Flexible Packaging articles from February 2008

Flexible Packaging archives from February 2008

Warm weather and industry networking.(EDITOR'S FORUM)(Annual Meeting of Flexible Packaging Association)(Editorial)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... It's late January, and outside my window the temperature is in single-digits... at best. But in the back of my mind, I know that come the first week in March, I'll be in Orlando, Fla., at the Flexible Packaging Association's 58th Annual...

Multi-Plastics passes AIB.(NEWSBRIEFS)
February 1, 2008... Multi-Plastics is pleased to announce that its Ohio facility was audited and passed, in its first attempt, the AIB Consolidated Standards as a Food-Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facility on November 27, 2007. Passing the audit on the...

Nordson labeling system wins award.(NEWSBRIEFS)
February 1, 2008... Nordson Corp. earned a 2007 Oscar de I'Emballage Production Equipment Award for PatternJet, its innovative labeling system used in the global packaging industry. The Nordson wraparound labeling systems with PatternJet guns are designed for...

Hammer Packaging wins 'Best Workplace' Award, again.(NEWSBRIEFS)
February 1, 2008... Hammer Packaging has been awarded the designation, "Best Workplace in the Americas 2007" for their exemplary human resources practices. The Best Workplace in the Americas program allows companies to compare human resources programs and policies...

New York becomes first major city to mandate plastic bag recycling.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... In early January, the New York City Council passed the "New York City Plastic Carryout Bag Recycling Law," requiring any store in New York City that uses plastic bags and occupies 5,000 or more square feet to establish an in-store recycling...

Alcoa publishes sustainable fact sheet on PVC Shrink Film.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Alcoa Flexible Packaging certifies that its Reynolon PVC Shrink Film is a responsible packaging choice and has published a fact sheet on the safety and sustainability of their leading shrink film. The company's Reynolon PVC Film is made in the...

Acpo expands Ohio plant.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... As the principal manufacturer of self-wound pressure sensitive roll label films, acpo ltd. announced a 20,000-square foot plant expansion to its state-of-the-art facility located in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The company is constructing the addition to...

Sealed Air names three student finalists in Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... The crowning of America's next young inventor is drawing nearer, as Sealed Air Corp. announced the three student finalists in the second annual, nationwide Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors. The three finalists are: Max Wallack,...

Barrineau joines Prism North America.(MILESTONES)
February 1, 2008... Prism North America, a worldwide leader in integrated management information systems for the Graphic Arts Industry, announced the addition of Todd Barrineau as Implementer/Project Manager based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. He reports...

Kodak adds Anderson as Flexo Product Manager.(MILESTONES)
February 1, 2008... Kodak hired John T. Anderson as Flexo Product Manager, Americas, Packaging Products, Kodak's Graphic Communications Group (GCG). Prior to joining Kodak, Anderson served as a Technical and Education Director of the Flexographic Technical...

Maximizing brand image through package design: grabbing the attention of consumers is one thing, but to truly create consumer-brand loyalty, packaging must appeal to a consumer's wants, needs and lifestyle.(BRANDING REPORT)
February 1, 2008... Image is important in our society. The image that brands project is critical to their success, and those images must be conveyed by packaging--the ultimate touch point for consumer product brands. If the packaging doesn't appeal to the...

The 58th FPA Annual Meeting.(FPA UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... The Flexible Packaging Association's 58th Annual Meeting will examine "The Future of Flexible Packaging." FPA members and guests will gather from March 5-7, 2008 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida for industry-focused...

FPA's Business & Economic Research activities: third Quarter 2007, Pulse of the Industry Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)
February 1, 2008... The recently published 3rd Quarter 2007 Pulse of the Industry Report provides FPA members with insight into the flexible packaging industry's performance during the 3rd quarter 2007, versus 2nd quarter 2007 and 3rd quarter 2006. Flexible...

FPA Conducts Sustainable Packaging Workshop.(FPA UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... Recently, the Flexible Packaging Association successfully conducted its second Sustainable Packaging Workshop for the Flexible Packaging Industry. Held at the Marriott BWI Airport in Linthicum, Maryland, the workshop provided flexible packaging...

FPA's 2008: Environmental Summit.(FPA UPDATE)
February 1, 2008... Recently, FPA held its 2008 Environmental Summit. From January 24-26, flexible packaging converters and suppliers examined environmental topics and issues specific to the flexible packaging industry. Presenters of the 2008 Environmental...

