Consumables-Substrates - Film

The Rotomec coating and laminating product range comprises the CL 850 duplex (max. 450 m/min) and the CL 1000 (max. 600 m/min) duplex or triplex multi-technology laminators with extremely sensitive web handling control to produce superior quality structures using the widest combination of flexible materials, including very thin aluminium foil. General (General Vacuum Equipment Ltd.) is a premier supplier of vacuum web coating and metallizing solutions for the deposition of conventional aluminium and clear barrier coatings for plastic film, packaging materials, decorative and label applications, capacitor, photovoltaic (PV) and high technology security coatings.

OAK HARBOR, OH—March 27, 2008 – Leading self-wound overlaminate film manufacturer, acpo ltd., is pleased to welcome David A. McSherry, Sr. to their staff as Chief Financial Officer. David has over twenty years experience in the pressure sensitive industry and is a certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt. At acpo ltd., David will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to evaluate opportunities for growth and expansion. Utilizing Lean Management principles, he will create sustainable value for acpo customers. Prior to joining acpo, David held various managerial roles in operations, finance, quality and engineering with Avery Dennison and FLEXcon Company,

GLEN ALLEN, Va.: Materials for use in thin-film and organic photovoltaics (PV) will reach $3.8 billion by 2015, according to a new study by NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm based in Glen Allen, Va. According to NanoMarkets’ analysis the thin-film and organic photovoltaic market is becoming a source of opportunity for both traditional electronic chemicals suppliers and innovative materials firms. In addition, innovations at the material level will have a profound impact on the future of PV as a whole. Some of the main points in the report include: • Thin-film PV is no longer a niche consumer of electronic materials. By 2015 amorphous

Oriented Films for Flexible Packaging and Labels is a global study of oriented films for the flexible packaging and label industries. It examines markets, technologies and opportunities in oriented films. The Market section includes an analysis of the drivers and trends for the oriented film industry, the market statistics and quantitative projections through 2011, with supporting analyses. “Oriented Films” covers every oriented film market including OPP, OPET, OPA, OPS, OPLA, OPE, premium shrink film, barrier shrink film, and others. The study profiles or names every producer of bi-oriented film in the world, and it includes capacity estimates for each. For more information, visit www.allied-dev.com

acpo ltd. introduces 505OB Photoluminescent Overlaminate Film OAK HARBOR, OH—Pressure sensitive adhesive coater, acpo ltd. introduces 505OB, a photoluminescent self-wound overlaminate film. 505OB contains an optical brightener formulation that glows or illuminates when exposed to black light. Labels laminated with 505OB can be easily identified by this luminosity. Label manufacturers use 505OB overlaminate for label detection and product identification. With 505OB you know by the glow. This clear self-wound polypropylene overlaminate is 1.3 mils thick and offers excellent acid, chemical and oil resistance. 505OB is slit to specifications and ships same day or next day direct to the

692 UL Recognized Polyester Self-Wound Overlaminate Film OAK HARBOR, OH—acpo ltd., a leading self-wound polyester and polypropylene pressure sensitive adhesive coater, presents 692 UL recognized polyester overlaminate film. This pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) roll label film meets specifications for UL recognized indoor and outdoor label applications, File Number MH18515. It is a clear polyester overlaminate with a 1.42 total film and adhesive mil thickness and exhibits excellent resistance to moisture, acids, oils, sunlight, weathering and aging. Label manufacturers use the UL recognized polyester overlaminate in their label printing processes when their labels need to meet UL guidelines. In order for any

OAK HARBOR, OH—Pressure sensitive adhesive coater, acpo ltd. presents 891, easy release polyester self-wound overlaminate film. 891 is a clear polyester film treated with a platinum based silicone release for smooth, quiet unwind and features a high grade emulsion acrylic adhesive. This premium easy release self-wound film is also available with no adhesive, marked as our 891U. Label manufacturers use the easy release polyester overlaminate in their label printing processes when they require a smooth, quiet release and an illustrious looking label. The 891 is easily removable from a variety of surfaces, and can be easily reapplied to the same surfaces

Creating packaging that drives consumers to ultimately purchase the product—whether on paper or film—is the challenge of any package printer. Promising to deliver the most attractive package to accomplish this objective is a proposition that converters take very seriously. And the trend toward smaller orders with less lead time makes this task even more difficult. Michael Dillon, business manager for Graphic Packaging Laminations, comments, “This trend is due to a variety of factors: the growing popularity of metallized papers and films as a way to catch consumer attention; the number of smaller consumer products companies exploring these materials; and the increase in the frequency

It’s an important and sometimes complicated material category in label printing—release liners—one which can have a big impact in the operations of both label printers/converters and their customers, the consumer products companies. For label converters, the substrate/release liner combination needs to provide a reliable surface so the diecut strike-through cuts the label completely, yet does not cut or weaken the liner below. This has to be done consistently over the course of a label run of thousands and thousands of times. Once the labels get on the customer’s packaging line, the precision and consistency of this operation will quickly be seen.

A converter needs to be armed with the right information to be able to make an educated decision when it comes to metallized papers and films. CONVERTERS HAVE AS tough a job choosing the right product as consumers do in a crowded supermarket. Converters have to go in, no-holds-barred, armed with all the information they can possibly find. With checkbooks in hand, and information abounding, printers can make the best possible choice for both themselves and their customers. packagePRINTING has gathered information from some of the top metallized paper and metallized film suppliers to compare and contrast the two substrates to help converters make