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As digital printing expands its reach in packaging, its ability to create high-quality versioned packaging lines is becoming popular among brands with a variety of products. Tap Packaging Solutions earned first place in the 2017 packagePRINTING Excellence Awards' Folding Cartons: Digital category for these versioned folding cartons for UliMana chocolate truffles.

Kodak recently hosted a two-day gathering of about 250 customers, Kodak personnel, and trade media representatives at the company’s historic manufacturing complex in Rochester, N.Y. Led by Kodak CEO Jeffrey Clarke, senior executives gave a state-of-the-company report that outlined Kodak’s current business strategy and detailed its progress in developing solutions for print markets.

In 2017, printers and converters of folding cartons enjoyed an industry that offered stability and opportunities for growth. packagePRINTING's 2017 Folding Carton State of the Industry report outlines the packaging industry trends and forecasts folding carton converters need to know.

EFI has released a new Fiery digital front end (DFE) for the Xerox iGen 5 press. The new Xerox EX-P 5 Print Server Powered by Fiery supports the iGen 5 Press’ new White Dry Ink capability, and is the first commercially available DFE on the new Fiery FS300 Pro platform.

During the opening session of the Digital Packaging Summit, Bob Leahey of Keypoint Intelligence provided a look into the latest statistics in digital package printing to outline where the technology stands across all packaging segments, including labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging and corrugated.

Tap Packaging Solutions was one of the first adopters of the HP Indigo 30000 digital press, designed specifically for folding carton production. Since the press was installed, the Tap Packaging team has become experts in producing folding cartons that can only be printed digitally.

Now in its third year, the Digital Packaging Summit has emerged as the industry’s premier event to connect converters and suppliers for in-depth conversations surrounding the latest in digital technology. Jennifer Dochstader and David Walsh of LPC, Inc., are the co-chairs of the 2017 event and discussed their expectations for this year.

The third annual Digital Packaging Summit will provide opportunities for converters, brand owners and suppliers to network and share their perspectives on digital printing in packaging. The Summit will be held from Oct. 23-25 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Since digital printing burst on the scene in the packaging industry, converters have been seeking ways to leverage the many opportunities it provides. This white paper details the many digital packaging opportunities in labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging and corrugated.

The third annual Digital Packaging Summit will return to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., from Oct. 23-25, bringing converters and suppliers together to discuss how digital printing can impact their businesses. Marco Boer, VP of I.T. Strategies and a member of the Summit's advisory board, stopped the packagePRINTING's office to discuss the event.