Monthly Archives: March 2022
FTA Announces Virtual Innovation Central
FTA has announced Virtual Innovation Central, an online theater for package printers and converters to discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Other Drives
By Dr. David R. Roisum In this fifth clip in a series, we will cover taper tension, torque differential and helper drives in less time than it takes to finish your cup of coffee. Web40123e: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJAmUScW-g
Midwest Engineered Systems Partners With GE Healthcare to help build ventilators for those in need
Midwest Engineered Systems has partnered with GE Healthcare to help build ventilators faster for those in need. GE tapped the firm to help expand its production capacity after hearing of its successes in automating the manufacturing of precision valves for GE’s turbine engine division. One area where MWES has been asked to help immediately is […]
TLMI opens 43rd Annual Awards Competition
TLMI announces that the association’s annual Awards Competition has kicked off, and all converter members are invited to submit entries for this year’s judging session. Each year, narrow-web converters from around the globe submit hundreds of entries, and winners are announced in October at the TLMI Annual Meeting. The TLMI Annual Awards Competition honors best-in-class […]
Packaging, commercial printers adapt to changing markets by launching new products/services: drupa 2021 report
In a survey (conducted before the coronavirus outbreak), over 500 printers and about 200 suppliers described the challenges and successes of launching new products and services. For many in the industry, the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic-generated recession may well require such launches, and we should take a look as to how this can be […]
World of Wipes International Conference Moved to August
New date to align with phased state re-openings
Packaging Corp. of America reports stable net sales of $1.7 billion for Q1 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Lake Forest, IL-based Packaging Corp. of America (PCA) reported Q1 2020 net income of $142 million. First-quarter net sales were $1.7 billion in both 2020 and 2019. Reported earnings in Q1 2020 include special items primarily for certain costs related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business. PCA is the third largest producer of containerboard products and […]
Global retort-packaging market to reach $47.5 billion by 2024 based on low-cost product demand: study
The global retort-packaging market is expected to grow at a 5.85% CAGR to reach a market size of $47.5 billion by 2024 from $33.8 billion in 2018, says a new study by Dublin, Ireland-based Research & Markets. The property of increased shelf life and low cost is expected to boost market growth. Further, rising demand […]
IHSAN’s Cotton Spunlace to be Used in Face Masks
Company will apply antibacterial agent on the fabric to make the masks more effective
Ahlstrom-Munksjo Exands Face Mask Capacity in Turin
Line improvements allow monthly output to reach 60 million