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KRISTEN SHIELDS HONORED AS NATIONAL TLMI SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR FOR OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE ADVOCACY

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2025, ...  “Kristen has become a well-known figure in the labels and packaging world. Not only is she an advocate for U.S. manufacturers, but she is a widely respected advocate who has been a fantastic mentor to ...

Platinum Press, Inc. Integrates Digital Printing Platform Free of VOCs, PFAS and Other Potential Carcinogens

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2025, ... volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PFAS and other carcinogens. Now online at Platinum Press’ recently expanded manufacturing facility, the Durst Tau RSCi Digital Press employs FDA-compliant inks for indirect ...

PIA Announces Advocacy Group for Print

(Print)

March 18, 2018, Print Powers America is an advocacy initiative from Printing Industries of America to promote printing and graphic communications PITTSBURGH, PA | Printing Industries of America (PIA) has launched ...

PIA Advocates to End Patent Troll Abuse

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2014, Taking its efforts to the White House, Printing Industries of America says that abusive patent litigation causes economic harm to the printing industry  SEWICKLEY, PA | Printing Industries of America ...

Hybrid Inks Have No VOCs

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

May 31, 2011, ... are formulated for indirect food packaging applications that require low-migration and low-odor inks. Inks have no VOC solvents and are free of both ITX and benzophenone. Said to provide high adhesion ...

Flexo Platemaker Is VOC-Free

(Prepress)

December 31, 2010, ... claimed easy to use and to eliminate multiple processing steps, offering high quality output and high productivity plus low cost of ownership. Also said to be eco-friendly since it is a 100% VOC-free platemaking ...

Films Meet VOC Directives

(Label/Tape)

November 30, 2010, Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for p-s labels comply with EU directives limiting the emission of VOCs during manufacture. Both two-side Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for ...

Heat Seal Has No VOCs

(New Products)

October 31, 2009, ... roll coat application. Product is 100% VOC-free and approved for indirect food contact under FDA regulation 175.105. Low seal temperature results in reduced energy consumption, and lower coating weights ...

UV Curable PSA Has Low VOC

(News Eclips)

November 18, 2008, ... for this 100% solids UV curable PSA includes high performance industrial tapes. Low VOC formulation enables tape manufacturers to be competitive in markets where solvent-based PSA products are not practical. ...

Advocating Free Trade

(News Clips Archive)

April 30, 2008, MISSION VIEJO, CA China Paper Holdings (CPH), a sourcing paper company and a sub. of Global Sourcing Solutions, says protectionist policies stifle innovation MISSION VIEJO, CA China Paper Holdings (CPH), ...

UV/EB Technology Helps Reduce VOCs

(Archive)

September 4, 2005, Reductions of volatile organic compound (VOC) and greenhouse gas emissions go hand in hand with ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies, according to a position paper just released by RadTech—The ...

VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ...  VOC reduction in water-based ink formulation is continuing — whereas 5% was the target a few years ago, 2% or lower is the current target. The desire for lower VOC emissions favors UV, since this technology ...

FLAG Annual Meeting to Feature Cross-Industry Panel on Strengthening the Label Value Chain

(News | New Products)

March 3, 2026, ... Packaging Podcast, Peek brings the converter’s voice to the table, advocating for proactive partnership and transparent communication.  Guiding the conversation will be Jackie Kuehlmann, Senior Principal ...

PPC Announces New Leaders, Prepares to Honor Industry Champions at Spring Meeting

(News | New Products)

February 3, 2026, ... and Owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as Chair of the PPC Board of Directors. A respected leader and advocate for independent converters, Murray brings decades of business and industry experience to ...

Women of Flexo to Host 4th Annual “Unwind & Rewind” Conference at Clemson University

(News | New Products)

January 14, 2026, ... advocacy have earned widespread recognition across the printing and packaging community. Women of Flexo is a committee of the Flexographic Technical Association committed to supporting and promoting ...

Optex Innovation Center Launches with New Leadership and Renewed Commitment to Flexible Packaging Industry Collaboration

(News | New Products)

January 13, 2026, ... involved during the transition to provide continuity and support. Optex Innovation Center is backed by members of the Siegel family, long-standing advocates for innovation and sustainability in flexible ...

Advancing Sustainability in Flexographic Printing

(Sustainability Forum)

January 4, 2026, ... environmental challenges due to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Reducing these emissions is vital for environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, making air pollution control ...

UV Hotmelt Coating: A Path to In-House Labelstock Production

(News Eclips)

November 23, 2025, ... UV light, there’s no need for lengthy drying ovens, solvent handling, or emission-control systems. The process generates no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing both environmental impact and permitting ...

Flexible Packaging Pouches: The Future of Sustainable and Smart Packaging

(Flexpack)

November 2, 2025, ... Waste Modern digital presses use water-based or low-volatile organic compound (VOC) inks, reducing the environmental impact of the printing process. Additionally, the on-demand nature of digital printing ...

Flexible Packaging Association Launches FlexImpact to Champion Industry Social Responsibility

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2025, ... and environmental impact. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is proud to announce the launch of FPA FlexImpact. ...