Business Management - Industry Trends
Most package printers and converters are specialists, honing finely tuned skills to meet and exceed the demands of brand owners who expect perfection. But there are a few companies that see opportunity in offering a more complete range of packaging and converting services and building deep relationships with brand owners and customers.
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has announced that it has joined the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Partner Program and will be exhibiting in the Partner Pavilion in booth 1255.
Schreiner MediPharm has developed a sophisticated label with a total of 10 detachable parts. Part of the company’s Pharma-Comb series of products, the label is functionally designed for easy documentation and tracking of medications.
Primera Technology has rolled out the LX2000, its fastest color label printer, able to produce labels at speeds of up to 6”/ second.
Ways commercial printers can use existing digital workflow and printing assets to enter the folding carton market.
The Digital Packaging Summit 2015 will take place November 9-11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The Summit is a hosted, invitation-only conference designed for senior managers and executives in label and package printing and converting who want to understand how current and future digital printing technology and software will impact their business and investment decisions.
Fortis Solutions Group has acquired Kopco Graphics and Color Craft Label. Kopco Graphics produces pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging, instant redeemable coupons and promotional labels. Color Craft Label is a provider of customized pressure sensitive labels.
Anchor Packaging, Inc. has announced the launch of its newest product line, which incorporates ergonomic design, reduction of petroleum-based materials, and an upscale presentation with smooth, clean lines and wide viewing panels.
At FoodPex 2015, International Trade Fair for the Food Processing and Packaging Industries, Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) will organize a U.S. Pavilion.
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has appointed Eric Frank, vice president of marketing for KBA North America, as the chair of its Associate Member Committee and the co-chair of its Membership Committee.