We caught up with Giancarlo Caimmi, commercial director, Nordmeccanica Group, for a conversation on the latest innovations in the coating/laminating space.
With a focus on the customer, and not the bottom line, Catapult intends to disrupt the U.S. packaging and printing industry, specifically in its core competencies of self-adhesive, narrow web and linerless labels.
Though Catapult officially just opened its Orlando, Florida, operations in spring 2018, the flexo print company is quick to point out that its business, while new, is actually some 25 years in the making.
Velcro Companies has introduced the first hook-to-hook closure system with unique sealant technology, allowing manufacturers to more easily and rapidly integrate the closures into their flexible packages and pouches.
Berry Global Group, Inc. has officially purchased Laddawn, a manufacturer of blown polyethylene bags and films with a unique-to-industry e-Commerce sales platform.
Labelexpo Americas returns to Rosemont, Illinois, September 25-27, offering five halls worth of exhibits, special breakout sessions, networking and more.
BioLogiQ, Inc., says that recent test results show its NuPlastiQ MB BioPolymer, produced by blending NuPlastiQ GP with PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate), is marine biodegradable.
A 40 percent cost savings. Check. A 64 percent reduction in secondary packaging materials used. Check. A 73 percent reduction in trucks delivering the packaging materials. Check. And perhaps the most important result: a 300 percent growth through national retailers. Check that one, too.
It’s no surprise that in the year since we looked at lidding film for food applications for Flexible Packaging’s readers, the industry has changed. We’re now seeing developments and trends in sustainability/recycling, peel and reseal functionality, and improved barrier for longer shelf life.