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SARTOMER: Oligomers

June 11, 2014

A new line of BPA-free acrylic oligomers reportedly meets newer regulatory requirements while delivering equivalent performance in ink and coating applications in the high-end food packaging industry.

Schneider Re-Elected as World Packaging Organization President

June 10, 2014

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) recently announced that its board has unanimously elected Thomas L. Schneider, CPP, to a second term as president.

Michelman Dedicates Facilities for Coatings Line

May 29, 2014

Michelman recently announced it has dedicated specific lab and manufacturing capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio, headquarters for its ColorCoat™ line of water-based color coatings.

Avery Dennison Label Materials Receive Environmental Excellence Award

May 8, 2014

Avery Dennison recently announced it has received the Flexographic Technical Association’s Environmental Excellence Award for Innovations in Sustainability.

Berry Plastics Announces Board Appointments

April 24, 2014

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced the appointment of Idalene F. (Idie) Kesner and Jonathan (Jon) F. Foster to its Board of Directors.

Longueil Named VP-Sales, ETI Converting Equipment

April 17, 2014

ETI Converting Equipment recently announced the appointment of Kevin Longueil as vice president of National Sales.

Berry Plastics to Acquire Portions of Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures Business

April 7, 2014

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S., Mexico, and India portions of Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures (C&C) business.

Emerging Hot-Melt Technologies for Package and Container Sealing

New technology has eliminated many of the drawbacks of the previous generation of hot-melt adhesive equipment.

April 1, 2014

Package and container sealing is a key component of today’s complex manufacturing processes. Manufacturers require a system that quickly delivers consistently applied adhesive while fitting into streamlined packaging lines. Many companies turn to hot-melt adhesive delivery systems for their packaging needs.

Market Trends: "Smart" Packaging on the Rise

Active and intelligent packaging demand is expected to grow 8% annually to 2017.

April 1, 2014

Demand for active and intelligent packaging in the U.S. is forecast to expand 8% annually to $3.5 billion in 2017, well above total packaging demand growth.

Rollers for Adhesive and Coating Processes

What you need to know about rollers for adhesives and coating processes

The application of adhesives, sealants and coatings requires a range of specialized rollers with specific roll coverings, finishes, and temperature specifications.

Jeff Awe

April 1, 2014

Industrial rollers are used in the manufacturing and processing of almost every material—from paper to coiled steel and plastic packaging to textiles.