Edited by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating For sports fans, there’s nothing better than when the leaves begin to change and the stadiums fill to overflowing. From Major League Baseball’s postseason play to football’s weekly match-ups, volleyball matches and soccer games, eager supporters of high school, college and professional athletic teams, … [Read more...] about Sussex IM Takes IML Out to the Ballgame
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Ren-Flex Creates an Award-Winning Label Using IML
By Cori Watkins, writer, Plastics Decorating Ren-Flex Packaging (Ren-Flex), with a facility in Ophirton, Johannesburg, South Africa, printed its first in-mold labels (IML) in 2011. With support from its sister company, Ren-Form Group, Ren-Flex offers the largest selection of IML in the South African market. In 2023, a project for brand owners Canway Supply Chain Solutions … [Read more...] about Ren-Flex Creates an Award-Winning Label Using IML
IML Enables Aesthetics, Lightweighting in Dairy Container
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating StackTeck Systems Ltd., headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a global provider of injection molding solutions, including engineering, prototyping and plastic part development services; injection molds, frames and quick-change technology; and automation systems. Working within the caps and closures, cosmetics, … [Read more...] about IML Enables Aesthetics, Lightweighting in Dairy Container
Plastics Decorating Outlook for 2024
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Slowing demand for discretionary purchases like boats, motorcycles and travel, the possibility of a prolonged recession and labor unrest make it likely that volumes for plastics parts will remain steady or dip slightly in 2024 and not begin growing again until 2025, predicts Laurie Harbour, president and CEO of Harbour Results, … [Read more...] about Plastics Decorating Outlook for 2024
IMDA Announces Award Winners in 2023 Competition Recognizing the Best in IML/IMD/IME
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) recognized industry leaders in in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) by announcing the winners of the 2023 IMDA Awards Competition at the Plastic Product Decorating Summit on September 28 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Entries were received from around the world, showcasing the best in in-mold design … [Read more...] about IMDA Announces Award Winners in 2023 Competition Recognizing the Best in IML/IMD/IME