August 12, 2025

FEATURED STORY

Static Eliminators for Unwinding, Rewinding and Slitting

For an unwinding or a rewinding roll, where can we put a static dissipater so that it works? In unwinding, rewinding and slitting, the roll diameter changes, which complicates static control.



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FEATURED STORY

Clarity and Vision in Flexibles

Product visibility can be advantageous. Clear packaging in some circumstances minimizes the use of labeling and reduces on-pack printing. Clear packaging, used in conjunction with vision inspection and capture/divert technology enables processors using flow line conveyor systems to more readily detect errors prior to shipment.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

PPG, GPA Enter Authorized Distributor Partnership for PPG TESLIN Substrate


PPG has announced a new authorized distributor partnership with printing services company GPA, broadening distribution of PPG TESLIN substrate for commercial printing and label applications.

A Perfect Score: Cortec Achieves 100% Biobased Content in New Compostable Bioplastic


Cortec's Eco Works 100 is a certified industrially compostable packaging film that contains 100%

USDA certified biobased content as a replacement for petroleum-based products. 

FLAG Launches 23 New Vendor Partner Programs Through Corcentric Partnership


Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG) announces the launch of 23 brand-new Vendor Partner programs, made possible through its recently announced partnership with Corcentric.

LEADERS IN CONVERTING: TAKK INDUSTRIES



TAKK Industries is an early innovator in the static elimination field, originating best in class static control solutions since 1943. TAKK continues as a leading provider of static control expertise, with cutting edge static control and static generation technologies for the converting, printing, packaging, textile and allied industries. Our technical team with decades of expertise delivers static control process evaluations and specification of our high performance, quality static elimination and generation technologies to fit the unique requirements of each company we work with. We pride ourselves on technology driven solutions, built to last and economically priced.

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Improve Adhesion on Your Most Challenging Substrates


Yes! Wide, thick, and porous materials can be corona treated for improved bonding. 3DT’s HeliDyne system treats foam, corrugated boards, wide polymer/composite sheets, and more. 3DT LLC manufactures a full line of corona and plasma treatment systems, each is customizable for unique applications. 


Let’s connect!  www.3dtllc.com    sales@3DTLLC.com    262-253-6700

FEATURED VIDEO

Pearl, Your Converting & Blown Film Extrusion Partner


Pearl Technologies designs and builds superior punches, blades and equipment for making holes, perforating, and slitting film for the flexible packaging industry. Our Premium and Value punches set the industry standard, out-lasting and out-cutting the competition, day in and day out.

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WHITE PAPERS

5 Minutes with Chris Payne, Miraclon CEO


Chris Payne discusses the expected challenges and opportunities for the flexo packaging printing industry, the importance of modern flexo practices, and what the industry can expect from Miraclon this year.



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PLATINUM COMPANY

Finzer Roller


Finzer Roller has been providing manufacturers of film and flexible packaging products with high-quality precision rollers since 1968. Metalizers, Coaters and Laminators look to Finzer Roller for Rubber and Polyurethane roller solutions to keep their equipment running at optimum speeds. Along with rubber and polyurethane rollers, we offer Flex-Spreader™ rollers, bow rolls, back up brushes, flattening brushes, and a complete line of Pin Perforating equipment.

PFFC NEWS

AUGUST ISSUE

Page 8 - Static Eliminators for Unwinding, Rewinding, Slitting


Page 12 - Essential Maintenance Guide for Slitter Rewinder Owners


Page 20 - Surface Treatment for the Extrusion Market


Page 22 - How Vacuum Web Coating Ensures Precision, Quality Coatings


Page 58 - Innovating for Circularity


Page 60 - Printing United Expo 2025

Coming in September:

Sustainability in Converting


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Exclusive Q&A: Sustainability in Converting

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Editorial Highlights:

- Flexible Packaging Solutions

- Sustainable Films

- Recyclability in Converting

- Adhesives & Coating

- Printing & Inks



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SPECIAL DIRECTORY - CONTRACT SLITTING SERVICES

We are currently updating our annual Contract Slitting Services Directory for the packaging market. Readers can quickly find converters offering specific Slitting Services. This directory is interactive with links to the PFFC Buyers Guide. We offer Free Listings or upgraded listings to stand out more with Company logo, live website link, live e-mail link, and direct company Buyers Guide link.  

 

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