Gretchen EdelbrockHomeAerotech reaches $1B shipped milestoneIn October 2013, Aerotech, global supplier of motion control and precision electromechanical systems, surpassed $1 billion of product shipped since the company’s inception.December 10, 2013Conveying & accumulationDorner: Flexible chain conveyor platformDornerDorner’s 2200 Series SmartFlex flexible chain conveyor platform provides small-part handling using a power transfer feature that smoothly transfers parts as small as 3-in. diameter on and off the conveyor.December 10, 2013HomeAmerican-Newlong updates websiteAmerican-Newlong’s updated website features a completely new layout and design which adapts automatically to the device being used in order to provide viewing and navigation for mobile phones, tablets, and computers.December 10, 2013HomeSmyth appoints William Challoner Executive VP of Sales and MarketingSt. Paul-based Smyth Companies, a label printer specializing in label and package solutions markets, has announced the appointment of William Challoner to the role of Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.December 10, 2013HomePro Mach agrees to acquire André ZalkinIn its continued effort to expand globally and strengthen its position as a leading provider of high-quality stand alone and integrated packaging line solutions, Pro Mach, Inc. has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Ets. André Zalkin & Cie, global capping machinery manufacturer based in France.December 9, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsIgus: Universal sliding element customizes polymer slewing ring bearings (PRT)With the flexible iglide J universal sliding element from igus, engineers are able to customize the size of slewing ring bearings – up to one meter in diameter and loadable up to ten tons.December 9, 2013FlexiblesAmcor Flexibles: Cereal linerAmcor Flexibles North AmericaAmcor Vodex Generation II co-extruded cereal liner from Amcor Flexibles guards against mineral oil hydrocarbon (MOH) migration, provides recyclability, breathability, aroma and flavor retention, and also offers superior moisture barrier for a longer shelf-life, improved easy-opening, better packaging machine performance, and increased value for money when compared with the company’s original Amcor Vodex.December 6, 2013Protective/transport packagingSirane: Ethylene-absorbing labelSirane GroupSirane’s cost-effective Dri-Fresh Fresh-Hold EA labels are a small patch – which can be almost hidden if necessary – that attracts and absorbs the ethylene released by the produce within, slowing down the degradation process.December 6, 2013HomeBiotec: Biodegradable bioplastic resinsBiotecSuitable for use in blown film extrusion applications, Biotec’s BIOPLAST 500 biodegradable bioplastic resin for film applications is composed of a biobased carbon share of 51%, and is recyclable and home compostable.December 6, 2013Additives, coatings & inksEastman: Plasticizer for water-based adhesivesEastman Chemical Co.VersafixT plasticizer from Eastman Chemical Company is a versatile, non-phthalate plasticizer formulated to provide viscosity control, maximized low-temperature efficacy, and elasticity to water-based adhesives.December 5, 2013Previous PagePage 73 of 241Next PageTop StoriesFlexiblesP&G, General Mills Step Up to Make Flexible Film Recycling Economically ViableGeneral Mills and P&G outline how brand owners are going beyond EPR compliance by subsidizing film recovery via USFFI and CalFFlex, investing in new technology, and collaborating with converters to build the infrastructure flexible packaging needs for true circularity.FlexiblesEPR at the Intersection Between Brands and Flexible Packaging ConvertersFlexiblesWhy Consumers Don't Recycle Flexibles & What to Do About ItFlexiblesLive from FlexForward2025: Brand owners to join FPA?Sponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
