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BW Papersystems Marks 50th ServoPro Rotary Die Cutter Installation

(News | New Products)

March 9, 2026, ... as converters prepare for higher output and ongoing workforce turnover. Please see the attached document for French, German and Italian versions. ABOUT BW PAPERSYSTEMS BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, ...

TC Transcontinental Packaging Acquisition Completed

(News | New Products)

March 8, 2026, ... packaging solutions, including barrier films, mono-material structures, and fiber-based formats. The addition of advanced protein packaging capabilities, combined with ProAmpac’s fiber-based expertise, ...

Charter Next Generation Joins the US Flexible Film Initiative to Accelerate Scalable Recycling Solutions

(News | New Products)

March 5, 2026, ... others to solve,” said Kristin Edie, Director of Sustainability and Regulatory at CNG. “Economic barriers and limited end markets have long challenged film recycling. By combining our expertise in sustainable ...

Paper Bag Market Projected to Reach $9.6 Billion by 2032

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2026, ... bulk use. Water-resistant coatings and barrier technologies are gaining traction, particularly in foodservice and takeaway segments where exposure to moisture is common.  Such innovations expand the ...

Digidelta’s BIOND Films Achieve Top Independent Bio-based Carbon Rating

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2026, The new BIOND range of next-generation sustainable films is the result of years of committed research and development efforts at Digidelta. Digidelta, a specialist manufacturer of digital printing, ...

Strategic Partnership to Transform Waste Journey Traceability

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2026, ... without disrupting established supply chains. Francisco Barrera, Sales & Marketing Director at Saica Flex, explained: "We knew from the start that adoption would depend on keeping things simple. Brands ...

Engineered Printing Solutions Celebrates Milestone

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2026, Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) announced the sale of its 100th single-pass Direct-to-Object (DTO) inkjet production system Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) announced the sale of its 100th single-pass ...

Measuring Flexible Packaging Film Thickness the Right Way

(Film Mfg.)

February 23, 2026, Minor deviations that were once acceptable may now result in seal failures, barrier loss or machine instability. By Rob Tiller, Managing Director at PennPac Company In flexible packaging, film thickness ...

The Truth About Mono-material Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 23, 2026, ... challenging in terms of collection, recycling, and building end markets for post-consumer recycled (PCR) films. One of the main barriers is that many flexible films are constructed from multiple materials ...

Polymer Film Fabrication: Addressing Air Infiltration with Advanced Pump Solutions

(Flexpack)

February 23, 2026, ... in the molten polymer, which are then trapped between the layers of film during the fabrication process. The result is an uneven, flawed product with reduced barrier properties, affecting its use in critical ...

Personalization is an Expectation, Not a Niche

(Print)

February 23, 2026, ... something that converters feel is achievable in terms of efficiency. However, advances in personalization software have significantly lowered the barriers to entry. Automation, template-based design ...

Why the Future of Packaging Print Looks More Like Software Than Hardware

(Print)

February 23, 2026, ... copy, ingredient lists, barcodes, and brand assets live in one system instead of being scattered across email threads and shared drives. Image courtesy of DPI Laboratory From Standalone Machine to Connected ...


S-OneLP Launches 3.5mil Metallized PCR 36% Stand Up Pouch Web

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2026, ...  Designed for upscale stand up pouch applications. Premium barrier properties preserve product quality and contents. No process changes required Dependable runnability Easy integration into ...

PACK EXPO East 2026 Draws Robust, Dynamic Crowd Signaling Strong Industry Growth and Investment

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2026, ... on preparing the packaging industry for the switch from traditional 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes by the GS1 Sunrise 2027 deadline. One session explained how Amazon Transparency and GS1 are working together ...

Six Reasons Food Brands Switch to Flexible Pouches

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2026, ... materials, these pouches offer superior, airtight, and leak-proof seals. Their layers act as barriers to oxygen, moisture, light, and contaminants, which are essential for maintaining the freshness, ...

