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Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches Lumirror STM Soft-Touch Matte PET Film

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... with respect to ink transfer, coating adhesion, and scuff-resistance. Processing has been excellent, and the finished package retains its distinctive attractiveness. It’s a powerful tool to help differentiate ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... reflects on converting costs and quality and it cannot be swept under the rug. If you aren’t using larger cores on your in-process materials – you ought to be. INKS, PLYSETERS AND PROBLEMS Maylar, ...

AIMCAL ACTIVITIES

(AIMCAL)

April 02, 2020, 2020 AIMCAL R2R Europe Conference Visits Spain 2020 AIMCAL R2R Europe Conference Visits Spain The AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) Europe Conference will be held in 2022, at the AIMPLAS Plastics Technology ...

Narrow Web Twists and Turns

(Web Handling)

January 29, 2020, ... narrow web converting sector has become more innovative and the use of labels more wide ranging than ever before.  But that’s not all. Opportunities abound in shrink labelling, security and electronics, ...

Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Dyne?

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2020, ... with inks and coatings. Corona treaters are designed to ionize air in a gap between an electrode and ground roll. Films passing through this air gap are exposed to the corona which increases surface energy ...

New Wash-Off Adhesive Optimises PET Recycling

(News | New Products)

December 29, 2019, ... at the same time, including printing inks in particular, is a key part of the solution – not only as regards the labelling of containers and bottles, but also in the recycling process,” said Dr. Ulli Nägele, ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... NEX. Film can be supplied to meet industry specifications including corona and chemical treatments, heat-sealability, color, anti-fog, hazy, ultra-clear, shrinkable, twistable, metallized and other market ...

Coating and Laminating Offer Related and Unique Benefits

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2019, ... or stiff, or “quiet” (not crinkle-annoying) for food or other usage. Barrier to liquids, on one or both sides, seen in various medical products. Absorbency, such as a dental bib’s absorbent front side ...

ID Technology Introduces New CrossMerge™ Label Applicator

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 26, 2019, ... sensitive labels. It can be equipped to apply side labels to cases, trays, shrink-wrapped bundles and other secondary packages. An optional ‘zero downtime’ configuration speeds changeover.   For more ...

Corona and Plasma – The Different worlds of Surface Treatment

(Surface Prep)

July 03, 2019, ... that had become popular after the Second World War.  Eisby’s simple but effective solution for making the ink stick without smearing became known as Corona treatment, and today is the accepted method worldwide ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) announced the category winners at its 2019 Awards Ceremony. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators ...

Will it Process?

(Extrusion Coating)

December 11, 2018, ... and in the form of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) provides good gas/aroma and moisture resistance making it suitable for applications such as carbonated soft drink bottles, snack food wrappers and boil ...

DUNMORE Introduces Dura Soft Touch Film for a Multi-Sensory Experience

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2018, ... first surface print adhesion with multiple ink systems from water and solvent-based flexo to UV inks. Neil Gillespie, Vice President of Technology states, "The development of a new soft touch film product ...

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, ... or activated. There are many areas where developing products like this would be of benefit. Think of printing packaging labels using a conventional printer and being able to activate the adhesive so the ...

PRX Projects 50 Percent Growth After Mark Andy Digital One Install

(News | New Products)

October 12, 2018, ... – printed labels, forms, boxes and shrink sleeves. Additionally, they provide marketing agency-type services such as graphic design, packaging consulting and support services such as trade show and product ...

Epson SurePress Receives 91 Percent Pantone Coverage Certification

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2018, ... to reach its full Pantone coverage capabilities when used in conjunction with the Avery Primax 250TC/S692N/BG40W/BW6033B PS label media and Epson ink. The 91 percent coverage certification is so wide ...

Mactac Reports Partnership with ARMOR

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2018, ... a long history of pioneering the printing inks business. Through this partnership, we are confident our customers will appreciate the high quality results achieved when pairing Mactac Durable Films with ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for LatinPack

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2018, The company will display a broad range of inks, adhesives, and coatings said to offer environmental benefits and to make packages pop on the shelf SANTIAGO, CHILE | Sun Chemical will showcase its broad ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase explains how hot melt pressure-sensitive products are created. Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase explains how hot melt pressure-sensitive products are created. My last offering ...

RadTech Issues Agenda for 2018 Event

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2018, ... lineup of presentations—topics include Nestle Compliance, flexo, inkjet, low migration, BPA alternatives, water-based materials, adhesion, and adhesives, the conference reportedly has more educational ...