Shrink Sleeves

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, Packaging is important in today’s world, as customers expect a certain experience when a product is shipped to their doorstep. By Ben Starr, Technical Support Specialist, Luminite Products Corporation ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, Packaging has evolved over the years to meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods retailing, facing many masters and being answerable to all. By Tom Kerchiss, Managing Director, RK Print Coat ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... brand owners to increase the recyclability of their products that use shrink labels. SunSpectro SolvaWash allows for higher quality and yield of recycled PET from bottle recycling streams. During the ...

SOMA partners with H2 Flexo Services to provide parts warehousing and customer support in U.S.

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2022, Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, ...

Trends in the Pressure Sensitive Label Market

(Bag Pouch)

September 18, 2022, The following summation is based on data from Alexander Watson Associates’ 2022 edition of the Labeling and Product Decoration Annual Review. By Ann Brink, Contributing Writer The following summation ...

After a successful opening of The Flexo Xperience Center - MacDermid Graphics Solutions, SOMA and partners focus on addressing everyday flexographic printing issues

(Flexography)

September 06, 2022, Founding partners MacDermid Graphics Solutions  and SOMA, are looking forward to addressing flexo challenges as well as conducting customer trial tests in the newly inaugurated Flexo Xperience Center (FXC). ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... shrink sleeves, sachets, various pouches, and a variety of other applications. At K Show, SOMA will display a second generation Optima flexo press. Changeovers are fast The challenge for printers has ...

Mamata: Total Solutions for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2022, Mamata’s legacy business of converting equipment with over 5000 machines installed globally in 90+ countries give us the experience and confidence to deliver unmatched productivity and efficiency on our ...

HYBRID Software showcases the power of iC3D visualization at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 27, 2022, ... HYBRID Software users to visualize 3D packaging in real time, from labels and flexible packaging to shrink wrap products. iC3D is an all-in-one visualization software package that lets users generate live ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

July 24, 2022, Static Control technologies provide tremendous value and benefits toward ensuring optimal productivity and high-quality produced goods. Static Control technologies provide tremendous value and benefits ...

Metlon Corporation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 10, 2022, Since 1947, Metlon’s record of consistent, quality production, service, and efficiency, coupled with its engineering prowess, have helped them weather economic downturns and pandemics Since 1947, ...

The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, ... levels of shrinkage than traditional BOPPs and in some cases offer a non-sealing top skin to prevent jaw stick during packing. A top web made from BOPP will never have the same temperature resistance ...

Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 12, 2022, In printing, the anilox is a method used to provide a measured amount of ink to a flexographic printing plate. By Joe Settanni, Vice President of Sales, Apex International/North America In printing, ...

Award-Winning EFI Nozomi 18000+ LED Single-Pass Printer for Display Graphics Commercially Available

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... the ability to consolidate production onto a single super-high-speed platform. Not only can this shrink overall space and labor needs, the printer’s ability to reduce production waste brings a bigger environmental ...

Eliminating Bounce

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 22, 2022, On a Flexo Press There’s No Such Thing as Good Vibrations On a Flexo Press There’s No Such Thing as Good Vibrations By Garrett Taylor, SOMA US and Canada Sales Director Although modern flexo presses ...

The Importance of Roll Cleaning and Maintenance

(Surface Prep)

April 11, 2022, A question-and-answer with Joe Walczak, President of Sonic Solutions. A question-and-answer with Joe Walczak, President of Sonic Solutions. What are the main types of roll cleaning methods and the ...

3D Neopac Announces Technology Investments in EcoDesign Tubes, Decoration and Capacity Extension

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2022, 3D Neopac, a global provider of tube packaging for cosmetics and health care, and part of the Hoffmann Neopac Group in Switzerland 3D Neopac, a global provider of tube packaging for cosmetics and health ...

H.B. Fuller Joins 4evergreen Alliance

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2022, ... parts of the world. Thus, when applied to the top of finished goods packaging, H.B. Fuller adhesives grip corrugated cases, bags and shrink-wrapped bottles into place and prevent pallet loads from shifting ...

Multi-Metal Corrosion Protection Offers Strong Static Dissipative Properties

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2022, New EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 ESD Shrink Film (HP-UV) combines the latest film technology with the most effective corrosion protection for all of your metal products. New EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 ESD Shrink Film ...

IMA DAIRY & FOOD Enhances Cutting Tool for Process Suited to Monomaterial Cup Packaging

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, Decreased production downtime and reduced cost of ownership for ZERO Technology tools, which allow food manufacturers to easily break monomaterial multipacks into individual cups. Decreased production ...

How tesa’s Single-use Tape Offerings Can Improve Printing Operations

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2022, For press operators, efficiency, consistency and quality are of the utmost priority. By Joe Morgan, Key Account Manager, tesa tape, inc. Press operators prioritize efficiency, consistency and ...

MPS to debut EF next generation press at Labelexpo Europe

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2022, New connected printing solution to be introduced in the Automation Arena New connected printing solution to be introduced in the Automation Arena MPS Systems is returning to Labelexpo Europe 2022 ...

Decades of Consistency and Quality

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 13, 2022, Precision, narrow width slitting has been Metlon Corporation’s niche in the converting industry since 1947. Precision, narrow width slitting has been Metlon Corporation’s niche in the converting ...

New Cast Polypropylene Film for Lamination

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... an inner sealing layer. This low-temperature sealing film, when laminated to other polypropylene films, such as our Propafilm™ CHS BOPP film with improved thermal resistance and shrinkage properties, creates ...

GT Labels & Packaging Installs Epson SurePress Digital Label Press

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2022, ... SurePress digital label presses are high-quality label printers that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets, and provide media flexibility for pressure sensitive, shrink and in-mold label and ...

Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets

(Web Handling)

January 23, 2022, ... requiring high load performance, a “Shrink Fit Spiral” design should be considered. Benefits include a positive seal between the inner assembly and outer shell controlling fluid flow, extremely predictable ...

Leaders in Converting Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 13, 2022, ... brings to the table: The ability to slit 12mm to 78.74" wide materials from single coated or double coated products with or without a liner fully automated. Inline shrink wrapping and automated labeling ...

Two Decades of Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

January 11, 2022, Jemmco is excited to be celebrating our 21st year in business and our 21st year as a leading supplier to the extrusion and web converting industries. Jemmco is excited to be celebrating our 21st year ...

PAC Announces Top Selling Packaging Machines of 2021 & Customer Trends

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2022, ... Baggers, Vacuum Sealers, Automatic Shrink Wrappers, Bag Sealers, and Flow Wrappers. Top Industries for PAC include ecommerce fulfillment, medical, food, industrial, electronics, and aerospace. Top ...

APR Acquires JVI Solutions

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2022, All Printing Resources (APR) announced that it has acquired JVI Solutions effective January 1. All Printing Resources (APR) announced that it has acquired JVI Solutions effective January 1. Headquartered ...