Business Management - Industry Trends

In PRINTING United, MBO America Finds the Venue It’s Been Hoping For
January 29, 2018 at 9:13 am

As a solution provider evolves, so does its need for market exposure that can evolve along with it — especially when it comes to trade shows. MBO America, a leading provider of integrated finishing solutions, believes that exhibiting at PRINTING United will let it take advantage of precisely this kind of brand-building opportunity.

Fujifilm Joins PRINTING United’s Roster of Participants
January 22, 2018 at 5:13 pm

Fujifilm has joined the lengthening list of major suppliers that are planning to exhibit at PRINTING United in Dallas, Oct. 23-25, 2019. PRINTING United, a joint venture of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and NAPCO Media, builds upon the strength and reputation of SGIA Expo.

PRINTING United: Just What the Industry Wants and Needs
January 22, 2018 at 4:58 pm

Over the last few weeks, more and more print service providers, associations and OEMs have been voicing their support for PRINTING United and PRINTING United Expo 2019 – a single landmark event to be held in Dallas in October 2019 – illustrating that it may be just what the industry needs.

Is Printing on Food a Sustainable Packaging Solution?
January 12, 2018 at 9:13 am

To help reduce excess packaging, Valencia, Spain-based Laserfood has developed a food identification technology that utilizes laser marking directly on a food product. In some cases however, what some consumers may see as wasteful, can be a sustainable packaging effort for food waste reduction.

Folding Cartons Offer an Industry of Stability and Opportunity
January 8, 2018 at 11:53 am

In 2017, printers and converters of folding cartons enjoyed an industry that offered stability and opportunities for growth. packagePRINTING's 2017 Folding Carton State of the Industry report outlines the packaging industry trends and forecasts folding carton converters need to know.

Consumer Habits Lead to Growing Opportunities in Snack Food Packaging
January 2, 2018 at 9:19 am

Because snacks are frequently the fuel behind today's consumer's on-the-go lifestyle, an opportunity has emerged in snack food packaging for converters to help brands find ways to package these snacks in convenient formats with clear communication elements.

packagePRINTING's Top 5 Online Stories of 2017
January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am

2017 was a year full of change and evolution in the packaging industry. From advancements in digital printing to the emergence of new packaging formats and applications, our top 5 online stories from the past year indicate the industry is moving forward in exciting new directions.