Stand up and Cheer for Flexible Pouches

Labels & Labeling: NFC Tags and Smart Label Technologies

NFC Labeling Technology: An Emerging Opportunity for Flexible Packaging

January 1, 2015

The development and gradual commercialization of NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication) products show how companies such as Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) are pushing the integration of electronic intelligence into everyday products, like packaging labels.

Labels & Labeling: Label Adhesives

Acquisition Helps Company Enhance Flexible Packaging Labeling Capacity

Kori A. Winters

November 4, 2014

The constantly changing consumer demand of the flexible packaging market is the driving force behind the enhancement of its supply chain – particularly, the labeling sector.

Q&A: Coating & Laminating

Spotlight on Coating & Laminating Machinery

Giancarlo Caimmi of Nordmeccanica offers his expertise on the coating and laminating process.

Kori A. Winters

November 3, 2014

What is the process involved with coating onto flexible film substrates? Laminating?

Special Report: Pouch Making

Totani America Celebrates 10 Years at Pack Expo 2014

Kori A. Winters

October 2, 2014

With over 45,000 attendees and nearly 3,000 exhibitors expected to flood Chicago’s McCormick Place on Nov. 2-5, many people in the packaging industry might consider Pack Expo 2014 to be a pretty big deal in itself.

Q&A: Special Advertising Section

Keys to Ensuring Proper Slitting and Rewinding

Catbridge Machinery President Michael Pappas provides insight on new developments and proper slitting and rewinding techniques.

Kori A. Winters

October 2, 2014

What steps should users take to make sure their slitting has a nice, smooth outcome?

Pack Expo Preview

What to Expect at Pack Expo 2014

Kori A. Winters

October 2, 2014

Contract Packagers are Choosing Pack Expo 2014

Roundtable: Special Advertising Section

September 2014 Roundtable on Web Guiding & Tension Control

Kori A. Winters

September 2, 2014

What are some new developments of your company that fall under this category?

Industry Q&A: Laminating

The Role of Laminating in the Flexible Packaging Film Process

Frank Passarelli, Bobst product manager of printing, coating and laminating, offers his take on how laminating contributes to the flexible packaging film process.

Kori A. Winters

September 2, 2014

What is laminating and how does it contribute to the quality of flexible packaging films?

Editor’s Forum

Don’t Be Afraid of Change

Kori A. Winters

September 2, 2014

Many of us shudder at the thought of adversity. It has the ability to take us out of our comfort zones, and forces us to try and figure out what our next move is going to be.

Industry Q&A: Resins, Raw Materials & Feedstocks

Peel Technology Proves Effective for Flexible Film Applications

Apurva Shah, North America market manager for food and specialty packaging at Dow Performance Packaging, offers his knowledge of the latest developments in raw materials, feedstock and resins.