Crossroads of Opportunity

The narrow-web flexo industry is also experiencing internal pressures. "Manpower costs are growing faster than the rate of inflation," Guy said. Expert flexo press operators are getting harder to find as fewer young people take an interest in the industry, and printers are competing hard with each other to recruit and retain the best. "We all need to get more young people excited about printing, and specifically label printing if we are to change this trend," Guy said.