Materials Handling

Learning Center: Sustainable Wipes Packaging 101

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2023, ... made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials Recyclable wipes packaging In order for wipes flexible packaging to be recyclable, it needs to have single-source material construction. Essentially, ...

Archroma Announces Certification of Compostability for Range of Paper Dyes

(Sustainability Forum)

August 01, 2023, ... compostable materials have gained considerable attention. Compostability plays a crucial role in the circular economy, enabling waste reduction and the generation of valuable organic matter. To ensure ...

Flint Group Removes Mineral Oil from Sheetfed Process Inks Supporting Sustainability in Offset Printing

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2023, ... oil free. The full range of Flint Group’s K+E process series is now exclusively made from more sustainable formulations, under plans to increase the use of environmentally friendly raw materials and ...

Fujifilm Showcase Extensive Range of Analogue, Digital Print Solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2023, ... and packaging materials. Flenex FW plate production Fujifilm will be imaging its Flenex FW live on the stand to demonstrate the speed with which these water-wash plates can be made.  Utilising a Luscher ...

NIRI Opens Innovation House: State-of-the-art new premises to expand nonwoven and fiber product development and commercialization

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2023, ... facilities at Innovation House have been designed in close collaboration with NIRI’s textile engineers and material scientists, a 40-strong team with combined experience of more than 400 years of textile ...

Beontag announces new senior leadership appointment as strategic growth continues

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2023, ... of self-adhesives and smart tags, has announced the appointment of Michael Dean Cook as Global Vice President of GLM (Graphic and Label Materials). Michael Dean Cook will be based at the company’s North ...

Sun Chemical to present range of sustainable solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2023, ... on recycled polyester and with high biosourced raw material content. A complete range of flexographic, offset and screen UV LED and Electron Beam product solutions for labels and packaging, including ...

Orion S.A. releases 2022 Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2023, ... as well as our customers are serious about making their raw materials fully sustainable. So we are heavily engaged in this area and work closely with our customers to develop solutions.” Another 2022 ...

Unwind and Rewind Web Guides

(Web Guiding)

July 30, 2023, ... systems play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of web materials in various industries. Apart from the sensor location several other key components such as actuators, motors, ...

KKR Completes Acquisition of Industrial Physics, Welcomes Barry Lyon as Chief Executive Officer and Lance Reisman as Chairman

(News | New Products)

July 27, 2023, Industrial Physics, the leading packaging, product and material test and inspection provider Industrial Physics, the leading packaging, product and material test and inspection provider, has announced ...

Baldwin Technology Partners with TimsonsCPI to Support Revival in Book Publishing

(News | New Products)

July 25, 2023, TimsonsCPI, the new joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected names in book press manufacture and print TimsonsCPI, the new joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected ...

Flexco Introduces the Belt Edge Protector

(News | New Products)

July 24, 2023, New belt accessory ideal for use in most light-duty applications New belt accessory ideal for use in most light-duty applications Flexco recently announced the addition of the Belt Edge Protector ...

CalRecycle Seeks Input on Plastic-pollution Reduction Rules

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, ... The law requires that by 2032 most plastic packaging and plastic food ware is recycled, and that producers make 25 percent less of these single-use materials. Your next opportunity to weigh in prior ...

Future trends and new production monitoring tools within the converting industry

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, Interview with Zeno Zonato, Sales Director Flexible packaging at LAEM IMS - a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES Interview with Zeno Zonato, Sales Director Flexible packaging at LAEM IMS - a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES ...

Creating Value with Plasma Coatings

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, Discovering opportunities with existing and new customers is exciting for everyone. Discovering opportunities with existing and new customers is exciting for everyone. It generally starts with a problematic ...

The Importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 23, 2023, ... in front of his single manual machine all day would love the opportunity to manage a work cell of three or four machines where he simply needs to keep materials stocked. Cost. It can be tricky to ...

Pearl Technologies Announces Promotions

(News | New Products)

July 20, 2023, ... and progressed into several other positions, most recently Director of Materials and Planning.  Before joining Pearl, he worked as a Design Engineer at ACE Precision Tool and Design.  “We have total ...

Beontag Announces Four New Tags Leveraging Impinj M800 IC

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2023, ... footprint are required. The 70x12 mm antenna provides sensitivity and long range, on various materials, including cardboard and plastics, enabling accurate supply chain management in challenging environments. ...

Avery Dennison Announces New Content Hub and Labelexpo Plans

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2023, ... and excellence, the content hub provides a new opportunity for the company to communicate with customers. Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in materials sciences and technology, ...

Tosaf Fusion Expansion Course with Customized Solutions for Compounding, Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

July 17, 2023, ... in the production of material composites, such as glass-fibre reinforced plastics, wood-plastic composites (WPC) or aluminium-polymer bonding. Beyond, Tosaf Fusion has extensive expertise in the impact ...

GSE Unveils Software, Dispensing Solutions for Fully-automated Ink and Color Management in Label Printing at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 16, 2023, At Labelexpo Europe 2023, ink logistics provider GSE will reveal additions to its range of ink dispensing systems and management software programs for achieving repeatable colour quality and reducing ink ...

Safety First, Quality Always

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 16, 2023, ... there is one commonality – consistent quality equals little to no waste. Waste comes in many forms and is not just in the material. Examples of waste may be avoidable overtime, rework, excess motion, employee ...

Label King adds capacity with Vetaphone corona treaters

(Surface Prep)

July 16, 2023, ... by the pandemic, Parker bought ahead to secure materials that would allow the company to meet its deadline commitments on future business.  It required additional warehouse space, but has proved invaluable, ...

Magnomer’s Magnetizable Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for Recyclability of PET-G Shrink Sleeves

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... Resolving technical problems in material segregation leads to higher-quality recycled products and better economics, according to Majithia. “This is how we can transition from downcycling to true circular ...

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 ...