K 2007 Exceeded Optimistic Expectations
At K 2007, the 17th Intl. Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, all expectations were exceeded: 3,130 exhibitors from 58 countries and about 242,000 visitors from 100 nations took part in the event (compared to 2,904 exhibitors and 231,000 visitors at K 2004)....
Virtual Metal Graphic Films
Creative Film Corp. has launched two new metallic graphic films: Polychrome Argent and Polychrome Satin low-glare finishes....
Charter Films Announces Source Reduction Program
Charter Films has been successful with source reduction efforts for its converting customers and plans to continue to expand on this initiative. ...
Packaging Film for Thermoform/Shrink Systems
Curwood, a supplier of high-performance shrink packaging materials for meat and cheese applications, announces a breakthrough packaging film engineered for optimum performance on high-speed Multivac FormShrink machines....
Top Coated Synthetic Paper for Indigo Printing
Hop Industries has introduced a new grade of white synthetic paper with a special top coating on two sides designed for Indigo printing....
Find the Best Digital Paper from Mohawk
Mohawk Fine Papers has released a new Digital Guide to enable printers, designers, and other specifiers to see instantly the full range of Mohawk's 300+ papers optimized to provide offset-quality across all printing platforms. ...
BE Takes Blown Film to 11 Layers
Brampton Engineering (BE) has sold an 11-layer line to a significant player in the blown film market, reportedly the first in blown film history...
CDF Corp. High-Barrier aluminum Foil Liners
Moisture barrier liners from CDF Corp. incorporate an impermeable layer of aluminum foil to ensure the long-term integrity of a variety of environmentally sensitive products, including nylon, Surlyn, EVOH, certain pharmaceuticals, and various high-value food...
Chesapeake Corp. Dedicates Pharmaceutical Paperboard Packaging Plant in China
Mohawk Updates Guide for Sustainable Paper Choices
Mohawk Fine Papers has reissued its popular print buyers guide, "Sense and Sustainability." First issued in 2005 as part of the "Ask Mohawk" series, "Sense and Sustainability" contains practical information on sustainable paper choices, how to calculate the environmental impact of your project, and up-to-date information on what the various environmental seals of approval mean. ...
Klockner Pentaplast Plant Expands PE Capacity
The Klockner Pentaplast Group will add to its North American production capacity for polyester films at the company's Beaver, WV, plant. ...
Taking Charge
To control film production for its tamper-evident products, Nelmar Security Packaging adds a W&H polyethylene extruder....
Scoring the Scorecard
The deadline to comply with Wal-Mart’s packaging initiative looms. Industry associations weigh in on the hurdles for converters....
10-Year Consumer Packaging Forecast
IntertechPira's new market report, "Ten-Year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies in Consumer Packaging," gives you information on new, emerging technologies that will eventually replace existing technology, including the top 25 likely advances in the next decade. ...
A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
Characteristics of flexible food packaging materials; new studies toward understanding adhesion of polyolefins to primed substrates; the effect of calcium carbonate concentrate base resin melt index on linear low density film properties; and a selection of packaging materials based on understanding basic concepts related to permeation....
Oriented Films Study
Allied Development Corp. has published "Oriented Films," a global study of oriented film and sheet industry with an emphasis on the flexible packaging and label industries. It examines the markets, technologies, and opportunities in oriented film and sheet....
A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
New high barrier lidding materials: optimization studies to understand seal peel characteristics to different consumer cup substrates; and don’t let profits go up in smoke: modern air pollution control systems reduce energy costs and destroy higher levels of air pollutants....
Up to the Task
From labels to lidstock, substrates that offer improved performance make living in a “material world” a good thing for consumers. ...
Oriented Films for Flexible Packaging and Labels Study
"Oriented Films for Flexible Packaging and Labels" is a global study of oriented films for the flexible packaging and label industries. It examines markets, technologies, and opportunities for oriented films. ...
the PLACE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chemical Analysis Of The Polyester/Metal Surface Of A Delamination Failureby Eldridge M. Mount III, EMMOUNT Technologies Application:...
Product Protection
Manufacturers of perishable products are well aware that a later “sell by” date on a package can affect a customer’s decision to purchase one brand instead of another. New OPP films offer extended shelf life, and their compatibility with foods made without trans fats creates additional opportunities....
the PLACE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stretch Film Production Control Of Extrusion And Casting Variables by Mark A. Jones, Battenfeld Gloucester Europe APPLICATION: Using...
Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging
In 18 selected markets where plastic and paper compete as packaging materials, plastic is expected to increase its share of the market to 53% (in pounds) in 2010, according to "Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging," a new study from the Freedonia Group. ...
What's Next for China?
The massive buildup of BOPP film capacity in China affected everyone in the supply chain, but the export figures may surprise you....
A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
Non-polar process aids improve extrusion; troubleshooting corona treatment issues; electron beam curable gas and aroma barrier technology; and the role of adhesives in the retort pouch....
