Materials Handling

AIMCAL, CEMA To Hold Web Handling Conference

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2008, ... productivity and/or reduce waste generation in web handling processes will be presented. Topics will include “exceptional and innovative web handling techniques, equipment, design, materials and process ...

AWA Publishes Extrusion Coated Materials NA Market Study 2008

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2008, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has published "Extrusion Coated Materials – North American Market Study 2008," AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has published "Extrusion Coated Materials - ...

Web Handling and Converting, and Winding Courses

(Archive)

February 18, 2008, The Web Handling and Converting course taking place March 25-26, 2008, in Jacksonville, FL, focuses on the essentials that are required to understand most web manufacturing and converting machines, such ...

Sustainable Packaging and Printing Materials

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2008, ... Holographic UniLustre, sustainable multidimensional media. The proprietary materials are said to be ideal for cosmetic, personal care, beverage, multimedia, and other point-of-sale items' packaging and ...

Sustainable Packaging and Printing Materials

(Archive)

December 08, 2007, ... and Holographic UniLustre, sustainable multidimensional media. The proprietary materials are said to be ideal for cosmetic, personal care, beverage, multimedia, and other point-of-sale items' packaging ...

Automated Web Handling Reduces Costs

(Web Handling)

July 30, 2007, Germark finds automated web handling equipment from Martin Automatic boosts productivity while offering fast payback. August Web Exclusive One of Spain’s leading label converters, Germark SA, is ...

Meeting Features Processes, Regulations, Materials & Sustainability

(Archive)

June 27, 2007, Converting Influence will hold a meeting September 12, 2007, in Appleton, WI, to discuss processes, regulations, materials, and sustainability, featuring speakers, tabeltop exhibits, and a tour of the ...

Paper Roll Handling: What's Right For You

(Archive)

May 30, 2007, With the potential to improve productivity, worker safety, and the bottom line dramatically, paper roll handling automation is making its way into many operations. A variety of material handling options ...

Back to School for Web Handling

(Archive)

April 30, 2007, Maxcess University’s Conference Week program has lofty objectives. The Apr. 16–20 event that PFFC attended at the Hyatt Hotel covered the fundamentals of web guiding, tension control, slitting, and winding ...

Web Spreading and Roll Handling Presentations

(Archive)

October 17, 2006, During CEMA's November 14-15, 2006, Slitting & Rewinding Seminars, Jeff DAmour, Converter Accessory Corp.'s engineering manager, will offer presentations of his web spreading white paper, "The Science ...

Klockner Displays New Packaging Materials

(Archive)

July 03, 2006, Klockner Pentaplast will display a range of new packaging materials during Pack Expo 2006, October 29-November 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago. PRESS RELEASE GORDONSVILLE, VA—Kloöckner Pentaplast will ...

Suction Cups for Paper Handling Equipment

(Archive)

June 10, 2006, ... ANVER Paper Suckers are also offered in other materials besides natural rubber including high-wear polyurethane, various blends, and neoprene. The paper suckers are priced from $0.10 to $2.00 each, ...

Food Contact Materials Literature

(Archive)

May 28, 2006, Rapra Technology research has yielded two books on food contact materials in packaging, as well as a conference on food contact polymers. PRESS RELEASE Over the past decade, Rapra has run several large ...

Applied Materials to Acquire Applied Films

(Archive)

May 09, 2006, Applied Materials has entered into an agreement to acquire Applied Films Corp. as part of its strategy to expand its nanomanufacturing technology solutions and enter new businesses. PRESS RELEASE SANTA ...

AIMCAL's Applied Web Handling Conferenc

(Archive)

April 09, 2006, The core subject matter for AIMCAL's Applied Web Handling Conference, taking place May 7-10, 2006, includes exceptional and innovative web handling techniques, equipment, design, materials, and process ...

Materials for Printable Electronics to Reach $1.9 Billion

(Archive)

January 09, 2006, The market for inks, substrates, and other materials used in printable electronics (PE) is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2010, rising to $8.9 billion in 2013, according to a new report from NanoMarkets. ...

MACtac Supplies Stamp Material

(Archive)

November 28, 2005, MACtac supplied pressure-sensitive label materials for 200 million of the USPS’ 2005 holiday stamps. (mactac.com) PRESS RELEASE STOW, OH—The USPS’ 2005 holiday stamps feature holiday cookies produced ...

Materials

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, New products from: Brushfoil, Spinnaker Coating, Uvitec Printing Ink, Sun Chemical, Bayer Films Americas, Rayven, Kurz Transfer Products, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, and Toray Plastics (America). Polymers, ...

Reclying Plastic Materials

(Archive)

June 20, 2005, Research and Markets’ report, Recycling of Plastic Materials, combines topics discussing: the analysis of processes successfully implemented in industrial practice; ideas concerning production with recycling ...

Materials

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, New products from: VonSon Liquid Inks, Ashland, Scapa North America, ADM Tronics, Rock-Tenn, Day Intl., Environmental Inks and Coatings, FLEXcon, Toray Plastics (America), and Rogers. Substrates, Inks, ...

Introduction to Roll Handling

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... of material are transported and oriented prior to and after web processing. Film, paper, foil, textiles, and nonwovens are manufactured and wound on a core for further web processing or shipment to converters ...

Materials

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... behind that might contaminate a material or process. Offered on a variety of films and papers to 82 in. wide, coatings reportedly will not change the properties of an adhesive. PSA Resists Aging, ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... technologies. Suited for printing both solids and text on a wide range of materials and offers excellent flow-out characteristics at high press speeds, company adds. Coating has Anti-Static Uses ADM ...

ANI Reports Raw Material Supply Crisis for UV and Water-Based Inks

(Archive)

January 23, 2005, Based on recent negotiations with its key suppliers, ANI Printing Inks reports a drastic shortage of acrylic acid, one of the key base raw materials used to produce binders for UV and water-based inks. ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, New material products from: Ashland, BBA Fiberweb, CYRO Industries, Dow Corning, Flint Ink, International Paper, Klöckner Pentaplast, MACtac, Novacel, Prisco, Trident, and Vinamul Polymers. Substrates, ...

3M/Emtech Emulsion Technologies Go Digital with New Line of Label Materials

(Archive)

September 12, 2004, ... Indigo-optimized polyester and polypropylene facestocks. "All the label materials feature top-quality adhesives from 3M," states the manufacturer. According to 3M/Emtech, in addition to the new digital-friendly ...

Materials

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, New materials from: Argotec, Regal Graphics, Sumitomo Chemical, Ticona, and Toray Plastics. Substrates, Inks, Adhesives, Polymers... Printable Films for HP Indigo Regal Graphics, Kansas City, MO, USA; ...

Schiavi to Unveil Gearless Flexo Press at Open House; Bobst Group Reports Strong Sales at Drupa for Flex Materials Biz

(Archive)

August 03, 2004, Schiavi reports an open house, September 7 - 11, at Piacenza, Italy, manufacturing facility to showcase EF4040 gearless, CI press and CL 660 Unica coater-laminator. Also, Bobst Group's flex materials reports ...

Materials

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, New from: Adhesives Research, ADM Tronics, American Profol, Dow Chemical Corp., Fasson (Avery Dennison), Metal Foils, Mohawk Paper Mills, National Adhesives, Rad-Cure Corp., Sheffield Plastics, SICPA North ...

International Web Handling Conference Organizer Calls for Papers

(Archive)

June 24, 2004, Sponsors of IWEB2005, the Eighth International Web Handing Conference (slated for June 5-8, 2005, at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA) are calling for abstracts. PRESS RELEASE STILLWATER, ...