FEATURED STORYPack Expo Intl. 2016 is arriving November 6-9 to Chicago's McCormick Place. The four-day event will feature more than 2,300 exhibiting companies and span more than 1.2 million net sq ft of exhibit space. Organizers expect to welcome more than 50,000 attendees. FULL ARTICLE
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports the introduction of LumiLid XL7W film, a white, easy-to-peel PET lidding film said to be ideal for use with refrigerated and frozen dairy foods that are packaged in polypropylene (PP) containers. FULL ARTICLE
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JUPITER, FL | PCE Instruments offers the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges to test the performance of packaging materials such as cardboard and reinforced tape. The gauges can measure both tensile and compressive forces and offer wide measurement ranges and resolutions.
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NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex announces the launch of the ESL Aseptic Flexi-Pouch Machine for packaging milk, said to extend the shelf life of the product to 90 days.
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ATLANTA, GA | Innovia Films is expanding its portfolio of peelable Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films. Propafilm RCP is now available in 52 and 60 microns. This significantly proven, easy-to-open, food packaging film range now includes heavy duty, high barrier and snap wrap options. The main benefit of using Propafilm RCP is that its seals are easy to open. Consumers of all ages and abilities can simply peel open the seals to reveal the product inside, no excessive force is required.
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At Labelexpo Americas, Martin Automatic introduced the new MLSW Splicer for non-stop roll change of self-wound overlaminate films. Splicing is ultra-simple -- no additional tape or adhesive is needed. The MLSW is the latest in the MLS line of splicers which include models for inline (adhesive application) film lamination and for foil stamping.
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FEATURED INSTALLATIONLabel Art of California purchased the HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press to add print capacity to address a robust job pipeline, provide its customers faster turnarounds and reduce overhead costs. The press will offer the company enhanced speed, advanced color management capabilities, and increased ease of use. "Demand for high quality digital printing has exceeded our expectations, and now more than 50 percent of our jobs are printed digitally," said Dan Masri, general manager, Label Art of California. "The new HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press will allow us to continue that growth trajectory globally, offering our customers new high quality variable data-driven application possibilities with HP Indigo ElectroInk Premium White as well as other specialty inks and new substrates." From left are Luke Masri, operator, Label Art of California, Dan Masri, general manager, Label Art of California, Haim Levit, HP, and David Yazdi, HP.
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Anti-counterfeiting Technologies for PackagingCounterfeiting has become a worldwide problem, and the dangers it poses to brand owners can be vast. It could threaten public health, increase taxes, and raise the price of legitimate products. Worst of all, it could damage the reputation of a brand. In this white paper, Sun Chemical shows how its diverse brand-protection product portfolio and presence around the world can make it a good fit to help resolve counterfeiting issues on packaging for any multi-national brand. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER
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INDUSTRY NEWS
VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles Group is strengthening its position in the European pharmaceutical packaging industry through the acquisition of the flexible packaging business owned by the Italian company Lamp San Prospero SPA via an asset deal.
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PITTSBURG, KS | Kendall Packaging, a 30-yr corporate citizen of Pittsburg, will be pumping nearly $9 million into an expansion. Through a partnership with the City of Pittsburg, the manufacturer will be more than doubling its current plant size and adding jobs within the near future.
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SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council reports that its upcoming Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference, October 26-28, at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX, will equip paperboard converters with new frameworks for leadership, ideas for harnessing technologies to increase productivity, and perspectives from brand owners, among other workshops and networking opportunities.
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