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Monadnock Using Michelman Coating in New Development

Monadnock’s Astrolite Digital+ Cover uses Michelman’s DigiPrime 1600 coating to satisfy performance standards for HP Indigo print media

K 2016 Show Will Again Feature Science Campus

Several key industry themes will be covered by a wide range of educational institutes and organizations

IMDA Awards Competition Seeks Entries

The 10th annual IMDA Awards Competition recognizes the industry’s best IML packaging, IMD durable product, and labels in multiple categories

Xaar Expands Product Range for UV Applications

The 1002 GS40 printhead is said to offer high ink build capability, print reliability, and productivity

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Quality Tests

The Live Stress Check and Cross-Permeation Simulation tests for Coldform pharmaceutical packaging are said to improve quality and lengthen shelf life

Uflex Reports Film with Water and Oxygen Barriers

Flexfresh film EMAP technology is said to extend the shelf life for fresh produce by offering barriers to both oxygen and water

DUNMORE Announces New Aerospace Division

Supplier of films and foils says DUNMORE Aerospace is dedicated to the development of materials for the specialized aircraft and spacecraft industries

ISM Launches Miniature Filters for Flow Control

Industrial Specialties Mfg. brings miniaturization trend in electronics to fluid flow control, reportedly offering reduced costs

Metsa Board Wins Design Award for Knife Packaging

Folding boxboard simulates Victorinox's knife opening mechanism.

TLMI Announces Eugene Singer Award Winners

Four label companies are honored by TLMI for excellence in business management

CCL Industries Acquiring Checkpoint Systems

Checkpoint, a supplier of label solutions to the retail and apparel industry, is purchased for $10.15 a share

MacDermid Adds to LUX ITP Line

LUX ITP 50 and LUX ITP C will soon be commercialized as part of company’s flat-top dot technology line

Simco-Ion System Neutralizes Static and Cleans

The V-Force 30 for narrow web machines includes static neutralizing bars, ducting kit, and air control system

Nordmeccanica and Hydro Demonstrate Benefits of Thin Foil

The two companies sponsored a workshop to demonstrate thin foil running on a Combi 3000 laminator at high speeds

UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA & interplastica Remain Stable

The two events, held recently in Moscow, did well despite a number of problems in the area

CPP EXPO NYC Is Being Rescheduled

The event, originally scheduled for this coming June in New York City, is being postponed as organizers consider other dates and locations

Nexen Brakes Said to Use Less Energy

Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes reportedly offer flexible mounting options and high torque

Printing South China Event Covers a Wide Range of Technology

Colocated with Sino-Label 2016, the event featured more than 1,000 exhibitors of packaging and label equipment and technology

Global Specialty Products Cleaner is Eco-Friendly

NATURES GUARD is based on soy and cleans inks, adhesives, and resins reportedly with no harmful effects

Lake Image Systems Debuts Roll Inspector

The Discovery Roll Inspector is said to provide 100% print quality assurance with ease and speed

Global Graphics Software Launches Screening Engine

The Harlequin Multi-Level Digital Screening Engine, said to increase inkjet quality, will debut at drupa

AWA M&A Forum Accentuates Middle Markets

AWA Alexander Watson & Assoc. 2016 forum on Mergers & Acquisitions emphasizes middle markets and the challenges imposed by deal volume and size.

Constantia Flexibles Adds Capacity in Spain

Company will add a narrow web printer and narrow web adhesive laminator at foil-based flexpack site in Burgos, Spain

Loftware Announces New Software Version

Print Server and Label Manager version 11.0 is said to add efficiency and maximize print performance

HFM Packaging Celebrates 40 Years in Business

The family-owned flexible packaging supplier sells to many markets, and is working to expand market share in the food industry

FLEXcon Announces Fluorescent Outdoor Films

STABRITE Outdoor Durable Fluorescent Films are said to be vivid and durable

Third drupa Global Trends Report Is Here

The report shows optimism for growth in 2016, especially in Africa and Middle East, and digital print growing while conventional print still dominates

SCA Develops Round Corrugated Board Packaging

Arcwise offers new design possibilities while reducing weight by 30%

Freedonia Releases Report on Pouches

While most demand for pouches is in food and beverages, nonfood markets such as medical will be growing faster in the years ahead

Stafford Shaft Collars/Mounts Offered in Colors

Colors in collars and mounts are said to enhance product branding, esthetics, and safety

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