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Graphic Materials Segment up Amid COVID-Driven Demand Surge

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses in both North America and Europe, Avery Dennison's label and packaging materials segment has seen ord...

Extended Content Label Use Rises Due to COVID-19 Clinical Trials

Luminer, a labeling solutions provider specializing in extended content labels, has seen a significant rise in demand for extended conten...

INX International Becomes First North American Ink Company with ISO 45001 Certification

INX International Ink Co.’s North American ISO Certified facilities have been recognized with certification for the ISO 45001 Occupationa...

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Honored with PackTheFuture Award 2020

For the 5th edition of the renowned PackTheFuture Award, 58 packaging innovations were submitted by European companies, testifying to the...

Chroma Moves to 24-Hour Production for COVID-19 PCR Test Fluorescence Filter

To help countries around the world increase testing for the COVID-19 virus, Chroma Technology Corp. has moved to three-shift, seven-days-...

Glenroy Produces Life Cycle Assessment of STANDCAP Pouch vs. Rigid Container

The company provided the LCA and a report with descriptions on key environmental indicators based on comparing the STANDCAP pouch to a ri...

Flexo Wash Introduces a Marketplace for Pre-Owned Machines

Flexo Wash, a leading provider of cleaning solutions, is offering a new marketplace for purchasing a used or pre-owned Flexo Wash machine.

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Films/Substrates

Films Provide Sustainable Contamination Protection

The current SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19-pandemic has underscored it once again: Protecting sensitive, vital products remains the key contribution that packaging solutions make to sustainability. …

Printing

Printers Adapt to Challenging Market by Launching New Products & Services

In a survey (conducted before the coronavirus outbreak), more than 500 printers and about 200 suppliers described the challenges and successes of launching new products and services. For many in …

Technology

First Desktop Flex Pack Press that Produces Flexible Packaging on Demand

Partnering with Sihl, a global leader and innovator in digital print media, Afinia Label is introducing the FP-230: a revolutionary solution for short to medium runs of flexible packaging. …

Technology

Copolyester Film Recognized for Improved Recyclability by APR

Far Eastern New Century’s Top Green® Heat Shrinkable PET film for shrink sleeve labels has been recognized by The Association of Plastic Recyclers for meeting or exceeding APR’s Critical Guidance …

Films/Substrates

Enhanced PLATINUM+ Thermoforming Films Increase Cost Savings & Efficiency

Flair Flexible Packaging has introduced PLATINUM+, a performance-enhanced advancement on its original thermoforming film program. With a wider operating window, the films offer a premium solution for common challenges with …

Bag/Pouch Making

Honey I'm Home! Dog Treat Line Celebrates India's Meat Industry

Honey I’m Home! is a range of dog treats that, in just 16 months, has transformed the by-products of India’s village buffalo farmers into a range that has taken the pet …

New Packages

Mondi and Reckitt Benckiser Create 100% Recyclable Mono-Material Pouch

The fully recyclable, mono-material flexible plastic packaging portfolio was created for the premium line of Finish® dishwasher tablets, Quantum Ultimate. …

Fire Dept. Coffee Unveils Distinctive Look for New Line

Fire Department Coffee recently revealed a bold, new look for its signature Spirit Infused Coffee Spirit, reflective of the vintage spirit labels that are steeped in heritage.

Films/Substrates

Cadbury Rebranding Inspired by History

Design agency Bulletproof has added a contemporary twist to the brand’s historic identity, reimagining classic elements. The refreshed Cadbury wordmark is a contemporary take on the signature of the company’s founder, John Cadbury.

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Coronavirus Coverage

Ascent Helps Those Facing Challenges Caused by COVID-19

Ascent, one of America’s fastest-growing sports nutrition companies, announced it is supporting those impacted by COVID-19 through the creation of the Gym Relief Fund and contributions to other initiatives.

Extrusion Equipment

Polymer Film and Bag Commences Production of Multilayered Films on Second Extrusion Line

Polymer Film & Bag, a division of Polymer Packaging Inc., has begun production of multilayered film for the flexible packaging industry on the second of two co-extrusion lines.

Bag/Pouch Making

EDL's Double Tight Wrappers Unitize 22.5 Pet Food Bundles Per Minute

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink-wrapping machines employ two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose multipacks of packaged pet food.

Coronavirus Coverage

How the Packaging Industry Can Navigate the Coronavirus Pandemic

Kristin Joker

McKinsey suggests a three-step plan to help packaging companies through the crisis.

Flexible Packaging

2020 May

This issue of Flexible Packaging spotlights today’s flexible films; packaging line automation along with a case study; coverage on COVID-19 medical mask material, hand sanitizer packaged in single-use sachets; and sanitizing wipes, along with a brand renew of a popular jerky snack brand.

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