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Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, ... the overspeed for optimal slit quality. Blade profile relates to the shape of the blade at the cutting point. For slitting shrink sleeve films, this factor is very important. The profile of the blade ...

GPA Metalized Styrene Joins GPA's Wide Format Offerin

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2017, GPA, the market leader in substrate solutions for digital, wide format, and offset printing, proudly announces the latest addition to their wide format offering: GPA Metalized Styrene. CHICAGO | GPA announces ...

Sticking With It | Going Green

(Label/Tape)

December 03, 2017, Industry expert Ingrid Brase reports on the state of recycling as it pertains to tape and label adhesives. Industry expert Ingrid Brase reports on the state of recycling as it pertains to tape and ...

Flint Group Acquires Eston Chimica

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2017, ... able to offer our customers cutting-edge innovations in both inks and coatings and customer-focused support. The water-based packaging print sector is growing and changing; this partnership gives us the ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, The annual market update, which featured a wide range of industry experts, was part of the recent Labelexpo Europe AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates released its annual industry ...

EFI Adds DFE to Xerox Press

(News | New Products)

November 19, 2017, ... Cut Sheet Business, Xerox. “This partnership with EFI will allow Xerox to capitalize on the ability of White Dry Ink and other specialty colors to increase the breadth of applications that can be produced ...

AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

Limited Edition Yogurt Lidding Supplied by Clondalkin Bury

(Flexpack)

November 16, 2017, 50-micron polyester lids cover Kerrygold's German launch BURY, UK | Pre-cut lids manufacturer Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) has produced a high quality lidding solution for ...

PPC Reports on Trends in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 11, 2017, ... of 2.2%, cutting into converters’ profitability as the average value of folding cartons increased by just 1.3% over the same period. The recent drop in US boxboard prices was likely caused by substantial ...

This Is a TEST of Your Imagination!

(Yo's Yarns)

November 09, 2017, Technology predictions for the future of the converting industry test readers' imagination. This is an unusual blog post for me. . . Today I received an email from ebeam Technologies with the subject ...

Movie Popcorn Bucket Gets Peelable IML Coupons

(Carton Box)

November 08, 2017, ... “Peelable IML offers a host of marketing opportunities; it’s an elegant way to include reward scheme points or discount coupons. It makes things easier for customers too: they don’t have to cut up the ...

Sun Chemical Launches EB and UV Inks

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2017, SunBeam Advance EB and SunCure Advance UV inks are suited for food packaging applications and are said to meet global standards PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical has launched two new UV/EB inks for primary ...

Xeikon and EFI Report Partnership

(News | New Products)

November 05, 2017, ... developed for high-resolution Jetrion technology—including high-end, production-class LED imaging, superior opaque white ink and true all-in-one integrated print, varnish, cut, and slit systems—have given ...

Transcontinental Acquires Les Industries Flexipak

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, Transcontinental makes its first purchase in Québec with the acquisition of the flexible packaging supplier MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | Transcontinental Inc. has acquired Les Industries Flexipak, a flexible ...

AWA Release Liner Event Coming Early in 2018

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... delegates, providing a live pulse measurement on the industry. Panel discussions are central to the program. The annual Executive Leadership Panel, moderated by AWA’s president and CEO Corey M. Reardon, ...

Konica Minolta Announces Digital Press

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... textures, and flat and embossed foil effects. The full solution also includes a flexo priming station for uncoated material surface management and a semi-rotary die-cutting system at the end of the production ...

BCS Machine Provides Cartons in Short Runs

(Carton Box)

October 27, 2017, ... cut boxes that are tailored to the user’s specific size and style. Nick Langdon praises the machine for its simple set-up process and ease of use, and says it definitely suits his company’s key requirement: ...

Sun Chemical to Produce Molecular Inks

(Print)

October 21, 2017, ... to have an option in the marketplace that features fine lines for printed electronics. We look forward to collaborating with GGI and the NRC on this project.” Thomas Ducellier, Executive Director, Printable ...

PPC Awards | All Packaging Wins Top Prize for SlideBoxCR

(Carton Box)

October 19, 2017, ... in the art of precision. The outer sleeve features a laser cutout of the brand’s logo that aligns precisely with an embossed version of the same logo on the inner carton. Cutting details this fine and ...

TLMI Awards | ASL Print FX Takes Best of Show for Whiskey Label

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2017, ... for the Castoro Cellars-Reserve label.   BEST OF CLASS–OTHER Converter: Inland Entry: Reser’s Deviled Egg Potato Salad Category: Non-Pressure Sensitive–All Processes/Cut and Stack–Color Process–Prime ...