Business Management - Industry Trends

Steinhauser Inc. (Newport, Ky.) has come a long way in its 105-year history in the printing industry. Although it was founded by Albert Steinhauser in 1905 as a commercial printing operation, it has evolved into a business that, today, focuses solely on labels and packaging.

The label market is in good shape. Although the recent recession has affected every segment of package printing, the label industry is still well positioned for the medium to the long term, according to Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA. "Unfortunately in the short term, the impact has been negative with plenty of casualties in job losses and business performance, even company and plant closures," he says.

BURNSVILLE, Minn.—“Stick Pouches” is a global study by Allied Develpment of the stick pouch market. This market is the focus of the new investment in technology, along with development of new applications. “Stick Pouches” includes assessments of industry participants, technology, economic and environmental impact, the stick pouch filling equipment market, and the stick pouch packaging market.

A total of 55 TLMI Label Awards were presented, including 37 first-place awards, 17 second place awards, and the coveted Best of Show award.

GLOUCESTER, Mass.—Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a decision to relocate the association’s headquarters to Gloucester, Mass. from Naperville, Ill.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) announced that a record number of new licensees have signed up in the first six months of 2009.

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.—SATO Labeling Solutions America, Inc., a global provider of innovative label and tag printing solutions throughout the retail supply chain, announced the addition of the former Franklin Press group to its organization.

PITTSBURGH—Not many business managers or consumers are optimistic these days. Kenneth Lerman, however, is sending the message that a new era has arrived, and now is the time to take positive steps in the right direction—toward sustainable growth and profitability.

SHARONVILLE, Ohio—Multi-Color Corporation announced that Nigel A. Vinecombe has been appointed chief operating officer, effective immediately.

To better satisfy the needs of the visually impaired in North America, the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD), located in Crystal Lake, IL, has created “Can-Am Braille,” a set of guidelines and recommendations for the use of braille on packaging.