Additives, coatings & inks

The top three functional additives in plastic packaging

New report identifies oxygen scavengers, UV stabilizers, and antistatic additives as the top three functional additives being used to provide greater product protection for consumers.

September 23, 2014

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Plastics/resins

Innovation at PDA Europe

Plasma glass-coated plastic prefilled syringes—the best of both worlds.

March 15, 2014

Additives, coatings & inks

The trouble with inks, adhesives, and labels

Not even on the agenda at PDA Europe, the audience steers conversation to this controversial topic.

March 11, 2014

Additives, coatings & inks

Ghost watermark thwarts counterfeiters in cost-effective process; wins FPA honors

Technology employs a repeating watermark embedded in a flexible or semi-rigid package to address counterfeiting and help ensure brand protection.

March 10, 2014

Sustainability

Winery selects label with alternative barrier coating

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will transition to a pressure-sensitive paper label with a mineralized coating for its white wine that provides a high barrier for wet conditions.

January 6, 2014

Additives, coatings & inks

Trends in decorative additives for rigid containers

Differentiation on retail shelves is critical, of course, but there are many ways to achieve that differentiation.

November 9, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital TIJ ink for non-porous substrates

New ink from Code Tech for digital thermal ink-jet coding is for use in HP disposable ink-jet cartridges. This is a thermal resin ink that dries by adhesion as opposed to evaporation, which makes it suitable for a variety of non-porous substrates.

October 4, 2013

Sustainability

How TPEs benefit consumers, brands and Mother Earth

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) provide ease-of-use, brand differentiation and sustainability benefits, Sharon Derbyshire of PolyOne told Pack Expo 2013 attendees.

October 2, 2013

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

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