Komori’s facility in Tsukuba, Japan, has centralized the company’s production of its sheetfed offset, web offset, and banknote printing presses under one roof, along a non-stop assembly line. It also houses the Komori Graphic Technology Center for global demonstration, and its training center.
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TLMI hosted its biennial printTHINK Summit from Sept. 11-13, highlighting a variety of label industry topics. This year marked the second edition of the printTHINK Summit, which has expanded on the former Technical Conference, providing insights into the technology and business management aspects of the industry.
Offset printing may have a lengthy history, but that does not mean it lacks in innovation. Printers and converters rely on the latest in offset for high-end packaging.
A high level of print quality across the packaging spectrum is not an exception — it’s an expectation. In the 33rd annual Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards, a panel of five judges was tasked with singling out the best of the best.
The results are in for the 2019 Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards, with winning entries being honored in more than 30 categories. However, three entries stood out from the rest of the pack. Read on to learn more about this year's top three entries.
As convergence continues to erode the silos that once stood in a highly-segmented industry, PRINTING United has emerged as the go-to event for printers of all kinds.
The packaging industry is moving faster as run lengths are becoming shorter. While digital printing has provided one tool for handling these challenges, advancements in conventional processes are also helping printers and converters rise to the occasion.
The latest digital printing and packaging innovation from HP Indigo was the highlight of a recent Thrive event the company hosted near Cincinnati. In addition to learning about the technology from HP Indigo executives, attendees had the opportunity to tour Innovative Labeling Solutions (ILS), where multiple HP Indigo digital presses are installed.
When Hershey’s was on the hunt for a new packaging format for its iconic Special Dark Nuggets with Almonds, it turned to American Packaging Corp. to get the job done. The result was the winner of Best of Show in the 33rd annual Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards.
As brand owners continue to seek creative ways for their packaging to stand out, direct-to-shape printing has become an intriguing option for package printers to consider.
More than 550 attendees visited Nashville, Tenn., for the 28th annual EskoWorld. The event's theme of "Packaging Connected" was evident throughout the three-day affair, which highlighted how Esko tools are utilized throughout the entire packaging supply chain.
To celebrate our rebranding as Packaging Impressions, the first issue under our new name will feature a cover tip that celebrates our past and looks ahead to the future. Read on to find out how the piece was produced utilizing Komori offset printing and digital embellishments from MGI.
In a rapidly evolving industry, package printers, converters and brands are being challenged to deliver more advanced packaging, and deliver it faster. Technological solutions are emerging to make what once seemed futuristic into reality.
Over the past several years, there have been many exciting changes and initiatives that we've taken part in here at NAPCO Media. But for me, the rebranding of packagePRINTING to Packaging Impressions may be the most exciting of all.
As printers continue to seek ways to best serve existing and prospective clients, diversifying their product offerings is emerging as a strategy to become a well-rounded supplier. In a recent webinar, two printers and a brand representative discussed how expansion into various packaging segments can provide a boost in sales.
