Zip-Pak at interpack 2011
Zip-Pak, the global leader in brand-enhancing resealable packaging, introduces Zip360 to the international market at interpack 2011.
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Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations at interpack
Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations that enable brand managers and packaging designers to increase product functionality, differentiate their brands and improve shelf appeal at Interpack 2011, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
SABIC launches Extem UH
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ newest Extem UH resin meets hottest trends for higher continuous use temperatures and greater design freedom.
SPF films conference showcases materials and technology premieres, debates sustainability issues
Numerous new high performance polymers came under the spotlight at the SPF 2010 plastics films conference that took place in Dusseldorf in late October. They included latest metallocene-catalyzed polyethylenes from ExxonMobil and Ineos, high-stiffness terpolymers from Borealis, extensions to DuPont’s ionomer resin family and tie-layer resins based on new technology for multilayer films from LyondellBasell.
Husky to launch first all-electric machines at K
At the upcoming K 2010 show, Husky Injection Molding Systems will introduce all-electric injection moulding machines aimed at PET preforms and medical moulding – the first ones from a company that had long eschewed all-electrics, instead favouring hydraulic and hybrid technology.
Borealis launched BorLite
Borealis, the Austria-based provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has launched its BorLite linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) range claiming to give flexible packaging converters a unique opportunity to gain a further competitive edge in efficiency, environmental and product performance.
An example of unusual carbon fibre use
Italian designer uses high berformance materials for ... a toilet
Fujitsu introduces Bio-Keyboard
Fujitsu introduces a world first - an injection moulded keyboard made from renewable materials. This newly developed eco-keyboard KBPC PX ECO has been launched under the label "Green IT" with Biograde resin from FKuR being used for some of the component parts.
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi: sharp improvement in environmental performance and increase in the use of renewable materials.
New Alveobloc of Sekisui Alveo
Sekisui Alveo, manufacturer of polyolefin foams, presents its new Alveobloc product line at the exhibition FachPack 2009 in Nuremberg. The block made from laminated roll-foam features a uniform, closed cell structure which effectively cushions impact or external pressure.
Battenfeld Wittmann at Fakuma 2009: new injection mouldings series EcoPower
Energy and cost savings is the motto these days. With the first presentation of its new all-electric EcoPower machine series, Wittmann Battenfeld is right on target. From 13 -17 October, visitors to the Fakuma in Friedrichshafen will be able to experience this novelty first hand at the booth of the Wittmann group. In addition to this exhibition highlight, a high-speed packaging line and a multi-component application will be shown.
Novosystems at Fakuma 2009
World premiere in color dosing for viscous and hard media: Novosystems combines liquid color and masterbatch dosing in one system.
