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Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... Barriers While most consumers focus their attention on price, brand and general appearance of the product, we unknowingly bypass the importance of barrier properties packaging films provide. Not only ...

Flint Group’s 2030 carbon reduction targets approved by SBTi

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2024, ... account for more than 60% of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We are also channelling over 75% of our research and development costs into sustainability-focused ink and coating solutions, such as barrier ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... upgrades, definitely differentiating the offer to converted materials buyers. The selection of functional coatings is large and covers an extended array of needs. Primers, release lacquers, barrier boosters, ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... that need to be in place to achieve this. Looking further ahead to the future of packaging and label design, there is growing interest in developing barrier coatings and metallic inks that could supplement, ...

Research Reveals Biggest Testing and Inspection Challenges Faced by Food and Beverage Packaging Professionals

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2024, Research1 into the attitudes of manufacturing decision-makers has uncovered that food and beverage packaging professionals think there are significant barriers for innovation. By Steve Davis, Product ...

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer Develop Recyclable Packaging Solution Without Plastic Lining

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2024, ... by UPM Specialty Papers, both the barrier and heat seal properties have been incorporated into the packaging paper without a separate layer of plastic lamination. The barrier properties are designed to ...

Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... cost-effective packaging products that look good and with good barrier properties. However, and from an ink formulator’s perspective, polypropylene is perhaps the film with the greatest potential for variance ...

Distinguished Global Partnership Aims to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2024, ... TR propagation between the individual units, thus serving as a heat and flame barrier. “We prevent the ‘domino effect’ that happens when an individual lithium-ion battery cell becomes unstable and ignites ...

Management Controls Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for the Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, ... film and foil converter industries. Industry leaders will continue to seek new ways to recruit and retain talent, including: Financial assistance to offset barriers to entry; Enhanced strategy ...

Extinguishing Lithium-Ion Battery Liability with Green Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 21, 2024, ... paper wrapped around each battery cell to mitigate thermal runaway between them — thus serving as a heat and flame barrier — is recommended. Independent, third-party organizations have tested some such ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Expand Cleanroom Film and Bag Production with New Multilayer Blown Film Line

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2024, ... blown film line exemplifies the company’s strategy to develop higher-order barrier solutions per increased industry demand. For TekniPlex Healthcare, the new multilayer line joins a number of existing ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... and composition. In addition, according to Pixelle, their “extensive range of barrier coatings take the performance to the next level. Seal in aromas, block grease and more with advanced barrier technology ...

Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 14, 2024, ... of materials to promote adhesion. However, slip agents create a barrier on the surface, inhibiting the effectiveness of corona treatment. Thus, the formulation of the polymer must be taken into consideration ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Acquires Seisa Medical

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2023, ... and assemblies, and provide sterile barrier products, among other categories." "In TekniPlex Healthcare, we've found a partner that shares our longstanding commitment to delivering solutions that excel ...

Convenience is King in our ‘Effortless’ Economy

(Flexpack)

December 17, 2023, ... pack specifier or brand will know that packaging should never be a frustrating barrier to a product. Even when opening a special occasion gift or an exciting online order, the initial buzz can quickly ...

Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, ... sustainable battery materials from lignin, and microfibrillated cellulose. The theme "Solving Global Challenges with Renewable Packaging Materials and Barrier Products" covers the future of packaging ...

Pouches 101

(Bag Pouch)

December 03, 2023, ... Comprised of multiple layers of films laminated together, the barrier properties of pouches are far superior compared to traditional packaging designs. Add a resealable closure at the top and your favorite ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Signs Definitive Purchase Agreement To Acquire Seisa Medical

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, ... components and assemblies, utilizing advanced process technologies and providing sterile barrier products allows us to truly partner with them from concept all the way to the point of care to help improve ...

Mondi and Skånemejerier Partner to Introduce Mono-material Plastic Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2023, ...  Mondi’s mono-material solution provides high barriers against oxygen and water vapours, keeping the product fresh on the supermarket shelf. It offers high puncture resistance protecting the cheese, and ...

Keystone Folding Box Company Brings F=1 Child Resistance to Cold-Form Blisters with Its Key-Pak® Wallet Card

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2023, Suitable for high-barrier applications and friable OSD products, Alu-Alu construction meets highest child resistance standards while remaining senior-friendly. Suitable for high-barrier applications ...