Materials Handling

Paptic Ltd Named on 2024 Global Cleantech 100 for Second Year Running

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January 10, 2024, Paptic Ltd, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging materials, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100. Paptic Ltd, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging materials, has been ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Debut World’s First Pharma-grade PET Blister Film with Recycled Content

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January 10, 2024, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes Photo courtesy of TekniPlex Healthcare TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced ...

Dorian Studio Inc. Modernizes Equipment with Insignia6H Rotary Die Cutter by Rollem

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2024, ... variations and is especially ideal for users looking to produce packaging products and cut thicker materials. The dual magnetic "H" model utilizes two flexible 'male/female' dies to channel score or emboss ...

kp makes waves with Recycled Coastal Plastics® drive

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January 09, 2024, ... the Keep Sea Blue organisation, kp plays its part in closing the loop on plastic waste through the use of Recycled Coastal Plastics®, a certified post-consumer recycled raw material recovered from within ...

Eliminate Strapping to Hold Spacers and Bearers

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January 09, 2024, ... between the product layers, preventing slipping, such as plasterboards, rigid foam panels, mineral wool, or similar materials. Reduced cost of consumables By utilizing the RoRo StretchPack® solution ...

Beontag, Global Expert in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Smart Tags, to participate in NRF 2024

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January 09, 2024, Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive adhesives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive adhesives ...

New ZSK FilCo Filtration Compounder for Higher Product Quality and Reduced Energy Consumption in PCR and Polymer Recycling

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January 09, 2024, ... ZSK extruder to be compounded with reinforcing materials or fillers.   Compared to the two-step production lines that have been the norm until now, Coperion’s new ZSK FilCo is distinguished by a markedly ...

At Pharmapack Paris, Schreiner MediPharm to Introduce Syringe Labels with Gas Barrier Function

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January 08, 2024, ... to their special material selection and design, Schreiner MediPharm’s new labels are equipped with a barrier function that significantly reduces oxygen diffusion in COC syringes. Two variants are available: ...

Schreiner ProTech Opens Pressure Compensation Seals Process Center

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January 08, 2024, Facility centralizes production of pressure compensation seals, from initial materials reception to final manufacturing. Facility centralizes production of pressure compensation seals, from initial ...

Productivity Gains Hiding in Plain Sight

(Flexpack)

January 07, 2024, ... wide variety of packaging materials, including those with a high percentage of recycled content. These PSAs offer a range of hot melt rubber adhesives suitable for low surface energy foams and films ...

At IPPE Show, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Fiber-Based Cartons and Other Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Eggs, Meat & Poultry

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January 03, 2024, TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies Photo courtesy of TekniPlex TekniPlex Consumer Products, ...

Paperboard Packaging Council Names Emily Leonczyk Executive Director and Vice President

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January 01, 2024, ... of paperboard as a renewable and recyclable packaging material as well as the development of a viable future workforce. She is passionate about equipping PPC members with the tools to champion the sustainable ...

R2R USA Conference Draws Biggest Crowd in Five Years

(Coating/Laminating)

December 21, 2023, The R2R USA Conference hosted by the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) in October, recorded the highest number of attendees in five years. The R2R USA Conference hosted by the Association ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Acquires Seisa Medical

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2023, ... solutions platform in the minimally invasive and interventional therapies sectors TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, has ...

It’s All About Converting

(Bag Pouch)

December 20, 2023, The Leading Event for Paper, Film, Foil and Nonwovens Converting The Leading Event for Paper, Film, Foil and Nonwovens Converting By Lindsay Tyler, Marketing Director, RX Global The International ...

MODEC and Toray Jointly Develop FPSO and FSO Repair Technique Using CFRP Patch

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December 20, 2023, ... Accordingly, developing a repair technique that facilitates the efficient deployment of materials and equipment offshore and does not involve hot work is vital. These considerations prompted MODEC and ...

Convenience is King in our ‘Effortless’ Economy

(Flexpack)

December 17, 2023, ... the problem plastics in packaging with completely renewable fiber-based materials is the sustainable alternative consumers are both demanding and actively seeking. By circulating material over and over, ...

Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released

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December 14, 2023, ... Nova-Institute, discussing the role of wood in the renewable carbon concept. Tiina Pursula, SVP Sustainability, Division Packaging Materials, Stora Enso, will provide insights from the perspective of forest ...

Toray Carbon Fiber Recycled from Boeing 787 Wing Production Process Applied in Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

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December 14, 2023, ... to landfill and produce recyclable materials, while Lenovo has been exploring materials to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. Toray rCF connects these visions by repurposing Toray’s high-performance ...

Cortec® Coated Products Wins Wisconsin DNR Recycling Excellence Award

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December 13, 2023, ... have led to the recycling of more material and/or better recycling cost-effectiveness. In addition to sourcing most of its paper rolls from recycled content, CCP’s specialty is to apply a corrosion inhibiting ...

High-performance Stretch Wrap Films Improve Puncture Resistance for Better Product Protection

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December 12, 2023, Challenge: Produce high-performance stretch wrap films for better product protection and safer transportation High puncture resistance Reduced material usage** Easy processability Challenge: ...

ETI Converting Achieves Milestone with 20th Project Incorporating UV-Cured Adhesive Coating Equipment

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December 12, 2023, ... to achieve superior label quality, a collaborative approach was adopted. Prior to finalizing the machine design and raw materials selection, sample materials were produced in ETI’s state-of-the-art Technology ...

The DOC's So-Called “Circumvention” Decision Drives American Jobs Offshor

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December 12, 2023, ... its needs. Thus, these duties are inappropriate as the material cannot be sourced domestically so packaging manufacturers are forced to import it. DOC has recognized this by granting over 5,000 exemptions ...

IDENTCO Hires Brian Kady as Vice President of Global Sales

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December 12, 2023, ... and general industrial sector – has hired longtime materials supply executive Brian Kady as Vice President of Global Sales. He officially joined the company on November 20, and will oversee IDENTCO’s far-reaching ...

Hudson Printing Invests in Scodix SHD for Seamless Growth as Direct Mail and Book Sales Swell

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December 11, 2023, Scodix, the leading provider of digital print solutions for the graphic arts industry, announces the sale of the Scodix Ultra 6000 Photo courtesy of Scodix Scodix, the leading provider of digital ...

At Paris Packaging Week, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase More Sustainable Aerosol Gaskets, Dip Tubes, Liners and Other Solutions

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December 11, 2023, Highlights include recyclable outer gaskets for aerosol products, dip tubes made of post-consumer recycled material, and convenient new EdgePull® liner. Highlights include recyclable outer gaskets ...

Orion S.A. leads industry with four carbon black plants awarded ISCC PLUS

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December 10, 2023, ... for producing circular and bio-circular raw materials. “Orion has long been a leading innovator developing circular solutions and sustainable products for customers,” Orion CEO Corning Painter said. ...

Research Reveals the Biggest Factors Fuelling Innovation in Beverage Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

December 10, 2023, ... global packaging, product, and material test and inspection leader undertook a worldwide survey of packaging professionals operating across industries. 71 percent of respondents working in the food and ...

Static and Static Controls in Printing

(Surface Prep)

December 05, 2023, ...  When two uncharged materials are placed or pressed into intimate contact with each other, the surface electrons of each material at the points of contact tend to mix with each other, and to assume a ...

Always on the Safe Side: Self-adhesive Labelstock with an Extremely Low Migration Tendency

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December 04, 2023, The possible migration of substances from packaging materials into food is an issue that continues to cause serious concern to consumers throughout Europe. Photo courtesy of HERMA A recent comprehensive ...