By Contributing Writer Liz Stevens Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the 2020 Q3 issue of UV+EB Technology. Introduction Food and beverage processing giant PepsiCo was recognized with a 2020 Emerging Technology Award at last spring’s RadTech 2020 Conference in Orlando, FL. The company, which markets its products in 200 countries and territories, is … [Read more...] about PepsiCo explores electron-beam curing for inks, coatings, adhesives in flexible packaging
2021 Quarter 1
Triplex, in-line solventless laminating for more-sustainable, flexible-packaging structures
By Eduard Boja, Ph.D., brand mgr.-Lamination & Coating Business Unit, Comexi Group Given the consistent rise in social commitment to use resources with more responsibility and intelligence, regarding the proper gathering and sorting of waste, this firm is particularly dedicated to delivering solutions that are respectful of the environment. Consequently, in regard to … [Read more...] about Triplex, in-line solventless laminating for more-sustainable, flexible-packaging structures
Stabilization of PCR-resin blends for performance applications
By Derek Wasylenko, Ph.D., research scientist-Additives; and Tony Tikuisis, team leader-Additives & Product Safety, NOVA Chemicals Corp. There is increasing interest within the polyolefins value chain to integrate post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins into packaging, driven by consumer sentiment, brand-owner sustainability targets and regulatory legislation. Additives … [Read more...] about Stabilization of PCR-resin blends for performance applications
Single-polymer packaging: An opinion on what’s possible and what’s practical
By Eldridge M. Mount, Ph.D., president, EMMOUNT Technologies Flexible packaging has been evolving since it was first introduced. Today, due to the continuing development of new and existing polymer materials, there are many sophisticated, Fit-For-Use flexible-packaging materials available to the industry, which are used for an ever-expanding number of applications based on … [Read more...] about Single-polymer packaging: An opinion on what’s possible and what’s practical
Reinventing flexible packaging in five years
By Daniel Cluskey, product stewardship engineer, Printpack Increased attention on flexible packaging’s end-of-life is resulting in a massive shift to alternative forms of packaging. Twenty percent of the world’s packaging currently is controlled by CPGs with commitments to use recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025. While the packaging is changing, the … [Read more...] about Reinventing flexible packaging in five years