In conjunction with the Earth Day 2013 (April 22nd), an international event that mobilizes people to take action to protect the Earth’s environment, the Flexible Packaging Association has produced a presentation titled Flexible Packaging: Contributing to Sustainability.
The “Hybrid Chill Roll” was designed by the Menges Engineering Team to overcome inner chamber concerns seen in typical chill rolls (which are double-shelled and filled with a thermal transfer liquid). On a standard chill roll, the interior chamber is susceptible to oxidation (rusting), scaling (mineral deposits), and corrosion. This is because, with a traditional design, steel is used on the inner surface of the outer shell, the outer surface of the inner shell, and on the attached spiral wrap. When this material breaks down inside the roller, it leads to loss of thermal transfer performance (the roll doesn’t get as hot/cold as it should), and poor-quality output for the converter.
Adds flexible packaging business segment to report
March 7, 2013
Bemis Company, Inc. announces that it has realigned its segment reporting. As a result, Bemis will report business segment information for three reportable segments as follows: U.S. Packaging, Global Packaging, and Pressure Sensitive Materials. The expansion from two to three reportable segments reflects the separation of the Flexible Packaging business segment into U.S. Packaging and Global Packaging business segments. The Pressure Sensitive Materials business segment is unchanged.
Spear will offer increased opportunities to Constantia customers
March 5, 2013
Last Friday Constantia Flexibles Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, has signed a deal to acquire Spear Group – one of the leading manufacturers of labels globally.
Brand Bakes communicates baked benefits with new package
February 25, 2013
Kettle Brands potato chips has collaborated with Anthem Worldwide to redesign the packaging of Kettle Brands Bakes. Kettle’s baked potato chip was in need of a packaging redesign to visually communicate that Bakes deliver the same great taste, texture, and satisfaction that original Kettle chips are known for.
Executives Bring Industry Expertise and Deep Operating Knowledge
February 21, 2013
Exopack Holding Corp. a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and coated products today announced that executive chairman Jack Knott will return to the company in a full time capacity as the executive chairman and chief executive officer. In addition, Mike Alger, a member of Exopack’s board of directors and chairman of the audit committee, has been named the company’s chief financial officer.
Acquisition expands label and flexible packaging product portfolio
February 7, 2013
WS Packaging Group, Inc. has acquired Label World, a full-service printer located in Rochester, N.Y., specializing in labels and flexible packaging printing.
The flexible packaging segment is proving its staying power as sales are up and more and more food and beverage products roll out onto store shelves in this format.
Menges Roller Company is pleased to announce the expansion of its service offerings. The Menges Team will now provide Cylindrical Refinishing services, as well as Chrome Plating, for all types of rollers – including those used in laminating, extrusion, vacuum coating, plastic packaging, and the various converting processes.
McCullagh Coffee, a US coffee roasting company, introduces a compostable pack, for its Rainforest Alliance Certified Ecoverde Coffee brand, using cellulose-based, NatureFlex™ from Innovia Films.
