packagePRINTING August 2011 edition
Color Measurement on Metalized Substrates
Printing on metalized or “mirror-like” substrates is becoming increasingly popular. This article looks at instruments that are best suited to meet the unique requirements of measuring color on metalized substrates.
Digital Domain - August 2011
Digital Printing And Workflow Implementations By Package Printers, including items on GPA, Roland DGA Corp., InfoTrends, Spartanics and OKI Data Americas.
Printer News - August 2011
News from packaging printing companies, including Halewood, DWS Printing, Sonoco, Hammer Packaging, Ampac Holdings and Smyth Companies.
Roots in Sustainability
Flexo printing operation Portco Packaging, based in the Pacific Northwest, is a company founded on the principles of sustainability in packaging. In response to changing market demands, Portco has moved into laminated film structures without comprising its commitment to sustainability.
Supplier News - August 2011
News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including ACTEGA, OEC Graphics, KBA North America, Sun Chemical and Illinois Tool Works.
Time to Party
Congratulations are in order for all the companies that participated in this year's packagePRINTING Excellence Awards competition. Hub Folding Box Company's iBAR 2010 Holiday "Instant Bar" package selection for Best of Show honors marks two years in a row for the company—an impressive feat.
Winners All –Polischuk
This year marks the 25th year for packagePRINTING's Excellence Awards competition, so it was fitting that the overall quality of the entries was the real highlight of the show. A total of 91 awards were handed out.
