If you want to see what’s in store for the future of the package printing and converting industry, INFO*FLEX is the place to be. If you're headed to Charm City next week, here are a few we've heard about that are worth seeing.
Muller Martini
You'd think a company that's been around since 1912, reports annual sales of more than $100 million, and regularly garners high praise for its core business practices and people-oriented culture, might be inclined to rest on its abundant laurels. You might think so, but in the case of Hammer Packaging you'd be dead wrong.
The flexible packaging industry continues to play to its strengths in sustainability and novel and distinctive packaging configurations. It is doing this while using one of the key tools in its arsenal—innovation. So even though companies in this segment must maintain a tight ship during the economic up-hill climb, the future for this industry continues to be bright.
News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on design firm Hornall Anderson, Esko/Germany-based Bischof + Klein, Color Ad Packaging, Technicote, Century Packaging, and GMG and matchmycolor LLC.
At Labelexpo Americas 2012, a steady parade of show attendees were treated to a wide array of new products and technology demonstrations. A major highlight of the show, the Label Industry Global Awards 2012, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Steve Lee, vice president of technology at RotoMetrics, was honored with the prestigious R Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award.
Leo Nadolske, CPP EXPO president, speaks with packagePrinting, and shares his thoughts (and excitement) on what CPP EXPO 2012 has to offer for attendees, as well as exhibitors. The two-day show will take place at the I-X Center in Cleveland on April 18 and 19.
A number of leading suppliers are the latest additions since the New Year to join the dozens of converting/package printing equipment and supply companies that have reserved space to exhibit at CPP EXPO 2012.
A number of leading suppliers are the latest additions since the New Year to join the dozens of converting/package printing equipment and supply companies that have reserved space to exhibit at CPP EXPO 2012.
Modern marketing means brand extensions, on pack promotions, packaging to tie in with events – all designed to increase sales and enhance relationships with consumers. drupa veteran Gareth Ward says this provides opportunities to printers that can meet these demands. When Heidelberg predicts that digitally printed packaging is set to grow at double digit rates for the immediate future, printers need to sit up. And Heidelberg is not alone. The prospects for printing packaging of all types on digital presses are exciting every press manufacturer. If digital printing on paper is understood and developing at a steady pace, digital
Belmark Inc., one of the nation’s largest packaging manufacturers, has chosen Muller Martini’s variable sleeve offset printing (VSOP) technology.