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WHAT'S NEW
Jindal Offers Three Films for Labels, Packaging
STRASSEN, LUXEMBOURG | Jindal Films introduces three new films for packaging and labeling use that reportedly can help customers improve performance and meet sustainability challenges. They include a white oriented PO, a metallized OPP, and an OPP-based sealant film for standup pouches.
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LECCO, ITALY | On June 19, Omet will present the Varyflex V2 to the Chilean market. The event will take place at Hotel Kennedy in Vitacura. The Varyflex V2 is a mid-web hybrid machine designed for production of short runs of packaging.
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LEOPOLDSHOHE, GERMANY | eltromat offers the twin_check 2.0 100% inspection system for the printing industry. It is said to have a highly compact design combined with a considerable increase in performance. Integration into an existing press is simpler and more flexible since it can either be positioned vertically or horizontally.
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 Industry leaders Nordmeccanica, Dow and Enercon share best practices for successful solventless laminating. Get insight on how variables such as machine design, adhesive mixing and surface treatment all play a part in your laminating success. Get full details
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FEATURED STORY
The release liner industry may be a global market today, but the profile and characteristics of the business are changing. As Michael Apperson, CEO of Loparex, said at the AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference, "Global isn't global anymore. We must understand regional differences."
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Looking for news, new products, and advice on converting flexible packaging? Visit the FLEXPACK content category on our website.
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Improve your profits with Martin Automatic. Run your press faster, create less waste, reduce your costs and be more competitive. Continuous running improves quality, ink lay-down and consistency. Customers tell us their Martin equipment has increased throughput by 30-40% which directly improved their bottom line. From web-handling to roll change automation, Martin Automatic helps you hit your target. So why are you waiting? Give Martin Automatic a call or visit www.martinautomatic today.
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 IGGESUND, SWEDEN | The Taittinger champagne house is supplying the official champagne for this year's World Cup. The gift carton is made of Iggesund Paperboard's Incada 235 g/m2 paperboard, and the conversion is by Le Sanglier with foil lamination by API.
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FEATURED BLOG
 Streak defects are one of the most common coating defects in roll-to-roll coating. They are also very elusive, says PFFC's coating expert, Mark Miller. Learn how streaks are formed and how to eliminate them. By following the preventative path he prescribes, you will be on your way to streak free coating.
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PFFC CONFERENCES AT CPP EXPO
Mary Schilling, owner of Schilling Inkjet Consulting, is presenting "Print Quality and Control for Printed Packaging" on Sunday, September 28, as part of CPP Expo's Conference Program. Digital printing has expanded its packaging market to various substrates including film, plastic, and paperboard. She will address key factors for print quality and cross platform color success using UV, aqueous dye and pigment, as well as liquid toner to assure products printed on various mediums are controlled and matched across various digital platforms.
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Kampf Machinery Corp. is your partner if you produce or process web-shaped materials. We develop winders and slitters for the manufacturing processes, spindle and stationary machines for the converting and machines for the aluminum industry. Kampf machines are used in production processes for various web materials: plastic films, aluminum foils and strips, special composites, packaging materials and papers as well as special materials such as nonwovens and label stock. Learn More Here.
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Do you need specialty slitting services? Visit our newly updated Contract Slitting Services Directory and find the right company for your job. Browse by Material Type, Slitting Method, Maximum Input Roll Width, Maximum Output Roll Diameter, and Unwind Core Inner Diameter. Do you offer contract slitting? Contact Tim Janes at tjanes@pffc-online.com to place your company in this directory.
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Learn more about the digital solution for cost-efficient, high-quality, short-run label printing and how one company transitioned from flexographic to digital printing. See why "the future is inkjet, the future is digital" for printing beautiful labels.
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DEERFIELD, IL | Airpack S.p.A., Lodi, Italy, has acquired the European protective packaging operations of Pregis Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Airpack purchased Pregis's Italian operations in 2012, and this acquisition is said to be part of Airpack's strategy to increase its European footprint.
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BROADVIEW, IL | DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. will host its first Award Ceremony and Dinner on September 10 during Labelexpo Americas at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Industry personnel will be recognized in eight categories. Submissions are due by July 11.
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Talk To Me
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