New DigiPrime 1600 Used by Paper Mills to Produce HP Indigo Optimized Paper

23 Feb 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

CINCINNATI, OH (February 18, 2016) – Michelman’s DigiPrime 1600 is an innovative new HP Indigo ElectroInk receptive primer formulated for use by paper mills. When added to size press treatments at the mill, it acts as a primer, optimizing the paper for use on HP Indigo presses. DigiPrime 1600 produces improved HP Indigo ElectroInk adhesion, superior press blanket compatibility, and increased uptime.

 

Image

Spectra highlights new concepts

22 Feb 2016
Ajit Pandey

This year Spectra is revealing a host of unique new concepts at the show, with a particular emphasis on closure technology.
Some of the new closure concepts on show include a clever two-piece cap that boasts an inner screw mechanism, allowing customers to snap on 5 alternate outer shells for a mix and match outcome. Additionally, there is also a new push button sliding cap that can be operated single handily which will be available in twin colour options to suit.

Image
Image

Squeeze pack

19 Feb 2016
Ankit Farkya
Daisy’s squeeze pack is the innovative 14-oz inverted, wedge-shaped pouch with a flip-top dispensing closure featuring a silicone dispensing valve and a tamper-evident pull ring. It provides an easy-to-use, easy-to-dispense, mess-free, recloseable package.
Image
Image

New drug-delivery capsule may replace injections

19 Feb 2016
Radhika Rewri

MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have devised a novel drug capsule coated with tiny needles that can inject drugs directly into the lining of the stomach after the capsule is swallowed. In animal studies, the team found that the capsule delivered insulin more efficiently than injection under the skin, and there were no harmful side effects as the capsule passed through the digestive system. When the pill reaches the desired location in the digestive tract, the pH-sensitive coating surrounding the capsule dissolves, allowing the drug to be released through the microneedles.

Image
Image

New multilayer kraft back board from Stora Enso

18 Feb 2016
Ajit Pandey

The CKB Carrier 380 g/m2 grade is a multilayer kraft back board ideal for beverage multipacks and other packaging applications that require ultimate durability combined with excellent printability and food safety.

“CKB Carrier boasts increased tear resistance, bending stiffness and highly impressive tensile and burst strength. These features provide protection in the most challenging conditions.

Image

Mumbai to host the first Beauty India Show this year as beauty market sets for growth

18 Feb 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

India is among the top five countries for beauty and wellness markets in the world. Estimated at $ 950 million and growing at 18.6%, it will reach $ 2.68 billion by 2020.

 

Growing spending power among women pose opportunity for the industry: 35% income spent on themselves.

 

Malaika Arora Khan signed as brand ambassador

 

Building Global Business in Speciality BOPP Films

18 Feb 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

According to latest market research reports, BOPP film industry is poised to grow well, riding on the growth in modern retail and growing consumption of packaged food and beverages globally. Industry estimates it to be close to 8 million tonnes by 2016, growing at 4-5% annually. ​Along with the growth of the industry, the number of BOPP film manufacturers is also increasing at a similar pace, thus making the competitive landscape tougher and tougher by the year.​One way to survive in this tough competitive landscape is to identify niche products and then look to specialize in them.