Green Bay, WI-based Precision Roll Solutions (PRS), a leading provider of precision engineered, process rolls and custom equipment, has acquired ARC International, an expert in engraving solutions and coatings for the flexographic and corrugated industries. This strategic acquisition underscores PRS's commitment to its customers by adding manufacturing capabilities and … [Read more...] about Precision Roll Solutions acquires ARC International
Web Coating
Researchers study quality assurance through thin-film-based measurement of web-tension distribution
For the production and processing of flexible plastic and fiber-based webs, a homogeneous web-tension distribution is crucial for quality. However, new low-complexity, natural fiber-based or recycled materials in particular exhibit more fluctuating properties and narrower process windows than established materials. Flatness deviations, wrinkles, inclusions or processing-induced … [Read more...] about Researchers study quality assurance through thin-film-based measurement of web-tension distribution
ENTEK receives DOE loan for new IN EV-battery separator-converting plant
ENTEK, the US-owned and US-based producer of "wet-process’"lithium-ion battery-separator materials, has received a direct loan of up to $1.2 billion to ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC (ENTEK) from the US Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). The loan will substantially finance the new facility in Terre Haute, IN, to manufacture lithium-ion battery separators to be … [Read more...] about ENTEK receives DOE loan for new IN EV-battery separator-converting plant
Nautic Partners to acquire Berry Global specialty-tapes business for $540 million
Berry Global Group, Inc., announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Specialty Tapes business (“Tapes”) to the private-equity firm Nautic Partners LLC for approximately $540 million. The deal is expected to be complete by the first half of 2025. The Tapes business is a franchise highly valued by its industrial customers. As a result, this … [Read more...] about Nautic Partners to acquire Berry Global specialty-tapes business for $540 million
Asahi Kasei breaks ground on new Li-ion battery-separator plant in JV with Honda
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric-vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, ON, Canada. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027. It is planned to operate as a joint venture between Asahi Kasei … [Read more...] about Asahi Kasei breaks ground on new Li-ion battery-separator plant in JV with Honda