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1974 - 1976

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September 19, 2002, ... materials made with vinyl chloride. "The action is based on the evidence that residues of vinyl chloride may migrate into food from the semi-rigid, rigid, and generally heavier VC plastics. No such migration ...

Sonoco and Nestle USA Sign Exclusive Agreement

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September 05, 2002, ... ranging from paperboard cans to flexible packaging, and rigid plastics. We look forward to working with Nestle and our other customers in helping meet these continuously changing consumer requirements." ...

1950s

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August 27, 2002, ... plastic-lined, lightweight bag able to stand rigid for filling. A major innovation in flexible packaging, the company says the new bag combats the problem of nonrigidity in plastic bags. September 1950 ...

1970 - 1973

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August 26, 2002, ... factor." July 1970 Faustel and Green Bay Packaging patented process report "Dry Bonding without Adhesives": "DRY Lamination… as applied in the manufacture of semi-rigid constructions (folding cartons, ...

Converter's Niche: Innovatio

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July 31, 2002, ... consumer-friendly, reclosable systems do not extend only to flexible film packaging but also to semi-rigid trays sealed with a film. Multilayer films have been developed for this purpose. Once the pack ...

DOVIDs: Functional Beauty

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July 31, 2002, ... closures for all sorts of packaging. Developments include 8-15-mm-wide holographic stripes on rigid PVC shrink sleeves for bottle closures, providing heightened security and tamper evidence. Devices ...

Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

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July 30, 2002, ... added plasticizer, nitrocellulose does not adhere to most packaging films since the binder forms a very rigid 3-D structure that cannot bend without cracking, and the internal stress is so strong that ...

Converting Industry News

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June 30, 2002, ... to keep the product fresh. Di Santo says, “With the continued paradigm shift from traditional rigid packaging to the consumer-friendly stand-up, resealable pouches, we wanted to provide the consumer ...

Products

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June 30, 2002, ... and rigidity. Co. reports benefits include very high conductivity for exceptional static control; low shipping weight; smooth, soft edges for safety; and corrosion resistance. Produce Large Envelopes ...

In the Bag

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June 30, 2002, ... photo above left). As a consequence, the sack must be rigid enough to avoid deformation in the transversal direction. This problem becomes more critical when the temperatures in the storage place are ...

Hawaii Passes Container Deposit Legislation What's Next

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May 31, 2002, ... deposit legislation. The bill, which will take effect in 2005, applies to rigid containers used for liquids. It involves a 5-cent/container redeemable deposit paid by the consumer to the producer/distributor ...

Sweet Smell of Success

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May 31, 2002, Rigid box and folding carton firms from around the world were honored by the National Paperbox Assn. in its 52nd packaging competition. A total of 147 Rigid box and folding carton firms from around the ...

Pactiv to Buy Winkler Forming

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May 21, 2002, ... Pactiv's already extensive rigid display packaging product line, consisting of oriented polystyrene, talc-filled polypropylene, aluminum, molded fiber, ovenable paperboard, and foam products." Winker ...

Converters Strike Back

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March 31, 2002, ... packaging, specializing in premium quality paperboard folding cartons, rigid set-up boxes, and litho-laminated corrugated packaging. Staying abreast of the need for product security, AGI/Klearfold has ...

FPA Honors Both Flexible & Flashy

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February 28, 2002, ... Solution Specifically designed to ship temperature-sensitive and perishable products by expedited carrier, AirLiner is said to present the first viable alternative to polystyrene and polyurethane rigid ...

An Early Spring Fever Could Cure a Frosty World Economy

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January 31, 2002, ... another article on the outlook for aluminum foil packaging on p. 44. While household/institutional foil and semi-rigid packaging in the US are projected to grow 0.9% and 1.5% respectively through 2005, ...

Reclosability & Flex-Packs

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January 31, 2002, ... elevated into new and more expansive markets by the introduction of a wide variety of novel package closures. No longer used solely for rigid containers, bottles, and tubes, the “flex-pack closure” has ...

The Future of Foil

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January 31, 2002, ... foil, semi-rigid foil containers, and flexible packaging. Household/institutional foil still accounts for more than 40% of all packaging foil consumption. It is found in more than 90% of all households, ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

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December 31, 2001, ... balance of flexibility and rigidity, and ability to seal and peel properly. A multi-layer film can provide these combined properties. Sealing Principles The basic sealing process involves bonding of ...

Flexo Printing to Outpace GNP in 2002, Says FTA

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December 09, 2001, ... market share as it replaces rigid containers in current product lines and is identified as the most viable option for new products. Above average growth levels are being credited to continued utilization ...