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Elplast Zipper Featured on Consumers' Choice Best Product
Helio Natura hazelnuts package has EL-ZIP Press-to-Close Zipper
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Two-Sided Pouch Offers Corrosion Protection & Desiccant Action
Cortec Desicorr VpCI Pouches/NW provide dual function
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Schreiner ProTech Enhances Laser Film
Company announces next generation of the Color Laser Film, said to meet market demand for higher levels of counterfeiting and tampering protection
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Nestlé Announces Environmental Goal
The company hopes to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
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Avery Dennison Offers Thermal Print Technology
Platinum Thermal technology is said to offer simplicity combined with quality and durability
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AMI Issues Study of Polymer Demand in NAFTA
The report includes detailed statistical data for all major thermoplastic materials in the US, Canada, and Mexico with forecasts until 2022
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BW Papersystems Launches RFID Tag Unit
The BW Bielomatik TagLiner provides a new chip bonding concept for the production of RFID tags, said to result in high speed and bonding strength
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Machinery, Accessories, Materials, Services
UV Curing Lampheads in Miniature
GEW, North Royalton, OH; 440/237-4439; gewuv.com
A series of miniature UV curing lampheads is available in two models, Jetcure 1 and Jetcure 2. These ultra-small systems are suited for applications in which lamphead dimensions and weight are of critical importance for ink jet and digital printing. Lampheads are available with arc lengths ranging from 0.8-12 in.
Hybrid Screens Cut Moiré
Wasatch Computer Technology, Salt Lake City, UT; 801/575-8043, 800/894-1544; wasatchinc.com
Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid Screens are said to eliminate the “fourth screen,” or “yellow” moiré, and let company's SoftRIP SP users print yellows and flesh tones without worrying about moiré or changing screen angles.
Label Stocks Go Piggyback
Raflatac, Fletcher, NC, USA; 818/651-4859; raflatac.com
A range of p-s piggyback constructions has been developed for ink jet, laser, and copier applications. Face materials include 50# Laser Plus, 50# Data, Transfer Premium Plus, 54# Raflacoat, and Kromekote Extragloss. All piggyback label stocks use proprietary permanent adhesives. Constructions comprise a single facestock and two liners.