Do It Yourself
In these challenging economic times, reducing costs can be as important as increasing sales. Well, almost. And while adhesives and coatings may account...
Film Is Compostable
NatureFlex NK compostable film is said to offer biodegradability, compostability, and a moisture barrier approaching that of coextruded OPP. Film is a...
Film Has Nano Technology Layer
NanoShield high barrier technology can be applied to PET, OPP, BON, and PLA films used for food packaging to resist moisture and oxygen from penetrating...
P-S Films Are Durable
Eight new DigiPRO p-s films feature a topcoat that is specifically designed for use with digital offset printing presses. Products are offered with either...
Material Has Recycled Content
UltrosRenu products are a drop-in PVC replacement solution produced with recycled PETG materials. Said to perform with excellent trimming and impact properties...
Overlaminating Films in Jumbo Rolls
Self-wound p-s overlaminating films are offered in jumbo rolls in 41- and 61-in. widths and lengths to 30,000 ft. Slit rolls are in widths of -in. increments...
Film Biodegrades
Evlon corn-based compostable, biodegradable bio-plastic film is certified by the Biodegradable Products Inst. Product is available in a wide range of...
Renewable Films Offered
Company offers OPS and PLA specialty films including EarthFirst PLA Films, based on the NatureWorks LLC Ingeo polymer derived from annually renewable...
Film for Solar Cells
Lamination film for use in solar cell backsheets features interlayer bonding technology that forms long-lasting bonds among the layers of the backsheet...
Station Domination
In an effort to reach today's consumers, many healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are combining new advertising options with traditional, high visibility...
Films 101: Back to Basics
Companies specializing in film production are familiar with the environmental and economical trends impacting today's industry. Production costs continue...
Package Chicken Without Crow's Feet
Package Chicken Without Crow's Feet Crystal-clear, high-gloss Trayloc AF film is engineered to bead moisture so poultry and sausage packages stay clear...
Substrates Are FDA Compliant
Flexible packaging products include four film-faced laminated digital substrates that can be surface printed; white and silver foil-sealant basestocks...
Synthetic Paper For Wet Glue Use
Polyart Wet Glue is designed for cold glue cut-and-stack labeling on glass or plastic bottles. Features a cavitated HDPE film and water-absorbent coating...
Paper or Plastic?
Annually, AWA Conferences & Events holds its label release liner seminar prior to the Labelexpo shows in Brussels and Chicago. This year's seminar in...
Hot Cup Combos
Trends in the disposable paper cup market indicate they are the preferred choice for drinking on the run. The grip of today's financial crisis impacts...
Shrink Labels Enhance POP
Embrace copolyesters for full-body shrink labels allow brand owners to maximize marketing messages at the point-of-purchase. Embrace HY has lower shrink...
Mohawk Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year
COHOES, NY | Mohawk Fine Papers has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a leading green power purchaser. This is the third...
Energy Use in Paper Industry Studied
MARIETTA, GA | Business Development Advisory announces a new study of energy use and opportunities in the North American Paper industry. Entitled Energy...
Clondalkin Acquires Cleveland Plastic
Flex-pack producer Clondalkin Group has acquired Ohio-based Cleveland Plastic Films, a manufacturer of customized films for banner, food, and industrial applications. Norbert McDermott, CEO of Clondalkin Group, says, The Cleveland acquisition is another important expansion of our product, technology, and geographic capability in North America...
Eco Fiction
In industry, some of us are getting frustrated by the lofty pronouncements by marketers promoting their products...
Lighting the Way
BradyGlo Eco-Friendly Photoluminescent Exit Signs from Brady Corp., Milwaukee, WI, are said to provide energy- and cost-saving solutions to emergency egress marking. ...
PTI Recycling Formed To Sell rPET System Globally
Holland, Oh | PTI Recycling Systems has introduced globally a compact, modular system to produce food-grade, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET)...
Microwave Packaging Examined
Milltown, Nj | The Packaging Group will host Microwave Pack 2009 on November 3-4, the first major conference on microwave packaging in over a decade,...
Digital Detection
Online digital authentication uses a direct link between a brand product examiner and a secured computer that automatically performs a “genuine or fake” verdict. This provides an instant warning if fakes are uncovered, enabling brand owners to react rapidly to combat defrauders. ...
