State of the Industry: Labels, Digital Printing Making Significant Inroads
Xeikon offers a range of dry toner-based label presses with entry-level as well as higher capacity models. Michael Ring, Xeikon America president, reiterates that the driver for digital is the "massive proliferation of SKUs." While a standard flexo label press is 13 inches wide, the 20.3 inch Xeikon presses offer improved productivity and flexibility. Ring explains that Xeikon presses are "designed to meet the focused needs of the converter. The productivity of our presses yields greater profitability for the converter."
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
