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An alternative to transparent barrier film containing PVdC (polyvinylidene chloride) has been on the wish list of food manufacturers, CPGs and converters for years.

With innovations in the flexographic printing industry becoming more prevalent than ever, recent enhancements in press technology have driven the need for new plate and sleeve advancements to keep pace with the high-precision machinery and increasingly advanced artwork patterns.

Recent studies and trials aimed at optimizing Pantone simulation suggest that the fixed palette approach is ready to revolutionize the flexography and label industries.

Q: What are some important factors that must be considered when it comes to adhesive usage and flexible packaging?

Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Darrell Whiteside, regional sales manager, Maxcess, to get his input on all things tension control.

Rotoflex has released the Vericut3, which the company says is the next generation of its premier off-line finishing solutions for digital and conventional printed web label finishing.

The Comexi NEXUS SL2 laminator is a machine that works with solventless tapes and state-of-the-art technologies.

Uteco’s Mistral laminator is the ideal answer for converters who wish to increase flexibility and consolidate equipment.

The BOBST CL 1000D is a duplex multi-technology laminating line for high performance flexible packaging as well as other specialized market segments such as technical laminates.