Updating Critical Trends

Published: June 01, 2007

This month, PFFC brings you the results of its annual Critical Trends survey that we published for the first time in April 2006. As with most they tend

Schiavi Press Part of CMM Flex Pack Tech Center

Published: May 10, 2007

Schiavi 10-color EF 5060 flexo press for flexible materials will star in the Flexible Packaging Technology Center set up by CMM to present live demonstrations of equipment for printing and converting flexible packaging to the visitors attending the show June 4-7, 2007, at the Rosemont Convention Center, IL.

Curwood Earns Hormel Foods' No. 1 Award

Published: May 09, 2007

Curwood had earned Hormel Foods' No. 1 Award for performance excellence from 2001 through 2005.

Sweets Success

Published: May 01, 2007

Located in the industrial left bank of Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine's bustling capital city, Ukrplastic is the nation's largest flexible packaging converter.

the PLACE

Published: May 01, 2007

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chemical Analysis Of The Polyester/Metal Surface Of A Delamination Failureby Eldridge M. Mount III, EMMOUNT Technologies Application:

A Scrappy Competitor

Published: April 01, 2007

Rich Shaw, general production manager of Mohawk Northern Plastics, says the 35-year-old company has enjoyed sustained success by operating state-of-the-art

the PLACE

Published: April 01, 2007

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Use of Metallocene Polyethylene In Coextruded Lamination Films by Richard W. Halle and Simone Vigano, ExxonMobil Chemical APPLICATION:

TAPPI Calls for Abstracts

Published: March 22, 2007

TAPPI is inviting all industry professionals to participate in the 2007 PLACE Conference Technical Program, September 16-20, 2007, in St. Louis, MO. New this year, the Review Committee is requesting an extended abstract or a formal technical paper be submitted for consideration in presenting at the conference.

Multi-Client Studies

Published: March 07, 2007

Allied Development Corp. has released three studies: Retort Pouches, Stick Pouches, and Stand-Up Pouches.

the PLACE

Published: March 01, 2007

Advances in extrusion coating die system technology, and on-line gauging as a process troubleshooting tool.

John Baumann

Published: March 01, 2007

John Baumann shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.

Focusing on European Flex-Pack

Published: March 01, 2007

More than 125 flexible packaging pros from all over Europe attended Intertech/Pira’s “Innovations in Flexible Packaging” Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 15-–16, 2006.

The Wow Factor

Published: March 01, 2007

FPA Achievement Awards prove that development of diverse, innovative flexible packaging remains strong.

East Beats West

Published: March 01, 2007

What does the future hold for the $45 billion global flexible packaging market?

Product Protection

Published: March 01, 2007

Manufacturers of perishable products are well aware that a later “sell by” date on a package can affect a customer’s decision to purchase one brand instead of another. New OPP films offer extended shelf life, and their compatibility with foods made without trans fats creates additional opportunities.