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Latest news
- The Evolution of Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies
- Dantex Group to partner with Graphic Republik at Labelexpo Americas
- RISE Innovation Award Nominees Announced
- Allergan poaches Pfizer oncology CMO
- Roll-2-Roll Technologies partners with Fairfield Sales
- Robatech: Adhesive filling system
- New York state sues Purdue
Food Industry
KM Packaging develops resource efficient, reduced-plastic packaging
KM Packaging, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging and lidding films, has optimised resource efficiency with advanced lidding. This story c... Read more
Bureau Verita advises businesses to get ahead of BRC 8 Food Standard
Bureau Veritas is urging businesses to act now in order to comply with the new BRC Food Standard Issue 8. This story continues at Bureau Verita advise... Read more
Amcor moves for Bemis in ‘transformational’ $6.8bn deal
Amcor has acquired rival US firm Bemis in a significant $6.8bn deal which will create a dominant packaging company in the Americas. This story continu... Read more
Local councils report two-thirds of plastic in packaging is unrecyclable
The Local Government Association (LGA) has announced that two thirds of plastic used by households is not recycled. This story continues at Local coun... Read more
Chinese dairy firm revitalises organic milk using Tetra Pak solutions
A leading Chinese dairy manufacturer has collaborated with Tetra Pak to produce the first white milk in the world to use Tetra Prisma Aseptic 250 Edge... Read more
Packaging
Tesco sets out closed loop aspirations
Talking to suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, a Tesco representative spoke about the retailer’s plans for a closed loop sy... Read more
Package Printing 2017-12-11 14:53:21
While digital printing is creating quite a buzz throughout the packaging industry with its customizability, short-run prowess and lack of plates, it i... Read more
Bertelsmann’s 44-Sided Polygon Highlights Structural Design Services
In this video, we highlight a marketing piece from New York City-based Bertelsmann Printing Group. The 44-sided polygon (technically a tetracontakaite... Read more
How to Find, Train and Retain High Value Employees
This white paper will take a look at the hiring challenge that today’s industry faces, as well as the changing attitudes about work and compensa... Read more
Converters Share Their Digital Experiences At the Digital Packaging Summit
At the recent Digital Packaging Summit, representatives of three prominent converters spoke candidly about their experiences with digital printing tec... Read more
Converting
CTC International Acquired by Quantum Design
Quantum Design Inc. has acquired CTC International. CTC will join KTI, a fellow converting equipment manufacturer, in the Quantum Design family of pro... Read more
Mark Andy Announces Acquisition of Brandtjen & Kluge
Mark Andy has acquired Brandtjen & Kluge, a manufacturer of reliable, high-quality print finishing equipment for foil stamping, diecutting, foldi... Read more
Converting and Industrial Printing Collide at ICE USA in Orlando
Having now completed four editions in the United States, ICE USA has established itself as a premier industry event for the converting industry. But w... Read more
Maxcess to Debut Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA
Maxcess will introduce the Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA. It is the first controller to control up to three guides... Read more
Bobst to Highlight Printing and Converting Innovation at Interpack
The innovations BOBST will be highlighting at Interpack 2017 include web-fed and sheet-fed printing, converting, substrate production, quality assuran... Read more
Nilpeter Announces Updates to PANORAMA Digital Printing Line
Major enhancements have been announced for Nilpeter's PANORAMA digital printing product line. Enhancements include a redesign of its converting and fl... Read more
Converting Takes Center Stage at ICE USA
With its fourth U.S. edition scheduled for April 25-27 in Orlando, Fla., ICE USA, the International Converting Exhibition, will bring the converting c... Read more
Troubleshooting Part 2: Coating/Laminating
By Tom Kerchiss, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd Co-operation and shared goal setting has become increasingly prevalent in label and package printing an... Read more
Flint Group sponsors UK Packaging Awards
Flint Group is sponsoring the UK Packaging Awards for the third time. Waqas Qureshi Read more
Standardisation of Ink Transfer for Converting Corrugated Paper Board
by David Parr, Pamarco Global Graphics, Europe The recent release by FEFCO of a new Standard for Converting equipment further emphasises the co... Read more
Manufacturing
InfinityQS : Management systems could offset sugar tax
As Ireland considers a sugary drinks tax, drinks companies should stem losses with quality management systems, says InfinityQS. Tony Corbin Read more
Hot Melt Adhesive ‘trials coater’ by Universal helps companies reach perfection before production
Universal Converting Equipment have supplied a new CL350 hot melt adhesive coater / laminator to sister company, Universal Adhesive Systems. This inve... Read more
Positive Business and Growth Projected for the Flexible Packaging Industry
Flexible Packaging Magazine has just put to bed its January/February issue, which contains some very positive industry surveys and research. The... Read more
PFFC subscribers respond to CalPoly Research on Innovative Packaging Technologies
