Critical Trends

Smithers Pira Offers Study on Corrugated

(Carton Box)

June 24, 2018, ... said to be an unparalleled level of detail across all key segments; and expert analysis of the critical developments shaping the future of the industry. Worldwide demand for corrugated board packaging ...

Tekni-Films to Present Paper on Pharma Films

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2018, ... lower costs, but patients also reduce their exposure to nosocomial infections.” The company says flexible packaging structures with low extractables are critical to providing the right properties for ...

PPC Adds Digital Category for 2018 Awards

(Carton Box)

June 12, 2018, The Paperboard Packaging Council will now honor folding cartons and rigid boxes made using digital technology SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) reports that the 2018 North American ...

Mondi Expands Bagmaking Capabilities

(Bag Pouch)

June 06, 2018, The company says expanded capacity and new equipment is helping it produce premium food and pet food bags with flat-bottoms and other options VIENNA, AUSTRIA & JACKSON, MO | Mondi, a global supplier ...

Process Sensors Launches Profiling System

(Controls)

June 02, 2018, ... Intuitive graphical displays provide critical production insight for rapid identification of out-of-spec product. Moisture and coat weight measurements can be made on many substrates including paper, ...

INDA Issues Supply Report

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, The fifth edition of the North American Nonwovens Supply Report includes key metrics to assist members in making business decisions CARY, NC | INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for LatinPack

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2018, ... the new water-based inks are said to deliver the required critical performance attributes needed across a range of paper packaging applications to meet the requirements brands have for sustainable packaging ...

InPrint Conference Presents Inkjet Insights

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2018, The recent conference focused on the successes and challenges of moving into digital print CHICAGO, IL | Organizer Mack Brooks says the InPrint Industrial Inkjet Conference, held May 1–2 at the Palmer ...

PPC Meeting Advises on Adding Value

(Carton Box)

May 15, 2018, An impressive range of speakers offered advice on how paperboard packaging manufacturers can avoid the commodity business SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council reports that its Spring ...

Converting Outlook | Flexo Is On The Go For 2018

(Flexography)

May 14, 2018, ... and high-quality, colorful results. For example, today’s water-based inks mean that moisture measurement and control are critical in-process as well as during windup where the web requires adequate dryness ...

Inks and Coatings | Catching Up With Sun Chemical’s Felipe Mellado

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

May 14, 2018, We caught up with the chief marketing officer at Sun Chemical, a manufacturer of printing inks, coatings and supplies for the packaging, publication, commercial, industrial, and digital markets. Converting ...

Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ... f stock keeping units (SKUs),” Torrent says. “So, companies need slitters and rewinders that are able to deal with more complicated jobs and able to avoid being stopped and downtime. Changeover is critical.” R ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... will then be identified as such on the package itself. This will be appealing to the consumers and will be critical to driving the industry growth. Without a doubt, the biggest growth will be in Box Pouch® ...

Avery Dennison Discusses Functional Packaging

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2018, A new white paper outlines consumer preferences affecting packaging today and explains what company says is the booming trend of functional packaging MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison has released a white ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 2

(Coating Matters)

May 07, 2018, ... coating line can reduce variability or contribute to coating defects. For all equipment involved it is critical to maintain temperature evenly. Variation in temperature translates into variation in rheological ...

FPA Becomes a Sponsor of R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

May 02, 2018, FPA joins AIMCAL and SPE in presenting the event, which focuses on roll-to-roll processing and flexible packaging FORT MILL SC | The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is joining forces with the ...

Toray Aiding CPG Companies in Mexico

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2018, ... are critical factors when customers are specifying packaging films. Structures must be barrier-stable and exhibit little or no barrier degradation as the temperature and humidity rise. Packaging also requires ...

Flint Announces New-Generation Sleeves

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2018, The rotec Smart Sleeve and rotec High Performance Sleeve are said to provide easy mounting and superior performance ARDEN, NC | Flint Group introduces two new-generation sleeves: the rotec Smart Sleeve ...

Iggesund Invercote Paperboard Used for Jimmy Choo Perfume Box

(Carton Box)

April 16, 2018, ... says Axel Marot, supply chain & operations director at Interparfums. For producers of advanced paperboard packaging involving many finishing stages, one paperboard property can be of critical importance ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Reports Expansion

(Flexpack)

April 15, 2018, The company says its Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Films Division has expanded converting capacity in China MONTABAUR, GERMANY | According to Klöckner Pentaplast, the Pharmaceutical & Medical Device ...

Grafikontrol to Show Press Controls

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2018, Company will feature the entire TQC-360° line of controls at the upcoming PRINT4ALL event MILAN, ITALY | Grafikontrol, supplier of press controls for the graphic industry, will introduce the whole ...

RDG Media Purchases Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC)

(Trends/Management)

April 04, 2018, PFFC will be the lead brand for RDG Media’s products. PFFC will be the lead brand for RDG Media’s products. FT. DODGE, IA | RDG Media, Inc., publisher of Plastics Hotline, Packaging Technology Today, ...

Contract Packaging Association Issues Report

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2018, ... insights with qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research. Says Tim Koers, CPA president, “Our industry continues growing at double-digit rates and has become a critical part of food ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for INFOFLEX

(Print)

March 26, 2018, ... market offerings from the company. Water-based inks deliver the required critical performance attributes needed across a range of paper packaging applications to meet the needs brands have for sustainable ...

Print & Packaging Legislative Summit Is Coming

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2018, ... meetings designed to advocate for action on critical issues that impact the industry. Some of those issue are the following: Boosting long-run US GDP by making 100% Expensing permanent; Keeping rising ...

Poly Ploys | Why Wine 'Cries'

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 26, 2018, ... n in all coating operations. This is discussed briefly here with an analogy to wine. Surface tension is an important phenomenon and a critical consideration in coating operations, including solution coatin ...

Partners Join Forces To Develop RGB Printing for Packaging

(Carton Box)

March 25, 2018, Permits printing of images directly on a black substrate. Photo source: Istock and Kobrin_photo PARIS, FRANCE | Recently, Merck, Saueressig, Siegwerk and Vrijdag Premium Printing – all suppliers ...

P&M Corporate Finance Reviews M&A Activity

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2018, The company’s 2017 year in review shows continued momentum in packaging mergers and acquisitions CHICAGO, IL | P&M Corporate Finance (PMCF), an investment banking firm focused exclusively on middle ...

Innovation Roadmaps

(Innovation Station)

March 21, 2018, Just because you CAN build something, SHOULD you? Creating an "Innovation Roadmap" helps you visualize your strategy, projects, timeline, and resources. In 1989, actor Kevin Costner was hearing voices. ...

Industrial Pack to Debut Awards

(News | New Products)

March 20, 2018, The show will recognize winners in five categories of industrial packaging, as well as offering the latest in products and trends ATLANTA, GA | Industrial Pack 2018, scheduled for April 4–5 at the ...