Before the Box
When working with RotoMetrics, for instance, the converter provides a sample or profile of the carton and the die layout. RotoMetrics makes rotary dies, so the next step is deciding whether a solid rotary or a flexible die should be used. Depending on the application and type of press, other suppliers might require a steel rule die.
Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com