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The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... cut and prepared manually, with workers using hand tools to score and shape the cardboard. These boxes were simple, uniform and time-intensive to produce; but as consumer markets expanded and product differentiation ...

NIRI Strengthens Fiber, Filament, Fabric Extrusion Capabilities with Appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2024, ... the Polymer Business Unit at CETI, overseeing advanced extrusion lines.  Leading a team of engineers and technicians to deliver innovative advancements for the fiber and nonwovens industries, his work ...

Winpak's Zero-error Approach Reshapes Packaging ...

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2024, ... against approved artwork, ensuring that every product meets Winpak's stringent quality standards. In fact, the new system's flexibility and precision were particularly beneficial for Winpak, given the complexity ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... and external shareholders. While it is still early for the Task Force (which we think may grow into a larger committee), the small working group has agreed to monitor some of the following as it relates ...

HYBRID Software Receives Flexo Label Advantage Group’s FLAG Vendor Partner of the Year Award Again

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2024, ... companies a chance to continue to learn, network, and grow. It featured industry experts, thought leaders, panel discussions covering a range of topics relevant to label converting, and a Vendor Partner ...

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ... easily. The first map to draw is a window often called an "operability diagram." This is best explained by a (made up) example: We will work through the mapping process for the slide coater sketched in ...

Mondi and traceless Develop Ground-breaking Coating Solution

(Sustainability Forum)

June 20, 2024, ... by DIN CERTCO according to NF T51-800. The joint work of Mondi and traceless on this product started in 2021 and brought world-leading expertise together: Mondi’s knowledge in paper coating and packaging ...

Mark Andy and Rotometal Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Tooling Innovation

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2024, ... Mark Andy. MA has worked closely with Rotometal to offer a new Composite Print Cylinder Sleeve crafted from the highest quality epoxy resin to offer exceptional thermal resistance and dimensional stability. ...

NOVA Chemicals Receives FDA LNO for Plastic Films Mechanical Recycling Process at Indiana Facility

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... stewardship expertise and applying that same capability to our recycled SYNDIGO products and manufacturing. This is a key differentiator for NOVA Circular Solutions.” “We welcome the opportunity to work ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... an opportunity to work together and drive change. Collaboration from brand owners across private and public sectors, along with an educated and motivated society, will eventually close the loop of reuse. ...

LEEA Appoints Ian Cooke as Director of Academy

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2024, ... a strategic part in developing the Association. The new executive management team will be working closely with CEO Ross Moloney, who said: “We are delighted to welcome Ian Cooke to our leadership team ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... It is worth noting that pinholes will impact the effectiveness of any barrier that has been put in place. A lot of work is being carried out to make barrier coatings more environmentally acceptable and ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... This poses a challenge for machine shops with a high workload, as allocating machine time for finishing inevitably leads to a decrease in production speed and an increase in costs, ultimately impacting ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... then track equipment performance using monitoring technology, allowing the user to easily assess the ionizing performance. It achieves this through LAN or WAN networks, which allow access to performance ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... Global Technical Director of Sustainability, Sun Chemical. “This FTA award is a deeply appreciated recognition of the work we are doing to improve sustainability across all aspects of our business and ...

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

(Bag Pouch)

April 21, 2024, ... of materials, equipment and technology to discover the future of packaging together. The event combines opportunities for learning and networking, as well as intimate exposure to the latest supply-chain ...

Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) Announces Full Lineup of Speakers and Panelists for Annual Meeting

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 08, 2024, ... the meeting will include a workshop on Social Media Marketing for Members. This workshop aims to offer practical steps, useful resources, and real-life examples of successful strategies. FLAG President ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... not without extensive time and effort. A company’s team works closely with its resin suppliers to find the best raw materials for the job. Once the specific configurations and resins have been selected, ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... facestocks that work well with specific print processes – fixed and variable printing methods – including inkjet, laser and thermal transfer. Ultimately, this reduces complexity for the converter, which ...

Distinguished Global Partnership Aims to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2024, ... the eye of Koren-based BS Technics, which works with OEM, ODM and contract manufacturing companies around the world, providing an array of customized products and materials for the EV battery industry. Some ...