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Stellar Films Group Forms Akronn Industries

The new enterprise, a silicone release and coating business in Malaysia, serves markets including hygiene, photovoltaic, graphic arts, and tapes

White Diamonds Shine as NJPEC Package of the Year

Holiday fragrance carton produced for Elizabeth Arden by Color Optics for Arcade

Clear Lam Produces Rollstock for Multi-Packs

Rollstock for Snap Apart Multipack Packaging is said to produce consistent snap-apart strength for multi-packs of single-portion servings

Scotties Announces Contest to Teach Kids About Trees

The TREES ROCK! Video contest asks kids to express why tress are important, with a cash award going toward a sustainable project at the winner’s school

Dover Flexo Electronics Announces New Tension Controller

The WebHandler4 offers features of WebHandler5 digital version, but provides analog design for those who prefer simpler, more familiar version

MOCON Reports Oxygen Transmission Test System

The OX-TRAN Model 2/21 10x, suited for applications requiring high oxygen barrier, is said to offer improved electronics and temperature stability

PPC Fall Meeting Features Wide Range of Speakers

Topics included the economy, packaging technology trends, packaging weight, shopping trends, how to achieve supply chain transparency

Kodak Talks Brand Protection at Conference

Company led panel discussion with Acsis, recently named a Kodak partner of choice for dual serialization track & trace systems on the packaging line

Dow Corning Offers New Release Modifier

Syl-Off SL 35 is said to offer tight release at low platinum levels with high stability and shelf life

CTI Reveal Ink Adds Food Safety to its Plate

Return to fridge message reveals itself to consumers

TLMI Names Converter of the Year

Jeff Dunphy of Design Label Manufacturing is honored for his achievements in the industry and his commitment to TLMI

Shurtape Tape Suited for Recycled Corrugated

HP 235 packaging tape is said to stick to corrugated, even material that is 100% recycled

Sleeve's Twin Perf Enhances Bottle's Recyclability

CCL's label for Upbeat protein drink is made with Eastman Embrace HY copolyester

Erema Introduces Plastics Recycling System

The INTAREMA system, featuring Counter Current technology and Smart Start control, is said to increase production rates and consistency

Heidelberg and Fujifilm Form Alliance in Inkjet Printing

By leveraging each other’s strengths, both companies expect to gain an advantage in bringing next-generation products to the digital printing market

The Packaging Conference 2014 Coming Up Soon

Brand owners and suppliers will gather to discuss packaging initiatives and emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability

Admiral Packaging Adds Standup Pouch Machine

Enhances capabilities with new quad seal/dual machine from Modern Mfg. Services

Maxson Adds Slitter Rig to Dual Knife Rotary Sheeters

Design is said to monitor tension of the safety cord constantly across width of slitter rig and to offer operator safety features

AIMCAL Honors Technical Presentations

The John Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards were a highlight of the association’s recent Web Coating & Handling Conference USA

Swiss Flexpack Converter Invests in UV Flexo Hybrid Printing

Clondalkin's Nyco installs Omet press at new printing facility

Ajanta Packaging Orders 3 Machines from Grafotronic

Buys three 440HI slitter/rewinders through Indian agent during Labelexpo Europe

Goebel Introduces Slitter/Rewinder

The Monoslit Giant includes features said to add productivity and make operation easier

CCL Industries Acquires Advanced Packaging Films

The acquired company, which becomes part of the CCL Label global Food & Beverage business, adds capability for sleeve and p-s label applications

Bobst Open House Demonstrates New Process

The Dark Night Process for defect elimination starred, along with General K5000 vacuum metallizer and the General Registron Hawkeye

Exopack Holdings Rebranded as COVERIS

$2.5 Billion company combines five packaging businesses under new name

BYK-Gardner USA Offers Portable Spectrophotometer

The BYK-mac i quantifies fluorescent light in clearly defined wavelength ranges with what is said to be highly stable LED illumination

Flexicon Expands Headquarters, Upgrades Workflow

Company brings two locations together at one address, while investing in a sophisticated workflow to serve its international customer base

Bemis Reports Third Quarter Results

Report says Q3 performance demonstrates the success of company’s strategy to improve sales mix and strengthen return metrics

Derprosa Shows Off New Films at Luxe Pack Monaco

Elegance Gold and Silver Matt BOPP films were among those featured as company confirmed its commitment to high-end packaging

St. Johns Packaging Installs Kluge ComFold

Standalone system will create the bottom fold on film laminated bags

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