SHEAR Strategy

Published: October 01, 2007

A new slitter/rewinder is giving UK-based TCL Packaging more versatility in manufacturi products for the food industry. The recently installed SOMA Engineering Venus II model was supplied through UK-distributor Engelmann & Buckham.

FIRST GLANCE

Published: October 01, 2007

Innovative packaging from: Ampac Flexibles, Chesapeake Corp., and Rollprint.

China & India: Flex-Pack Leaders?

Published: October 01, 2007

PCI Films Consulting predicts that between now and 2010, half the world's growth in flexible packaging will be in China and India. But how will this shake out if China's qualilty control issues follow into the flex-pack industry?

Taking Charge

Published: October 01, 2007

To control film production for its tamper-evident products, Nelmar Security Packaging adds a W&H polyethylene extruder.

the PLACE

Published: October 01, 2007

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Transinformative Thermographic Barcode Matrix That Archivally Monitors The Safety Of Food, Drug, & Biologicals: A Fungible Line Item

Reduce & Comply

Published: September 01, 2007

Going green? Be prepared to face the challenges of today’s complex environmental compliance regulations.

Scoring the Scorecard

Published: September 01, 2007

The deadline to comply with Wal-Mart’s packaging initiative looms. Industry associations weigh in on the hurdles for converters.

Be A Good Citizen

Published: September 01, 2007

10-Year Consumer Packaging Forecast

Published: August 14, 2007

IntertechPira's new market report, "Ten-Year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies in Consumer Packaging," gives you information on new, emerging technologies that will eventually replace existing technology, including the top 25 likely advances in the next decade.

the PLACE

Published: August 01, 2007

Characteristics of flexible food packaging materials; new studies toward understanding adhesion of polyolefins to primed substrates; the effect of calcium carbonate concentrate base resin melt index on linear low density film properties; and a selection of packaging materials based on understanding basic concepts related to permeation.

Oriented Films Study

Published: July 30, 2007

Allied Development Corp. has published "Oriented Films," a global study of oriented film and sheet industry with an emphasis on the flexible packaging and label industries. It examines the markets, technologies, and opportunities in oriented film and sheet.

From Pouch to Pooch

Published: July 01, 2007

A two-compartment structure manufactured by Ampac provides pet owners with water and a drinking bowl for dogs on the go.

In the Zone

Published: July 01, 2007

Whether runs are short or long, Bison Bag focuses on quick turnaround and great service.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: July 01, 2007

New high barrier lidding materials: optimization studies to understand seal peel characteristics to different consumer cup substrates; and don’t let profits go up in smoke: modern air pollution control systems reduce energy costs and destroy higher levels of air pollutants.

Critical TRENDS

Published: June 01, 2007

Last year's April issue featured, for the first time, PFFC's special report on the critical trends affecting the converting industry. This year, we again