Achieving a true circular economy for plastic packaging Paid Members Public
“Sustainable packages” will not solve our plastic waste problem. Empty plastic food packages are a big part of that waste. When today’s bread-bag film reappears in the market as a new bread bag next month, we have an effective “circular” solution. Click the link below to download the rest
ECONOMIC FRONT | Stumbling into 2022: While growth slows, inflation keeps keepin’ on Paid Members Public
The US economy finished 2021 on a weak note, as payroll employment rose less than expected, retail sales fell sharply, motor-vehicle sales slipped, and industrial production declined in December... Click the link below to download the full article.
CUT POINTS | What problems may be solved via electronic shear knifeholders? Paid Members Public
My thoughts evolved to more of the web-slitting process. With the advent of computer-controlled, servomotor-powered knifeholders and linear-rail, automatic positioning systems, one might wonder what other process monitoring and/or controls could help maintain “in-spec” roll production.
COATING CONCEPTS | Explain the concept of product-process integration in web coating Paid Members Public
One aspect of product-process integration is ensuring the formulation will run on the coater. Sometimes this is called “Design for Manufacturing.”
Special Market Report: Flexible Packaging Paid Members Public
Includes FPA Market Forecast & 2022 Legislative Outlook, circular economy for plastic packaging, role of vacuum coating, and more.
Converting Quarterly Q1 2022 Paid Members Public
Issue includes special market report on flexible packaging, basic configurations for drying & curing, and more.
