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High Quality Polymer Film Fabrication

(Flexpack)

May 20, 2026, ... is an uneven, flawed product with reduced barrier properties, affecting its use in critical applications like food preservation or battery insulation. Zenith’s advanced pump technologies, including ...

Miraclon wins FTA Technical Innovation Award for FLEXCEL Prime Plate

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2026, ... many of the traditional barriers to adopting new plate technology and enables immediate integration into existing workflows without disruption, while maintaining production continuity and minimizing risk. ...

BW Converting to Spotlight Hudson-Sharp Inno-Lok® Technology

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2026, ... form-fill-seal, pillow pack and premade pouch applications, supporting both barrier and non-barrier structures. Because the closure and film are delivered on the same roll, the technology can reduce roll ...

Keypoint Intelligence Analysts to Speak at FESPA Conference

(Digital)

May 18, 2026, ... to examine where robotics is delivering value today and what barriers still limit wider adoption. As labor shortages persist, robotics is emerging as a potential solution, but knowing where it delivers ...

FESPA Foundation Set to Welcome Donations and Support

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2026, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 will return to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain alongside other Expo leaders. FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from ...

Monitor Static Levels for Product Quality

(Surface Prep)

May 18, 2026, ... the web exiting the unwinding roll. Powered static bar SBRoll responds to charges inside control volume CVSB Roll and neutralizes the charges on the outside surface of the unwinding roll. The second powered ...

Coated Packaging Waste Strategies

(Coating/Laminating)

May 17, 2026, ... products are directed to where they need to be. On-product labeling is an essential marketing tool, which provides informational content, as well as perhaps QR and bar coding. Sustainability and the ...

The Evolution of Digital Embellishment

(Print)

May 17, 2026, ... digital flexibility and embellishment quality, opening new economic territory for converters and brand owners. The Technical Barrier Standard CMYK inkjet systems deposit approximately 2 to 10 microns ...

FESPA to Provide Platform for Packaging and Display Experts


(News | New Products)

May 13, 2026, FESPA’s inaugural ‘Corrugated’ event will take place May 19 - 22, 2026. FESPA’s inaugural ‘Corrugated’ event will take place at Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, and will offer corrugated converters ...

Industry Veterans to Represent OnPrintShop at FESPA

(Print)

May 13, 2026, ... the brand places on this year's event. The expo is scheduled from May 19 - 22, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona, Spain, with OnPrintShop exhibiting at Booth 3/B29. Representing the AI-powered web-to-print solution, OnPrintShop, will ...

FESPA Global Print Expo to Spotlight Speciality Print

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2026, ... European Sign Expo, Personalization Experience, WrapFest and Corrugated and Textile. From May 19-22, 2026, the FESPA Global Print Expo returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain. Six co-located ...

Sappi's Fresh Take on Sustainable Packaging at interpac

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2026, At interpack this year, Sappi served ice cream to visitors in its barrier paper solutions. At interpack this year, Sappi served ice cream to visitors in its barrier paper solutions. At this year’s ...

Supporting Paperization and Mono-Material Packaging

(Sustainability Forum)

April 29, 2026, ... and recycling infrastructure, replacing conventional plastic laminations introduces technical challenges related to sealing, moisture resistance and gas barrier performance. Recent advances in water-based ...

Global Pouch Forum: The Gateway to Innovations in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

April 29, 2026, ... by Skjodt-Barrett Foods, the award annually honors a top innovation or innovator in flexible packaging. AeroFlexx challenges CPG brand owners to reimagine the possibilities for liquid products, offering ...

A Key Element in Scalable Paper Packaging Solutions

(Coating/Laminating)

April 28, 2026, ... applied barrier coatings are a case in point: this breakthrough was made possible not just by chemistry, but by a strategic partnership between a specialty chemistry provider and a printing press manufacturer. ...