Sun Chemical to Invest in Quinacridone Production in Newport, Delaware

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2026, ...  “Our continued investment in core chemistries, such as quinacridones, reflects our long-term commitment to supporting our customers and the market,” commented Alex Baron, Vice President, Color Materials, ...

Desmedt Scores Another First!

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2026, ... side of the 5-color CMYK + W digital engine.  The press is also fitted with a web turn bar, laminator, a semi-rotary vertical die station and a slitting unit.  Crucially, the DPro MAX is of modular construction ...

LOUPE, Showcases Technologies Shaping the Future of Labels, Flexible Packaging and Folding Cartons

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2026, ... launching a water-based inkjet flexible packaging press at Labelexpo Asia. Miyakoshi demonstrated a prototype machine in Barcelona, where FujiFilm was promoting its FP790 technology. At the same time, ...

VCML Pilot Coaters for Archroma Packaging Technologies New Global Centers of Innovation in India, Spain and U.S.

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2026, ... of packaging solutions. The VCML pilot coaters share a degree of commonality in that they are capable of direct gravure; meter bar and air knife. These highly versatile VCMLs also enable operatives to ...

IPCO Showcases Steel Belt Strength and Service Expertise at IndiaWood 2026

(News | New Products)

February 9, 2026, ... in the application of release agents to steel press belts. The process features a unique spray bar design, one that forms an ultra-fine mist of release agent that is applied evenly across the belt surface, ...

A Guide to Choosing the Best Custom Rubber Manufacturer

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2026, ... freight costs Customs, tariffs, and border closures Language barriers, time zone differences, and other communication problems Inability to conduct on-site audits or in-person visits with engineers ...

Best Practice: Static Control for Unwinding Rolls

(Surface Prep)

January 25, 2026, ... important for preventing high static on wound rolls. Figure 1: Static Bar SB1 forms balanced charge. Diagram courtesy of Electrostatic Answers Balanced charges on web cause static problems on winding ...

Paper, Plastics and Proof

(Sustainability Forum)

January 25, 2026, ... a substrate substitution exercise. Replacing plastic is far more complex in reality than many assume. Plastic offers exceptional mechanical strength, barrier behavior, seal integrity, moisture management ...

Bridging the Disciplines: From Labels to Flexible Packaging

(Print)

January 11, 2026, ... and digital product passports. Label converters already familiar with variable data printing and embellishments are well-positioned to deliver these smart packaging solutions.

 Food safety and barrier ...

Flexible Plastic Bags Packaging Market worth $76.63 billion by 2030

(News | New Products)

January 5, 2026, ... These solutions integrate next-generation materials such as multi-layer polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), barrier laminates, and recyclable mono-material films, alongside innovations in high-definition ...

Five Label Material Must-Haves for Market Growth

(Label/Tape)

December 30, 2025, ... is directly tied to long-term legibility under demanding conditions. Converters must ensure that labels can reliably display variable data, barcodes, safety warnings and regulatory information across a ...

Eye Candy Begins with Engineering

(Coating)

December 30, 2025, ... government edicts and legislation. Label and packaging materials must contain non-migratory components, and possess the necessary strength and barrier requirements to contain and protect pack contents. ...

Q&A: The Myths vs. Realities of Water-based Inks

(Thought Leader Interviews)

December 7, 2025, ... Changing a plastic container to a multi-laminate structure, even if part of that laminate structure is paper, doesn't do any good. If a CPG doubles its product waste because it doesn't have the barrier, ...

Growth Opportunities in the EV Space

(Label/Tape)

December 7, 2025, ... requirements Single- and double-coated film tapes for fiber encapsulation, dielectric strength and EV battery venting via fire barrier coatings and quick burn-through Easy release liners for preventing ...

Paper Packaging: Designing for Circularity

(Paper)

December 4, 2025, ... boosting circularity further. Functionality: Paper packaging can provide protection for products, with robust designs to minimize breakage, and barrier properties to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. ...