Green Converting
- HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- November 06, 2022, Let’s face it. Despite your best efforts to eliminate it, scrap happens. Let’s face it. Despite your best efforts to eliminate it, scrap happens. And when it does, you need to always know where ...
- A More Strategic and Inclusive AIMCAL
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- October 23, 2022, During my time as executive director, the team and I identified some areas that required attention. By Chris Kerscher, Executive Director During my time as executive director, the team and I identified ...
- New Era Battery Q&A
- (Coating/Laminating)
- October 20, 2022, New Era is a global enterprise focused on providing custom designed equipment solutions for the web handling industry. New Era is a global enterprise focused on providing custom designed equipment ...
- The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing
- (Print)
- October 16, 2022, ... commonly considered the “greener” option. There are generally more flexo printing solutions for VOC (volatile organic compound) problems, and the press operations are associated with more environmentally ...
- GAA honors Golden Cylinder Award winners
- (News | New Products)
- October 11, 2022, The Gravure AIMCAL Alliance Committee (GAA) honored winners in its annual Golden Cylinder Award competition at a Welcome and Awards ceremony at the AIMCAL R2R USA Conference The Gravure AIMCAL Alliance ...
- Maximizing Labor, Time and Safety with Slitter Rewinder Automation
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- October 09, 2022, The converting industry continues to face limited labor resources and tighter profit margins. By Keith Hamilton, Sales Manager, Deacro Industries, A Davis-Standard Company The converting industry ...
- Pregis Announces Senior Leadership Changes
- (News | New Products)
- October 05, 2022, Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin Darnell promoted to COO, Joey Phister assumes role as president of Pregis Protective Products Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin ...
- SUN Automation Group Appeared at Corrugated Week 2022
- (News | New Products)
- October 05, 2022, SUN Automation Group (SUN), a global industry leader of innovative corrugated solutions for feeding, printing and converting, appeared at Corrugated Week 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. SUN Automation ...
- Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1
- (News | New Products)
- October 02, 2022, This is Part 1 in a four-part series regarding winding, with this month’s focus on wound roll mechanics. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This is Part 1 in a four-part series regarding ...
- Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box
- (News | New Products)
- October 02, 2022, Packaging has evolved over the years to meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods retailing, facing many masters and being answerable to all. By Tom Kerchiss, Managing Director, RK Print Coat ...
- Baldwin Technology Partners With Fi-Tech to Represent Textile and Nonwoven Finishing Technologies in North America
- (News | New Products)
- October 02, 2022, Non-contact precision spray systems are designed to save time, money and valuable resources Non-contact precision spray systems are designed to save time, money and valuable resources To ensure ...
- AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding
- (News | New Products)
- October 02, 2022, ... AIMCAL logo, with a lighter green color to signify growth and renewal. The lighter blue implies feelings of calm and peace. Kerscher notes, “The clear, concise name, coupled with a modern logo and wordmark, ...
- TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- September 26, 2022, There’s still time to register and learn about the latest flexible packaging and converting innovations alongside your industry colleagues in Bratislava, Slovakia this October There’s still time to ...
- Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- September 26, 2022, ... of bio-renewable resin content compared to other previous market offerings will be on display. One of these inks, SunSpectro® SolvaGreen flexographic and gravure solvent-based inks, feature naturally derived ...
- Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1
- (Converting Expert)
- September 26, 2022, This is Part 1 in a four-part series regarding winding, with this month’s focus on wound roll mechanics. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This is Part 1 in a four-part series regarding ...
- Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3
- (Converting Expert)
- September 26, 2022, ... wide process. The green coupons represent “standard” samples at 3x5”. The black and orange samples (15 @ 3x15”) are taken back-to-back across the width of your process. The brown samples are recommended ...
- Why LED is the Only Sustainable Choice for UV Curing
- (Equipment/Machines - Printing)
- September 25, 2022, ... manufacturers a high-performance curing technology that also saves significant energy while eliminating greenhouse gases and dangerous mercury and ozone from the UV curing process. UV LED products offer ...
- SOMA partners with H2 Flexo Services to provide parts warehousing and customer support in U.S.
- (News | New Products)
- September 23, 2022, Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, ...
- BOBST Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation in Die-cutting
- (News | New Products)
- September 20, 2022, Ever since the SP 102-CE Autoplaten® stole the show at drupa in 1982, BOBST’s flatbed die-cutters with cam-driven movement have paved the way for mass production of high-quality consumer goods. Ever ...
- Davis-Standard Introduces Integrator PRO+™ Control Upgrade
- (News | New Products)
- September 18, 2022, Davis-Standard recently announced the release of its Integrator PRO+™ control upgrade for cast film, extrusion coating and aqueous coating processes. Davis-Standard recently announced the release of ...
- Comexi Consolidates Presence in Swiss Market with Sale of L20000 Laminator
- (News | New Products)
- September 12, 2022, Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging, printing and converting industry, is consolidating its leadership position in the highly competitive Swiss market Comexi, a specialist ...
- Maxcess Launches the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System
- (News | New Products)
- September 12, 2022, A major upgrade to the legacy FIFE-500, the FIFE-500 MAX was designed from the ground up to offer more features and more value A major upgrade to the legacy FIFE-500, the FIFE-500 MAX was designed ...
- Davis-Standard Launches Global Sustainability Initiative
- (News | New Products)
- September 08, 2022, Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the formation of a global sustainability initiative that prioritizes resource conservation, and supports circular economy initiatives, social responsibility and business ...
- CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM AT K 2022
- (News | New Products)
- September 06, 2022, VDMA and 13 member companies present the latest technologies for circular economy in the plastics industry at K 2022 VDMA and 13 member companies present the latest technologies for circular economy ...
- Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- September 05, 2022, Instant Near Infrared (NIR) moisture measurement facilitates more efficient labor, higher quality and better pricing on inputs, product and shipping Instant Near Infrared (NIR) moisture measurement ...
- Labelexpo Americas 2022 Show Preview
- (News | New Products)
- September 05, 2022, Turn Your Converting Playbook from Good to Great Turn Your Converting Playbook from Good to Great Registration for the 17th edition of Labelexpo Americas, the region’s largest label and package printing ...
- Rust to Tech: Part 4
- (News | New Products)
- September 05, 2022, This is Part Four of our series: Rust to Tech. This edition is another indication that converting and associated industries have made a leap from the old rust belt days into a world of technology and advancement. ...
- Epson to Showcase Industry-Leading Label, Printing and Packaging Solutions at Labelexpo Americas 2022
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- September 01, 2022, Epson’s Mike Pruitt to Present During Label Academy Master Class: Digital Embellishment Epson’s Mike Pruitt to Present During Label Academy Master Class: Digital Embellishment Epson announced it ...
- Davis-Standard at Labelexpo Americas 2022
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- August 31, 2022, Davis-Standard will exhibit at booth #1041 during Labelexpo Americas 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois, September 13-15. Davis-Standard will exhibit at booth #1041 during Labelexpo Americas 2022 in Rosemont, ...
- AIMCAL posts agenda for 2022 R2R USA Conference
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- August 30, 2022, ... Ready for 2025, Challenges Involved When the Carton Serves as the Primary and Secondary Package, and Reinventing Gravure through Greener Cylinder Technologies. Networking breaks and receptions in the ...