Features

Breaking Barriers, Forming Bonds
November 16, 2017 at 12:07 pm

With a combination of determination and support, women in the Independent Carton Group have risen to the top of the packaging industry.

Harnessing the Brand Message with Packaging
October 18, 2017 at 4:10 pm

For some brands, the packaging is just as important as the product. The Unemployed Philosophers Guild shares why it places such a strong emphasis on packaging.

Sales and Fishy Marketing
October 18, 2017 at 4:13 pm

Sales were slow. Very slow. The salesman sat at his desk and festered. He was frustrated by his lack of results and wondered what he was doing wrong. “Well,” he thought to himself, “there’s only one thing I can do: I’m going fishing!” So, in the middle of the day, the salesman grabbed his rod and reel and headed for his favorite lake. Rowing out to the middle, he cast his line and waited ... and he waited ... and he waited.

Curtis Packaging's Innovative Approach to Sustainability
September 27, 2017 at 12:59 pm

Curtis Packaging, a folding carton converter in Sandy Hook, Conn., has always been at the forefront of sustainability in packaging, and has now made it part of its mission to help other companies boost their environmental initiatives while saving money. 

Hybrid Printing Innovation at Zumbiel Digital
September 27, 2017 at 12:56 pm

Zumbiel Digital has installed the first Kodak PROSPER 6000S inkjet web press for packaging. What makes Zumbiel’s digital press unique is its combination of full width digital printheads, seven flexographic print stations and in-line diecutting, along with run speeds in excess of 200 m/min.

Helping Brands Look Their Best
September 27, 2017 at 12:49 pm

Hub Folding Box continues to innovate and invest in new technologies that allow brands to differentiate their package at retail. Tony DiRico, president and CEO, explains why packaging is the key communicator to consumers.

How Tap Packaging Solutions Became Digital Carton Innovators
September 27, 2017 at 12:46 pm

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.