The flexible converting industry is thriving and will continue to do so in the coming years due to consumer trends surrounding individually portioned packages, resealable pouches, and other packages that […]
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Best Practices for Working With Water-Based Primers
When working with water-based primers, we recommend implementing these three best practices to achieve optimal adhesion levels in extruded structures. Converters worldwide favor water-based primers because they are safe for […]
Mitigating Waste: Four Easy Steps
Here are some actions you can take to help reduce plastic waste During the past several years, consumers have been demanding sustainable packaging solutions, and the media is amplifying the impact […]
A Guide to Selecting Water-Based Extrusion Primers
In multilayer flexible packaging structures, a chemical primer is usually needed to improve bonds between a substrate and a coating, such as an extrudate, or ink. Primers can also help […]
Advancements Make Compostable Packaging Possible
By Jessi Spadaccino The demand for compostable packaging to replace traditional plastic food and beverage packaging is growing steadily and that trend is predicted to continue in years to come. It’s […]
Promoting Adhesion in Commercially Compostable Hot Cups
Adhesion promoters are a critical component in the manufacture of standard polyethylene-coated paper hot cups because they offer added performance and functionality. As the demand for sustainable solutions for single-use packages increases globally, however, many converters have taken steps to create commercially compostable hot cups using inherently compostable materials like bio-based resin and paperboard.
