PRIMIR Announces 2009 Research Studies
Source: members.whattheythink.com Date: Jan 30, 2009
Reston, VA–The Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) announced three new research studies for 2009 are underway. Benchmarking and Worldwide Market More

PRIMIR Announces 2009 Research
Source: Graphic Arts Online Date: Jan 29, 2009
Reston, VA–The Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) announced three new research studies for 2009 are underway. Benchmarking and Worldwide Market Trends for Flexographic Printing More

Plastic Expected to Outpace Paper in Packaging Applications
Source: my.packexpo.com Date: Jan 29, 2009
A new market analysis predicts plastic will increase its share of the market to 49 percent in 2012. More

IP Closes Three Plants
Source: www.packaging-online.com Date: Jan 28, 2009
International Paper (IP), Memphis, Tenn., is shuttering its corrugated container plant in Howell, Mich., resulting in the loss of 95 jobs. More

Free webinar to focus on flexible packaging
Source: www.labelandnarrowweb.com Date: Jan 27, 2009
“A New Revenue Stream with Flexible Packaging” is the title of a webinar to be presented February 10 by Label & Narrow Web magazine and Hewlett-Packard, manufacturer of the HP Indigo digital press. The webinar is free of charge for attendees. More

Colourgen to exhibit at Sign and Digital
Source: www.printingtalk.com Date: Jan 26, 2009
Colourgen will return to the Sign and Digital UK show as an exhibitor in April to demonstrate products including an entry-level production printer from Seiko. More

INX International Introduces Belle Color High-Performance Rotogravure Laminating Ink System for ...
Source: www.inkworldmagazine.com Date: Dec 15, 2008
The most widely read source for ink news and in-depth information on the development, manufacture and sale of flexo, gravure, rad-cured, inks, coatings and allied products. More

PackSys Global
Source: www.packaging-technology.com Date: Jul 14, 2008
Laminate and Cosmetic Tube Lines, Metal Cap Lines - PackSys Global - Packaging Machinery and Components - Equipment, Products and Services - Packaging Technology More

Turkey Still Ahead As Attractiveness Falls Slightly
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Feb 1, 2009
Middle East Food & Drink Business Environment RatingsBMI's Food and Drink Ratings assess a market's attractiveness to industry investors in comparison to its regional peers. The unique ratings take into account market size, current food and drink consumption levels, future industry growth More

Bottle Caps Are Sustainable, Too
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 30, 2009
Don’t be surprised if that wine cap you just threw into the recycling bin is one day transformed into a retail item available at Walmart. Nomacorc, a producer of alternative wine closures, is joining forces with TerraCycle (www.terracycle. More

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance
Source: pffc-online.com Date: Jan 29, 2009
It is clear by now that retailers are the main drivers of the sustainable packaging movement, and they have put their money where their mouths are. More

USDA Chooses “Green” Bottled Water Brand for Headquarters
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 29, 2009
Compostable bottle is said to fit agency's initiative for greater sustainability. More

RockTenn Sees Record Earnings for the First Quarter of 2009
Source: my.packexpo.com Date: Jan 29, 2009
The company netted $0.79 per share, an 88 percent gain over the same period last year. More

Dayfold bags PEFC and FSC badges after customer demand
Source: www.printweek.com Date: Jan 28, 2009
B2 printer Dayfold has opened up its doors after announcing it has become FSC and PEFC accredited. More

Low-VOC Fountain Solution for High Speed Web Presses
Source: Graphic Arts Online Date: Jan 26, 2009
Tower Products launches Millenium HSW-100 for large heatset web presses; compatible with all CTP plate material, either baked or unbaked. More

Goebel Adapts Rapid–di Slitter
Source: members.whattheythink.com Date: Jan 26, 2009
Goebel announced the adaptation of one of their major machines to handle the modified texture of the new cigarette paper. By means of special treatment, the new paper is intended to prevent a ci More

Solvent-free overwrap
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 21, 2009
Triad is a high-barrier, solvent-free overwrap that has been developed using the company’s proprietary, metallocene-based sealant chemistry. More

Rohm and Haas Takes Second Set of Actions for Market Conditions
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 20, 2009
Rohm and Haas Company today announced a second set of actions to adjust its operations and cost structure to reflect the slowing economy and widespread market weakness. More

High Growth Potential Seen for PET Bottles in China
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 20, 2009
Impacts of global recession expected to be relatively moderate, says report. More

Wrapping films
Source: Packaging Digest Date: Jan 20, 2009
Revolution® meat and produce wrapping films improve yield and offer higher performance at lower costs, the co. states. More