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- Films Face Off
- (Magazine)
- June 29, 2006, What factors should you consider when choosing packaging films? Learn how OPET, OPP, and OPA compare in terms of downgauging, barrier, and density. Packaging Films When selecting a packaging film, converters ...
- Applied Materials to Acquire Applied Films
- (Archive)
- May 09, 2006, Applied Materials has entered into an agreement to acquire Applied Films Corp. as part of its strategy to expand its nanomanufacturing technology solutions and enter new businesses. PRESS RELEASE SANTA ...
- Applied Films Opens Indonesia Office
- (Archive)
- April 26, 2006, Applied Films expanded its sales capacity by opening an office in Indonesia. This expansion is expected to improve its presence and customer service in South-East Asia. PRESS RELEASE ALZENAU—On April ...
- Metallized Papers and Films: A New Focus for Global Growth
- (Archive)
- April 17, 2006, ... to a resurgence of interest in metallized papers and films as barrier materials—and has encouraged significant technology advance, to the benefit of the packaging and labeling industry in general. Today, ...
- Applied Films Receives Innovation Award
- (Archive)
- March 13, 2006, ICE (Intl. Converting Exhibition) honored Applied Films with its 2005 Innovation Award for Applied Films' Fabry Perot Filter, which produces color shift layers on plastic film by using electron-beam evaporation. ...
- Biodegradable Films Today
- (Flexpack)
- April 29, 2005, Most of us love our creature comforts, including the many items that use flexible packaging substrates. As a result, increasing amounts of plastic films and foil enter the waste stream, because no easy ...
- Klockner Adds Vinyl and Shrink-Label Films Capacity
- (Archive)
- February 10, 2005, ... to come online in July 2005. The second is an expansion of a tentering capacity for full body shrink-label films, expected to start in fall 2005. PRESS RELEASE GORDONSVILLE, VA - Klockner Pentaplast ...
- Dec. 7-9: AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 Will Focus on North American Industr
- (Archive)
- November 21, 2004, AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 will take place December 7-9, 2004 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will provide a detailed look at developments in the North American PE film industry, the ...
- DuPont Teijin Films US to Up PET Films Price
- (Archive)
- October 21, 2004, DuPont Teijin Films US reports, effective November 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin US branded PET polyester films will increase by a minimum of US $0.15/lb, "as a result of unprecedented increases ...
- New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films
- (Archive)
- September 29, 2004, ... of its unique combination of mechanical, barrier, and aesthetic properties. Common examples of foods packaged in PVdC-coated OPP films include tortilla chips, extruded corn snacks, pork skins, crackers, ...
- Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films
- (Magazine)
- September 29, 2004, ... free” stabilization systems can suppress post extrusion discoloration in clear and white pigmented films. Following is an expanded summary of a complete paper that is available on the TAPPI web site at ...
- Breakin' Bounds in Barrier Films
- (Magazine)
- August 30, 2004, According to research firm Kline and Company's comprehensive report, High-Performance Barrier Packaging Films 2004: Business Analysis and Opportunities New materials, including new barrier films, can be ...
- DuPont Teijin to to Increase Prices on PET and PEN Films
- (Archive)
- June 14, 2004, Effective for shipments on or after July 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin Films branded PET and PEN polyester films will increase by a minimum of $0.15/lb, says the film manufacturer. PRESS RELEASE ...
- How to Influence Gloss and Friction Coatings or Cast Films by the Chill Roll Surface Design
- (The Place)
- May 30, 2004, ... roll surface layer and design have important technical influences on extrusion coating and cast film processes. A very important factor that influences coatings or cast films is the surface texture ...
- Tekni-Films Intros Ultra-High Barrier Film for Blister and Packaging Applications
- (Flexpack)
- May 27, 2004, Tekni-Films says its new high-barrier themoformable film laminate, using 4 mil (100 micron) PCTFE in either Aclar or Vaposhield types, is the "world’s highest-barrier commercially available clear film ...
- Pliant Corp. Expanding Capacity for Production of Revolution Brand Films
- (Archive)
- April 27, 2004, ... packaging costs for securing products or pallet loads for shipment. "Tests continue to prove that no film is better for lowest life-cycle cost than Revolution films," reports the manufacturer. Adds Pliant' ...
- MonoSol Acquires UK-Based Aquafilm Ltd., Dramatically Expands Offerings in Water-Soluble Films
- (Archive)
- April 15, 2004, MonoSol LLC reports it has acquired Worcestershire, England-based Aquafilm Ltd., a producer of blown extruded water-soluble films. PRESS RELEASE PORTAGE, IN, USA—MonoSol LLC reports it has acquired ...
- Cast Film Lines for Barrier Films
- (The Place)
- October 31, 2003, Application: Besides the blown film process, cast film technology is the most significant production method for manufacture of barrier films ranging from 20 to 300 microns. The number of layers, the selection ...
- Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films
- (The Place)
- September 30, 2003, ... and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application. The manufacturing process for high barrier heat-shrinkable packaging films is the ...
- Pack Expo LV Venue for New Toray Films
- (News | New Products)
- September 07, 2003, Toray Plastics (America) Inc. says it will showcase "innovative packaging films that create excitement on retail shelves" at the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas (October 13 - 15, 2003). Pack Expo Las Vegas ...