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DuPont, Dow To Merge as Equals

Combined company, DowDuPont, plans to spin into three independent, publicly traded companies

FTA 2016 Forum Open for Registration

The Annual Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition will offer a wide range of topics and events for the expected 2,000 attendees

HP and KBA Collaborate on Corrugated Press

The PageWide Web Press T1100S for digital preprint applications is now in use at DS Smith Packaging

Smithers Pira Report Looks at Security

The banknote market set to flourish despite challenging conditions, says the report, which also covers passports, ID cards, and more

Santoro Creates 3D Christmas Card for Iggesund

Nordic motifs featured on company's Invercote Creato

Monadnock Expands Envi Card Offering

Sustainable gift card offers many embellishments not available on plastic cards

Vortec Supplies Ionizing Air Knives

Knives neutralize static with what is said to be increased thrust, reduced noise, and high uniformity

IIMAK Acquires Talon Industries

With the acquisition, IIMAK’s inkjet portfolio expands to include CIJ inks, printers, and services

Appvion Supports Navy SEAL Foundation

The paper supplier proves its belief in the work of the SEALs by making a three-year financial commitment

Vertiv Offers Paperboard for Sustainable Packaging

Earth Pact Sugar Cane Paperboard is said to be recyclable and compostable and to resist moisture and grease

Rohrer Announces Cold Foil Programs

Blister Cards, folding cartons, sleeves, and inserts can now be produced with cold foil, reportedly saving money and adding shelf appeal

East African Event Shows Potential of Area

Messe Düsseldorf says the Food Processing & Packaging Exposyum in Nairobi showed presented prospects for suppliers of process and packaging technology

UPM Raflatac Offers Product Range for Labeling

Company launches renewed product range for Americas for home and personal care labeling

Freedonia Issues Report on Converted Flexible Packaging

Demand for US converter flexible packaging is expected to increase annually due to cost and performance advantages

Secabo Label Cutter Called Ideal for Short Runs

The LC30 produces stickers and free-form labels using DrawCut LabelStudio software, making it suited for pilot runs and other types of short runs

DuPont Seeks Entries for Innovation Awards

The 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation looks for winners in the areas of technology, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience

Flint Introduces Letterpress Plate

Featuring a soft layer, the nyloprint WF-S water-washable plate is said to offer more flexibility and improved ink transfer

Gintzler Graphics Receives ISO Certifications

The converter says a vigorous quality management system is responsible for the certifications

drupa 2016 Global Insights Report #2 Is Here

Published in conjunction with next year’s drupa, the second Global Insights Report covers major shifts in print and media

Xaar Launches Printheads for Coding and Marking

The new family of piezoelectric printheads have a 17-mm print swathe, said to be well suited for many product identification codes

Sun Chemical Forms Advanced Materials Division

The new division will provide technologies from the company as well as parent company DIC

HERMA Calculator Determines Roll Dimensions

Calculator allows label printers to determine the running length and outside diameter of any roll of self-adhesive material

FTA Calls for Sustainability Excellence Entries

The Flexographic Technical Association seeks entries from any company in the flexo supply chain that has implemented sustainable business practices

MOCON Offers Oxygen Permeation Analyzer

The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 L, which measures OTR for high-barrier materials, features a number of automation features

Nilpeter USA Holds Winning Open House

The FB-3300, the FB-3, and the FA-4* were among the narrow web presses on display at company’s renovated Technology Center

PPC Report Sees Growth in Folding Cartons

The report, with data prepared by RISI, covers trends such as the robust pharmaceutical market as well as food packaging for health-conscious consumers

Lloyd Instruments Jig Is for Contact Lens Blister Pack Testing

Force testers from AMETEK work with the jig to test peel strength of the blister packs, making sure it is neither too high or too low

Beer Carton Features Retractable Handle

PaperWorks Industries develops two-piece carton that enables stacking

New Jersey Packaging Executives Present Annual Awards

The NJPEC holds a banquet to honor the year’s most outstanding packaging engineering and design award winners

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Pemara Labels Group

The company expects the acquisition will strengthen its position in the Southeast Asia labels market and add support for its multinational customers

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