Materials

Acucote Adds to Instant Redeemable Coupon Line

Published: February 12, 2015

Diamond-Cote Single-Ply IRC product requires no lamination and can be run on digital or flexo press

NeuDrive Acquires Portfolio from CPI Innovation Services

Published: January 30, 2015

Acquisition includes organic semiconducting material patents and FlexOS trademark, plus licenses relating to organic thin-film transistor technology

Cortec Corrosion Inhibiting Films Are Made to Order

Published: January 28, 2015

EcoCortec VpCI films and bags, available in custom sizes and shapes, are said to offer strong protection for metal parts

Cortec Offers Fire-Retardant Shrink Film

Published: January 22, 2015

MilCorr FR VpCI shrink film is said to provide universal protection to parts when used as packaging

Huhtamaki Films Now Known as Infiana Group

Published: January 16, 2015

The new name is a word created to convey ideas, innovation, and the creation of high quality products

Arjowiggins Offers Interactive Paper Product

Published: January 15, 2015

Fine paper combined with interactive PowerCoat creates many options for brands to communicate with consumers

DuPont Names Judges for Packaging Innovation Awards

Published: January 12, 2015

Company says the panel, representing different parts of the value chain and the world, brings a broad perspective to the judging process

SCA Forest Products Launches One-Side-Coated Paper

Published: January 07, 2015

Solo Print is offered as part of company’s Sustainable Packaging product family and is said to provide many environmental benefits

DuPont Names Advisory Panel for Competition

Published: December 23, 2014

While calling for entries, company says panel will help ensure awards program remains relevant and will improve connection to the packaging industry

Treofan Enhances Film Processing Temps

Published: December 19, 2014

Company reports it has optimized the hot slip of its BOPP packaging films

BI-AX Film Aids in Ebola Fight

Published: December 02, 2014

APTRA plastic film is being used by Kappler for its protective garments needed by healthcare workers

DUNMORE Films and Tapes Work Hard in Space

Published: November 26, 2014

Multi-layer insulation films and tapes have been protecting ESA's Rosetta space mission by maintaining operational temperature for more than a decade

Mohawk Redesigns Swatchbooks for Ease of Use

Published: November 21, 2014

New larger format is designed to make paper specifying process clearer, company says, and to allow users to see options more easily

Tekni-Films Offers High-Barrier Films

Published: November 19, 2014

Company says specialty films are an alternative to Barex for thermoformable, heat-sealable packaging applications

BI-AX Corn-Based Film Achieves Price Parity

Published: November 18, 2014

Company reports Evlon compostable biodegradable plastic film, said to keep food fresh, is now comparably priced with petroleum-based products

Freedonia Report Covers World Polyethylene

Published: November 13, 2014

Global demand for PE resins is expected to reach 99.6 million metric tons by 2018, with Asia/Pacific continuing as the fastest growing market

BillerudKorsnäs Paper Can Be 3D Formed

Published: November 13, 2014

FiberForm renewable paper can be embossed for folding cartons and labels and is said to use less energy in thermoforming

Rollprint Adds to High-Barrier Line

Published: November 11, 2014

Exponent 2 coextruded, clear flexible film is said to be suited for high-barrier pharmaceutical applications and more

Bemis Completes Sale of Pressure Sensitive Materials Business

Published: November 10, 2014

Company reports the sale of the MACtac division to Platinum Equity for $170 million is complete

Ceresana LDPE Study Offers Global Details

Published: November 06, 2014

With global sales expected to rise by 1.5% p.a. until 2021, LDPE is seeing particularly strong growth in Asia and the Middle East

Channeled Resources Partners with PaperTyger

Published: November 04, 2014

Channeled Resources will supply slit-to-size shipments of PaperTyger’s laminated paper product

Ampac Announces Ultra-High-Barrier Film

Published: October 27, 2014

Flexi FoilFree HB film laminates are said to provide many benefits, including a more sustainable alternative to foil-based materials

Multi-Plastics Expands in the Midwest

Published: October 24, 2014

Move into a facility twice the size of current location is expected to cut Midwest delivery times and meet growing needs of the area

RKW Danafilms Film Called Impervious to Viruses

Published: October 15, 2014

APTRA microporous film reportedly offers high barrier properties as well as breathability, making it suitable for medical uses and more

FLEXcon Introduces BOPP Films

Published: September 25, 2014

Company says sureFLEX films adapt to many container types, perform with no adhesive buildup, and are compatible with a variety of inks

Bemis Sells Pressure Sensitive Business

Published: September 11, 2014

Company has sold MACtac, its Pressure Sensitive Materials business, to Platinum Equity

PCI Analyzes the Global BOPET Industry

Published: July 24, 2014

It is now a buyer’s market, and the study expects this to continue for a while, meaning suppliers must find new ways to improve profitability

Drytac Introduces Polyester Window Film

Published: July 07, 2014

ViziPrint Impress clear, printable film is said to leave no residue, eliminate bubbling, and be resistant to moisture

Metal FX Films Offers Cross Grain Brushed Pattern