Poised for Growth

Even with the highly competitive business environment, Klotter sees several areas for growth of pressure-sensitive labels. The company is working hard to encourage the transition from glue-applied and in-mold labels (IMLs) to pressure-sensitive. "We have been pushing our material suppliers to develop commercially viable and cost-effective thinner gauge films and liners to help transfer more work from IML and cut-and-stack … It's not just for beverage anymore," Klotter says. In addition, he continues to see opportunities in the use of emerging technologies such as digital printing, along with growing end-use markets such as healthcare.