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- PLACE Recognizes Best Entries from Recent Conference
- (The Place)
- October 31, 2003, ... the areas of extrusion or cast film was Claude Lavallee of Dyneon/3M Company Canada for his presentation on “Characterization of the Polymer Processing Additive Coating Obtained on Several Extrusion Dies.” ...
- Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference
- (The Place)
- September 30, 2003, ... packaging, film extrusion additives, hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesives, pilot plant facilities, knowledge management, extrusion coating pre-treatment, new developments in film, etc. High Energy ...
- Meeting the Need
- (Materials)
- September 30, 2003, ... additive masterbatch reportedly eliminates cold-fog formation, enhances package aesthetics, and improves product appearance. Offering is said to provide longer efficiencies by as much as 35% improvement ...
- What Can Conductive Organic Polymers Do?
- (Materials)
- August 31, 2003, ... and silver. Conductive organic-based coatings can be formulated with organic polymers that incorporate conductive additives such as carbon black, carbon fibers, or fine dispersed metals. In some cases, ...
- Pack Expo: Winning Packaging Materials Pavilion Spotlighted in Vegas
- (News | New Products)
- August 10, 2003, The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), organizers of the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas show, report several international associations are slated to showcase packaging innovations in the ...
- Materials
- (Materials)
- July 31, 2003, ... Inst., Rohm & Haas Co., Spectra Group, Toray Plastics, and Uvitec Printing Ink. Substrates, Inks, Adhesives, Polymers Additive Suited for Water-Based Products ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc., Northvale, ...
- Active Packaging
- (Flexpack)
- July 31, 2003, ... or container manufacturing processes and their influence on efficiency of anti-microbial additives; Toxicity and regulatory issues; Organoleptical property of the anti-microbial agents. ...
- European Meeting Presents Large Technical Program
- (Magazine)
- July 31, 2003, ... Additives to Enlarge the Process Window for Polyolefin Extrusion,” Greet Dewitte of Dyneon N.V. noted that fluoropolymer based polymer processing additives find frequent use in the plastics industry for ...
- An Innovative Approach to Coloring Adhesives & Coatings
- (Materials)
- June 30, 2003, ... This novel approach still involves adding a precursor to a coating, adhesive, or ink but differs first because the amount of additive necessary is smaller than adding a normal pigment. The levels are sufficiently ...
- Reporter Clips
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2003, ... the use of chemical additives. The co. says the oxygen absorbers increase profitability by enhancing product distribution, and the extended product shelf life permits food marketers to increase geographic ...
- Coex for Success
- (Magazine)
- June 29, 2003, ... Foster: Erase all sources of layer distribution nonuniformity. Halle: Tap the “simple” uses for coextrusion such as putting additives in specific layers where they can provide the maximum benefit ...
- Products
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2003, ... warranties from 6,000 to 8,000 hr. This 33% increase follows a 20% increase a year ago. Co. also is doubling the bulb life warranty of its additive bulbs both D and V, from 3,000 to 6,000 hr. The price ...
- Defoamers or Antifoamers? How Best to Combat Foam
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2003, ... the additive into the aqueous product. Addition of antifoam occurs before use so foam does not form. Addition of defoamer occurs after foam has formed to reduce or eliminate it. Should you use an antifoaming ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 2003, ... in French Company FORT LEE, NJ, USA—Sun Chemical Corp. has acquired a 50% interest in Assemblage Intermoleculaire en Chimie Organique (AIC), Libourne, France, a special-effect pigments, additives, and ...
- International Flava
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 2003, ... new resins and additives that add value to plastics products used in various markets, including packaging. SPE to Host Conference Program In a partnering arrangement with SPI, the Society of Plastics ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2003, ... of the Resins, Additives, and Adhesives activity of Solutia Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, MO, was closed January 31, following the clearing of the transaction by the relevant competition authorities. ...
- Proposed Bioterrorism Regs Could Affect Converters
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2003, ... polymers, additives, and monomers would not be covered. The proposals must be modified, however, to reflect FDA's intent, and the homeland security benefit of requiring registration and import notices by ...
- Controlling Color Change in Adhesives and Coatings
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2003, ... or coating product by addition of specific additives and careful attention to the conditions of use. The most common conditions causing color change are exposure to heat, light, and the environment. ...
- Materials
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2003, ... and has the fewest additives and raw ingredients possible. Also described as a fast-setting, stay-open process series that performs well on a vast array of presses. Shrink Film Product of New Technology ...
- Colorful Adhesives and Coatings? Probably Not a Good Idea
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2003, ... complete control. Converters using adhesives and coatings can control the color and color development of a product by the addition of specific additives and careful attention to the conditions of use. ...