Flexible Packaging articles from April 2009

Flexible Packaging archives from April 2009

EFCA: who profits?(EDITOR'S FORUM)
April 1, 2009... One of the many outstanding presentations given at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Annual Meeting stands out as "need to know" information for the entire flexible packaging industry. The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), if passed,...

FPA'S 2009 Annual Meeting: Navigating in Times of Change.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association )(Conference notes)
April 1, 2009... Recently, the Flexible Packaging Association held its 59th Annual Meeting: Navigating in Times of Change. The meeting provided FPA members and guests with education sessions specific to the flexible packaging industry and great networking...

Association activities update.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)
April 1, 2009... FPA Welcomes New Members FPA is pleased to welcome the following companies as members of the Flexible Packaging Association: * Industry Intelligence Inc., a trade press member, is an information and technology company that delivers...

Unifoil, DuPont Teijin win top spots in first AIMCAL sustainability competition.(CONVERTER NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) presented Unifoil Corp. and DuPont Teijin Films with the association's first Sustainability Awards on Sun., Mar. 22, during its annual Management Meeting, March 22-25,...

New sealant films reduce costs and environmental impact.(CONVERTER NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Bemis of Oshkosh, Wis., has introduced a patent-pending film that uses 20% less material and costs 10% less than high-barrier alternatives. New bMET blown, metalized sealant film offers the barrier and production line performance of a 3-ply...

ISO Poly Films announces partnership, plant improvements.(CONVERTER NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... On Feb. 26, ISO Poly Films Inc. and Sigma Plastics Group announced a strategic partnership that combines the companies' strengths in product development film quality, advanced systems and market presence to allow both companies to grow and...

Can a new resin formulation from Japan deflate the need for too much material in bags?(CONVERTER NEWS)(Reprint)
April 1, 2009... A start-up company that uses a nano-capsule technology, first developed in Japan to reduce the amount of polyethylene (PE) in plastic bags, has started distribution of the novel technology to Wal-Mart and other major retailers in Canada. ...

PLACE Conference organizers seek presentations.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Conference news)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The 2010 PLACE Conference, organized by converter industry association TAPPI, will be held April 18-21, 2010 in Albuquerque, N.M. The event's program committee welcomes your technical presentations, panels, tutorials, roundtables and case...

PIA rebrands technical center.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Printing Industries of America)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... As part of the transition from PIA/GATF to Printing Industries of America, the Graphic Arte Technical Foundation (GATF) has been renamed the Center for Technology and Research. For half a century, the institution provided the industry with...

Biodegradable bags available in stock sizes.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Temkin International has made "going green" even easier for customers with its new stock line of biodegradable, compostable and recyclable side-gusseted bags. Previously available on a custom basis only, NatureFlex gusseted bags can now be...

Greening the bottom line: whether you're a seedling or solidly planted in your sustainability initiatives, the latest practices, processes and products can assure the greening of your company well into the future.(ANNUAL 'GREEN' REPORT)
April 1, 2009... You remember, as a kid, learning that money doesn't grow on trees, right? The bad news is mom and dad's revelation may still sting in your professional years in flexible packaging. But who ever said your company can't cultivate some bottom line...

Newest surface treaters achieve higher dyne levels, higher ROI: energy and emission advances, intuitive controls and refined static elimination for surface treatment processes help better prepare film surfaces for effective printing.(PRINTING TECHNOLOGY)
April 1, 2009... Improvements in films, graphics and production capacities continue to drive the flexible packaging market. With that, though, come challenges on the surface treatment front. How can corona and plasma treaters better prepare film surfaces for...

New Bunting flexible die plant operating at full strength.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Bunting Magnetics Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Bunting Magnetics Co. announced in February that its new, custom-built facility in Newton, Kan., is in full production of chemically hardened flexible dies. The new plant and equipment allows Bunting to produce all types of machine-sharpened...

Kodak Approval suite expands color gamut.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Kodak has announced three new packaging "color donors" for its Approval line, enabling users to achieve more accurate spot, corporate and brand colors in a range of packaging applications. Developed to expand the color gamut of the company's...

