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Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market

Stafford Collars, Couplings Have Captive Clamp Screws

New line of shaft collars & couplings is said to eliminate problems of lost screws and assembly delays

FPA Reports on Fall Executive Conference

The Flexible Packaging Association conference attracted a record number of attendees and addressed a number of topics of interest to the industry

Smithers Pira Releases Study of Fluff Pulp

The study forecasts nonwovens as fastest growth area for fluff pulp over the next ten years

Goldenrod Supplies WebCut with Shafts & Chucks

The converter praises the products as well as the customer support it receives from Goldenrod

Kodak Offers Substrate Expansion Kit

The kit allows users of the NEXPRESS Digital Platform to expand the weights and types of substrates they can run

Weber's Go-Label Site Offers Online Craft Beer Label Ordering

Labels printed on HP Indigo digital presses

DowDuPont Wins Sustainability Awards

DOW FILMTEC FORTILIFE and ROPAQUE NT-2900 Opaque Polymer are among the winners of the Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Awards

Sun Chemical to Produce Molecular Inks

Company joins Groupe Graham Intl. and the National Research Council of Canada in license agreement to launch screen printable molecular inks

Roll-2-Roll Launches Retrofit Kit

The ARIS retrofit kit allows converters to upgrade web guiding systems at what company says is an affordable cost

PMMI Announces Pavilion for Package Printing

The new PACKage Printing Pavilion, which already has a number of impressive exhibitors, is planned for PACK EXPO 2018

VPK Invests in CorrBoard UK

CorrBoard partner Swanline Print Group reports the investment, saying it is a promising move for the UK packaging industry

Flint Recognizes SGS with Certification

Flint’s FlexoExpert Certification program is helping SGS ensure top-quality printing plates for its customers

Felix Schoeller Reports Nonwoven Wallpaper

The company will show its STYLine nonwoven wallpaper, which can be printed digitally, at the Xeikon Café

Avery Dennison Shows Sustainable Solutions

FSC-certified facestock and ClearIntent were among the sustainable options the company showcased at Labelexpo Europe

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

Film, which is said to dissolve completely in water, reportedly reduces packaging waste and improve customer safety

AMETEK MOCON Instrument Measures WVTR

The AQUATRAN Model 3 is said to measure water vapor transmission of ultra-high-barrier materials with accuracy and repeatability

Sun Chemical Launches Fast-Curing Inks

SolarFlex LED rapid curing UV-LED flexo inks is said to ensure full cure at high press speeds as well as high printability

FPI Grant Aids Foam Recycling

The Foodserivce Packaging Institute is helping a New York county expand its foam polystyrene recycling program

New Era Coating/Laminating Line At Work

Specialty coating company Polykote says the new line has enhanced its capabilities with more speed and efficiency

Labelexpo Europe Sets Records

Record numbers of both exhibitors and visitors and some exciting new features added up to a successful event in Brussels

Rol-Tec Adds Laser Engraving Machine

A Kronos precision laser engraving system from SPGPrints is expected to double capacity and meet demand for ITR sleeves and cylinders

UPM Raflatac to Open Facility in Chile

The company says the new facility will improve service capabilities and offer an expanded range of products, focusing on wine and craft beverages

Mouvent Announces Three New Presses

The LB701-UV, LB702-UV, and LB702-WB digital label presses are all based on company’s Cluster design said to offer many benefits

Print & Packaging Coalition Gives Summit Dates

A legislative summit planned for 2018 will address public policy and political education and include a number of printing and packaging associations

Esko Offers Turnkey Workflow Automation

Automation Engine QuickStart for Labels and WebCenter QuickStart for Labels are said to help productivity and profitability

Aptar Launches EZ Pour Spouts for Standup Pouches

Designed to bring functionality and convenience to dry food products

AstroNova Launches Label Presses

The QL-30 and QL-60, Trojan T2-C, and Trojan T4 offer various capacities and print speeds for a range of label production

Eagle Systems Certifies Cartamundi

Cartamundi chose to have Eagle train its entire on the Eco-Eagle Cold Foil system, making sure everyone knew procedures and was on the same page

HYBRID Software Has Record Labelexpo

The company closed €1.2 million in sales during the European show, which included PACKZ editor for labels and packaging

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