The installation of a new 6-inch (150mm) Davis-Standard extruder and strategic line upgrades have enabled Mid South Extrusion of Monroe, Louisiana, to improve throughputs while delivering a broader slate of HDPE procession options. The ...
Tags: HDPE, LLDPE films
Phenix Label has installed a new UV printing press with GEW LED UV to boost reliability and production speed. In 2016, the company equipped its 16in, 10-color Omet X4 flexo press with 10 GEW LW-1 water-cooled UV LED stations for its 16in, ...
Tags: UV Printing Press, LED UV System
UPM Raflatac is presenting the latest self-adhesive labelling solutions at the Xeikon Café exhibition and conference in Antwerp, Belgium on 28-31 March. The company’s experts will be focusing on Xeikon-compatible print media ...
Mid South Extrusion, a US-based converting and process films supplier for packaging industry, has installed a new 150mm Davis-Standard extruder to improve throughputs and expand film manufacturing capabilities. The firm has also made ...
Tags: packaging industry, Extruder
UK-based Linpac has introduced a new range of rigid rPET solutions for the food service industry. The new range, which includes New Leaf, Pyramid Packs, Bol and event platters, will complements Linpac’ portfolio of EPS Hotpacs, ...
Tags: Linpac, rPET, Foodservice Industry
Hasbro execs have revealed wider plans for cinematic franchises including Transformers, My Little Pony and G.I. Joe. With the fifth movie in the Transformers movie series gearing up for release in June, Hasbro execs have revealed to The ...
Constantia Flexibles is planning to close its plant in Bucharest in Romania in a bid to optimize its film-based flexible packaging, manufacturing footprint in Europe. Expected to be finalized by July 2017, the manufacturing site closure ...
German pharma packaging company August Faller has developed new combination product for package inserts. Designed for a major pharmaceutical company, the new product is said to combine a package leaflet with a patient alert card in a ...
Tags: August Faller, Package Inserts
Sun Chemical will showcase its full range of screen and offset inks, magnetic tapes, brand protection solutions and electronic materials for credit and laminated cards printing during the 2017 ICMA EXPO in Orlando, Florida, US from 27-30 ...
Tags: Sun Chemical, Plastic Cards
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) agency has launched recycling program for plastic bags and wraps. The state agency of Connecticut has started a new campaign to increase recycling of plastic bags and ...
Tags: Plastic Bags, Wraps
Private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has agreed to acquire Pexco, a North American specialty plastics manufacturer, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Upon completion of the deal closes, Pexco will merge with Kolhberg portfolio company ...
Tags: Kohlberg, specialty plastics
US-based Danimer Scientific has agreed to develop biodegradable film resins to help PepsiCo’s global food and beverage business meet the sustainable flexible packaging requirements. As part of the deal, Danimer will develop the film ...
Tags: Danimer Scientific, Film Resins
Taiwan-based Polystar has exhibited its two recycling machines at Plastivision India 2017 event. The company showcased Repro-One one-step recycling machine, and Repro Air compact and air-cooling film recycling machine at the event. The ...
Tags: Recycling Machines, Polystar
Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans to participate in Sign & Digital UK event, scheduled to take place at NEC Birmingham, UK, between ...
TELSONIC has developed a new ultrasonic applicator for the packaging industry. In various field tests at customers in Italy, this has been classified as very good. It is ready for sale immediately. The module is used to weld standard ...
Tags: Packaging Industry, TELSONIC