Consumables-Substrates - Film
March 16, 2016 at 5:13 pm
The trinity of inks, substrates and adhesives form the core of nearly every completed package. But with so many variations among these materials, an understanding of how they relate to one another is important for printers and converters to grasp before going to press.
November 17, 2015 at 10:40 am
3 Sigma Corp., a provider of specialty pressure sensitive adhesive coated products, has reported the passing of Grant Beck, the company's owner since 1998.
September 15, 2015 at 9:14 am
AveryPRO, a division of Avery Products Corporation, a manufacturer of printable labels and cards, has announced the launch of a new line of professional-grade label stock for dry toner presses.
April 17, 2015 at 11:40 am
We’ll provide an overview of what is changing in the label market and how a commercial printer can tap into new revenue streams.
July 31, 2009
PASADENA, Calif. and NEGEV, Israel—Avery Dennison announced that its Roll Materials division has entered into a collaboration agreement with Polysack Plastic Industries Ltd. to exclusively distribute and sell Polysack’s Polyphane™ Fit roll-fed shrink films in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.
December 2, 2008
The Rotomec coating and laminating product range comprises the CL 850 duplex (max. 450 m/min) and the CL 1000 (max. 600 m/min) duplex or triplex multi-technology laminators with extremely sensitive web handling control to produce superior quality structures using the widest combination of flexible materials, including very thin aluminium foil. General (General Vacuum Equipment Ltd.) is a premier supplier of vacuum web coating and metallizing solutions for the deposition of conventional aluminium and clear barrier coatings for plastic film, packaging materials, decorative and label applications, capacitor, photovoltaic (PV) and high technology security coatings.
March 27, 2008
OAK HARBOR, OH—March 27, 2008 – Leading self-wound overlaminate film manufacturer, acpo ltd., is pleased to welcome David A. McSherry, Sr. to their staff as Chief Financial Officer. David has over twenty years experience in the pressure sensitive industry and is a certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt. At acpo ltd., David will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to evaluate opportunities for growth and expansion. Utilizing Lean Management principles, he will create sustainable value for acpo customers. Prior to joining acpo, David held various managerial roles in operations, finance, quality and engineering with Avery Dennison and FLEXcon Company,
February 26, 2008
GLEN ALLEN, Va.: Materials for use in thin-film and organic photovoltaics (PV) will reach $3.8 billion by 2015, according to a new study by NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm based in Glen Allen, Va. According to NanoMarkets’ analysis the thin-film and organic photovoltaic market is becoming a source of opportunity for both traditional electronic chemicals suppliers and innovative materials firms. In addition, innovations at the material level will have a profound impact on the future of PV as a whole. Some of the main points in the report include: • Thin-film PV is no longer a niche consumer of electronic materials. By 2015 amorphous
April 27, 2007
Oriented Films for Flexible Packaging and Labels is a global study of oriented films for the flexible packaging and label industries. It examines markets, technologies and opportunities in oriented films. The Market section includes an analysis of the drivers and trends for the oriented film industry, the market statistics and quantitative projections through 2011, with supporting analyses. “Oriented Films” covers every oriented film market including OPP, OPET, OPA, OPS, OPLA, OPE, premium shrink film, barrier shrink film, and others. The study profiles or names every producer of bi-oriented film in the world, and it includes capacity estimates for each. For more information, visit www.allied-dev.com
February 5, 2007
acpo ltd. introduces 505OB Photoluminescent Overlaminate Film OAK HARBOR, OH—Pressure sensitive adhesive coater, acpo ltd. introduces 505OB, a photoluminescent self-wound overlaminate film. 505OB contains an optical brightener formulation that glows or illuminates when exposed to black light. Labels laminated with 505OB can be easily identified by this luminosity. Label manufacturers use 505OB overlaminate for label detection and product identification. With 505OB you know by the glow. This clear self-wound polypropylene overlaminate is 1.3 mils thick and offers excellent acid, chemical and oil resistance. 505OB is slit to specifications and ships same day or next day direct to the
