The InterTech Technology Awards, presented annually by the Printing Industries of America, honor the latest printing technologies that are poised to have a lasting impact on the industry moving forward. This year's winners provided a look at the key technologies impacting packaging's future.
Business Management - Industry Trends
Selling effective packaging requires more than just high-quality print. Four experts in package printing weigh in on the importance of understanding design trends, helping brands express their messaging and how to work together with suppliers and designers.
Heidelberg hosted its Annual General Meeting, in which the Management Board discussed the company’s strategy and the figures for the past financial year with the shareholders. CEO Rainer Hundsdörfer presented “Heidelberg goes Digital!” in his speech, outlining the future direction for Heidelberg.
MPI Label Systems was recently presented with the Spirit of Excellence Award from Hormel Foods for demonstrating the highest levels of quality, delivery, service and customer support throughout the year.
Private label grocery stores like Aldi and Trader Joe's are on the rise in the United States. Now, with the U.S. arrival of Lidl, package printers would be wise to check out the opportunities in partnering with these retailers.
Sprite is harnessing the power of music with its “Summer Sprite Cold Lyrics Series,” featuring rappers on 16-oz. cans and 20-oz.
Big events, such as Print 17, are great opportunities to reconnect with clients and to stay in touch with the pulse of the industry.
This summer Budweiser’s bottles and cans will feature branding from the 11 states in which its breweries are located.
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the formation of a digital converting community of interest. Bringing together both folding carton manufacturers and industry technology suppliers, the community will help PPC members explore new digital technologies and understand the growing trend toward low-volume orders.
The Flexible Packaging Association has released an infographic detailing the sales benefits brands experience when transitioning to flexible packaging. The statistics revealed in the infographic are drawn from the FPA's recent Flexible Packaging Transition Advantages Study.