Materials Handling

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

(Web Handling)

July 17, 2023, Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale -Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and ...

At AMI Thin Wall Packaging Conference, TekniPlex Consumer Products Highlights Materials-Diverse Approach to Sustainability

(News | New Products)

July 11, 2023, TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider ...

New! North American Nonwoven Materials Annual Study 2022

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2023, Acquire the nonwovens industry benchmark. Acquire the nonwovens industry benchmark. Learn about the key metrics for capacity and production for North America in 2022. Discover estimates for operating ...

Marposs Acquires MeSys GmbH, Specialist in Non-Contact, Radiation Free Measurement of Flat Materials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 22, 2023, ... web materials. Through this acquisition Marposs is complementing its existing portfolio of technologies for improving production quality of the Emobility automotive sector with specific new applications ...

Neopac Debuts Mono-Material Double Barrier Tubes with High-Percentage PCR

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2023, ... for pharma, beauty and oral care, launched its new Polyfoil® EcoPro mono-material double barrier tubes at Luxe Pack NY in May 2023. Ideal for personal care and cosmetic products, Neopac’s latest EcoDesign ...

CJ Biomaterials’ Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2023, FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous PHA to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the US. FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous PHA to ...

Stora Enso Introduces Recyclable and Peelable Board Material for Vacuum Packaged Fresh Food

(News | New Products)

May 02, 2023, Trayforma BarrPeel by Stora Enso is a new, easy-peeling board material for vacuum skin packs enabling packaging fresh food on recyclable paperboard trays. Trayforma BarrPeel by Stora Enso is a new, ...

IDENTCO Introduces PCB Labels with Unique Material Composition Protecting Against Chemical Washes, High Temperatures

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2023, ... – has introduced a robust series of labels for printed circuit board (PCB) applications that features a substrate developed exclusively for IDENTCO by a prominent industry materials and coating supplier. ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2023, ... to apply all material types. Our experienced team of engineers is available for design and CAD Drawing assistance. Whether you need a new live/dead shaft, idler, bowed, heat transfer, and more, we can ...

At Pack Expo, Schreiner MediPharm to Debut Functional Labels Designed from More Sustainable Materials

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... Expo, October 23-26 in Chicago. At Booth W-15047, the company will showcase a pair of label solutions designed via three key sustainability considerations: recycled/renewable materials, sorted recycling/disassembling, ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... of our three-part series on material properties. In April, we discussed tensile testing and how your material properties relate to common customer complaints. Last month we discussed 12 aspects that will ...

New Era Converting Machinery Presenting Solutions for Battery Materials Production at The Battery Show

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 15, 2022, ... of web handling and converting equipment, will present solutions for battery and electric vehicle materials manufacturing at The Battery Show.  The show is being held in Novi, Michigan from September 13-15, ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

July 17, 2022, ... of our three-part series on material properties. In April, we discussed tensile testing and how your material properties relate to common customer complaints. In May we discussed 12 aspects that will directly ...

The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, ... around 70 percent of the material is either Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) and that 20 percent is mixed plastic and aluminium foil plastic laminates. Currently the PE fraction is down-cycled to ...

Maximizing Revenue with Label Materials on Hand

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 19, 2022, ... ever, it’s important to be able to use materials on hand and get the greatest value from the resources available. Rather than worrying about volume, attention can be paid to getting the most revenue per ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 2

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, Last month we discussed tensile testing and how your material properties relate to common customer complaints. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Introduction Last month we discussed ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... of its yield point. Do you have tensile test data that describes the material yield point?          Another rule of thumb to reduce curl, is to laminate each layer with the same MD strain. Strain is ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... of its yield point. Do you have tensile test data that describes the material yield point? Another rule of thumb to reduce curl, is to laminate each layer with the same MD strain. Strain is a property ...

What You Need to Know about Material Testing

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... expertise of AICC Technical Advisors Tom Weber and Ralph Young on Wednesday, April 20, in Material Testing and Why You Need It Now. This webinar will focus on why understanding the characteristics or ...

Starlinger Viscotec: Heat Resistant and Fully Recyclable Rpet100 Material Wins Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, The rPET100 sheet material for thermoformed packaging by Starlinger viscotec is a gamechanger for circular packaging solutions The rPET100 sheet material for thermoformed packaging by Starlinger viscotec ...

5 Ways Pouch Converting Technology Can Protect Your Materials Investment

(Bag Pouch)

March 06, 2022, ... to preserve the investment that brand owners make in the materials which ultimately must protect and promote their products. Here are five suggestions to utilize that technology to get the best overall ...

IMA DAIRY & FOOD Enhances Cutting Tool for Process Suited to Monomaterial Cup Packaging

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, Decreased production downtime and reduced cost of ownership for ZERO Technology tools, which allow food manufacturers to easily break monomaterial multipacks into individual cups. Decreased production ...

New range of beauty innovation from CHANEL with sustainable Sulapac material

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... up to 97 percent ingredients of natural origin*** without compromising effectiveness, safety or sensory quality. The eco-design packaging includes sustainable Sulapac material, and faithful to the House ...

PPG white paper compares static generation and dissipation of three popular label materials

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... “In this white paper, a leading global paint and coatings manufacturer learns the importance of label material selection in helping make workplaces safer … and more productive.” Download a copy of the ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Web Handling)

January 10, 2022, ... capability to apply all material types. Our experienced team of engineers is available for design and CAD Drawing assistance. Whether you need a new live/dead shaft, idler, bowed, heat transfer, and more, ...

Flint Group ZenCode CG and ZenCode CS Inks and Coatings Secure Material Health Gold from Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

(News | New Products)

August 25, 2021, ... of ink and coatings to the global packaging industry, has announced its ZenCode CG and ZenCode CS ink series have been assessed against the requirements of the Material Health category of the Cradle to ...

New Sustain Print and Packaging Material From Fresnels

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, International brand enhancement specialist Fresnels Innovations has launched a new eye-catching recyclable 3D transfer film. International brand enhancement specialist Fresnels Innovations has launched ...

New GR360 from Lundberg Tech Cuts Tough Waste Materials Down to Size

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... and other stiff and/or thick waste materials for recycling or disposal without manual handling or changing equipment. Expanding the company's line of granulators to 10 standard models, plus custom designs, ...

Euro Pool Recommends HERMA Self-Adhesive Materials For Reusable Boxes

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2021, Euro Pool System, the pooling service provider for reusable packaging, now recommends HERMA self-adhesive material to its customers as a tested raw material for labels. Euro Pool System, the pooling ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 18, 2021, ... all material types. Our experienced team of engineers is available for design and CAD Drawing assistance. Whether you need a new live/dead shaft, idler, bowed, heat transfer, and more, we can engineer ...