Why rubber spreader rollers are not an optimal solution Spreader rollers are crucial for the production of films, paper and textiles - but rubber rollers have serious disadvantages: rapid wear, sensitivity to chemicals and ozone as well as disruptive static charges that impair the process. The Mink web spreader roller offers a much better alternative: Durable & dimensionally stable - Innovative… Read more
KUHNE Anlagenbau's Triple Bubble® technology is setting a new standard in the production of PVDC shrink bags, providing an innovative solution for the food packaging industry. This cutting-edge process uses a unique three-step biaxial orientation technique that incorporates rapid vacuum cooling, simultaneous orientation, and thermo-fixation. The result is a film with exceptional mechanical… Read more
Ahead of ICE 2025 running from the 11th to 13th of March in Munich, Germany, Meech International is emphasising the critical role of static energy management and contamination control in advancing sustainability, urging greater awareness of their combined impact on manufacturers striving to meet their environmental goals.  As industries worldwide accelerate the shift toward sustainable,… Read more
Somatec is pleased to announce the acquisition of the blade holder division of Engel GmbH.  This strategic move expands Somatec’s product portfolio and strengthens its position as a provider of innovative industrial solutions. With the acquisition of the blade holders, known for their high quality and precision, Somatec will be able to offer an even broader range of products. The integration of… Read more
ED TouchlessClean Touchless, inline roller surface cleaning The cleaning of roller surfaces is a major issue in film and sheet production. The more important function and appearance are, the more the roller surface is to the quality of the product. No matter how optimized a process is, the fact that the roller surface becomes contaminated more or less quickly as production continues cannot be… Read more
Erhardt+Leimer presents exciting novelties at ICE Europe 2025 As a long-standing partner to the converting industry, ICE Europe is always a highlight of the trade fair year for Erhardt+Leimer. In addition to many other solutions for web guiding, web tension control and web inspection, this time the component manufacturer will be presenting two state-of-the-art new innovations in the field of… Read more
In modern industry, winding shafts are essential components, particularly in sectors such as paper, nonwoven, textile, metal, and plastic film processing. Their functionality is crucial for a smooth production process. However, like any mechanical component, they are subject to wear and potential malfunctions. An innovative approach to early detection of such issues is condition monitoring, which… Read more

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OCS Celebrates 10th Participation at ICE Munich – Experience Our Cutting-Edge Inspection & Automation Solutions… Read more

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Innovative OMNI recycling technology enables Plastlit to integrate post-consumer polystyrene into food packaging,… Read more

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Now, you can eliminate the strapping process from your packaging line when using a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine.… Read more

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Creases in films and webs pose a significant challenge - especially in the infeed for corona treatment. They often lead… Read more
(Chicago, IL.) – Davis-Standard will showcase in-house medical tubing capabilities with Maillefer (a Davis-Standard… Read more
Merseyside based Tech Folien Ltd has installed Vetaphone corona treatment technology on its latest Hosokawa Alpine… Read more
Optimal Replacements Through Strategic Personnel Planning The Brückner Group, a market leader in engineering of… Read more
Reifenhäuser, leading global supplier of plastics extrusion technology, has opened its new Head Office Asia-Pacific in… Read more

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CMG Granulators will take part at the PRS India 2024 to be held from the 4th to the 6h December at the Bombay Exhibition… Read more
Ester Industries is planning to install Gneuss OMNI 200 system to boost sustainable BOPET film production, aligning with… Read more
Pantone validation for BOBST extended color gamut (ECG) on gravure press provides ultimate stamp of quality First ever… Read more
Highest energy efficiency according to IE5 class for electric motors up to 500kWImproved power density and compactness… Read more

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German adhesive tape manufacturer monta Klebebandwerk GmbH extends its sustainable Greenline range with another… Read more
For the third consecutive time, monta Klebebandwerk GmbH was awarded the silver medal by ecovadis, the international… Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Minn., August 09, 2023 – Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, is displaying its vast array of stretch… Read more

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GreenPlast 2025 is set to be the key event of the year for those focused on the sustainable future of plastics. From 27 to 30 May 2025, Milan will host an unmissable exhibition-conference, offering a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies, engage with international experts, and… Read more
The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in just less than two years with new… Read more
From 11 – 13 March 2025, the international converting industry will meet in Munich for the 14th edition of ICE Europe,… Read more
The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on the 6th and 7th of November in Vienna provided an impressive… Read more

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