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DigiWrap co-founders Brad Boskovic and Charlie Williams swam with the sharks on a recently-aired episode of the popular “Shark Tank” television series on ABC. The company specializes in digitally printed, customized gift bags and tissue paper.

With the rise of digital printing, new competitive forces are impacting package printers and converters. During the Digital Packaging Summit, Kevin Karstedt, CEO of Karstedt Partners and the event's co-chair, outlined some of the new competition that converters need to keep an eye on.

Fleurir’s chocolate bar packaging celebrates the fact that each is made with ingredients sourced from a special part of the country.

The Digital Packaging Summit concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Key takeaways from the event included the industry's passion for new technology, digital and conventional coexisting as partner technologies, digital's expanding growth and an evolving culture.

Jeff Jacobson, who will become CEO of Xerox following the company's separation into two separate companies, will provide a keynote address at EFI Connect, EFI's users' group conference, which will take place in Las Vegas in January of 2017.

Xeikon will be showcasing its latest solutions for digital label and package printing at Labelexpo Americas with a booth theme of "What's Next." Highlights include Fusion technology, the Xeikon CX3, Dcoat unit and Flat-bed Diecut Unit.

Despite its gradual growth, digital printing has shaken up the packaging world in recent years. But what does the future look like?

At drupa 2016, HP announced strong worldwide customer adoption of next-generation HP Indigo 30000 digital presses, including Nosco's second installation of the Indigo 30000.

TRESU Group's new iJet inkjet coater provides variable in-line application of UV spot varnishes for digital folding carton production. It integrates with HP Indigo 30000, 12000 and 10000 digital press models.

Using the confectionery market as a springboard, Tap Packaging Solutions has embraced the latest printing technology to differentiate its products.