints on Many Substrates

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2016, ... board, and aluminum foil.  "Fourteen years of nanotechnology research has enabled us to make tremendous breakthroughs in the quality, speed, and cost of printing for flexible packaging,” says Benny Landa, ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Relaunches PouchPop After Voluntary Recall

(Bag Pouch)

March 28, 2016, ... contact with a pouch’s hard plastic edges, threads, straws, seals and foil edges. Knowing the PouchPop provides the safety and comfort are assurances for parents and caregivers of young children. PouchPop ...

BOBST to Launch New Products at drupa

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2016, ... to be launched at the show, along with the new MASTERCUT and new MASTERFOIL, features increased automation, shorter set-up times, lower running costs, easier use, and will allow packaging manufacturers ...

Landa Launches Metallization Process

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2016, Nano-Metallography is said to offer a no-waste metallization process at half the cost of foil REHOVOT, ISRAEL | Landa announces Nano-Metallography for the graphics metallization market, said to be ...

Clondalkin Kirchberg Launches Ultra-Thin Shrink Sleeve

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2016, ... the gauge of the film is being reduced. Tobias Hirschi, technical product manager, explains, “These new generation foils provide excellent stability on the sleeve lines, especially on conical yogurt ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... of its competitions for product, sustainability, and technical awards. The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL), Ft. Mill, SC, tributes Unifoil Corp., Fairfield, NJ, with its top ...