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Since its founding nearly 30 years ago, Phipps Label has always relied on its entrepreneurial spirit. Now, in an evolving industry that relies on efficiency and versatility, a new state-of-the-art press has the company ready for what’s next.

Previously known as a cost-effective process with some shortcomings, flexo has benefited from advancements in automation, hybridization and high-definition graphics to make it a premier print technology.

To build a successful workflow, hardware and software components should work together to ensure efficiency throughout the flexographic production process.

Consumer lifestyles are changing the ways they interact with products and packaging, leading to a slew of innovations in flexible packaging.

Paper and paperboard may be long-established packaging materials, but brands in luxury and premium markets still rely on its appeal to discerning consumers.

With plenty of demand and opportunity to grow, packaging is an enticing market for commercial printers. But package printers have good reason to feel confident in an increasingly competitive field.

One of the most important tasks a brand has is to maintain a positive perception among consumers. Package printers and converters can play an important role by providing the right packaging embellishments.

Packaging markets are changing and offset lithography is changing in step with them. Thanks to a steady progression of R&D-driven advancements, the process is as versatile as ever and playing an important role in label and packaging applications.

All American Label recently installed a combination offset and flexo press, the Nilpeter MO-4. Self-described as a one-stop-shop for customers, CEO Brad C. Brown says the MO-4 is ideal for the flexibility his company needs.

No sale can succeed for the seller without a clear-eyed understanding of what the business is really — meaning really — worth. Here’s a primer on this essential subject.