Flexible Packaging Materials & Services - Articles - Page 168

Special Report: Label Adhesives

Choosing the Right PSA

March 26, 2015

The introduction of the first self-sticking label in 1935 created a new exciting market segment for adhesive manufacturers.

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association Announces New Annual Recycling Summit

March 25, 2015

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association continues to take strides in promoting plastics recovery and use of recycled content by creating an annual recycling event, the Refocus Recycling Summit & Expo. The inaugural event will be held April 25-27, 2016, at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Amcor Flexibles Bakery Provides Packaging for Bread Company

March 19, 2015

Amcor Flexibles Bakery team is proud to wrap Brace’s extensive range of family bread with superior packaging.

Toray Plastics (America) Presents Metallized BOPP Film for Extended Shelf Life

March 19, 2015

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. introduces its new Torayfan PWX5, a metallized BOPP film that is designed for use as a high-performance inner moisture- and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications.

Major Brands Collaborate for Flexible Laminated Packaging Recycling Trials

March 18, 2015

In an innovative public-private partnership, Anthesis LRS is leading a project to assess the feasibility of including flexible laminated packaging, such as food and drink pouches, pet food pouches and toothpaste tubes, in existing household recycling schemes and recovering the aluminium from this packaging.

Hot Products

Coim Group Solvent-based Adhesive Gives High Performance at Low Costs

March 16, 2015

Novacote NC-9065 is a new solvent-based adhesive with very low applied cost. This product is perfect for hot fill, boil-in-bag, coffee and other demanding applications.

NPE2015 to Open with Fashion Show Reflecting Plastics Industry Pursuit of Zero Waste

Stylish and unique garments and accessories designed by students of the Savannah College of Art and Design will be made of recycled and reused plastics

March 9, 2015

What do vinyl sheet protectors, yoga mats and plastic beads have to do with a unique and fashionable dress that would turn heads at any gathering? Plenty — thanks to the recyclability of plastics and the artistry of students at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

Sonoco Signs Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Brazilian Flexible Packaging Company

March 9, 2015

Sonoco has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Graffo Paranaense de Embalagens S/A (Graffo), a closely held flexible packaging business located in Pinhais, Curitiba, Brazil. Terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015.

Cosmo Films Offers High-barrier Metallized Film

March 9, 2015

As barrier properties get increasingly important for packaged food products, flexible players in the space seem to be gearing up for the development. Cosmo Films, known for its specialty films offers multiple barrier products.