Materials Handling

New Release Liner: Sol BCK Helps Reduce Carbon Footprint by More than 50 Percent

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... liner promises an improved carbon footprint by eliminating plastic coating, better recyclability by saving plastic material and cost savings – compared with the PCK-based (Polyethylene Coated Kraft) release ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ...  Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package Performance ...

MG America Names New Sales Manager for Processing Division

(News | New Products)

July 11, 2023, ... for its Processing Division. In this role, Mr. McKee will spearhead North American sales efforts for the company’s portfolio of capsule filling, material handling and checkweighing equipment. Mr. McKee ...

Static Clean International, Inc. Announces Expansion, New Hire

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2023, ...  In related news, West-Tech Materials signed on the dotted line and became commercial partners with Static Clean for the West Coast. Nick is making power moves with his partnership choices at a time when ...

Protecting People and the Planet: Why Screen Printers Should Invest in LED Exposure Units

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2023, ... processes will help companies meet evolving consumer demands. Consumers today often seek out products that are built with sustainable materials and processes. This is evidenced by a recent study by the ...

What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, Companies who process film roll goods know how those materials will behave on their production lines, and they sell the materials’ attributes. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant Companies who ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2023, ... 1, 2023. Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package ...

2023 ARC Annual Business Summit “A Resounding Success”

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2023, ... all facets of web converting — flexible packaging, labeling, pressure-sensitive tapes, specialty papers, batteries, printed and flexible electronics and more — and their machinery, raw-material and consumables ...

Sustainable Liquids Packaging Done Right

(Flexpack)

June 28, 2023, ... that is nearly the weight of the global population. Source reduction focuses on reducing waste before it is produced. In essence, it seeks to cut down on the amount of raw material that is needed for ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... losses, material waste and personnel hazards associated with uncontrolled static electricity, resulting in maximum production output and profits. From extrusion and winding of converted films, to printing ...

Improve Quality by Corona Treating Films Prior to Converting

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... adhesion. Dyne level is simply a measurement of wetting-out. We’ve seen materials with equal dyne levels, one freshly treated and one from inventory and the freshly treated material consistently provides ...

A Collaborative PFFC Q&A: The Evolution of Static Control Technologies

(Surface Prep)

June 25, 2023, ... operations. These meters, also known as electrostatic field meters, measure the electrostatic charge on a material or surface. For example, the electrostatic fieldmeters will read positive and negative ...

INDEVCO Plastics Achieves SQF Edition 9 Certification

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2023, ... extruded non-printed films, and shrink film, the certification recognizes INDEVCO Plastics’ unwavering dedication to implementing the highest standards in the manufacture of food packaging materials. The ...

LEEA Unveils #GLAD2023 Schedule

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... the profile of our industry by sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting.” #GLAD2023 will also provide a platform for LEEA’s chosen charity, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, ...

HERMA Moving Toward Net Zero Emissions by 2040

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... to cut the CO2 emissions they generate during raw material production. Another lever available to us is to select suppliers according to their CO2 footprint. Among the other policy choices could be a higher ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Open New Production Facility in Madison, WI

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, Plastic and paper processing companies — especially those converting web materials — are confronted every day with the problems of improving adhesion By Dr. Frank Förster, Leader of Process Development ...

Kampf and Atlas Open Joint Technology Center

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2023, ... the combined expertise of specialists from Kampf and Atlas to find the best way to process their materials. The focus is not only on the highest slitting and winding quality, but also on increasing process ...

Pregis Sets New Standard for Sustainable Packaging with AirSpeed® HC Renew Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... in the HC Renew PCR film keeps materials in use that would have otherwise been discarded, closing the recyclability loop while reducing landfill waste, conserving energy, and decreasing greenhouse gas ...

TekniPlex Makes Enhancements to Global Innovation Center in Ohio

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, Serving as hub for materials science research and development, the facility features state-of-the-art labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and ideation rooms. Serving as hub for materials science ...

AZCO Corp.'s Innovative Blister Cutter ...

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... provide different size blister cards without the need of expensive tooling or long costly change overs. A module unit easily integrates with any blister machine. Material enters the unit as a continuous ...

INX International Invests in Debut Bio to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Inks Via Biomanufacturing

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2023, ... other materials. INX International Ink Co. has completed an investment in Debut, a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that is developing innovative and complex active ingredients for natural ...

Baldwin’s Industrial Curing Solutions Push Speed, Dose, Power and Scalability Boundaries at Adhesives & Bonding Expo

(Upcoming Conference News)

June 12, 2023, ... in the U.S. and built using quality materials and the world's most powerful LED architecture, the XP Quatro Series is designed to withstand nonstop use in tough conditions and high-productivity environments ...

Label Equipment Considerations for Converters

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 11, 2023, ...  Anything above the minimal amount needed to add value to the final product is waste. That could be equipment, materials, space and labor. When skilled labor is in short supply with no relief in the horizon, ...

At Connect in Pharma, TekniPlex Healthcare to Present Forward-looking Approaches to Latest Sustainability & Recyclability Packaging Regulations

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2023, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help ...

As Big as They Come!

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2023, ... package printing presses. There on the floor was a massive MTL (Martin Turret Lap) unwind/splicer, capable of handling fiberglass material up to 2mm thick on reels 67” (1.7m) wide and 96” (2.45m) in ...

IDENTCO Displays New Labeling Solutions & Automation Capabilities at Three Electronics Trade Shows

(News | New Products)

June 05, 2023, ... applications, featuring a substrate developed exclusively for IDENTCO by a prominent, global industry materials and coating supplier. Providing vital identification and traceability for high-leverage PCB ...

How to Keep Defects In House

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 04, 2023, ... by a footage count from the start of the roll. Often, damaged outer wraps of a roll need to be removed when it is next used, and material also has to be removed to cull out all defects. However, without ...

Earthodic Secures $1.85M in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionise Sustainable Coatings

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2023, ... early stage commercialization initiatives, startup investment opportunities and materials consulting projects.  “We are very excited to be supporting the team at Earthodic. Packaging in the agricultural ...

Leverwood Knife Works Announces $3 Million Plant Expansion, Doubles Capacity

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2023, ... center, and moved their raw material storage area. This also frees up room in the existing space for new grinding cells, including robotic load and unload systems. Leverwood is a producer of custom and ...