By Rob Bosman, Sales Manager at Contiweb

These days, the word ‘silicone’ frequently comes with a sign of exasperation as thoughts turn to how hard the bottom line is going to be as prices for the material continue to rocket.

Visit the Phoseon booth (402) to learn more about LED curing for printed electronics

The Holmen Group’s paperboard manufacturer, Iggesund Paperboard, has received the highest rating for sustainability in an evaluation done this year by the rating firm EcoVadis. The paperboard is produced at Iggesund Mill in Sweden and at Workington, England. EcoVadis is the leading system for assessing and rating the suppliers of global companies and has done more than 45,000 evaluations in 150 countries. Companies using EcoVadis include Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, L’Oréal and Heineken.

ESPT221-67 is the newest addition to Flair Flexible Packaging’s growing LiDynamics Lidding Film program marketed under the TruPeel brand of products. This new versatile structure offers high barrier properties in a peelable format and is suitable for packaging products such as dips, sauces, soups, condiments and other specialty prepared convenience meals. Especially suited for high pressure pasteurization (HPP) processes, ESPT221-67 offers superior oxygen and moisture barriers post HPP processing due to the special construction of the film composition. Additionally, ESPT221-67 carries high clarity characteristics and seals through contamination under a wide range of temperatures. The film is offered as a stock offering available with quick lead time and superior customer service.

Current cross-linked inks are difficult to remove in the deinking process

Custom Formulated Ink Set for the latest Printer from DTG Digital

“An Explosion of Possibilities” is the overarching theme of this year’s FESPA trade show in Munich, Germany. Marabu will be channelling this spirit by presenting its diverse inks for screen, digital, and pad printing, for both graphical and industrial applications. With its broad skillset, Marabu is a preferred partner for companies seeking new answers to their specific printing challenges.

Alliance Franchise Brand members attending this year’s convention looking for products with marketplace advantages and the ability to save a significant amount of money should direct their attention to booth 337. INX Digital representatives will show attendees how they can save as much as 40-45 percent compared to OEM inks. The event is set for March 14-15 at the Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

From vibrant colorants to additives that provide stability and protect against degradation, Milliken offers a variety of solutions to PU processors

As a world leader in the field of polyurethane-based resin systems, Henkel is actively expanding its Loctite MAX polyurethane (PU) matrix resins portfolio by a family of high-performance materials based on epoxy. This resin portfolio is targeting the market of demanding automotive composite high temperature applications, such as wheels. Loctite MAX5 NextGen exhibits exceptional clarity for a rich carbon look, while upcoming Loctite MAX6 combines ultra-high heat resistance with unique toughness.

Thanks to a deed that has been preserved through the centuries, we can trace the beginnings with certainty: on 27 February 1584, the Duke of Brunswick authorised the operation of a paper mill at Relliehausen in the Solling hills. Papermaker Merten Spieß, beneficiary of the ducal authorisation, set to work and wrote the first chapter of a success story that continues to this day.

Innovations in Optics, Inc. offers LumiBright™ UV-LED Light Engines, powerful solid-state sources that are being used within OEM equipment applied to photocuring of adhesives and coatings as well as photomask exposure systems for photolithography.