Contents In this issue


News and comment 8.


Plug and produce: Why now is the time for modularity in packaging lines


10. The importance of women in print


Adhesive Applications 12.


Coating & Laminating 14.


16. 18. Adhesive choice and the impact on instillations


The critical role of tension control in coating and lamination processes


Breaking the Mold: Unlocking the power of in-mold coatings for enhanced efficiency, aesthetics and sustainability


Smooth converting by design: Why silicone release coatings really matter


Flexible Packaging 20.


22. 24.


Less waste, more transparency: ELSIS ensures highest product quality


Precision in Packaging: How laser scoring is expanding industry possibilities


Dynamic flexible packaging


26. Why optimisation is the key to competitive packaging


Slitting & Rewinding 27.


Managing material variability through key parameters such as hardness and pressure


Static Control & Web Cleaning 28. Web cleaning- the when and how


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