film manufacturing

Layering up for Improved Performance

Brands and converters can leverage breakthroughs in multi-layer blown film technology to reduce cost, improve performance and design for sustainability.

Paul Wolak Bryn Rabtor

April 26, 2021

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Consumers are becoming increasingly sensitive to sustainability issues, while still maintaining high expectations toward food safety, extended shelf life, functional performance and reduced costs when it comes to packaging.

Toppan Printing Develops Fire Extinguishing Film

February 11, 2021

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The film emits aerosol particles to extinguish and suppress the spread of fire without producing harmful gases.

ExxonMobil Expands PE Capacity in Texas

July 30, 2019

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ExxonMobil has started production on a new polyethylene line at its Beaumont, TX plant, bringing site capacity to nearly 1.7 million tons per year

PPC Flexible Packaging Builds Colombia Plant for Floral Films Unit

March 18, 2019

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PPC Flexible Packaging has completed a 75,000-sq.-foot manufacturing plant in Bogota, Colombia, for Temkin PPC, a PPC division that produces flexible packaging for fresh-cut flowers and potted plants.

Technology: Rolls & Rollers

Case Study: How Rolls Can Help Save Energy In Converting

March 1, 2018

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Films are generally metallized and brightly printed before they are combined together to make the packaging we see all around us. In the manufacture of these films, it is necessary to change the surface so that the ink and aluminum layers will stick to them.

API Expands Holographic Offerings with Holonique Boutique

June 27, 2017

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API has launched Holonique Boutique, a custom decorative holography service designed to add an extra dimension to brands across the food, beverage, personal care and beauty sectors.

DFE Welcomes Evan Richardson

Manufacturer of web tension control products and technology brings on new team member

February 13, 2014

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Dover Flexo Electronics is pleased to introduce Evan Richardson who joined the company's internal sales and engineering applications team in January.

Hot Products

Mocon Launches New Barrier Film Testing Equipment

January 27, 2014

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Mocon, Inc., manufacturer of permeation instrumentation, has developed a new oxygen transmission rate test instrument, which accurately and repeatedly measures barriers ten times lower than previous levels.

Toray Plastics (America) to Build New Cogeneration Power Facility

US$22.7 million investment in second system will enhance sustainability initiative and manufacturing production

August 20, 2013

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Toray Plastics (America) Inc., will begin construction on a second cogeneration system at its 70-acre North Kingstown, R.I., campus.

Bemis Company Acquires China-Based Specialty Film Platform

July 1, 2013

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Bemis Company, Inc. announces that it has acquired all of the common stock of Foshan New Changsheng Plastics Films Co., LTD (NCS), a specialty film manufacturer located in Foshan, China.

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Layering up for Improved Performance

Toppan Printing Develops Fire Extinguishing Film

ExxonMobil Expands PE Capacity in Texas

PPC Flexible Packaging Builds Colombia Plant for Floral Films Unit

Case Study: How Rolls Can Help Save Energy In Converting

API Expands Holographic Offerings with Holonique Boutique

DFE Welcomes Evan Richardson

Mocon Launches New Barrier Film Testing Equipment

Toray Plastics (America) to Build New Cogeneration Power Facility

Bemis Company Acquires China-Based Specialty Film Platform

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