Core Cutting

Container Graphics Acquires General Graphics

(Carton Box)

January 08, 2018, CGC will integrate two General Graphics facilities in Florida into its own, and both companies say they are pleased with the acquisition CARY, NC | Container Graphics Corporation (CGC), a supplier ...

ETI Announces New-Generation Press

(Print)

January 06, 2018, The latest version of the Metronome offers many features said to provide speed and versatility LONGUEUIL, QC, CANADA | ETI Converting Equipment announces its new generation of the Metronome flexo printing ...

Fresnels Foil Technology Suited for Security

(Flexpack)

December 31, 2017, Peacock variable foil nanotechnology label stock is said to provide security features since designs are difficult to replicate CHINA | Fresnels announces new optically variable foil (OVF) nanotechnology ...

Industry Predictions | TESTing Your Imagination

(Trends/Management)

December 27, 2017, Forward-thinking industry leaders submit their predictions for the gamut of converting topics, including counterfeiting, fluid & extrusion coating, recyclability, marketing, static control, adhesives, ...

Cadence Announces New Laser Cutter

(News | New Products)

December 26, 2017, The company has expanded its laser processing technologies with a new CL900 Cincinnati laser cutting machine, said to offer accuracy and speed STAUNTON, VA | Cadence continues to expand its laser processing ...

GPA Papers Said to Provide Durability

(Flexpack)

December 25, 2017, ... that laminates two paper layers to a PET core, PaperTyger looks, feels, and performs like paper with added resistance to tearing, moisture, and greasy substances. Designed for any application that calls ...

Colordyne Press Suited for On-Demand Labels

(Label/Tape)

December 19, 2017, The 2800 Series Mini Laser Pro is said to be a compact, affordable, turnkey solution for on-demand labels BROOKFIELD, WI | Colordyne Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of high-resolution ...

Maxson Tag Inserter Is Called Dependable

(Carton Box)

December 17, 2017, Tag inserter is said to be easily mounted, to offer high reliability, and to be free of jams WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company offers an pneumatically actuated tag inserter said to ...

Karlville Enters Agreement with ePac

(Flexpack)

December 13, 2017, ... and create a working showroom for Karlville customers. As a working showroom, the initiative will reinforce Karlville’s core machine competencies in lamination, coating, slitting, inspection, and pouchmaking. ...

Mactac Adds to CHILL AT Line

(Label/Tape)

December 12, 2017, EDP7812 and AJR7802 join the all-temperature label product line, both said to be well suited for short-term, indoor use STOW, OH | Mactac Performance Adhesives Group is expanding its revolutionary ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When ...

Flint Group Acquires Eston Chimica

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2017, With the acquisition of the Italian manufacturer of water-based inks, Flint says it is able to increase its volume output for paper and board ROGERS, MN | Flint Group reports the acquisition of Eston ...

FTA Asks for Entries for 2018 Awards

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2017, ... award. Every year hundreds of entries are received from around the world to be evaluated and scored by our prominent panel of judges, says FTA.. The deadline for entries is January 24, 2018. Winners ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Barrier films, coatings, core chucks, and roll lifters — these are just a few of the tools in a converter’s toolbox. To help them find what they need ...

IMS Deltamatic Group Moves to New Plant

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2017, The company says the move will offer one-source, high-tech production for customers of its brands CALCINATE, ITALY | IMS Deltamatic Group, the owner of brands including GOEBEL IMS, ROTOMAC, DELTAMATIC, and ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... session, a review of market trends and applications and in the second session an evaluation of sustainability and recycling achievements and challenges.  AWA president and CEO Corey Reardon opened the ...

Henkel Expands Adhesive Recycling Program

(Coating/Laminating)

November 25, 2017, ... targets.” Henkel says sustainability is one of its core corporate values. By the year 2030, the company aims to triple efficiency by reducing its products’ environmental footprint at every stage of the ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Opens R&D Center

(Flexpack)

November 19, 2017, ... ideas, and innovation, the core elements in driving forward-thinking research and development in today’s packaging industry.” The kp i.center combines a dedicated area resourced with marketing, sales, ...

Flint Certifies Grafica Villalba in Platemaking

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2017, The Flint FlexoExpert Certification Program uses training and evaluation to help companies ensure superior and consistent platemaking quality CHARLOTTE, NC | Grafica Villalba, a prepress provider and ...

Maxson Web Splicer Is Automatic

(Carton Box)

November 14, 2017, ... tension is also programmed by the operator, governing the unwind brake pressure. Infeed idler rolls equalize the tension across the web and double the web length between the roll core and point of splicing, ...

PPC Reports on Trends in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 11, 2017, The folding carton market is expected to enjoy measured growth through 2021, according to a new study from the Paperboard Packaging Council SPRINGFIELD, MA | According to a report from the Paperboard ...

Nanotechnology Foils | A New Packaging Design Vista

(Print)

November 07, 2017, ... core competencies in nanoscale engineering for visually exciting effects. Among these is a new optically variable foil (OVF) nanotechnology. This new, easy-to-use, robust, and secure stamping foil has ...

Maan Engineering Announces New Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

November 05, 2017, ... line, a hot melt coating line, or a lamination coating line. Together with the silicone coating station, the hot melt coating station represents the core of the company’s coating equipment range. New ...

Transcontinental Acquires Les Industries Flexipak

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... Packaging’s North American network, with a continued focus on quality and excellent customer service. Our two companies are a natural fit. TC Transcontinental’s entrepreneurial spirit, core values, and ...

GPA Launches Papers for Dry Toner Market

(Print)

November 04, 2017, Ultra Print Coated Papers are said to provide users of Xerox iGen presses with more efficiency and versatility CHICAGO, IL GPA, supplier of substrate solutions for digital, wide format, and offset ...

Barton Group Announces Stand-Up Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

November 01, 2017, Available for licensing by manufacturers, the Delpenta Stand-Up Pouch is said to save money and production time NEW YORK, NY | Barton Group Inc. (BGI), a consultant to the packaging industry, has announced ...

Brand Packaging | Foils & Laminates Deliver Outstanding Benefits

(Print)

November 01, 2017, Technological advances have made dazzling new effects possible Technological advances have made dazzling new effects possible. The first point of contact a customer has with any product is almost ...

Constantia Flexibles Completes Sale of Labels Division to Multi-Color

(Label/Tape)

October 30, 2017, ... by the extraordinary team at Constantia Flexibles. This deal provides the company with an opportunity to refocus on its core business and grow more rapidly. It also gives the company an indirect leadership ...

AWA Release Liner Event Coming Early in 2018

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... delegates, providing a live pulse measurement on the industry. Panel discussions are central to the program. The annual Executive Leadership Panel, moderated by AWA’s president and CEO Corey M. Reardon, ...

Konica Minolta Announces Digital Press

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, The company says it is accelerating growth in industrial markets, including the launch of the AccurioLabel 190 full-digital toner press in Europe RAMSEY, NJ | Konica Minolta recently announced the ...