LEADING EDGE
Futamura Ltd. // futamuragroup.com
Laser Coding Option for Compostable Natureflex Films
Futamura Ltd. announced that its NatureFlex range of renewable and compostable films can now be laser coded to enable additional consumer communication, without the need for traditional printing. The news follows the global firm’s successful collaboration with Domino Printing Sciences (Domino). All the films reportedly achieved a clean, crisp white code. This means that clients can easily add simple codes onto the films — such as best before dates and batch codes — as well as more complex designs and messaging including graphics and scannable 2D codes.
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NOVA Chemicals Corporation // novachem.com
NOVA Chemicals Expands its HDPE Resins for Oriented Film Structures
NOVA Chemicals Corporation is introducing new resin technology for machine direction oriented (MDO) and biaxially oriented (BO) processes. The company’s specialized HDPE resin, SURPASS HPs153-A, is now available to produce 100% high-density MDO films, exhibiting exceptional stability during production run or manufacturing on commercial scale inline MDO blown film equipment. MDO-HDPE films can be used to replace BOPP and BOPET to produce fully recyclable all-PE laminates with high stiffness to maintain registration for printing and converting, minimized shrinkage and outstanding clarity.
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Karlville // karlville.com
Karlville Swiss Launches New Pouch Machine
Karlville’s KS-SUP-600 is a line extension to current leading digital and high-speed 400mm pouch machines to meet customer demands for wider, faster machines designed for central drum flexographic and wide web rotogravure printers. The new KS-SUP-600 pouch machine is described as a compact, robust and modular machine that produces standard three-side seal and stand-up pouches, as well as offering the option of producing side gusset pouches in a platform. The machine is modular so it can be equipped with quick change standup formation, multiple longitudinal and K seal stations.
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Novolex // novolex.com
RollStar EZ Open Produce Bags
Hilex, a Novolex brand, announced the launch of RollStar EZ Open Produce Bags. The new bags use a proprietary recipe intended to make them easy to open, and they come in a variety of sizes and gauges, including versions certified as compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute. The Star Seal bottom bags are designed to be leak-proof and stronger than conventional flat seal bags. The universal dispenser is narrow, fits in a variety of spaces and is compatible with most roll bags. The company says custom fixtures and custom prints are available.
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X-Rite Incorporated // xrite.com
Spectrophotometer with Video Targeting
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announced the eXact 2, a non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print and packaging workflow together in one device. The companies say the eXact 2 is the first color measurement device that connects to a full ecosystem of software tools, including InkFormulation Software, ColorCert Suite for print quality control, PantoneLIVE digital color libraries, NetProfiler for device optimization and the new X-Rite Link fleet management platform for real-time insight into device performance.
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July 2022 // flexpackmag.com