Critical Trends
- Mesirow Releases Mid-Year M&A Report
- (News | New Products)
- July 25, 2017, The report looks at trends/activities affecting packaging M&A, saying 2016 was strong and market conditions driving M&A activity will remain healthy CHICAGO, IL | Mesirow Financial announces the 2017 ...
- Ceresana Issues Study of European Bags/Sacks
- (Bag Pouch)
- July 25, 2017, The company’s second study covers environmental issues as well as materials, production demand, and import/export trends CONSTANCE, GERMANY | Ceresana, an industry market research and consulting company, ...
- PPC Forms Digital Converting Community
- (Carton Box)
- July 18, 2017, The organization says the community will help those in the folding carton industry understand the latest digital converting technologies SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) reports ...
- Coating Matters | Balancing Slot Die Design
- (Coating/Laminating)
- July 18, 2017, ... the die will not be as critical a step between product changes. But remember: these factors need to be balanced with the other needs of the flow control. Slot die operation is a balance between variables ...
- FPI Kit Aids in Recycling Efforts
- (Flexpack)
- July 15, 2017, The Foodservice Packaging Institute says its new tool offers resources to encourage more recycling in communities FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) offers a free Resident ...
- BOBST and Radex Form New Company: Mouvent
- (News | New Products)
- July 05, 2017, Mouvent will focus on digital print using pioneering digital technology and will become the digital printing center of BOBST WETZIKON, SWITZERLAND | BOBST and Radex, a start-up company owned by multiple ...
- Talking TiO2 Issues Ahead of World Summit
- (Flexpack)
- July 04, 2017, ... It brings more people with the same interests together at the same time. This dialogue will result in a better understanding of the requirements and objectives of customers and suppliers. This is critical ...
- AWA Issues Release Liner Review
- (Label/Tape)
- June 27, 2017, ... across the globe. The developing markets of Asia were major growth drivers in 2016, alongside Europe, which experienced strong growth in eastern countries. Also covered are the critical silicone component ...
- Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?
- (Web Handling)
- June 21, 2017, ... are conveniently measured doesn’t mean they are the most critical when it comes to predicting roller success. Coating success depends on precision, and roller precision isn’t simple. If the gaps between ...
- Honeywell Process Solutions Acquires Nextnine
- (News | New Products)
- June 17, 2017, The acquisition is said to broaden industrial cyber security offerings to meet increasing threats to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | Honeywell Process Solutions, ...
- Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 14, 2017, ... and attention during the coating process. Since full cure only occurs when the appropriate dose of UV light to cause the photoinitiator to activate is delivered, proper processing becomes more critical. ...
- IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu
- (Label/Tape)
- June 12, 2017, ... market, which made the decoration a critical component in communicating product line differentiation. WS Packaging’s In-Mold labeling provided an aesthetically superior look, and this metallized in-mold ...
- ACTEGA Launches UV Shrink Inks
- (News | New Products)
- June 11, 2017, ... demand. “Viscosity and stability play a critical role for today’s newly designed print stations,” says Jim Harris, segment manager for ACTEGA’s Labels division. “We’ve expanded our line of ACTExact ...
- Label Summit Closes Chilean Edition
- (Label/Tape)
- June 04, 2017, Label Summit Latin America 2017 welcomed visitors from 28 countries who heard presentations on a wide array of topics LONDON, UK | The 14th edition of Label Summit Latin America, held May 16–17, attracted ...
- Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film
- (Flexpack)
- June 03, 2017, ... our stringent micro-hole acceptance level.” Amaia Cowan, market development, manager, Innovia Films, says, “While speed is important to our customers, efficiencies are just as critical. Minimizing rejects ...
- PaperWorks Adds Folding Carton Options
- (Carton Box)
- May 31, 2017, ... while still getting the performance and visual attributes that are critical in brand positioning.” In addition to the 100% recycled content, the MasterWorks Ultra 100 Kraftback cartons are said to offer ...
- GMG Upgrades Proofing Media
- (News | New Products)
- May 30, 2017, ... proofing with ProofMedia premium. We receive very positive feedback from our most critical customers.” Weihing says ProofMedia premium is the right choice for demanding users, including brand owners, ...
- Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages
- (Coating/Laminating)
- May 21, 2017, SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical will showcase its SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier ...
- Pruftechnik Offers Compact Monitoring System
- (Controls)
- May 17, 2017, ... with adjustable data reduction and Intelligent Event Recording. Company says the unit fulfills the high maintenance requirements of critical individual assets, characterized by high availability, high ...
- Freedonia Study Looks at Barrier Films
- (Flexpack)
- May 16, 2017, The report says oxygen and other gas barrier films market will grow more than 4% annually, and looks at trends and applications CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group has issued a new study entitled Barrier ...
- NPES Announces New Strategic Plan
- (News | New Products)
- May 15, 2017, ... blueprint for all industry stakeholders to achieve success through alignment, which is critical for sustained industry growth." To advance the plan, Advisory Groups comprised of industry stakeholders ...
- Jospak Fiber-Based Food Tray Is Alternative to Plastic
- (Carton Box)
- May 14, 2017, Tray is suitable for modified atmosphere packaging. FORSSA, FINLAND | Finnish startup company Jospak Oy introduces a novel packaging innovation to keep easily perishable food products fresh with a ...
- Inland Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition
- (News | New Products)
- May 08, 2017, Accepted as a converter in the SPC, company believes membership will support its mission to be a responsible environmental steward LA CROSSE, WI | Inland Packaging is proud announces its membership ...
- AWA M&A Forum Spotlights Innovative Packaging
- (Innovation Station)
- May 04, 2017, ... plastics packaging. The ability to pass through price increases has become critical to the value and the ability to sell a business, Farkas explained. Quarterly adjustments are being seen now, and businesses ...
- Cerm Offers Software Solution in Modules
- (News | New Products)
- May 03, 2017, ... workflow—from estimating to shop floor data collection to invoicing. The modules are segmented into three product categories of shopfront, a critical resource that lets sales people and end-customers order ...
- Specialty Papers Conference Coming Up
- (Flexpack)
- April 30, 2017, The event, presented by Smithers Pira, will covers trends and technologies in all facets of specialty papers LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK | Specialty Papers, a conference in which organizations from across ...
- PPC Spring Meeting Has Broad Agenda
- (Carton Box)
- April 25, 2017, The event offered information on trends in policy, consumer habits, economics, and sustainability SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its Spring Outlook and Strategies Conference ...
- Emissions from UK Paper Mills Fall
- (Flexpack)
- April 17, 2017, ... to working with the government to develop a new industrial strategy and to help create a business-friendly location for a growing paper-based sector. With energy being such a critical cost for key parts ...
- PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL to Be Wide-Ranging
- (News | New Products)
- April 16, 2017, ... 2017 to be a strategic launch pad for packaging and printing companies to grow their business through drawing critical market insights, gaining invaluable connections and benefiting from the expansive ...
- Landa Names Beta Customers for Nanographic Press
- (News | New Products)
- April 16, 2017, Beginning in July 2017, company will roll out three S10 Nanographic presses to companies aiming to move their businesses into digital print REHOVOT, ISRAEL | Landa has released its final 2017 beta ...