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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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Constantia Flexibles Adds Laminator
The new equipment, working at the company’s South African subsidiary, will handle packaging for confectionary, snacks, and HPC products
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Testing Machines Inc. Enhances COF Tester
The 32-76e COF tester now offers peel capabilities as well as other new features
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Nonwovens for Variable Data
DuPont Nonwovens, Wilmington, DE; 800/628-6208; www.dupont.com
Company reports two new styles of Tyvek: Brillion DR and Brillion DRC. Both are specially engineered for thermal transfer printing of bar codes and variable information. Lightweight material is said to provide improved smudge resistance; reduced puckering and curling; resistance to rips and tears; and greater whiteness than traditional Tyvek.
PFFC-ASAP 325
Label Printer for Short Runs
Primera Technology, Plymouth, MN; 763/475-6676; www.primeralabel.com
The LX400 color label printer is an inkjet-based model suited for short runs to dpi print resolution of 4,800. Prints full-color photos, text, graphics, and bar code labels. Printed labels are said to be virtually scratchproof and waterproof. Recommended for specialty foods, office and industrial products, retail tags, coupons, and tickets.
PFFC-ASAP 326
Inspect and More in One Pass
Rotoflex USA, Schaumburg, IL; 800/387-3825; www.rotoflex.com
The SPI single-pass inspection system is for the automated, high-speed verification and certification of labels for security-sensitive industries, including pharmaceuticals. Unit inspects, repairs, re-inspects, slits, and rewinds, all in one pass.
PFFC-ASAP 324