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Custom Packaging, LP, a corrugated packaging and display printer and converter with locations in Tennessee and North Carolina, has achieved G7 Master Qualification on the Barberán Jetmaster single-pass digital corrugated press. The company will install a Barberán Jetmaster 1680 in its Lebanon, Tenn. plant in March.

To lead off EFI Connect 2018, EFI CEO Guy Gecht hosted a "Fireside Chat" with the two first worldwide users of the EFI Nozomi C18000 digital corrugated press. Eric Barcourt, CEO of Hinojosa Packaging Solutions, and Malcolm McGowan, founder and CEO of McGowans Print, shared their experiences with the press.

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.

When the global printing and packaging industry descended on Düsseldorf, Germany, 18 months ago for drupa 2016, one of the event’s biggest surprises was just how many digital press manufacturers unveiled single-pass, direct-to-board, digital corrugated presses. What once seemed like a far off, futuristic technology is now hitting the market with multiple suppliers launching these platforms into production or test sites.

The recent Digital Packaging Summit featured the latest information on digital printing in the corrugated segment through firsthand user experiences and a "Deep Dive" session from an industry expert. Check out these audio clips for the latest insight into digital printing for corrugated.

At the recent Digital Packaging Summit, representatives of three prominent converters spoke candidly about their experiences with digital printing technology and the impact it has had on their respective businesses.

In addition to announcing its third quarter results last week, EFI indicated that it intends to spin off its inkjet label line. The company also detailed its intent to continue its growth in both the textile and corrugated segments of the printing industry.

During the opening session of the Digital Packaging Summit, Bob Leahey of Keypoint Intelligence provided a look into the latest statistics in digital package printing to outline where the technology stands across all packaging segments, including labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging and corrugated.

With more than 19,000 attendees and nearly 600 exhibitors, the 2017 SGIA Expo, held from Oct. 10-12 in New Orleans, highlighted the strengths of the printing industry.

From single-pass, direct digital printing to the rise of e-commerce, the corrugated packaging segment is booming with new opportunities.