Materials Handling

IDENTCO’s High-Performance DuraChem Labels Suitable for a Variety of Industries

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, ... from white gloss polyester, a versatile material that can adhere to a wide variety of standard smooth surfaces. Featuring a solvent adhesive and gloss topcoat that offers excellent chemical, solvent, ...

Cadence Unveils Brand Refresh Reflecting Company’s Evolution While Honoring Heritage

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2024, Cadence, Inc., a leading provider of vertically integrated contract manufacturing solutions to the MedTech and Pharma markets Photo courtesy of Cadence, Inc. Cadence, Inc., a leading provider ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... toward achieving a higher standard of environmental responsibility. This collaboration created this shrink sleeve label based on the APR approved design guidelines. This included shrink sleeve material ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... important, converters are providing critical services such as laminating a wide range of materials, creating multilayer composites, die-cutting to custom shapes and much more. As we look ahead, here ...

Part Two of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, ... that utilizes high intensity ultrasound to increase mass transfer of the moisture by disrupting the boundary layer formed on the material, whether it is coated or not. In addition, HTT's Spectra HE Ultra ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... and inks, or how well a material can adhere to the surface. Non-Destructive Testing of Large Surfaces Directly On-Site In production and quality control, traditional laboratory measuring devices for ...

GMerix Offers Contract Slitting, Rewinding with State-of-the-art Slitter Rewinder

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2024, GMerix Inc, a premier toll coater of materials for adhesive labels, tapes and tags is proud to offer contract slitting and rewinding services using their state-of-the-art Elite Cameron slitter rewinder.  ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... inks for embellishment. Given all this, what's NOT to like about UV inks? It is important to note that UV inks require careful consideration of the substrate material. Many substrate suppliers have adjusted ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... Substrates Particularly in Canada and in some states, there is a greater emphasis on the impact of label material on the environment. For example, in Canada shrink sleeves are essentially banned. So, ...

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 08, 2024, ... materials into finished labels in a single pass in real time. “We’re excited to demonstrate the synergies between our technologies and how they can deliver unparalleled value to our customers in today’s ...

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. announces Director of Strategic Accounts

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2024, Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V), a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic printing supplies and equipment Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V), a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic ...

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, The EFI Pro 16h+ and the EFI Pro 30f+ printers feature more capabilities, better image quality, and a performance boost over previous generation The EFI Pro 16h+ and the EFI Pro 30f+ printers feature ...

Integrated Systems Design Welcomes Ed Romaine as New VP of Marketing & Business Development

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... leveraging his expertise to drive growth and enhance the company’s position in the material handling integration market. He will be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, ...

Schreiner ProTech Offers Series of Labels that Protect RFID Chips in Harsh Environments

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable chip readability in electronic, automotive and other high-leverage industries. Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable ...

Securikett Presents at This Year's Fachpac

(News | New Products)

August 04, 2024, The latest technologies made from sustainable and recyclable materials The latest technologies made from sustainable and recyclable materials Securikett can choose from a whole range of technologies ...

International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speaker Lineup for September Conference in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 04, 2024, ... cover innovative approaches to molded fiber product design and development. Sebastian Zywczak, Managing Director of Pulp-Tec, will focus on sustainable material sourcing and production techniques. Closing ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, Choosing Eliminators for Best Performance and Price Choosing Eliminators for Best Performance and Price By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, Electrostatic Answers For winders, unwinders and slitters, ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Future-proof: Shrink sleeve material endorsed by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) Alternative for widely-used PET-G or OPS ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... a compost bin with other organic material, they disintegrate and biodegrade into nutrient-rich soil, within months. TIPA's packaging is also seamlessly compatible with existing machinery throughout the ...

PPG appoints Amy Mercante General Manager of Specialty Products

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... manager of specialty products, a role in the Company’s Specialty Coatings and Materials (SCM) strategic business unit. In this newly created role, Mercante will provide strategic and operational leadership ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... tasks, you can mix and match these modules, which are designed for various materials — from foils to nonwovens. The end result is a flexible and competitively priced cutting assembly, perfectly tailored ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... transforming manufacturing, shoe companies needed a more efficient way to cut leather. This led to the invention of the first die, a metal tool with sharp edges designed to cut or shape materials into ...

Winpak's Zero-error Approach Reshapes Packaging ...

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2024, With a 47-year history of success, Winpak recognized the intricate nature of packaging printing, particularly when handling dense information for product labeling. With a 47-year history of success, ...

Innovating Safety Child-Resistant Stand-Up Pouches that Meet Sustainability Goals

(Bag Pouch)

July 07, 2024, ... mind, so they typically originally lacked child safety feature capabilities. Therefore, many rigid package types employed multi-material structures to meet tamper-resistance and safety goals. New technology ...

OXO Packaging is Focusing on Improvements in Sustainable Food Packaging With Kraft

(News | New Products)

June 27, 2024, ... packaging which represents the power of kraft. Food packaging materials like biodegradable or edible packaging which have minimal environmental impact become a major global concern nowadays. Kraft material ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... petroleum-based materials. Unlike such materials, paperboard is manufactured with renewable wood pulp from sustainable and certified1 forests — which are planted and replanted over and over again. Additionally, ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... rollers to pick up and remove fine particles from sensitive materials like anode and cathode films. This ensures that the films remain clean and free from contaminants, which is crucial for optimal battery ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... products does Faustel manufacture equipment for?  We have a strong presence in many different market segments such as roofing materials, tapes and labels, packaging laminations, filtration membranes, ...

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ... But most coating windows are wider at low speed than at high speed - and we waste less material at low speed. So, we start slow (25 fpm) with a moderate vacuum (1"WC). Unfortunately, slide coating often ...

The Griff Network Invests in Upgrades to Adhesive Toll Coating, Private Label Division

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2024, ... coated materials. In addition to the investments, the plants have hired several new key technical assets to support growth targets. Combining the upgrades and resources in production will help deliver ...