Critical Trends

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase offers her last article for Converting Solutions/PFFC with some thoughts on the industry. It seems hard to believe that I retired from Henkel three years ago after 38 ...

U.S. Flexible Packaging Sales Expected to Hit $31.9 Billion

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, ...  Structure and consolidation (M&A activity) Imports and exports (trade outlook) Industry vision (challenges and critical issues identified by both converters and suppliers) According to the report, ...

Dana Industries Invests in Koenig & Bauer Rapida 75 LED Press

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2018, Larger sheet size, faster speed, improved efficiency, less waste and faster turnaround predicated the sale. DALLAS, TX | When well-known A-list retailers seek a world-class full-service print provider ...

Charter NEX Films Opens 7th U.S. Facility in S.C.

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2018, ... to manufacture blown films which are a critical component in food, medical and protective packaging. “This facility marks a significant milestone in our company’s history.  We are thrilled to be joining ...

Michael Ring of Heidelberg-Gallus Named TLMI Supplier of the Year

(Label/Tape)

November 11, 2018, Ring has played a critical role in the growth and development of the North American digital label-print space amongst several companies. KENNESAW, GA | Michael Ring, vice president of digital solutions ...

INDA Honors Ralph Moody with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2018, Moody was recognized for critical expertise in process development and R&D in several substrates and their production processes. CARY, NC | INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, recognized ...

Strong Exhibitor Registration for drupa 2020

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2018, Shortly after the registration deadline, 96 percent of the planned 1.7 million square feet of space is already booked. CHICAGO. IL | Companies from more than 40 countries have already confirmed their ...

Color and its Role in Defining Embossed Product Surfaces

(Embossing)

November 04, 2018, ... or unfamiliar materials, research and development and to determine printability. A scaled down but component critically exact version of a flexo press the FlexiProof helps minimize on production machine ...

ICE USA 2019 Call for Industry Expert Speakers

(Trade Shows)

November 03, 2018, Abstracts are due by December 3, 2018. These daily educational sessions will be a stage for sharing industry developments, trends, case stories and solutions. CHICAGO, IL | ICE USA: The International ...

Roland DGA Announces New VersaWorks 6 RIP Software

(New Products)

October 23, 2018, New software includes a broad range of features to streamline the entire printing process by generating high-quality print data that optimize print functionality, ink output, and media use. IRVINE, ...

Advertise in Print and Online

(Uncategorised)

October 22, 2018, Advertise in Converting Solutions Print and PFFC Online Market Profile Editorial Calendar Website/Online Solutions Digital Publication Videos Webinars White Papers/E-Books  ...

PRX Projects 50 Percent Growth After Mark Andy Digital One Install

(News | New Products)

October 12, 2018, Full-service label manufacturer and print agency uniquely positioned in the competitive market with new installation. CHESTERFIELD, MO | PRX Print is a unique label converter, founded in 2010, this ...

Dürr Completes Acquisition of MEGTEC/Universal

(Coating/Laminating)

October 10, 2018, ... cal size, with sales of around €400 million, to operate successfully in the world market in the long term. We then plan to use this as a basis for further expansion.”   MEGTEC and Universal will become part ...

SHOW PREVIEW | Pack Expo Chicago October 2018

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2018, NEXT WEEK! Pack Expo remains the largest packaging event of the year. It’s taking place Oct. 14 – 17, 2018 in Chicago. Pack Expo remains the largest packaging event of the year. It’s taking place ...

Winding & Unwinding | An Inspection Schedule Will Go a Long Way

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

September 23, 2018, Making sure that you inspect every aspect of your web handling system or converting machine is critical to your operation. By Joe Connelly, Product Manager/Winding and Slitting at Parkinson Technologies, ...

Industry Supplier Q&A | Roll Handling with Material Handling Sales Associates

(Roll Handling)

September 23, 2018, What trends and advice should converters keep in mind heading into 2019? Discussing Rolls & Roll Handling Christine Pietryla Wetzler, editor of Converting Solutions interviews Ray Cornell, president ...

Industry Supplier Q&A | Synrad Industrial Laser Solutions for the Converting Industry

(Laser)

September 21, 2018, ... converters? WAY: Yes, definitely. One of the critical benefits that Synrad offers—going back to the beginning—is our experience in industrial laser processing. We understand that reliability and uptime ...

manroland web systems and Goss International Merge

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2018, Merger enables global presence, broad product range, long-term comprehensive customer support and e-business in web-fed printing market. DURHAM, NC | manroland web systems and Goss International (“Goss”), ...

Butkovich Appointed New VP of Operations of PRG

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2018, ... profitability of critical manufacturing, industrial and power generation processes. COMPANY CONTACT  ...

FPA Publishes 2018 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2018, ... and consolidation (M&A activity) Imports and exports (trade outlook) Industry vision, challenges, and critical issues The total flexible packaging industry is estimated to be approximately $31 ...

FPA Partners with PACK EXPO International

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2018, FPA is supporting the event as a Tier 1 participant of the PACK EXPO International Partner Program. Annapolis, MD |The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that it is again partnering ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... The frictional forces acting on the pellet determine what is called the solids conveying angle, which ultimately determines extruder output.  It is critical that all air between the solid plastic pellets ...

Survey Says Invercote and Incada Among Most Valuable European Paperboard Brands

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2018, ... that high quality and sustainability characteristics are becoming more and more critical as selection criteria. Converters also have high expectations on properties such as printability, runnability in ...

New Stand-Up Pouch System by CMD Corporation

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... Product Line Manager for pouch and intermittent-motion equipment at CMD. “We extensively interviewed pouch converters, conducted SMED analyses, gathered end-use pouch market data, and identified critical ...

Coating Matters | Rigid Panel Coating with Slot Die Equipment

(Coating/Laminating)

August 29, 2018, ... for two dimensional laminar flow is the same.  The trick is to develop quality coating immediately and stop the flow perfectly.  So this head and tail development is more critical in rigid panel coating ...

Hadera Paper Commits to Digital Innovation Leadership with EFI Nozomi Corrugated Press

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2018, ... achieve using analogue production methods. The complete EFI ecosystem of corrugated production options and products offers the critical capabilities Carmel Frenkel can use to provide its customers faster ...

Diamond Wipes International Announces Launch of New Firefighter Safety Product: Hero Wipes

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2018, ... the skin’s absorption level. These factors make the decontamination process a critical post-fire protocol for any firefighter. While the use of wipes for on-scene decon has been a customary process for ...

Steve Bennett Returns to FUJIFILM to Lead Packaging Segment

(News | New Products)

August 12, 2018, ... qualified to define future product solutions. Steve will optimize our go-to market product and service strategy, and achieve our growth goals in the packaging segment, one of the critical growth areas ...

Koenig & Bauer Accelerates Role In Offset Printing Label Market

(News | New Products)

August 12, 2018, ...  It is the desire to not only respond to a label maker’s current print operation but its future needs that has prompted Koenig & Bauer’s research and development teams to produce critical press features ...

Label PRomotion | Time for Truth in Labeling that Goes Beyond Regs

(Label PRomotion)

August 07, 2018, ... or, the refreshing and authentic approach may work wonders to set a company well apart from the competition. Notes visioncritical.com in an article about transparency in marketing, “According to the  ...