By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating At the recent Plastic Product Decorating Summit, Paul Strunk, Inkcups; Bob Travis, InkWorks Printing; and Lindsey Dimon, Falcon Plastics, were panelists discussing how to sell the value of decorating for plastics. The following article summarizes the panel discussion and information from the program. When working with … [Read more...] about Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
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Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating and Labeling
BRINK+31 (0)318 452 500www.brinkbv.com Brink, Harskamp, The Netherlands, a supplier of automation systems and molds, demonstrated its expertise in IML automation and extremely fast cycle times at this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf. One highlight was the production cell for a classic 1-liter round bucket, presented jointly with Netstal. The 4-cavity mold achieved a total … [Read more...] about Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating and Labeling
Ren-Flex Beats the Summer Heat with IML-Decorated Cooler Boxes
Edited by Cori Watkins, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating Summer is here, and there is something universally refreshing about enjoying an ice-cold beverage while kicking back, relaxing and cooling down. Ren-Flex Packaging (Ren-Flex), based in Johannesburg, South Africa, had just this scene in mind when creating its visually striking cooler boxes that featured a … [Read more...] about Ren-Flex Beats the Summer Heat with IML-Decorated Cooler Boxes
Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Automation plays a crucial role in plastics decorating processes, enabling faster production speeds, automating quality inspections and freeing labor resources for higher-value production tasks. To understand the types of automation utilized in plastics decoration processes, as well as the considerations … [Read more...] about Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating
Churchill Container Butters Up Movie-Goers with Mean Girls Popcorn Bucket
Edited by Cori Watkins, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating The “Mean Girls” movie centers on teenagers vying for dominance in popularity and social status, and the Mean Girls Popcorn Bucket by Churchill Container (Churchill) lived up to the hype by effortlessly securing a top spot at the IMDA Awards Competition. The Lenexa, Kansas-based company designs and produces … [Read more...] about Churchill Container Butters Up Movie-Goers with Mean Girls Popcorn Bucket