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CPI Collaborates in Large-Area Flexible Photovoltaics

(Green Converting)

October 25, 2014, ... provides a number of advantages to the solar power industry. The ability to produce the panels on fabric or plastic surfaces means that complex shapes and structures can be designed to maximize solar collection. ...

Multi-Plastics Expands in the Midwest

(Materials)

October 22, 2014, Move into a facility twice the size of current location is expected to cut Midwest delivery times and meet growing needs of the area   LEWIS CENTER, OH | Multi-Plastics, an international manufacturer ...

Sustainability | Study Confirms APP's Zero Deforestation Products

(Trends/Management)

October 22, 2014, The Forest Trust and Ata Marie conducted an independent study to assess existing plantation areas JAKARTA, INDONESIA | An independent study has confirmed that Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) has sufficient ...

C&D Printing Installs Kluge Folder/Gluer

(Carton Box)

October 22, 2014, Increases capacity with Omnifold folding & gluing system ST. CROIX FALLS, WI | C&D Printing Co., St. Petersburg, FL, has installed a new Kluge OmniFold Folding and Gluing System. The OmniFold was purchased ...

Essentra Offers New Foam Core Tape

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2014, ... Bond also achieves a much cleaner aesthetic, as there are no dimples, welds, or other unsightly surface discontinuities that result from mechanical fasteners. Temperature extremes—High Bond has a service ...

ETI Converting Unit Manufactures Label Material

(Label/Tape)

October 20, 2014, ... packaging printing processes. Allows user to print the facestock (top, back, or both sides) before making the label; laminate multi-webs in register to create unique coupons with multicolor printing ...

Shurtape Offers Double-Side Tape for Mounting Applications

(Label/Tape)

October 20, 2014, ... and window blinds. The tape, which features an acrylic adhesive and white, poly-coated liner, is hand-tearable and highly conformable, even to irregular surfaces. It also offers excellent moisture ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... he average crossweb profile. These are final dried profiles, and not wet. The slot die was of uniform dimensions for all applications: Offset = 0 Lip face (upstream and downstream) = 762 micron (0. ...

Flint Sleeve Called Durable and Lightweight

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2014, ... simple adhesive tape dismounting, and is suitable for all plate and adhesive tape thicknesses. Sleeve is offered in wall thicknesses from 0.080–4.0 in, with special sizes available on request. Surface ...

Rollprint Combines Two Films for Barrier

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2014, ...  to be an excellent candidate for single-dose delivery systems and cosmetic applications because of its high surface-to-volume ratio and unique barrier properties. Company also reports the film is wel ...

BioPouch Is Powered by a NANO-VpCI

(Bag Pouch)

October 19, 2014, ... ed to and adsorb onto metallic surfaces, resulting in the formation of a nano protective barrier layer. Studies have shown the excellent ability for VpCI molecules to provide protection in the prese ...

Epson Inkjet Printer Includes Many Features

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2014, The ColorWorks C3500, with MicroPiezo inkjet technology, is said to print on a wide range of substrates with clean, crisp text   LONG BEACH, CA | Epson says the ColorWorks C3500 printer will produce ...

FFEI Adds Enhancements to Prepress Software

(News | New Products)

October 18, 2014, ... t overcomes the challenges that so many prepress technicians face—proprietary file formats, PDF format conversion, lost layers, transparency issues—just to name a few.” Realpro Toolkit is said to increa ...

TLMI Awards | Girl & Dragon Wine Label Takes Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 14, 2014, ... precision over a larger surface area. The high number of processes required to register also presented challenges. Additional suppliers include Metal Magic and KC Photo Engraving (plates), Harper (anilox ...

Maxson Sheeter Comes in Various Configurations

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2014, The MSP sheeter is said to transform rolls to precisely dimensioned skids at high speeds   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company reports that printers and converters who have purchased ...

Memjet Introduces Print Engine

(News | New Products)

October 06, 2014, The Sirius-12G is a compact print engine said to facilitate printhead maintenance in a wide range of applications   SAN DIEGO, CA | Memjet announces the Sirius-12G compact color print engine sub-system ...

Heraeus Shows 55-in. Touchscreen with Conductive Polymer

(Coating/Laminating)

October 01, 2014, ...  Andrew Chung, general manager at Inputek, added, “The inclusion of patternable conductive polymers into large area PCT screens drives down costs and so increases the opportunities in many consumer interface ...

Printing Trends | The Market for UV Inkjet

(Print)

October 01, 2014, ...  Generally, UV inkjet gives a sharper result than water- or solvent-based printing as the ink is fixed virtually instantly before it has a chance to spread, although it is necessary to wet the surfac ...

MACtac MP880 Featured on Squeezable Films

(Label/Tape)

October 01, 2014, ... service range “MACtac MP880 adhesive is designed to provide converters with the features and benefits they expect of an adhesive for a variety of surfaces,” said Kim Hensley, product manager, MACtac ...

Flint Group Blanket Is for UV Offset Printing

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2014, The dayGraphica 4100 UV Red Blanket is said to reduce swelling, increase productivity, and offer durability   PLYMOUTH, MI | Flint Group announces dayGraphica 4100 UV Red, a UV blanket technology ...

Highcon Launches Euclid II Cutting/Creasing Machine

(Carton Box)

September 27, 2014, ... User-Friendly Interface: The latest version of the company’s software offers user-friendly make-ready, new cutting and registration algorithms, and efficient use of consumables, all of which are said to ...

HERMA Announces Durable Adhesive Material

(Label/Tape)

September 27, 2014, HERMAtherm PP white 65 grade material with multilayer adhesive 62Gpt is said to be suited for labels in hostile environments   FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA is now marketing an adhesive material said ...

Study Shows APP Conservation Policy Works

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2014, Independent study says Asia Pulp and Paper has sufficient plantation for its Zero Deforestation commitment   JAKARTA, INDONESIA | According to Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP), an independent study ...

AkzoNobel Coating Creates Compostable Paper Cup

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2014, ... can offer our customers a replacement for petroleum-based PE films." Made of up to 95% sustainable or renewable content, EvCote barrier coatings protect paper surfaces against water, grease, and moist ...

Raven Expands Product Range with New Blown Film Line

(Flexpack)

September 23, 2014, ... for hand carrying and large diameter rolls for converting. SLC Surface winders with full shaft handling enable production of mill rolls up to 40 in. (1,016mm) in diameter. The Model 1750 turret winder ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... mp control of fluid dynamics, and physical position of the coating equipment to the substrate. Wetting: The ability of the fluid to displace air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reduc ...

FLEXcon Introduces BOPP Films

(Materials)

September 21, 2014, ... no-label-look graphics on HDPE and PET containers and can withstand the crimping process. In addition, smooth surface supports high quality graphics and is compatible with a wide range of inks, including ...