The most essential part of winding and unwinding efficiency is tension control. Tension control is a highly dynamic process across the entire line starting with the unwind all the way to the winder. The following...

The event, which will present the Vacuum Metallizers assembly plant of Nordmeccanica, will be on air live streaming on Thursday, October 14 with two shows: at 9:30am and 5:00pm (CET) so to reach all our...

The plastic waste revolution died in the California Legislature this year. Environmentalists have pinned their hopes on the nation's most populous state ever since China rejected American recyclables two years ago, literally dropping the problem...

Every year, the average American goes through more than 250 pounds of plastic waste, and much of that comes from packaging. So what do we do with it all? Your recycling bin is part of...

Power outages caused by Hurricane Laura could delay start-ups at chemical plants until the end of September, long enough to squeeze several markets that are already tight. Chemical companies began shutting down their plants along...

We can all agree that dot matrix expiration dates and lot codes are hard to read. These are often illegible due to the disadvantages of continuous inkjet printing technology, which is typically used by industrial...

In the face of disruptions that have been created in traditional supply routes for BOPP films, Innovia Films Inc have been able to meet the increased demand for acrylic and high barrier coated films in...

Nelipak® Laboratory Services, a leading provider of healthcare packaging testing for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced that its Clara, Ireland laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB)....

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has launched an innovative online documentation portal, designed to elevate customer trust and ensure the safe operation, maintenance and ownership of all PCMC machines. Known as myPCMC,...

“I am delighted to announce that Emmerson Packaging is the process of investing a further $10 million this year in new equipment for our Amherst and Belleville facilities, in addition to having hired over 80...

The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is facing new challenges following damages at feedstock monoethylene glycol (MEG) plants. The damages resulted in a force majeure declaration by three MEG producers, which in turn led to a force...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has developed a proprietary washable ink technology that enables deinking of UV/LED-printed PET shrink sleeves allowing for a recycling of...

There are several vital factors that brand owners should consider when packaging products for ecommerce instead of retail. As states across the US issued stay-at-home orders in response to the pandemic, many consumers resorted to...

GSE has launched Colorsat FCS, a compact, manual ink dispenser helping small label and packaging printing enterprises to reduce ink-related costs, achieve consistent color quality and provide traceability of ink in the supply chain. The...

Esko has underlined its commitment to future generations of packaging industry workers with a multi-million dollar in-kind donation to support college and university students in their packaging engineering and technology studies. The global developer of...

Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member company of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with a high bio-based content for use in packaging, labels and tapes. The bio-based content for the...

Once again Werner & Mertz, in cooperation with its Reyclate Initiative partners, has pioneered a new printing ink system for applications way beyond its own industry. With the ink manufacturer Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co....

Amcor announces its membership of the Digital Watermarks Initiative “HolyGrail 2.0”, which brings together over 85 companies and organisations across the packaging value chain, including key customers and industry peers. HolyGrail 2.0 is a pilot...

When world-class consumer retailers and well-known brand names require an especially unique luxury package, they turn to TPC Printing and Packaging, a highly-decorated boutique printer with an outstanding reputation for producing a wide range of...

Swiss trading group Meraxis and the integrated Central and Eastern European oil, gas and petrochemical company MOL Group are entering into a strategic partnership. They will be joining forces to forge ahead with the development...

Bag-converting equipment manufacturer Hudson-Sharp—part of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform—is pleased to announce that Associated Labels and Packaging of Coquitlam, British Columbia, has successfully completed the installation of its Ares...

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has joined forces with AIM, the European Brands Association, and other partners across the value chain to prove the viability of digital watermarking for sorting waste at...

Less than a year ago, one of the hottest topics in the environmental news sphere was single-use plastics. The question of how to phase them out as quickly and thoroughly as possible dominated websites like...

drupa extends its digital offering: starting in October the online platform drupa preview will offer exhibitors and visitors an additional channel for touching base with the sector, discussing trending themes and presenting product portfolios. The...

The secretive way in which plastic recycling is handled in the UK carries the potential for the next big scandal. While the government's statutory guidance is supposed to clarify who is responsible, our research suggests...

We look at the total package, including the label, to identify problems with consumer engagement. Recyclability and sustainability paired with a nice design at low cost are just a few benefits brands and converters look...

A commitment to demonstrating robust ethical management is at the heart of an innovative Sustainable Supply Model implemented by Flint Group Packaging Inks, one of the largest ink suppliers to the global print and packaging...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has developed a new UV offset ink series and UV flexo varnishes with outstanding deinking properties for commercial and packaging...