Earth Day demonstrations emphasize sustainable packaging.(NEWS BRIEFS)
April 1, 2009... Rohm and Haas and Nordmeccanica will team up at an Earth Day 2009 celebration on April 22 at Nordmeccanica's Edgewood, N.Y., plant to demonstrate the latest efforts in sustainable packaging for food and consumer products. Considered the first...

Flint Group announces market-oriented reorganization.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Flint Group announced on March 3 a customer-oriented organization structure that grants customers full access to the company's product portfolio through a single sales contact, supported by in-depth technical support. Under the new alignment,...

GEW delivers UV curing system for nanotechnology coatings.(NEWS BRIEFS)
April 1, 2009... GEW (EC) Ltd. announced in March the delivery of an IsoCure nitrogen-inerted ultraviolet (UV) curing system to Germany-based Suncoat, a company specializing in the development and production of refined film surfaces. A new design from GEW,...

New food-grade rPET resin developed for films.(NEWS BRIEFS)
April 1, 2009... Phoenix Technologies has announced the construction of its first commercial recycled polyethylene terephthalate line (rPET) for the production of food grade resin named LNOc. The new pellet product (formed from the compaction of a fine grind...

All-air edge detection highly effective in many environments.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... All-air CD Series web guides are custom engineered to meet the web handling demands of wider webs and higher web tensions. Featuring heavy-duty welded steel construction, the model uses a robust pivoting web guide assembly with dual...

Ultrasonic sensor fits in tight spaces.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Ultrasonic sensors feature user-selectable beam widths to provide reliable detection over a wide or narrow area. Simple push button programming and automatic synchronization allows up to 10 sensors to operate in close proximity without...

PLC takes the heat of your extrusion line.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... The upgraded Vario EC/PLC, a control package for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and retrofit applications, is targeted at any size single- or twin-screw extruder. The system uses a rugged 12.1-inch resistive touchscreen display, an...

Versatile presses run fast, handle large repeats with ease.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Designed for narrow- to mid-web applications, the K-Series line of central impression flexo presses can handle up to 10 colors and can achieve speeds up to 1,200 feet per minute with a repeat range between 15 and 30 inches. The larger...

Plug-and-play controller handles nine static neutralizers.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Designed to control static neutralizing systems in hazardous locations, the ION Power HL-type line features the 8200 Manager Master Controller capable of monitoring and controlling up to nine static neutralizing stations. The system uses a...

Digital UV coating system speeds production, lowers costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... JETvarnish, branded as the first offline digital ink jet spot ultraviolet (UV) coater, runs up to 20 x 29 inch sheets and can handle virtually any size job with full variable data capabilities. Computer-controlled drop-on-demand printheads...

Film line supervisory tool now includes thermal imaging.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... The Supercom Supervisory and Control System for blown and cast film lines now includes a thermal imaging system that allows converters to monitor bubble temperatures from any computer with an internet connection. One or more infrared cameras...

Additive improves PLA performance, production.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... A catalyst de-activator based on organic peroxides developed by Purac and AkzoNobel for the production of polylactic acid (PLA) plays an important role in controlling the polymerization by which PLA can be processed conveniently in standard,...

Smart' sleeves reduce set-up times, improve register.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Rotec sleeves for Fischer & Krecke's "smartGPS" system are equipped with a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip and a register sensor, enabling users to record and archive relevant data including actual print diameter and the actual job...

Color-matched inks from renewable materials feature excellent printability.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Fourth-generation original equipment manufacturer (OEM) color-matched BioMG inks for Roland SJ printers are made from renewable resources and feature superb printability and high alcohol and scratch resistance. The low odor inks do not require...

Adhesive provides fast cure without compromising food safety.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Based on a unique curing mechanism, new Smartcure technology enables bond development and food safety compliance in less than three days for the majority of structures. The adhesive performed flawlessly in compliance testing using 3% acetic...

Roll protection addresses production, safety and environmental issues: flexible packaging sits down with Badger Plug to discuss trends in roll handling, how roll protection products answer operating challenges and the relationship between sustainability and roll handling.(INDUSTRY Q&A)(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Q: HOW DO ROLL HANDLING AND PROTECTION PRODUCTS FIT IN WITH THE "GREEN" TREND AND HOW DO THEY SPECIFICALLY ANSWER ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABIUTY CHALLENGES? A: Good roll handling products significantly reduce roll damage, thus reducing...