Film

Shrink Sleeve Film Is Efficient

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging are said to provide the high shelf impact of full-body shrink sleeves for high-volume applications. Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label ...

Films Suited for Pharma Blister Packs

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, The Pentapharm film line now includes kpVantage polyester films for pharmaceutical blister packaging. High-performance films incorporate a wide range The Pentapharm film line now includes kpVantage polyester ...

Lidding Films Seal Well

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, LumiLid printable and metallized polyester lidding films seal to a variety of tray substrates. Said to maintain seal integrity while offering an excellent LumiLid printable and metallized polyester lidding ...

Laminate Film Has Antimicrobial Agent

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, Laminate and Apex 3953 AM sealant film contain an antimicrobial agent that reduces the threat of microbial activity for applications in which hermetic Laminate and Apex 3953 AM sealant film contain an ...

Barrier Films Subject of Study

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, CARY, NC | Contract Market Research is offering a comprehensive report on the US market for high-performance packaging films used in barrier packaging CARY, NC | Contract Market Research is offering a ...

Films Are Tough

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2010, Durable film solutions designed for long-term exposure to chemicals and extreme environmental conditions are said to last the lifetime of end-use applications. Durable film solutions designed for long-term ...

Off-Line Winding for Stretch Film

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL (Italy) allows manufacturers to produce coreless and cored conventional stretch film for hand and/or machine Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL ...

Dow Opens Commercial-Scale Manufacturing of Encapsulant Films for PV Panels

(Flexpack News)

December 14, 2010, As of December 14, the Dow Chemical Co. has begun commercial-scale manufacturing of ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for use in photovoltaic solar panel modules at its state-of-the-art production line ...

Print on Paper, Film, Foil-now WATER?!

(Print News)

December 07, 2010, ... thin liquid film stays on the surface of water. Then the ink is instantly cured by UV-LED light, the image transforms into the polymeric film, which also stays on the surface of water due to the difference ...

ISO Poly Adds W&H Film Line

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma Plastics Group, has purchased a blown film extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. that GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma ...

Sensor Helps Produce Flat Film

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness of clear, filled, voided, and pearlized films with a patented optical design, selection of discrete The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness ...

Films Yield Special Effects

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so white light striking the film partially reflects from each layer. Films are said to be flexible in both mechanical Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so ...

Inks for Shrink Films

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

November 30, 2010, SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for flexo-printed shrink film applications. Said to eliminate concerns for film adhesion and cracking SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for ...

Films Meet VOC Directives

(Label/Tape)

November 30, 2010, Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for p-s labels comply with EU directives limiting the emission of VOCs during manufacture. Both two-side Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for ...

ISO Poly Films Installs 8th W&H Film Line

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2010, ISO Poly Films, Inc., a Sigma Plastics Group company, has purchased its fourth blown film extrusion line in less than 18 months from Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H), bringing ISO Poly's total film lines to ...

Overlaminate Films Offered

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable adhesive include 600REM and 614REM. Said to be suited for overlaminate applications in which the Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable ...

BEP Hologram, Polinas Announce HRI Holographic Films

(Flexpack News)

October 31, 2010, BEP Hologram and Polinas present HRI holographic films from BEP to provide an even wider array of alternatives for packaging designers and brand owners for creating attractive FORT LEE, NJ | BEP Hologram ...

Dow Adds Line For New Films

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant films, said to enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

Shortage of 48-gauge PET Film?

(Yo's Yarns)

September 10, 2010, A recent conversation with my good friend John Felinski, president of Filmquest in Bolingbrook, IL, revealed there’s a growing critical shortage of 48-gauge PET film used for converting applications. A ...

Primer for PET Films

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... excellent weatherability, non-yellowing characteristics, and a reliable and durable solution for PET film primer needs. This press-ready aqueous polymeric dispersion is called ideal for durable, industrial ...

Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules

(Flexpack)

August 17, 2010, The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs MIDLAND, MI | The Dow ...

Next Generation Films Orders Sixth VAREX Co-ex Line from W&H

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2010, While awaiting the arrival of a new 3-layer VAREX co-extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Next Generation Films, Lexington, OH, has placed an order for another VAREX line LINCOLN, RI | While awaiting ...

PPI Offers NextLife Certified HDPE PCR Bags & Film

(Bag Pouch News)

July 28, 2010, NextLife Packaging Group (NPG) partner Pine Poly Inc. (PPI), Lynnfield, MA, is introducing a new line of sustainable, NextLife Certified, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film that include 50% post ...

Sealant Films Are Strong

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, precise directional tear for retort pouches. Films work as the sealant layer in any type of pouch TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, ...

Overlaminate Film Offers Clarity

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer film for graphic overlaminate applications. This 1-mil film features a versatile, permanent DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer ...

McNeely Plastics Orders VAREX Blown Film Line from W&H

(Substrates)

June 01, 2010, ... for growth. The line is scheduled for shipment at the end of 2010. The new high-output 3-layer VAREX line has a working width of 71-in., grooved feed extruders, and a Filmatic S dual surface winder. ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer Taghleef Industries (Ti) is introducing a fully natural film range based on NatureWorks PLA (polylactic SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer ...

JV Dedicated to RFID, Thin Films

(Label/Tape RFID)

May 31, 2010, ... Vacuum Systems and Russian Nanotechnology Corp. (RUSNANO) includes construction of a manufacturing plant in the Moscow region dedicated to the production of RFID tags and other thin-film products based ...

Allying to Supply Stretch Film Systems

(Web Handling)

May 31, 2010, FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, have agreed to jointly supply in-line coreless stretch film systems. This alliance combines NO.EL's FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, ...