Flexible Packaging Materials & Services - Articles - Page 171

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.

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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.

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Uteco Releases New High-speed Laminator

March 5, 2015

Uteco says its Mistral laminator is the ideal answer for top converters increasing flexibility and consolidation of equipment.

Cover Feature: Films for Food Packaging

A Flexible Films Guide: Various Choices for Food Packaging

Kerri Boyens, Contributing writer

March 4, 2015

Choosing a food packaging film today is a complicated process, even for seasoned converting and packaging design professionals.

Eastman Launching New Amorphous Polyolefin Products

March 4, 2015

Eastman Chemical Co. plans to launch several new amorphous polyolefin product grades later this year.

Technology: Rolls & Rollers

Web Storage: Eye to the Wall vs. Eye to the Sky

Jay Skinner, Contributing writer

March 4, 2015

Roll printing and converting industries have struggled for years with material handling methods. Plastic film/tube/bag extruders and web label printers all face the material handling issues daily.