The new Bobst K5 Vision is a vacuum metallizer for flexible packaging converters and CPP/PE film producers that can handle a wide variety of different film types – including heat-sensitive films and thin-gauge substrates. It can run at speeds up to 840m/min., is available in widths from 1,250mm to 2,450mm, and can house roll diameters … Read more →
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA, Bohemia, New York) has announced that Taking Care of Business will be the official theme of its 2018 Fall Conference. The event, which is expected to attract more than 350 industry professionals, will take place October 29-31 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Constructing the special track of technical sessions for the … Read more →
Point Five Packaging, a U.S.-based supplier of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) equipment and premium packaging solutions for various food industry sectors, has introduced its P5-A Automatic Seal System. Ideal for any food production or packaging environment – and configurable for manual as well as automatic operation – the machine produces vacuum-gas flushed MAP containers, vacuum … Read more →
Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has expanded the speaker line-up for its users’ conference, EFI Connect 2018 January 23-26 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel. On January 23, EFI CEO Guy Gecht will moderate a pair of fireside chat keynotes with two innovative print and packaging industry executives: Eric Bacourt, CEO of Hinojosa Packaging Solutions, and … Read more →
Two leading U.S.-based packaging organizations – The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association – will jointly hold three rigid-box operator training seminars during the first quarter of 2018. These programs are possible through the work and support of Al Hoodwin, President of Michigan City Paper Box and AICC Chairman, and Laura … Read more →
Decorative Cast & Cure (C2) films from Kansas-based Breit Technologies are used by leading printers and brand owners to create dynamic product packaging and unique brand appearances, all while enhancing brand protection. Now, holographic C2 film effects can be seen in a new, 3-minute presentation via the company’s new Film Sample Video (www.breit-tech.com/shopDisplayCategories.asp). The video … Read more →
According to the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and its most recent study: Trends: 2017 Industry Outlook and Market Data Report, folding carton shipments in the U.S. will grow at a 0.4% annual rate over the next five years, reaching a value of $9.6 billion. A break in rising boxboard prices should also aid folding carton … Read more →
Increased, incremental cost escalation has forced the Flint Group to raise the prices of its packaging inks products. “Further to announcements made in March of 2017, it’s become clear that the raw material markets for many components within Flint Group’s packaging inks products have experienced price escalations. Many raw material markets remain highly volatile as … Read more →
Sun Chemical (Parsippany, NJ) will increase prices on its liquid inks and coatings for flexible packaging for its customers across all regions effective January 1, 2018. The percentage increase will be in the high single digits, said the company, and will vary depending on the product composition and the product line. Sun Chemical said it … Read more →
Registration is now open for the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Forum & INFOFLEX 2018, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6-9. The forum, themed Bringing It All Together: Processes, People and Potential, will be hosted at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Across the Skywalk, INFOFLEX will be Where the Worlds of Package Printing and … Read more →
The Label Academy (London, UK and Brookfield, Wisconsin) has extended its book series with the publication of two new reference books – Shrink Sleeve Technology and Label Markets and Applications. Complementing the Academy’s ten other textbooks and study modules, they’re designed to help develop the working knowledge of printing industry professionals in these sectors. Compiled … Read more →
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights (Ocean View, Delaware), the market for printed cartons should surpass $188 billion (USD) by 2024. Positive growth indicators in the cosmetics and personal care industry, primarily in the Asia Pacific region, will make a major contribution to this growth. Rapidly evolving consumer spending power – … Read more →