State of the Industry: Labels, Digital Printing Making Significant Inroads
For even smaller runs, there are low-cost, high-quality presses available. One example is the Xante Excelagraphix L850 Digital Narrow Web Press. "This system features the revolutionary Memjet Printhead Technology™ that delivers high print speeds while increasing overall shop production and profits," says Mark Swanzy, Xante COO. "More and more small end users are producing their own labels. Customers are both brand owners and printers." Swanzy described one customer that produces sinks. The label is 8.5 inches wide and 27 inches long, and it produces only a few hundred per week using a Xante press.
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.
