Adhesives/tape

Full line of adhesives ranges from hot melts to UV curables

RS Industrial distributes and manufactures industrial adhesives, coatings and tapes, in addition to their original Adhesive Squares™ brand adhesive dots, available in over 1,000 sizes.

September 24, 2013

Package Printing: Page 16

Additives, coatings & inks

Xeikon: Toner

Xeikon launches its new toner for its digital label presses and will be available for customers as from Q4-2013.

September 9, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

Report assesses global nanotechnology packaging market through 2023

Global consumers, economic issues, emerging markets to influence nanotechnology growth in packaging in the coming decade.

August 27, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

OMNOVA Solutions: Hollow plastic pigment

Lytron® HG80 hollow plastic pigment is designed (HPP) for coated paper, paper board and specialty applications.

August 21, 2013

Adhesives/tape

Join us on our journey and imagine where you can take your adhesive

Watch where innovative adhesives, proven expertise and global supply come together to meet some of the worlds largest challenges. Imagine what we can do for you.

June 28, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

UV offset ink for high-speed printing

High-quality performance and exceptional rub-resistance for folding carton and commercial applications.

February 26, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

Ink development kit for Epson DX5 print head

A JetXpert-based ink development kit, specifically designed to address the unique characteristics of the Epson DX5 print head is now available.

February 13, 2013

Adhesives/tape

Optimizing hot melt adhesive use in packaging operations

With the increasing prices and decreasing availability of hot melt adhesives, packagers can no longer just place a long bead of adhesive to ensure a strong seal or bond. Packagers must determine the exact amount of adhesive needed to produce a secure bond, then follow up by implementing dispensing technologies that will preserve the integrity of their process and bottom lines. Recent tests prove that the bond strength of short intermittent adhesive beads is equal to the bond strength of long, continuous beads.

February 8, 2013

Flexibles

Dow executive unveils plans for flexible packaging innovations

If you’re seeking insight into the latest innovations in pouches and other types of flexible packaging, don’t miss this interview with Dave Kyle, Director of Marketing for Dow Packaging, filmed on-site at 2012 Pack Expo in Chicago. You’ll get insights on how the company is working with industry partners, and will, in the coming months, unveil new advances in packaging efficiency, convenience, shelf stability and sustainability - from material reduction to waste-to-energy technology.

November 9, 2012

Adhesives/tape

Examining cold-seal adhesives for medical and dental packaging

A look at cold-seal adhesives, and the role of the converter in creating cost-effective medical and dental packaging.

October 15, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bottle manufacturer gains anti-counterfeiting evidence

The use of special UV-readable ink helps ensure the authenticity and traceability of a range of bottles produced by rigid plastics packaging manufacturer RPC Containers Llantrisant.

September 24, 2012

Adhesives/tape

Where Packaging comes together. Catch the Wave.

H.B. Fuller, a global leader in industrial adhesives, highlights the new wave of innovative solutions for applications spanning case and carton sealing, end-of-line, flexible packaging, container labeling and retail-ready packaging. Watch this video to find out which adhesive to use for each.

August 29, 2012

Additives, coatings & inks

Color-changing ink on Mountain Dew can reveals 'Dark Knight'

A new larger, 16-oz can for Mountain Dew is available for a limited time that uses color-changing ink that turns a bat image from grey to green when the can is chilled.

August 14, 2012