Mexican roll and sheet extruder Laminex says it will open its first manufacturing plant in the United States in early 2019. Read more
BREAKING NEWS
- Mexico’s Laminex expanding to US
- Minnesota sues Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk over alleged price-gouging
- Navigating the Next Industrial Revolution, Together
- FDA approves Pfizer advanced breast cancer med
- TLMI Annual Meeting Gets Underway in Amelia Island
- Keeping Innovation in Our Hands
- Machining centre 4.0 with innovative safety solution
- Industry veteran appointed CEO of Frugalpac
- World’s first rotational moulding health and safety guidance launched
- Can decontamination for powdered infant formula
Latest news
- Minnesota sues Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk over alleged price-gouging
- Navigating the Next Industrial Revolution, Together
- FDA approves Pfizer advanced breast cancer med
- TLMI Annual Meeting Gets Underway in Amelia Island
- Keeping Innovation in Our Hands
- Machining centre 4.0 with innovative safety solution
- Industry veteran appointed CEO of Frugalpac
Food Industry
Mondelez commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025
Mondelez International has announced a new commitment to make all packaging recyclable and all paper-based packaging sustainably sourced. This story c... Read more
Tetra Pak launches Plant Secure opportunity analysis platform
Tetra Pak has launched a new plant management service designed to implement profitability strategies to for customers. Tetra Pak Plant Secure provides... Read more
Study: Foodservice packaging proves a viable composting feedstock
A joint study by the Foodservice Packaging Assn. and the Biodegradable Products Institute finds that compostable foodservice packaging provides the sa... Read more
Packaging Automation kit increases Pro-Pak efficiency
Four motion controlled high speed tray sealing machines have increased the efficiency of the ready meal packing line at Pro-Pak Foods. This story cont... Read more
Design challenge aims to highlight health warning debate
A design challenge around the debate on health warnings on packaging has kicked off in central London. This story continues at Design challenge aims t... Read more
Packaging
Heidelberg to Expand Digital Postpress Operations with Takeover of MBO Group
Heidelberg has announced it is taking over the MBO Group, seeking further expansion into postpress operations for digitally printed products. The take... 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
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
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
PepsiCo signs agreement to introduce 100% recycled plastic
Loop Industries, a leading technology innovator in sustainable plastic and PepsiCo have announced that they have entered into a multi-year supply agre... Read more
EP Committee votes to add more packaging to plastic ban list
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on single-use plastics on 10 October and made amendments to its directive. This story continues... Read more
EP Committee votes to add more packaging to plastic ban list
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on single-use plastics on 10 October and made amendments to its directive. This story continues... Read more
Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland removes non-recyclable black plastic packaging
Lidl has announced that it is removing black plastic packaging from its entire fruit and vegetable range across all 195 Ireland and Northern Ireland s... Read more
Public concerned over plastic waste but confused about recycling
Ball Corporation launched a survey at the beginning of Recycle Week, (24 – 30 September), revealing that plastic pollution is a high concern amongst a... Read more
Paper
Industry veteran appointed CEO of Frugalpac
Frugalpac has appointed Malcolm Waugh as its new chief executive, effective immediately. This story continues at Industry veteran appointed CEO of Fru... Read more
Plastico and Transcend team to supply paper straws to hospitality sector
Distribution deal will provide food and drink outlets access to UK-made paper straws. This story continues at Plastico and Transcend team to supply pa... Read more
Smurfit Kappa reduces carbon footprint with new UK paper mill
Smurfit Kappa has begun operating a state-of-the-art Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) to reduce emissions and increase the profitability of its Tow... Read more
Coveris set to launch sustainable food-to-go range at Lunch!
Coveris is set to launch four new formats to address sustainability at the Lunch! show. This story continues at Coveris set to launch sustainable food... Read more
Antalis secures new site to support growth plans
Antalis has opened a new site in the Bristol area as part of its growth plans. This story continues at Antalis secures new site to support growth plan... Read more
OKI Printers for Architecture, Engineering and Design Industries on Show at BuildTech Asia 2018
Visitors to the OKI booth will get the chance to experience printing devices designed to meet the needs of the industry -- the Teriostar series and th... Read more
Harper Corporation of America’s Final 2018 Harper Expo & Solutions Tour Event in Brooklyn Center, MN Filling Up Fast
Charlotte, N.C. – Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has been traveling around the United States for its 2018 Harper... Read more
Esko Displays Automation Software and Digital Finishing Hardware Solutions at SGIA Expo 2018
Booth 938 focuses on Automation Engine QuickStart for Sign, WebCenter QuickStart for Corrugated, and Kongsberg tables Ghent (Belgium) – There ar... Read more
UNITED CAPS Partners with trio-technik to Streamline Manufacturing Process in Schwerin Plant, Strengthening Market Leadership Position
AirMove transport system delivers increased productivity, helps ensure a high quality standard Wiltz, Luxembourg – UNITED CAPS, an international... Read more
Kodak Flexcel NX Users Call for Extra Time to Enter First Global Flexo Innovation Awards
Flexographers now have until 31st December 2018 to enter the inaugural Kodak Global Flexo Innovation Awards, after Kodak extended the deadline for sub... 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