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BUTLER AUTOMATIC: Film Splicer

July 10, 2017

The film splicer is an automatic web splicing system for printed sleeve films.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

Market growth in flexible plastic packaging is due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

July 3, 2017

The flexible packaging market is projected to expand from $102.19 billion in 2017 to $131.65 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, according to a recent report from MarketsandMarkets™. Demand is growing for the global flexible plastic packaging market due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

WSI GLOBAL: Case Packing Equipment

June 22, 2017

PackMate is reportedly an effective way to put product into cases while keeping labor and set up times at a minimum.

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H.B. Fuller Receives Quality and Innovation Award

This award recognizes the company’s flexible packaging business.

June 13, 2017

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has received recognition from Sonoco as one of the company’s 2017 Quality and Innovation Award recipients.

WSI GLOBAL: Braille Capabilities

June 2, 2017

This company’s Braille offerings c European pharmaceutical industry packaging regulations requiring Braille embossing.

Case Study

Improving Operations with ERP

The introduction of an enterprise resource planning system has streamlined operations for a manufacturer of automatic web splicing equipment.

Chip Johns

June 1, 2017

Why would a relatively small business choose to make the significant investment needed to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system? There are many answers to that question, including streamlining engineering processes, improved inventory management, better costing knowledge, and more efficient financial reporting.

Editor's Memo

Sourcing Equipment

Our new Equipment Handbook can help you source the perfect equipment and supplier partners for your needs.

Teresa McPherson

June 1, 2017

To complement our new Equipment Handbook, this issue includes editorial coverage on equipment. Acoustic micro-imaging can produce acoustic images of internal features, including gaps, in electronic components.

Las Vegas Hosts PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s Tape Summit 2017 will showcase the latest in PSA tape trends and technology.

May 4, 2017

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit, which is scheduled to take place May 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The annual event provides industry professionals opportunities to build their pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape knowledge base.

Integrating a Full-Service Converter into Your Supply Chain

Partnering with a full-service converter can increase process efficiencies.

May 4, 2017

Sourcing, specifying, and purchasing adhesive tapes and materials can be a stressful process. You have literally millions of different tapes to choose from, and finding a solution for your application can be time consuming. Full-service converters can be your ideal partner to save sourcing time, lower material costs, reduce SKUs, increase production output and enhance the end product.

ICE USA, InPrint USA Events Meet Expectations

More than 3,400 verified registrants attend the co-located shows.

May 2, 2017

ICE USA, an international converting rexhibition, and the inaugural InPrint USA, an industrial print show, reportedly had more than 3,400 verified registrants attend the co-located shows.