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What's Ne

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... with its operating range of 16-120 mm. Data output feeds directly to a PLC, so sensors can replace analog distance sensors, company says. PFFC-ASAP 405 Barrier with Metallized PP Films Toray Plastics ...

Product Protection

(Technical Reports)

February 28, 2007, ... life, and their compatibility with foods made without trans fats creates additional opportunities. Barrier Films Manufacturers of perishable products are well aware that a later “sell by” date on a ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2007, ... are used for manufacturing multilayer sheet used in barrier containers for the shelf-stable food market. Borzillo says the facility’s goal is to run as many quality parts as possible 24/7, adding, “Our ...

Leader of the Six-Pack

(Magazine)

February 27, 2007, ... the metallization (performed by Celplast) and the EVOH in the sealant layer provide the required oxygen barrier. Moisture Hangup Vacumet won a second technical award, this time in the nonfood category, ...

Covering All the Bases

(Archive)

February 13, 2007, ... an extra safety precaution, barriers in front of the loading docks prevent trucks from parking trailers against the seals. In addition, strategically positioned signage asks drivers to turn off their trailer ...

A Look at Liquid

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... offering market appeal for both dairy and juice applications. Innovations in improved multi-ply barrier cartons are expected to widen the opportunities for this package construction. Coextruded barrier ...

Metallizing Matures

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January 31, 2007, ... current vogue for barrier-coated pouches and other packaging has been central to making the vacuum coating and metallizing processes such dynamic niche converting markets in recent years. Today, metallized ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... vapor, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene. The likelihood of development of a single PLA film that could provide a flawless package for all forms of produce while providing a perfect barrier for respiration, ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, Non-polar process aids improve extrusion; troubleshooting corona treatment issues; electron beam curable gas and aroma barrier technology; and the role of adhesives in the retort pouch. Providing practical ...

PMMI Announces Packaging Intelligence Brief Series

(Archive)

December 09, 2006, ... PMMI has released four Briefs to kick-off the series, which focus on automation trends, barrier materials, in-store advertising, and RFID trends. To obtain the Packaging Intelligence Briefs, visit pmmi.org ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... Helps increase film stiffness and strength as well, company says, and increases gas and vapor barrier properties. Reportedly, optical properties including transparency and gloss are improved. Line is suited ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... replaced an unclaimed random copolymer PP layer in a seven-layer, 5 mil thick, high barrier, high stiffness pouch construction of PP/tie resin/Nylon 6/EVOH/Nylon 6/tie resin/PP. Adding a clarifier decreased ...

Wayne Machine Delivers New Extrusion Film Technology

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November 05, 2006, ...  The line can process polyolefins such as LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE; barrier materials such as EVOH; and adhesives for tie layer applications. It is said to be ideal for rapid development of multi-layer ...

Why Flex-Pack Keeps Growing

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2006, ... markets are working diligently on enhancements in films, resins, adhesives, coatings, and inks. Examples include the improved clarity, barrier properties, and strength of currently available films compared ...

Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities

(Archive)

October 30, 2006, ... Markets: barrier film, beverages, coextrusion, frozen foods, health/beauty, industrial, magnetic media, meat/poultry, medical/pharmaceutical, photographic/graphic arts, sanitary/disposables, snacks Service: ...

Harder Than Chrome

(Archive)

October 11, 2006, ... suitable for chilled rollers where the coolant temperature cannot be lowered easily. Since many rollers operate partly or fully submerged in strong solutions of acids or caustics, a corrosion barrier ...

Narrow Web & Lable Reporter

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September 30, 2006, ... will feature qualitative analysis of trends in the adoption of digital printing, along with barriers and drivers for adoption and how these trends will impact the marketplace. For more information visit ...

Capturing Growth in Paper

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2006, ...  2.2% 7 Lightweight/Packaging 341 Hygienic Paper 2.1% 8 Laminating Base 338 Colored Kraft 2.0% 9 High Strength Paper 325 Laminating Base 2.0% 10 Barrier Coated 299 Foodservice ...

Pack Expo Plus!

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September 30, 2006, ... P.M. New Water-borne Acrylic Technology for Packaging Lamination — Tuesday, 9:25-10:10 A.M. Fighting Fakes — Tuesday, 9:25-10:10 A.M. The Innovative and Sustainable Advantages of New Paper-Based Barrier ...

The Changing World of Wine

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September 30, 2006, ... bottles can be “labeled” with head-to-toe shrink sleeves or decoratively etched to give an elegant bottle a second life as a decanter. Wines packed in PET bottles, bag-in-a-box, pouches, and even barrier-coated ...