Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is well established in the food industry and continues to gain in importance. MAP means, that the natural ambient air in the package is replaced by a gas or gas mixture, often nitrogen and carbon dioxide. This packaging under a protective atmosphere preserves the quality of fresh produce over a longer Read more…
What is great about this new packaging is the resealable top designed to help keep the cookies fresh. The design is called “snack n’ seal” and that’s amazing. Although folks in the baby products industry had used the idea before other applications, Kraft’s re-purposing of resealable plastics layers was so innovative it won an Read more…
Flexible packages are made from elastic—flexible materials which are easily formed after filling them with a product. The main material used in the production of flexible bags and sacks is plastics. The flexible packages are made from films and flexible laminates. They are used in retail and institutional food and non-food as well as Read more…
Article by Sei Laser SEI Laser, world leader in laser technology, exhibits the latest enhanced version of Labelmaster at the next Labelexpo, in two models with web widths of 350 and 600 mm. With full digitalization, from order receipt to shipment, converters reach a new level of speed and productivity. Labelmaster, the most complete Read more…
Article by Packaging Impressions As digital printing has expanded the creative aspects of packaging design, digital technology on the finishing side has not been adopted as quickly. While the advantages of implementing a digital end-to-end workflow have been established, in many instances, printers and converters have gradually digitized their operations, beginning with their printing. Read more…
Westkey Graphics has announced that they have installed an SEI Labelmaster digital finishing machine, the first in Canada, to accompany its new HP 6900 digital press. Together, the two machines provide Westkey with a complete, true digital label production system. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Vancouver, Westkey Graphics Ltd. has become one of Read more…
During Labelexpo Americas 2018, MELZER GmbH, the market leader in RFID converting, will exhibit at MATIK booth #5803 their patented system that detects and ejects defective inlays, delivering 100% quality product before insertion. MELZER RFID converting solutions feature a constant low-tension web design, minimum material deflection and an exit RFID reader that ensures the highest Read more…
Digital label printing continues to escalate, driven by the desire for short runs, versioning, quick delivery, personalization, and offering unique features. However, a job is not complete until it is finished. SEI Laser will demonstrate ‘True Digital Finishing’ on their Labelmaster digital finishing machine on Matik’s booth 5803 during Labelexpo Americas 2018 in Rosemont, IL, Read more…
Converters and producers in the printing industry are facing various challenges today: Competitive markets, legal requirements as well as continuously changing trends and expectations of the end customer markets. To be as fast and flexible as required in this dynamic surrounding, the production line needs to be perfectly interconnected and run seamlessly. From May 29th Read more…
Published in Flexo GravureGlobal Italian company SEI Laser introduces more applications for the package printing industry. The Italian company, SEI Laser, provides additional solutions for flexible packagers within the converting market. Offering a new platform, the SEI flexible packaging division conducts laser cutting, scoring, micro and mac-ro-perforation on a variety of plastics, nylons and laminated Read more…
