Bar Coding

Innovia Films to Focus on High Barrier

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2018, The company says recent investments have led to new high-barrier BOPP products, including metallized films and AIOx films WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films is refocusing its research and development ...

Tekni-Films Barrier Film Suited for Blister Packs

(Flexpack)

May 22, 2018, SBC 240 super-barrier coated thermoformable film is said to offer performance benefits for pharma blister packs WAYNE, PA | Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex business, reports the launch of a new super barrier-coated ...

Parisian Wine Bar Wrapped in Label Paper

(Label/Tape)

April 2, 2018, ... event was held at the En Vrac wine bar in Paris – the outer walls were completely covered with Zanders Chromolux Alu 90 gsm for the occasion. The founder of “Radio Vino,” Thierry Poincin, had strived ...

Lombardi Opens Doors to Show Machinery

(Label/Tape)

February 18, 2018, The company featured the Domino Digistar Inkjet flexo hybrid solution and the Synchroline flexo press BRESCIA, ITALY | Lombardi Converting Machinery recently held a three-day open house to spotlight ...

Metsä Board Offers Eco-Barrier Paperboard

(Carton Box)

February 5, 2018, ... Pro FSB EB1, a new eco-barrier paperboard. It offers a special barrier treatment and is bio-based, recyclable, and biodegradable and was developed especially for food service use. On top of the sustainability ...

Barry-Wehmiller Creates New Divisions

(Flexpack)

January 9, 2018, BW Flexible Systems and BW Integrated Systems are expected to help company enhance its focus on flexible packaging and end-of-line integrated systems ST. LOUIS, MO | Barry-Wehmiller reports it is creating ...

Unique Coding on Lids Drive Yogurt Promotion

(Flexpack)

December 13, 2017, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury prints lids for Yeo Valley BURY, UK | Yeo Valley, an organic dairy brand based in Blagdon, North Somerset, in the UK, has launched its latest product competition ...

Barton Group Announces Stand-Up Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

November 1, 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 ...

Mondi Launches Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 28, 2017, Multilayer films, offered in two versions, provide what is said to be a very strong barrier to moisture, scent, and gas VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi Consumer Packaging showed its latest industrial barrier ...

Simco-Ion Says Pinning Bar Provides High Output

(News | New Products)

August 15, 2017, The Pinner-T Bar is energized with company’s charging generators for a safe charge HATFIELD, PA | Simco-Ion reports the Pinner-T Bar has a design that offers the highest output and uniform performance ...

Microscan Releases Barcode Verifier

(Controls)

August 14, 2017, The LVS-9585 verifier for printed labels and more is said to help users comply with international standards RENTON, WA | Microscan a global manufacturer of barcode readers, verifiers, and machine vision ...

Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2017, Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are said to provide extended shelf life and a chlorine-free coating formula NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

Simco-Ion Bar Neutralizes Static at a Distance

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2017, The IQ Easy Air Assist bar reportedly is designed for rugged industrial use and features a precise air stream HATFIELD, PA | Simco-Ion reports the IQ Easy Air Assist bar is designed to improve discharge ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK | According to a new report from ...

Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages

(Coating/Laminating)

May 21, 2017, SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical will showcase its SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier ...

Freedonia Study Looks at Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

May 16, 2017, The report says oxygen and other gas barrier films market will grow more than 4% annually, and looks at trends and applications CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group has issued a new study entitled Barrier ...

Uflex Film Said to Offer High Barrier

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, FLEXPET F-PGB-12 BOPET film reportedly has good optical properties and machinability as well as very high barrier NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, a flexible packaging materials and solutions company, has launched ...

Chocolate Bar Wrapper Wins Global Bioplastics Award

(Flexpack)

January 19, 2017, Mondi Solec converts the bio-based film used for Mars and Snickers bars VEGHEL, THE NETHERLANDS | Mars, Rodenburg Biopolymers, and Taghleef Industries have been announced as winners of the 2016 ‘Oscar’ ...

AMI Issues Study of High Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

October 3, 2016, The new study from Applied Market Information offers detailed information on trends and markets for high barrier films in food packaging BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) announces a new ...

Bar Graphic Offers Array of Slitters, Die-Cutters

(Die-Cutting)

October 2, 2016, The range includes tabletop, servo, and high-speed versions WEST YORKSHIRE, UK | Bar Graphic Machinery offers a number of finishing solutions for label and flexible packaging converters, including ...

acpo Launches Line of Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2016, Films are said to provide security features, high-end looks, and high levels of resistance on packaging lines OAK HARBOR, OH | acpo unveiled its new line of barrier films and security technologies ...

Goss Offers Embedded Color Bar Control Technology

(Print)

August 1, 2016, The technology allows converters to embed color bar into label or packaging design, reportedly saving a step and improving the design DURHAM, NH | Goss announces the launch of the Embedded Color Bar ...

INEOS & MSM Poly Announce MOU for Barex Production Support

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2016, INEOS' planned sale of Barex IP to MSM Poly in a Memorandum of Understanding means good news for the high barrier industry Rolle, Switzerland | INEOS Barex AG, INEOS Barex USA LLC, and MSM Poly LLC ...

Ampac Offers New Barrier Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

June 20, 2016, PRO FlexiPURE low extractable barrier lamination addresses the amount of trace contaminants found in film structures in drug and medical uses CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, announces ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, RecycleReady Technology now can incorporate barrier film technology for flexible stand-up pouches MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Company is introducing a new member of the recently launched RecycleReady ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 5, 2016, Plastics for use in barrier packaging is commonplace today. A list of common barrier polymers identifies their functions and aplications in an easy-to-read table. Plastics for use in barrier packaging ...

Bar Code Labels | Addressing Variability With Enterprise Labeling

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2016, Centralized label management helps ensure consistency and adherence to regulatory guidelines throughout the global supply chain Centralized label management helps ensure consistency and adherence to ...

Uflex Reports Film with Water and Oxygen Barriers

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2016, Flexfresh film EMAP technology is said to extend the shelf life for fresh produce by offering barriers to both oxygen and water NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, a global flexible packaging company, announces ...

Xaar Launches Printheads for Coding and Marking

(News | New Products)

December 5, 2015, ... in late 2016, will all have a 17-mm print swathe, said to be ideal width for high-resolution coding and marking applications such as printing barcodes, best-before dates, and other product identification ...

Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Bielomatik

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2015, The Bielomatik paper processing line is now integrated into the BW Papersystems operation of Barry-Wehmiller ST. LOUIS, MO | Barry-Wehmiller Cos., capital equipment and engineering solutions provider, ...