Core Cutting

Sonoco Paper Tube and Core Cost Increase Now in Effect

(News | New Products)

June 4, 2002, Sonoco reports it will increase prices for its paper-based engineered carriers (tubes and cores) by 7.5 percent to 12 percent in Europe, effective June 10, 2002. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Sonoco reports it will ...

Sonoco Ups Euro Coreboard Prices; Packaging Provider also to Close California Bag Plant

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2002, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Sonoco recently announced its intent to increase prices (for all paper grades manufactured at its European mills) by 40 to 50 Euro per

Cutting to the Chase

(Magazine)

April 30, 2002, ... unwind. But first, there were issues to be resolved. Expanding meant Chase & Sons had to redo its web path. The Core Business Chase & Sons is a division of the Chase Corp., which manufactures tape ...

Core Cutter a Boon to Independent Tube Company

(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, Personalized service and a CoreTech core cutter keep customers happy at Erdie Paper Tube. Jason Erdie, president of Erdie Paper Tube Co., proudly describes his 20-year-old Lorain, OH, operation as “one ...

MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core

(Magazine)

May 31, 1996, In order to provide customers with just what its name promises, MSC Specialty Films needed the right core supplier. Star Paper Tube's new StarTech Div. In order to provide customers with just what its name ...

Deciphering the complexities of the core/shaft/unwind relationship.

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, When designing a core/shaft/unwind system for a particular application, there are many factors to consider. What are these considerations, and how do When designing a core/shaft/unwind system for a particular ...

Core selection - the difference between success and failure.

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, Proper core selection can mean the difference between converting success or failure. Here are things to consider when making your choice.A commitment Proper core selection can mean the difference between ...

Die-cutting developments continue unabated.

(Magazine)

September 30, 1995, Fierce competition among cutting die manufacturers is resulting in a better, less expensive product for all converters, and it's not going to stop here.What Fierce competition among cutting die manufacturers ...

Consider film cores when analyzing costs.

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, Film cores are rarely considered key components in a total system cost analysis, but using the wrong ones may cost you more than you realize.As film markets Film cores are rarely considered key components ...

Phoenix Challenge Foundation Adds Virtual Flexo Learning 

(News | New Products)

July 16, 2026, ...  Comprehensive Flexographic Curriculum The Virtual Campus offers a robust curriculum covering the core principles of flexographic printing. Each course is designed to provide students with a strong ...

Monomaterial Packaging Films Market Worth $8.78 Billion by 2030

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2026, ... recyclability scorecards is encouraging brands to move away from complex multilayer films to simpler, easier-to-recycle, and ultimately monomaterial configurations. Additionally, the continued adoption ...

From Coating to Lamination: How UV Curing Drives the Entire Converting Process

(Coating/Laminating)

July 13, 2026, UV curing is no longer a single process step; it is a core platform technology governing material science, interface engineering and production line control. By Peter Lin, CEO of IUV  In labels, ...

American Roller Company and Precision Roll Solutions Announce Merger

(News | New Products)

July 9, 2026, ... laser-engraved anilox rolls, gravure and embossing rolls, specialty base rolls, and web handling equipment, with American Roller Company’s deep expertise in engineered roll coverings and cores, industrial ...

New PMMI Report Reveals Sustainability Is Reshaping Equipment Requirements Across the Packaging and Processing Industry

(Sustainability Forum)

July 5, 2026, ... elimination of secondary packaging, and handling other sustainable formats. It also underscores the increasing importance of energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainability reporting, and compliance ...

Access All Areas with LOUPE Americas Education Pass

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2026, ... America and its implications for print and packaging operations, while Corey Reardon, President and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, will deliver data-driven market insights for label and package ...

Phoenix Challenge Foundation Announces New Textbook

(Print)

June 22, 2026, ... that recognizes its unique value as a rigorous, standards-aligned instructional work. This classification places the textbook as a protected technical learning resource and underscores the quality and ...

Ultra-Thin Hygiene Compression Packaging Films by ExxonMobil

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2026, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers developed ultra-thin hygiene compressions packaging films with sustainability benefits and strong performance. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers developed ultra-thin hygiene ...

ETI Strengthens Its Technology Center

(News | New Products)

June 21, 2026, Strategic collaborations like enabling faster material validation and product development in a real production environment were established. Strategic collaborations like enabling faster material ...

Q&A | Translating Pressroom Challenges into Strategic Relationships

(Thought Leader Interviews)

June 14, 2026, ... core problems firsthand. Q: Can you share an example of an assessment that evolved into a stronger partnership? One of the most impactful and recurring challenges is misting. As customers invest in ...

LOUPE Americas: An Insider’s Journey Spanning 25 Years

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2026, LOUPE Americas (Labelexpo Americas) is part of a powerful portfolio: LOUPE Global. LOUPE Americas (Labelexpo Americas) is part of a powerful portfolio: LOUPE Global. LOUPE is the global platform ...

How UFP Packaging and SUN Automation Are Raising the Bar in Corrugated

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2026, UFP Packaging is on an ambitious path to scale its corrugated division. But growth alone isn’t the endgame - the company is rethinking what automation, efficiency, and customer experience look like ...

Borouge International Announces Two New Certifications

(News | New Products)

June 8, 2026, ... assessments, regulatory testing, and supplier audits, including verification of FDA-compliant sources where applicable. This certification further underscores NOVA Chemicals’, and now Borouge International’s, commitment ...

Registration Now Open for Three Industry Leading Events 

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 3, 2026, The ASSEMBLY Show, Quality Show, and SMTA International return, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly. The ASSEMBLY Show, Quality Show, and SMTA International ...

LOUPE Americas 2026 Appoints Ambassadors for Key Sectors

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2026, ... the portfolio welcomes back Corey Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates as Label market intelligence Ambassador following his debut at Labelexpo Europe 2025 covering materials. Meet ...

Six Reasons Food Brands Switch to Flexible Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

May 20, 2026, ... consumption, which is superior to the "glugging" action of rigid bottles. Tear notches and laser-scored, pre-cut openings make them easy to open without tools. Many pouches are designed for direct-to-freezer ...

Orion S.A. Earns Platinum Sustainability Rating From EcoVadis

(Print)

May 19, 2026, ... cost-effective grades of carbon black.” In addition to the EcoVadis recognition, Orion maintained a strong B score from CDP, a global nonprofit organization that manages the world's leading system to ...

Quality. When It’s Wrong, You Will Feel It

(Converting Expert)

May 18, 2026, ... it through the core. Be safe. Measure the diameter variation across the face of the roll.  Ideally use a “Pi Tape” which can measure within one mil (0.001”) accuracy.   Conduct a “Roll Out Floor Test”. ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase its Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Print)

May 18, 2026, Visit booth #0005 at Flexo & Labels Expo 2026 to see Sun Chemical’s extensive portfolio of sustainable label and packaging solutions.  Visit booth #0005 at Flexo & Labels Expo 2026 to see Sun ...

FESPA Foundation Set to Welcome Donations and Support

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2026, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 will return to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain alongside other Expo leaders. FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from ...

Davis-Standard Strengthens Global Leadership  

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

May 17, 2026, ... Unit (DSBU), and Scott LeBrun has joined as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Business Unit.  These appointments underscore Davis-Standard’s "customer-obsessed" philosophy. Both Renners and ...