Particle-Anilox Cell Interaction in High-Solids Flexographic Coatings

(Print)

April 28, 2026, ... coating technology has evolved well beyond the simple act of transferring liquid from an anilox to a substrate. Today’s applications include barrier layers for sustainable packaging, high-opacity whites, ...

APR Receives FLAG Vendor Partner of the Year Award

(Print)

April 15, 2026, ... operate more effectively and competitively. FLAG presents APR with the Vendor of the Year award. Left to right: Doug Bartlett, Joe Settanni, and John McKay. Image courtesy of APR. About All Printing ...

Live at interpack 2026: IPCO’s High‑performance Chocolate Forming Solutions

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2026, ... different sizes – from 80,000 to 300 pcs/kg – can be produced by simply exchanging the rotary shell and nozzle bar. IPCO Rotoform HP producing chocolate Triple Pass Chocolate Cooling Systems A ...

BW Converting to Showcase its PCMC Meridian Elite+

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2026, ... that unlocks manufacturing opportunities in tissue, hygiene, print, packaging, mailing, textiles and other high-performance industrial applications. To learn more, go to bwconverting.com. ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER ...

Sun Chemical Showcases Advanced Materials and Color Innovations at ACS 2026

(News | New Products)

April 13, 2026, ... Baron, Vice President and Global Commercial Director for Color Materials, Sun Chemical. To learn more about Sun Chemical’s advanced materials, color solutions, and digital tools, visit booth #1866 at ...

FPA Announces 2026 Board of Directors

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2026, ... Bryce Corporation Amanda Ciccone, Dow Kasie Fairbarn, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation Kenneth Fontaine, AMGRAPH Packaging, Inc. Mark Forman, Belmark Inc Bob Gargione, Pregis Ray Graham, ...

Small Components, Big Impact

(Sustainability Forum)

April 12, 2026, How inks, coatings and adhesives shape flexible film recyclability. Introduction: Hidden Barriers – or Enablers! – to Circularity Flexible film packaging plays a critical role in modern supply chains ...

Innovation Takes Center Stage at FPA’s 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2026, ... the consumer in mind, this pouch features a 1.5 mil clear film with a high-barrier 3.0 mil EVOH layer, laminated with 48-gauge soft-touch Karess® film from Nobelus for a luxurious matte finish. A clear ...

Market for High-Performance Films to Reach 33.1 Billion Lbs. by 2030

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2026, ... films offer superior barrier, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, making them ideal for applications ranging from advanced packaging and solar protection to battery insulation and high-performance ...

The Hidden Cost of Manual Processes in Flexographic Printing

(Print)

March 25, 2026, ... disruptions. A simple example is a single incorrect digit in a barcode. In many workflows, a barcode can pass early protocol because it still scans. That “pass” can create a false sense of completion. ...

The State of Women in Flexography

(On Print)

March 25, 2026, ... from male-dominated technical trades referrals and legacy networks. There was no formal barrier keeping women out — but there was little intentional effort to attract them in. The result was a self-reinforcing ...

Handling Multiple Narrow Slits

(Converting Expert)

March 23, 2026, ... are three proven methods to handle multiple narrow slits: single bow roll, dual bow roll, and a spreader bar.  Graphic Courtesy of Converting Expert, LLC Single Bow Roll  Bowed rolls are a go ...

The Role of Flexo in Battery Safety

(Flexography)

March 23, 2026, ... can be utilized to safely transport and recycle these items, a huge benefit to the airline industry where such devices have combusted during flight. TR SleeveTM serves as a heat and flame barrier ...

Parkside Extends Compostable Packaging Range

(News | New Products)

March 23, 2026, ... new materials have been added to its accredited compostable flexible packaging range to help break through barriers commonly associated with compostable films.   The new materials mark a step-change ...

Rigaku Launches NEX QC II Series Benchtop XRF Analyzers for Industrial QC at Pittcon 2026

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2026, ... NEX QC II Series was developed for real-world industrial environments,” said Robert Bartek, President of Applied Rigaku Technologies. “We’ve delivered higher analytical performance in a smaller footprint ...