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SPGPrints Invests in Squeegee Blade Production

The new equipment features an automated gluing unit said to enhance rotary screen print quality

Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with Power/mation

The agreement will allow Roll-2-Roll access to the Midwest’s industrial automation market and Power/mation access to Roll-2-Roll’s sensor technology

Sun Chemical Acquires Gwent Electronic Materials

Sun is hoping to expand its position in the printed electronics field with the acquisition

Uflex Offering Downgauged Film

FLEXALOXPROTECT F-PGX PET ALOx specialty film is said to offer lightweighting as well as barrier and transparency

Avery Dennison Offers Photo-Reactive Adhesive Technology

The PR Technology is said to simplify conversion for multi-functional labels and allow for permanent and removable adhesion in one construction

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

Torayfan Over-the-Mountain BOPP films are said to allow the transport of foods in high-altitude, low-atmospheric-pressure conditions

Esko and Corbus Announce Partnership

The partnership is expected to optimize deployment of Packaging Management Solutions for customers

Ampac Has New Anti-Fog Technology

The new coating technology is said to add transparency to fresh produce packaging and improve efficiencies on f/f/s lines

Grafotronic Unwinder Has Many Features

Unit can be used with presses, sheeters, folders, punchers, and rewinders

Esko Helps Pharma Company Create Packaging

AstraZeneca invested in Esko Studio to create 3D models of its pharmaceutical packaging, helping it get products to market faster

HP Indigo Press Touted for Quality

The 12000 digital press with ElectroInk technology is said to produce print equal in quality to offset

WACKER Expands US-Based R&D

A new R&D center will open in Ann Arbor, MI, to pursue business and product development for the North, Central, and South America regions

FPA Hails Fall Conference as a Success

The event covered not only issues relating to flexible packaging but politics and economics as well

Air Motion Systems Issues New Curing Module

The Label XD Series is said to be compact, affordable, and to have a long life without degradation

Uflex 3D Packaging Is a Head Turner

Rice package features side gusset fitted with a handle

Avery Dennison Adds to Inkjet Portfolio

Company reports the addition of 12 constructions to its inkjet portfolio, reportedly converters to get more return on digital printing

Stora Enso to Consolidate Corrugated Production in Finland

The company plans to create a corrugated center of excellence in Lahti, reportedly improving profitability

Menges Roller Launches Copper Chill Rolls

High-efficiency copper chill rolls have what company says is a super thermal transfer coefficient

Flint Has New Color Management System

VIVO DigiSystem 2.0 is a digital proofing system that translates ink recipes into printable values, available then as DigiSwatch samples

Study Says Corrugated Stops Bacteria

New research done in Italy says corrugated packaging outperforms returnable plastic containers in the prevention of pathogenic microorganisms

APR Offers Extended Range for Label Market

All Printing Resources has strengthened its commitment to the narrow web marketplace with customized solutions for label converters

Rockwell Reports New Security Appliance

The Stratix 5950 appliance extends IT security technology to the plant floor

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Lamp San Prospero

The acquisition is said to strengthen Constantia’s position in the European pharmaceutical packaging market

X-Rite Issues Latest Version of Software

ColorCert 2.7 for color and print process control features new flexibility, new metrics, new connectivity, and more

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

Company says the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges test packaging materials with improved accuracy

Kendall Packaging Expands Kansas Facility

The Pittsburg, KS, plant will more than double when the company completes its second major expansion in three years

Pankaboard Announces New Cartonboard

PANKALUX cartonboard, said to offer high print quality and runnability, is suited for luxury packaging

Uflex Pouch Machine Adds Shelf Life to Milk

The ESL Aseptic Flexi-Pouch Machine for packaging milk reportedly extends shelf life to 90 days

Toray Lidding Film Suited for Refrigerated Dairy

LumiLid XL7W is said to offer production efficiencies, a premium appearance, and easy-to-peel seals on PP containers

PPC Announces Fall Meeting Agenda

The event will include lessons on leadership, history as metaphor, and a report on the tools of technology

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