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- SHEAR Strategy
- (Flexpack)
- September 30, 2007, ... for fresh produce using different substrates. The configuration of the modular Venus II provides flexibility of setup. We are using rotary shear knives, and with the growth in biodegradable substrates ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2007, ... electricity from 45,000,000 kWh to 60,000,000 kWh annually. This is approximately 60% of all the electric energy used for Mohawk’s manufacturing, converting, and distribution operations. Biodegradable ...
- 5 Steps to Green
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... petroleum-based. These biodegradable, low-VOC inks are well suited for use on uncoated paper and are made with renewable resources such as soy, linseed, cottonseed, tung, or china wood oil. The percentage ...
- CONVERTER CLIPS
- (Magazine)
- July 31, 2007, ... Emerging markets such as biodegradable trash bags and soluble oral delivery products also will be factors. These are the conclusions of a new study by The Freedonia Group. Specialty Film Demand (million ...
- Specialty Film Demand to Approach $7.3 Billion in 2010
- (Archive)
- April 11, 2007, ... will improve processing methods in film coating and metallization. Demand will also benefit from emerging products and markets for specialty films, such as biodegradable trash bags and soluble oral delivery ...
- the PLACE
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2007, ... PET. The high cost of some resins and limited supply are still an issue. Biodegradable and bio-origin resins may receive a push due to recent oil price increases if cost and processability are acceptable. ...
- Focusing on European Flex-Pack
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2007, ... Katrina, Rita Major increase in focus on sustainability Finite nature of fossil-fuel-based materials Corporate social responsibility Consumers want biodegradable packaging Landfill sites running out ...
- First Glance
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2007, ... is sealed with Advercan’s biodegradable, waterproof can-top label called the “Clean Cap” and wrapped with ITW’s Auto-Sleeve. The seal keeps dirt and dust off the lid and allows cans to feature “under the ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Archive)
- November 07, 2006, ... improvement training by a Boeing team to obtain the certification. Biodegradables Info Offered DUBLIN, IRELAND—A 2006 report on biodegradable polymers indicates costs have come down over the last ...
- Converter Clips
- (Magazine)
- July 31, 2006, ... the 26 presentations will be one by Alcan Packaging describing what it says is the world's first biodegradable technology for films. The technology is based on a blend of SiOx (for barrier) and PLA (for ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- April 29, 2006, ... Polymer Society (BEPS) and the Ninth World Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics. For more information visit npe.org. Pilot Lab is Upgraded FULTON, NY—The Converting Systems Group ...
- New Products
- (Magazine)
- December 30, 2005, ... packaging, is not based on petroleum but is derived from renewable vegetable sources such as wheat, potatoes, and corn. PVC-free film meets all FDA requirements for packaging, is 100% biodegradable, and ...
- Facing a Slowdown
- (Magazine)
- December 30, 2005, ... McLellend believes “there is a long-term trend toward making packaging ‘greener,’ recyclable, and biodegradable. I don’t think this will happen next week, but certainly suppliers of flexible packaging ...
- Seeking a Converting Superhero
- (Flexpack)
- June 29, 2005, ... Biodegradable films also are prominent on everyone’s list. Polyester film is in common use today in flexible packaging because it offers many advantages, but it has one glaring shortcoming in the eyes ...
- Converting Industry News, Part 1
- (Magazine)
- February 27, 2005, ... two sheets of biodegradable paper. Sonoco is supplying the packaging for a new line of these pods from Community Coffee. Sonoco supplies coffee company with a high-barrier PET/foil/LLDPE laminated structured ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- July 30, 2004, ... comprises 30 technical sessions of which eleven relate directly to flexible packaging. The titles of these sessions are as follows: Biodegradable Films Medical Packaging Barrier Primer Packaging ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- June 29, 2004, ... packaging barriers Developments in biodegradable films Peelable seal technologies Packaging and converting adhesives Medical packaging Film web handling and winding Resins for film and extrusion ...
- Il Melograno Packs Fresh Salads in Cargill Dow's Maize-Based Nature Works PL
- (Archive)
- April 21, 2004, For additional PFFC coverage of Cargill Dow's Nature Works PLA, check out Stan Sacharow's August 2003 Green Stands for Go feature. NAARDEN, THE NETHERLANDS—Grocery shoppers want the convenience and freshness ...
- Bio Break Down
- (Flexpack)
- March 30, 2004, Technological breakthroughs in biodegradable flex-pack products have created a very real competition with their non-biodegradable counterparts. Technological breakthroughs in biodegradable flex-pack products ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- November 29, 2003, ... Big Picture Case Studies in Extrusion Coating Additives with Film Biodegradable Materials Adhesive Laminations Web Handling and Winding Peelable Adhesive Applications Medical Packaging. Wells ...