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.
Toray Plastics (America) Inc. announces the introduction of new bio-based lidding films. LumiLid bio-based, dual-ovenable lidding films are manufactured with Toray's proprietary sustainable resin blends, which are made with more than 50 percent renewable feedstocks.
Global demand for pouches is projected to rise 6.2 percent annually to $37.3 billion in 2018. Growth will be driven by consumer and producer preferences for standup pouches over more traditional rigid packaging.
Flexible Packaging had the opportunity to ask a few key questions to Bob Chiricosta, director of North American exhibitions, for ICE USA 2015. Flexible Packaging is a proud media partner for the ICE USA 2015 show.
Vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer ColorMasters offers its insight into the company’s strengths, its fit within the industry, what other companies can learn from them, and what’s around the bend.