FPA's 2008 Safety Conference.(FPA UPDATE)(Conference notes)
February 1, 2008... On January 23, 2008, FPA member safety professionals and managers gathered for FPA's 2008 Safety Conference, which included presentations from industry experts, detailing safety standards, techniques and measures that can assist in reducing...

Sticking to it: Flexible Packaging sat down with John Norder of Rohm & Haas to get his thoughts on the current coatings/adhesives market and what innovations may be on the horizon.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... Q: WHAT HAS MADE ROHM & HAAS SUCH A SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIER OF COATING AND ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A: We have always considered ourselves a part of the industries we serve, not just as a supplier of materials. With...

Slit the difference: Flexible Packaging asked Joe Heinemann of Rayven to give his opinions on both the slitting and coating markets, and explain his company's place within the industry.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... Q: HOW DOES RAYVEN SET ITSELF APART FROM THE REST OF THE MARKET? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Variety: We do it all. Some of our competitors are limited to one or two processes. Rayven is vertically integrated. We can develop coating...

Going global: Exopack evolves into a global packaging solution provider.(Cover story)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... Servicing the customer is at the top of virtually any list of goals, and near the beginning of almost every mission statement for converters of flexible packaging. But it's easy to simply proclaim that customer service is a top priority. It's...

Standardizing the fight against Friction: a new family of films from Pliant aims to standardize the battle against Coefficient of Friction, resulting in more throughput, fewer line stoppages and smoother processing of plastic films.(TECH REPORT)
February 1, 2008... Coefficient of Friction (CoF) is a significant and constant problem in the world of flexible packaging. The processing of plastic film causes various conditions on the surface of the product which can often interfere with the flow of the film...

Streamline pre-press with switch to digital plate mounting.(SPECIAL REPORT)
February 1, 2008... Challenged with shorter lead times, smaller order quantity and tighter registration, forest products giant, Weyerhaeuser, increased pre-press production by 100 percent, cut downtime between runs, reduced pre-press waste and improved safety with...

Labeling software makes RFID projects easy.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Tharo Systems' EASYLABEL labeling software features the RFID Wizard that allows you to easily create EPC (Electronic Product Code) and DoD (Department of Defense) smart labels. The RFID Wizard will prompt you for the necessary information and...

Microporous PTFE membrane can be sterilized.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... A new microporous PTFE membrane that can be die-cut to specifications for use in a wide range of precise filtration and venting applications is being introduced by Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. of Sutton, Massachusetts. [ILLUSTRATION...

Smart Laminator system improved efficiency.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Converters and plastics printers who handle applications involving expensive core stocks or similarly high-priced laminate films can now significantly cut material waste costs by adding the newly released Spartanics Smart Laminator-Die Cut...

New slitter reduces costly lead-times.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Rayven Inc., a leading provider of laminating, coating and converting services and expertise, announced the purchase and installation of a new Deacro Model C600A slitter in the company's manufacturing facility. The new slitter is a customized...

Increase line speeds with new corona treater electrode.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Are you slowing your line speed because your corona treater doesn't deliver the dyne levels you need at faster line speeds? You can now increase your line speeds by up to 20 percent simply by installing a new electrode. QC Electronics has...

High definition corona treatment yields superior results.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... It is not unheard of for two different corona treaters to produce the same dyne level, but yield different adhesion results. How can this be? Obviously, all corona is not created equal. High definition corona can only be produced by...

UV inkjet printer.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Sun Chemical debuted its SolarJet UV inkjet printer at Graph Expo in Chicago. The product is designed specifically to benefit the growing short-run, narrow-web labels market. Built in partnership with Imaging Technology International of...

Pre-printed, pre-cut labels feature RFID tags.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Cortegra now offers a full range of pre-printed and die-cut pressure sensitive cGMP compliant labels incorporating RFID tags. These pressure sensitive labels with 100 percent readable RFID tags are delivered ready-to-use for a wide range of...

New aseptic dispensing tap creates multiserve packaging platform.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
February 1, 2008... Thanks to The Answer, an aseptic dispensing tap from International Dispensing Corporation, a new flexible package platform--the Multiserve SafePak--is now available to brand owners of beverages and liquid foods. Multiserve SafePaks enable...

New cast PPE films for retort pouch and lidding.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
February 1, 2008... Toray Plastics America, Inc., introduced two new precision-performance FDA-approved cast polypropylene (CPP) sealant films for retort pouch and lidding applications. The CPP ZK100 film for retort pouch constructions offers exceptional clarity,...