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Slitting and rewinding are core competencies in converting materials for fl exible packaging. This profi ciency needs to span both commodity and specialty needs. In fact, in today's competitive manufacturing world, the commodity side is a given - suppliers have to deliver quality to survive. On the other hand, companies that have high levels of multiple skills set themselves apart.
Flexible Packaging Markets
Focusing on slitting-rewinding for fl exible packaging starts with consideration of the several markets served. Specialty labels are everywhere on fl exible packages. This includes increasingly sophisticated bottle segments that feature "no look" transparent labels, as well as pressuresensitive as well as a host of fi lm and laminate labels.
Bags and pouches used for everything from retail packaging, to food service and medial product containment, to personal care wet wipes pouch packs. Transparent materials and multi-laminates are included in these segments, and metalized substrates also play a role.
Industrial needs include automotive specialties from tapes and interior...