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DUNMORE Films and Tapes Work Hard in Space

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

Wax Coatings on Corrugated Are Declining

Wax coatings drop below 3% of total corrugated industry shipments with the development of recyclable alternatives

Anderson & Vreeland Plate Washers Are Automatic

OVIT Automatic Flexo Plate Washers are said to reduce plate damage and offer consistent cleaning with environmental benefits

Clear Lam Opens Co-Packing & Innovation Facility

The converter is expanding into co-packing utilizing its patented PrimaPak system in a new facility

PRIMIR Issues Study of UV/EB Curing Technologies

The study offers an overview of energy-curing technologies, including market segments, technology drivers, and growth rates

Jemmco Offers Free Corona Treater Maintenance Manual

Manual reportedly will help extend the life of corona treater rolls and will help users reach optimal performance

Sun Chemical Products Clean Plates and Anilox Rolls

SunVisto Anilox Renew and the SunVisto Power Scrub are described as environmentally friendly ways to clean heavily soiled plates and anilox rollers

Mohawk Redesigns Swatchbooks for Ease of Use

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

IPG Introduces Medium-Strength Filament Tape

RG317 is designed for use in L-clip box closure applications

Stampiton Labels Adds MPS Press

Installs eight-color EF flexographic press to produce milk labels

Maxson Sheeter Reportedly Allows Higher Speeds

Design of the non-marking delivery system manages sheet flow to prevent stress marks from the stop roller and delivery belts

Web Industries Reports Expanded Facility

The company is expanding its composite formatting capabilities in Atlanta to include table-based automated prepreg cutting and ply kitting services

Connemara Converting Opens West Coast Facility

Ontario, CA, is the site of the new converting/warehousing facility, which will include equipment from Maxson and Catbridge

Tekni-Films Offers High-Barrier Films

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

PACK EXPO Event Supports Military Veterans

 

The PACK gives BACK event raised money to support K9s for Warriors, a charity that provides service dogs to veterans

Polyoak Switches to DoubleSided IML for Melrose Wedges

Chooses Verstraete as its in-mold label partner

Heritage Bag Grows with Support from Gloucester Engineering

Six new bag machines and retrofitted older machines support high demand for company's product line

Gulf Print & Pack Adds Heidelberg as Exhibitor

Heidelberg will feature Prinect workflow integration and will launch the Linoprint digital line at the event, coming next spring to Dubai

EFI Acquires Polymeric Imaging’s Thermoforming Ink Technology

EFI now owns Polymeric Imaging’s key intellectual property assets for digital inkjet printing of thermoformed products

BI-AX Corn-Based Film Achieves Price Parity

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

Yumbutter Offered in GO-Anywhere Pouches

Multi-serving pouches provide on-the-go nutrition

Maxcess Announces Fife Video System

The Fife VEO 600 Video Enhanced Observation System, described as intuitive and compact, allows inspection at high speeds

Heraeus Lacquer Suited for Electronic Devices

Clevios PEDOT:PSS two-component hardcoat lacquer is said to provide high rub and solvent resistance for touch panels, plastics, and more

ICE USA 2015 Bringing a Full Conference Program

More than three dozen educational seminars include sessions presented by AIMCAL and CEMA

RadTech and SUNY-ESF Announce New Classes

New opportunities include UV-curable 3D printing and principles of energy curing technologies

Freedonia Report Covers World Polyethylene

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

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

RadTech Europe Issues Call for Papers

The European conference, scheduled for next October in Prague, will cover trends, applications, and legislation in UV and EB curing

Maxcess Protects Operators with Tidland Blade Guard

Knifeholders offer full protection from exposed blades

PMMI Purchases Summit Media Group

Publisher Summit brings a number of publications in the packaging field into the fold of the Assn. for Packaging and Processing Technologies

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