We recently caught up with Tim Roddy, Erhardt + Leimer’s technical sales manager, who discussed the most problematic of the three tension zones, the value proposition of tension control equipment and future industry trends.
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.
Sun Chemical has launched its SunLam De-seaming Adhesive for shrink-labeled containers. This new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes.
The LEGO Group has joined the How2Recycle initiative, providing U.S. consumers with clear guidance and encouragement for responsibly recycling LEGO packaging.
Though the short-term outlook for flexible packaging remains very positive, the industry must adjust to certain factors that have the potential to ensure its long-term success.
What does the increasing use of sharp, eye-catching graphics on flexible plastic packaging have in common with the need for faster production to drive down costs?
The presence of static can result in a number of issues – such as poor print quality, tiny holes that appear in extruded film or blockages in machinery equipment – but dust attraction remains arguably the biggest challenge in a sector concerned with quality control
Die-cut lid and shrink-sleeve manufacturer Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury, formerly Chadwicks, has named Lauren Stone as an engineering apprentice.