In a market research study conducted by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), PFFC subscribers answered questions related to converting... Read more
Expanding Your Business in Latin America
Is Latin America the market that will boost your sales and profits? Will you find “El Dorado” by bringing your company to Latin Amer... Read more
Stimulating Challenges of Improving Processes
Welcome to everyone who is registered, or is considering registering, for ICE USA 2015. There are tremendous opportunities available at this conferenc... Read more
Basic Causes for web Coating Defects
Since the web coating process can generate a wide variety of defects, which will adversely affect product quality and profitability, it is essential t... Read more
High performance X6 Slitting Machine installed at Lean Flexibles
Lean Flexibles are a fast growing supplier and contract slitter of flexible packaging materials based at Hinckley, UK. Lean offer short lead time supp... Read more
Menges Roller installs new kit to meet packaging demand
Menges Roller has purchased a machine that will extend its roller manufacturing capacity in order to meet growing demand Read more
ITW Muller Pallet Wrapper Now in New Size
With a new 40-in. carriage, the GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper offers more speed, throughput, and battery life Read more
Plastics
KM Packaging develops resource efficient, reduced-plastic packaging
KM Packaging, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging and lidding films, has optimised resource efficiency with advanced lidding. This story c... Read more
Thames Water debuts bottle refill stations at BBC Countryfile Live
As part of its bid to tackle plastic waste, Thames Water unveiled its new purpose built ‘pop-up’ style tap water bottle refill stations at BBC Country... Read more
Crown Paints introduces 100% recycled plastic containers
Crown Paints is set to launch paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic – making it the first paint manufacturer in the UK to do so. This story... Read more
Emma Bridgewater designs reusable bag made from recycled plastic
Reusable bag manufacturer Jutexpo, Waitrose and designer Emma Bridgewater have created a reusable bag made entirely of recycled plastic bottles. This... Read more
Tesco sets out closed loop aspirations
Talking to suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, a Tesco representative spoke about the retailer’s plans for a closed loop sy... Read more
Paper
Smurfit Kappa sustainability drive recognised by Euronext Vigeo Eiris
Smurfit Kappa has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by the Euronext Vigeo Eiris index. This story continues at Smurfit Kappa sustai... Read more
Starbucks to charge 5p ‘Latte Levy’ across all stores in Britain
Starbucks is to test a 5p paper cup charge across all 950 stores in Britain, following a similar trial in London. This story continues at Starbucks to... Read more
Mondi expands Simet plant to grow in Polish corrugated market
Mondi has opened its expanded heavy-duty corrugated plant in Simet, Poland. This story continues at Mondi expands Simet plant to grow in Polish corrug... Read more
Morrisons switches from plastic to paper bags for fruit & veg
Morrisons has introduced traditional brown paper bags for loose fruit and veg in its green grocery areas. This story continues at Morrisons switches f... Read more
Saica launches 100% recycled white paper range
Saica has started the production of Infinite; a new collection of high quality white papers which are 100% recycled. This story continues at Saica lau... Read more
FSEA Partners with PACK EXPO International
Gold Leaf Award winners to be on display during tradeshow Topeka, Kan. – The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) is a proud partner... Read more
Tilia Labs to Show Forthcoming Phoenix Features for Optimizing Narrow-Web Label Production at Labelexpo Americas
Lane-based planning, standing die support and marks control among highlights being demonstrated on Booth 6461 Ottawa, Canada – At Labelexpo Amer... Read more
Copresco President Steve Johnson Receives Business Ledger C-Suite Award Honor
Steve Johnson, president and CEO of Copresco, has been named a 2018 C-Suite of the Year Awards honoree by the Daily Herald Business Ledger. The awards... Read more
PGSF Scholarships Awarded to National SkillsUSA Champions
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)as once again partnered to support the SkillsUSA Championships, whic... Read more
At Healthcare Packaging Expo, MHI to Showcase EAGLE-Uni Blister Machine for Laboratory Work & Small-Scale Production
With universal station for forming, sealing & punching, multi-functional module ideal for packaging development & material testing. Norwell, M... Read more
Nonwovens
ICE USA Stands Alone as Favorite Trade Show
My favorite trade show of all is just a few weeks away and you should be making plans, registering and getting your travel arrangements to attend ICE... Read more
IMDA Announces New Website
Site is said to offer easy navigation and a functional member directory Read more
Nazdar Ink Is for Wide-Format Digital Printers
The TX650 Series ink is for printing onto paper before being heat transferred onto a wide range of materials Read more
J.W. Winco Expands Line of Anti-Vibration Mounts
The line, which now includes a full range of inch and metric sizes, features mounts said to absorb most accumulated kinetic energy on impact Read more
TLMI Names Four Companies Eugene Singer Winners
The awards recognize excellence in business management as measured by the TLMI Management Ratio Study Read more