Business Management - Industry Trends

Industry Passion Highlights Digital Packaging Summit
November 4, 2016 at 11:16 am

The Digital Packaging Summit concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Key takeaways from the event included the industry's passion for new technology, digital and conventional coexisting as partner technologies, digital's expanding growth and an evolving culture.

Corrugated Insight and Innovations Highlight SuperCorrExpo 2016
October 25, 2016 at 9:42 am

Keynote addresses from corrugated industry thought leaders, including Jonathan Kraft and Ron Sasine, along with recognition of the latest digital corrugated printing technology from Barberán, were among the highlights of SuperCorrExpo 2016.

Jonathan Kraft Opens SuperCorrExpo 2016
October 20, 2016 at 10:56 am

Jonathan Kraft, president of The Kraft Group, which owns multiple companies in the corrugated industry, along with the NFL's New England Patriots, opened SuperCorrExpo with a keynote address.

Record-Breaking Attendance Highlights FPA Fall Executive Conference
October 13, 2016 at 12:55 pm

The Flexible Packaging Association Fall Executive Conference had a record-breaking 134 attendees and welcomed speakers that focused on topics important to the flexible packaging industry. The event also featured political, economic and inspirational speakers.

Veteran Printing Industry Journalist Denise Gustavson Joins NAPCO Media
October 11, 2016 at 9:03 am

Denise Gustavson, a well-known graphic arts industry journalist, has joined NAPCO Media as the special projects editor for the Printing & Packaging, and Publishing Group. The group's titles include packagePRINTING, Printing Impressions and In-plant Graphics.

Down the Hatch: Edible Packaging May Be Right Around the Corner
October 4, 2016 at 9:28 am

Can you have your packaging and eat it too? Edible packaging may not be too far off, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit recently revealed. Packaging made from dairy could provide several benefits and be eaten by consumers.

Labelexpo Americas Breaks Attendance and Size Records
September 23, 2016 at 2:15 pm

Labelexpo Americas set several records, including for total attendance, the size of the show floor and for the amount of new product launches on display. The show was held from Sept. 13-15 in Rosemont, Ill.