Business Management - Industry Trends

The PRINTING United Digital Experience begins October 26 with a focus on graphics and wide-format technology. Several industry leaders are showcasing the latest solutions in this space.

As a result of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, Labelexpo Americas 2021, previously scheduled to take place from March 23-25, is moving back three months to June 8–10. The rescheduled show remains at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience today announces that registration for the three-week event is now live. Registration is free and a single sign-up allows for complete access to the entire schedule of daily events spanning all segments of the printing industry.

The award-winning solutions were produced by PRINTING United Alliance member suppliers and are available for sale in 2020. More than 200 entries were submitted across 85 categories. This year, the program features a new dedicated virtual gallery where entries are displayed.

The 2020 Virtual Digital Packaging Summit will cover the latest in digital production technologies for printers across all packaging formats. Joining the event as official association partners are the Flexible Packaging Association, Paperboard Packaging Council, TLMI, and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association.

Throughout the 14-day PRINTING United Digital Experience, attendees can sit in to listen to panel discussions about market trends, hear firsthand how companies have navigated the pandemic and their plans for the future, and learn how OEMs and suppliers have successfully made the leap across market segments to expand their capabilities.

With approximately 200 entries spanning nearly all packaging types and printing processes, there's lots of competition when being considered for Best of Show in the Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards. These top three entries rose to the top in this year's competition.

Approximately 200 entries were submitted to the 34th annual Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards, showcasing some of the best package printing from around the world. Read on to see which entries were victorious in the 2020 edition of the competition.

All 14 days of the PRINTING United Digital Experience will run from 10 am – 2 pm ET where a live host will guide attendees through each day with a new market segment focus highlighted daily. Never-before-seen product debuts being shown by global partners are exclusive to those attending the Digital Experience.

With so many printing options available, package printers and converters are collaborating with brand owners to ensure the right technology is used for the right package.