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The largest bottleneck of a coating operation tends to be the curing station. The key is to encourage the fluid to like the new dissimilar material it is coming in contact with and to spread evenly over a large surface area. Mark Miller, PFFC's fluid coating expert, explains.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
GRAHAM, NC | Acucote offers a half-master piggyback product line in which customers can choose from 17 different facestocks to construct up to 34 half-master combinations. The program is said to be ideal for short-run orders and custom applications.
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MEERHOUT, BELGIUM | The ExxonMobil Chemical polymer plant in Meerhout is introducing a more sustainable stretch hood film to its packaging operations. The new solution with Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer keeps 25kg sacks of polymer pellets secure and stable on the pallet and allows for up to 16% reduction of material use.
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LEWIS CENTER, OH | Multi-Plastics Inc. introduces EZTear, a laminated pouch structure for use in easy open stick packs or similar flexible packaging applications. This laminated structure is said to address the mechanical aspects regarding tear initiation and control of tear across the pouch in a more economical option compared to currently used products
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | PFFC's "On Print" columnist and printing expert Dr. Dene Taylor, president of Specialty Paper & Films, will present at the AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. Ink Jet and Digital Label/Packaging Print Seminar. His presentation, "Recent Developments in Digital Printing for Labels & Packaging," will cover ink jet, electrophotography, direct thermal, and thermal transfer. The seminar runs January 29-30 in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Editorial Director Yolanda Simonsis is hosting the judging for AIMCAL's Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition here in Chicago this week. Good luck to all AIMCAL members with entries in this competition. Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. -- Claudia Want to share your news with our subscribers? Send your company's announcements and new product releases to us for inclusion in E-Clips. Editorial Inquiries/Press Releases: Yolanda Simonsis | President/Editorial Director | 773-916-PFFC Claudia Hine | Managing Editor | 312-286-1374 Advertising Opportunities: Tim Janes | VP Online Sales | 303-674-0577 Copyright 2013, YTC Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This newsletter is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of YTC Media, Inc.
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