NAPCO Research uncovers trends driving package printers, converters, and brand owners toward increased adoption of digital technologies
Cory Francer
The rapid growth in AI implementation indicates its transformative potential — especially for operational optimization.
Package printing expert Cory Francer reflects on PRINTING United Expo’s evolution and looks forward to the upcoming Digital Packaging S
Research-backed strategies to help package printers make the most of their time at PRINTING United Expo 2024.
Digital printing has made package personalization more accessible. Using the technology can help make converters better partners for CPGs.
Brand owners are taking proactive measures to protect their product lines against dropping brand loyalty. These protective measures are creating challenges for label and package printers.
How can converters overcome bottlenecks when finishing printed packages and labels?
A strategic pairing of digital and conventional printing technologies, along with an investment in automation, can help package printers adapt to today’s brands’ speed to market requirements.
Successful label converters use automation, technology, and new supply chain strategies to stay competitive in the industry.
NAPCO Research recently published a study that engaged package printers and brand owners on their use of and views on digital printing.
The shift in mindset regarding packaging materials has spurred several brands to explore alternatives to plastic packaging formats.
At the Fortis Solutions Summit held on April 20, 2023, approximately 100 of the printer's brand-owner customers were empowered with personalized education and service at Fortis’ facility in Lewisville, Texas.
In this column, industry experts unpack the momentum behind the record growth in the flexible packaging sector.
Total job, label versions, and output volumes are growing, while average run lengths fluctuate. Add in ongoing material and labor shortages, and the time to optimize workflows is now. The latest report from NAPCO Research delivers data and perspectives converters and suppliers can do to stay ahead.
Attendees of the eighth annual Digital Packaging Summit started Day 2 with a warm breakfast and friendly networking, before diving into the robust educational agenda, case study presentations, and 1:1 meetings for the day and a lively Casino Night in the evening.
