By Lara Copeland, contributing editor, UV+EB Technology Performing print finishing services, Feiereisen, Inc., is a family-owned business with headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In business since 1933, the nationwide provider recently created a custom-designed, diecut pocket folder with a series of single, two-sided inserts, titled Finish With Style, to promote itself as a … [Read more...] about UV Enhances Print Project
FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Allow UV Decorating Techniques to Shine
The FSEA Gold Leaf Awards competition evaluates print and packaging submissions that utilize a wide range of specialty finishing techniques, from foil stamping and embossing to specialty coating, film laminating, diecutting and cold foil applications. Submissions come in a variety of formats, including book covers, point-of-purchase displays, folding cartons, promotional … [Read more...] about FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Allow UV Decorating Techniques to Shine
Recent Progress in UV-/EB-Curable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
By Chris Orilall, Zack Weinert, Jon Scholte, Chuck Dong, and Jeff Klang, Arkema Inc., Sartomer Business Unit Abstract Energy-curable pressure sensitive adhesives (EC-PSAs) eliminate the need for drying, solvent extraction or preheating steps (compared to traditional waterborne, solventborne and hot melt methods). These processing benefits make such adhesives particularly … [Read more...] about Recent Progress in UV-/EB-Curable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
UV LED Low-Migration Laminating Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
By Jake Staples, Technical Team Leader, Ashland The global flexible packaging market continues to evolve as shifts in consumer preference lean more toward convenience in single-serve or grab-n-go options, extended shelf life and sustainability. In addition to consumers driving innovation in flexible packaging, wide web and narrow web converters are beginning to converge into … [Read more...] about UV LED Low-Migration Laminating Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
Roberts to Lead Senior Management Team at Integration Technology
Integration Technology Ltd, an Oxfordshire, UK-based UV curing solution provider and part of the IST METZ Group, has welcomed Managing Director Simon Roberts to the senior management team. Roberts, who has been with the business since May, was formally appointed to the board on Aug. 1 and has joined the team to take on day-to-day operational responsibility of managing … [Read more...] about Roberts to Lead Senior Management Team at Integration Technology