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Recycling alone is insufficient to manage packaging waste, so packaging reduction is also important to manage waste.

The phrase “stick to your knitting” can be traced back to 1820 literature. The concept is simple, concentrate on one’s core business.

Deal activity in April was at the lowest it’s been in more than 10 years. Yet, it’s too soon to tell if this is a staying trend.

It’s estimated that color accounts for 60% of consumer rejection at the shelf. If the packaging color is ‘off,’ it not only costs brands and packaging printers money, it also has sustainability impacts through wasted materials, inks, and energy.

Convergence, as demonstrated by early reprographers, is still eminent in modern-day printing companies and M&A activity.

Digital printing has become a viable alternative for packaging manufacturers looking to optimize the production of their products.

Packaging deals have eclipsed transactions in all other segments of the printing industry, and there is no sign of letting up.

The purchase of box printing companies has outpaced the number of deals involving label printing companies.

Not a month goes by in which private equity does not have a significant impact on printing, packaging, and graphic communication.

We spoke to industry experts to learn more about where integrated products are excelling and how to balance their pros and cons.