A Digital Process to Create Better Ink Drawdowns

Published: June 02, 2021

Brands need to be assured that a printer, and a press, will meet the challenge of matching their colors.

Sabic Certified Renewable Polymers Used in New More Sustainable Delizio Coffee Capsules

Published: June 02, 2021

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced that Delica AG has introduced a new range of more sustainable coffee capsules based on SABIC’s certified renewable polymers

PolyQuest to Expand Darlington, South Carolina Facility for the Eighth Time

Published: June 01, 2021

PolyQuest, Inc. (PQ), the leading distributor of PET resins and manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, announces the expansion of its facility in Darlington, South Carolina.

PolyQuest, Inc. (PQ), the leading distributor of PET resins and manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, announces the expansion of its facility in Darlington, South Carolina.

Established in 2004, the Darlington facility has served as the company’s flagship distribution and recycling location. Centrally located in the hub of North America’s virgin PET production with access to major railroads, railways, and coastal ports, Darlington has long provided PolyQuest the ability to generate value for its business partners regardless of its position in the PET supply chain. The facility also operates recycled plastic processing capabilities to deliver sustainable raw material solutions to its customers in every end application for PET.

“Our business continues to grow at exponential levels, both organically in virgin PET and rPET as well as via access to new resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene,” said Tod Durst, president, PolyQuest. “With demand for our products at the highest level we have experienced in our company’s history and limited available supply, our customers are facing extended lead times which predicates that we hold higher levels of safety stock to service their needs.”

The expansion will reportedly include the addition of four new buildings totaling 225,000 square feet, two new rail spurs, enhanced material handling capabilities, and new machinery to process incremental volume of recycled PET and other thermoplastics. PolyQuest is adding 15 new jobs at the Darlington site with plans to increase.

Construction has already begun at the site with an anticipated completion date of February 2022.

“Once this expansion is complete our Darlington facility will have 525,000 square feet, the capacity to hold 38 rail cars, 160 million pounds of recycled plastic processing capacity, approximately 100 employees, and over $50 million invested since 2004,” said Ryan Nettles, vice president, operations, PolyQuest. “PolyQuest’s goal remains to be the value-added supplier of PET, PP, and recycled PET products to our customers and the expansion at Darlington enhances our ability to achieve that goal.”

For more information, visit https://www.polyquest.com.

Intellivation Celebrates First Anniversary in New State of the Art Facility in Loveland, Colorado

Published: June 01, 2021

Intellivation LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative & versatile thin film coating equipment and components for vacuum deposition on roll-to-roll substrates

Paula Andrea Lo ́pez Joins Flexo Wash as Mexico Territory Manager

Published: May 28, 2021

Flexo Wash is honored to welcome Paula Andrea Lpez as its Mexico Territory Manager.

New Label Adhesive For More Assured PET Recycling

Published: May 26, 2021

HERMA has developed a new adhesive specifically for PET bottles that satisfies even the very strict requirements imposed by two Scandinavian countries or their collection schemes.

KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution Moves To Its New Home at the W&H Technology Center

Published: May 26, 2021

Renovations at the Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany, have been completed, and included moving its in-house prepress technology

Six Leading Tool and Die Companies Join Forces to Launch IMPACT Converting & Systems Solutions

Published: May 26, 2021

Auxo Investment Partners announced that six leading American tool and die manufacturers will now operate under one brand

Marvaco Moves to New Facilities in Finland with New Technology – a Major Step Towards Carbon-Neutral Production

Published: May 25, 2021

Marvaco’s prepress unit in Ulvila, Finland, saw the greatest change in its history when its plate and DTP production moved to new and eco-efficient premises.

Digital Room Doubles Highcon Install

Published: May 25, 2021

Following the successful installation of a Highcon^® Euclid IIIC digital cutting and creasing machine at its Brook Park, OH site

Bring Home the Gold

Published: May 24, 2021

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and TAPPI are combining their respective design competitions for the first time into the Box Manufacturing Olympics

PCMC to Unveil Paragon Tissue Rewinder

Published: May 20, 2021

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a global supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue

Simply Carton Takes Off with Eagle Systems; Golden Eagle Makes Cold Foil Eco-Friendly

Published: May 20, 2021

Eagle Systems, Inc., a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of foil enhancement equipment

IDEA The Triennial Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics Spotlights Post-Pandemic Global Trends and Market Intelligence for 2022 Conference Program

Published: May 20, 2021

INDA, the Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, highlights global and regional insights from industry thought leaders

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

Published: May 17, 2021

Maximizing the productivity, versatility and profitability of an extrusion coating and laminating line is the goal of every flexible packaging film producer.

Pack Print International to Be Held in 2022

Published: May 17, 2021

The next edition of PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL, International Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia, will be postponed to February 9 – 12, 2022 at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.

Michelman Partners with HP Indigo to Help Press Owners Expand into High-Performance Label Markets

Published: May 14, 2021

Michelman recently expanded its suite of high-performance label solutions, used with UV overprint varnishes (OPVs)

Vetaphone opens new showroom for in-person and online demos

Published: May 13, 2021

Leading surface treatment manufacturer Vetaphone has opened a new high-tech showroom and demonstration facility at its headquarters in Kolding, Denmark.

Cosmo Films Ltd. Launches CSPR-2 (M) O BTC - A Non-Tearable and Co-Extruded 100 Percent Opaque Synthetic Paper

Published: May 13, 2021

Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in speciality films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper

Mondi’s New Recycled Containerboard Machine in Slovakia Delivers Win-Win Solution For Environmentally-Conscious Customers

Published: May 13, 2021

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is supplying customers with its innovative and sustainable containerboard grade made in Slovakia from renewable materials.

New Bopp Film With Improved Thermal Resistance

Published: May 12, 2021

Innovia Films is launching a new film in its Propafilm™ range of transparent speciality packaging films.

Sappi North America Releases 2020 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Commitment To Communities And Safety

Published: May 12, 2021

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp

LaserSpeed Pro Enables Converters to Accurately, Reliably Control Web Tension and Realize Value

Published: May 10, 2021

The BETA LaserMike LaserSpeed® Pro gauge from NDC Technologies enables paper, film and foil converters to reliably control web tension

Avery Dennison Names Winners of Annual Global Supplier Awards

Published: May 06, 2021

Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials recognized 12 distinguished pressure-sensitive industry suppliers for the company’s annual Global Supplier Awards

INDA Announces World of Wipes Innovation Award Finalists Winner to be Selected at 2021 World of Wipes International Conference this July in Atlanta

Published: May 05, 2021

Nonwoven-based wipe products for sanitizing, cleaning and beauty applications from Kimberly-Clark Professional

Siegwerk Strengthens Its Process Management & Consulting Teams in Southeast Asia and India

Published: May 05, 2021

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the expansion of its Process Management & Consulting

New Study Confirms Environmental Benefits of Using Pouches for Some Food Products

Published: May 05, 2021

The new study, which investigates the environmental performance and impacts of multi-material pouches used for pasta sauce and olives

Mondi Packages Potatoes in Award-Winning Paper Bag with Sustainex Bio-Based Coating

Published: May 05, 2021

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, a Polish leading producer of compostable packaging

New GR360 from Lundberg Tech Cuts Tough Waste Materials Down to Size

Published: May 05, 2021

Waste handling equipment manufacturer Lundberg Tech has introduced the GR360 granulator.

Leapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation

Published: May 05, 2021

Epson announced Leapin’ Lizards Labels, one of Colorado’s leading custom label providers, has installed a third Epson SurePress^® L-4533AW to its fleet.