Release Liners

Freedonia Reports on Coatings Market

(Coating/Laminating)

January 04, 2017, The packaging coatings market is expected to experience strong gains compared with recent years CLEVELAND, OH | Industry research analyst The Freedonia Group has released a study entitled Manufacturing ...

TMI Introduces Coefficient of Friction Tester

(Controls)

January 03, 2017, ... release of a new, improved coefficient of friction tester. The all-new Model 32-76 is said to use advanced digital force signaling and high-speed data acquisition software to provide unmatched precision ...

Cortec Desicorr Pouches NW Protect Sensitive Devices

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... The desiccant can be reused if heated to release the moisture previously captured. For those more concerned about maximum desiccant action efficiency, Desicorr Pouches NW (No Window), replace the windowed ...

EFI Reports DFEs Aid Printing Standards

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2016, ... released in April, addressed a need for more color-specific test patches. Beyond establishing a test for the GWG’s own specifications, the new Output Suite also includes test patches for quality issues ...

X-Rite Expands PantoneLIVE

(Print)

December 19, 2016, ... gravure printing. The company also released PantoneLIVE Visualizer, a new software tool that helps graphic designers, brands, and print suppliers better compare, evaluate, and visualize colors across multiple ...

Web Lines | How To Choose the Right Tabbing Tape

(Web Handling)

December 12, 2016, ... to the release coated paper is that this tabbing tape must bond to the release-coated side of the paper. Using a low cost option, such as ¼ in. wide masking tape strips, may work great for film tabbing, ...

AGL Announces Finishing Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

December 10, 2016, ... unwind stations with safety chucks designed for heavier roll weights Finished product rewind station with taper tension High release silicone rollers for easy cleaning Repeatable tension control ...

PMMI Issues Report on Brand Protection

(Trends/Management)

December 05, 2016, ... and Processing Technologies, has released the 2016 Brand Protection and Product Traceability Market Research report stating that counterfeiting is predicted to increase 3%/yr worldwide. This rise will ...

Converted Products Inc. Updates Slitting Capabilities

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2016, Customer feedback leads to new Catbridge slitter/rewinder MILWAUKEE, WI | Converted Products Inc. (CPI) announced the installation of a new center surface winder along with an additional equipment ...

Cortec Offers Solution to Soil-Side Corrosion

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2016, CorroLogic with VpCIs is said to be a logical solution to soil-side corrosion challenges on above-ground storage tanks ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec reports its CorroLogic features amine carboxylate Vapor ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant coextruded packaging film captures this year’s top honor. For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... bump roller pressure, contact time (which decreases with speed increases), and surface of the web (which if release coated, is more difficult to bond with). If the splicing tape bond it too low or the ...

Avery Dennison Offers Photo-Reactive Adhesive Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2016, The PR Technology is said to simplify conversion for multi-functional labels and allow for permanent and removable adhesion in one construction MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison announces a new, patent pending, ...

Mactac Expands Medical Tape Line

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2016, Acrysure Next Gen double-coated tapes are clear and gentle STOW, OH | Mactac Medical Products has expanded its Acrysure Next Gen medical tape product line with the addition of two new clear, double-coated ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Launches Additive for Extended Shelf Life

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, Can be applied to polyolefin to provide an oxygen environment equal to foil LAS VEGAS, NV | Performance Packaging of Nevada has introduced its AIRSHIELD capability, which has the goal of extending ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, The four-day event will feature over 2,300 exhibiting companies and span more than 1.2 million net sq ft of exhibit space. Conference organizers expect to welcome more than 50,000 attendees. The four-day ...

T.H.E.M. Supports Launch of Beer Concentrate in Single-Serve Pack

(Flexpack)

September 28, 2016, ... goods (CPG) customers. Snapsil has developed a range of dispensing designs, enabling simple and controlled product release for a variety of unit-dose and single-serve consumer products. The unique packaging ...

TLMI Looks to the Future

(Label/Tape)

September 27, 2016, With a new location and a new president, the organization renews its commitment to sustainability as the organization moves forward ALEXANDRIA, VA | TLMI (Tag and Label Manaufacturer’s Institute) held ...

Flint Announces Thermal Plate Processor

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2016, ... printing the finest highlight dots up to 50% smaller in size than the minimum printed dot of the market leading thermal plate, company says. The nyloflex XFH flat top plate, soon-to-be-released, will ...

Plastic Pouches: How To Make Them & Growth Projections

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 21, 2016, ... to speak. One of the more recent reports I’ve read was Smithers-Pira soon-to-be-released report on the future of pouch packaging. Recently, I was involved with the production of the Smithers-Pira report ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... at the show. Company has compiled a handy IML guide for visitors, available at www.imiguide.info. Will release its new "Believe your eyes" product line at the show.   Windmoeller & Hoelscher (Hall 17, ...

Labelexpo Americas Is a Record-Breaker

(Label/Tape)

September 20, 2016, Breaking records for exhibitors, attendees, and new products, the event celebrated new technologies and opportunities in the label industry CHICAGO, IL | The 15th edition of Labelexpo Americas, held ...

Ashland and Ravenwood Announce Supplier Agreement

(Label/Tape)

September 18, 2016, ... a modular construction allowing the application of multiple release and adhesive lines. This also allows additional features to be added at a later date. “The Ravenwood philosophy has always been to ...

Mactac Announces Static Cling Vinyl Film

(Flexpack)

September 16, 2016, ... offset and lithographic inks, and the liner can be backside printed. Additionally, it is protected by a 60# release liner, which company says delivers excellent stability and easy handling for various ...

UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, The two companies have produced a life-cycle assessment of label material release liners in order to determine effect on the environment MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac has collaborated with Brazilian ...

Flexo Concepts Showing MicroTip at Labelexpo

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2016, ... was released in 2013, the company says it has focused on improving blade tip technology. New MicroTip options allow printers to select a customized thickness and tip combination that will enhance metering ...

FTA Calls for Entries in 2017 Competition

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2016, The 2017 Excellence in Flexography Awards are open to all organizations and cover a wide range of flexo applications BOHEMIA, NY | The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has issued a call for ...

MAXstick Products Announces Batch Print Labels

(Label/Tape)

September 04, 2016, BPL product line, which allows companies to batch print multiple quantities of labels at one time, offers a biodegradable/recyclable carrier LANCASTER, PA | MAXStick Products reports the release of Batch ...

Flint Upgrades NitroBase Ink Range

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2016, NitroBase WZ65 is said to offer high color strength, productivity, and flow properties with low odor ROGERS, MN | Flint Group Flexible Packaging reports an upgrade in the NC-based concentrate range ...

Maxcess Reports Benefits of Tidland Electronic Knifeholders

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2016, ... applications, announces the release of the Tidland Control Series electronic knife holders.  Class II and III Control Series Featuring an LED-backlit touchscreen interface, mill-duty durability, ...