Features

State of the Industry: Labels
August 1, 2017 at 12:06 pm

For label producers who can adapt to the evolving packaging industry, the state of the label segment presents both a positive and profitable environment. But those who are resistant to creative experimentation or new production technologies could find themselves lagging behind the competition.

State-of-the-Art Flexo Levels the Printing Playing Field
August 1, 2017 at 1:05 pm

Flexography has come a long way since its inception in terms of speed, print quality, automation and more, and companies installing the latest iterations of flexographic presses have been reaping the benefits. packagePRINTING got the lowdown from a narrow-web label converter and a wide-web flexible packaging converter who have recently invested in flexo.

From the Road: Kodak Hosts ‘VIP Summit’
August 1, 2017 at 12:52 pm

Kodak hosted a VIP Inkjet Summit from June 13-14 at its Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division in Dayton, Ohio, to help celebrate the division's 50th anniversary and to detail the company's latest inkjet technology.

Revere Flexpak's New Wave of Narrow Web
June 21, 2017 at 1:12 pm

With decreasing run lengths and increased versioning impacting its production, Revere Flexpak turned to Digital Flexo technology to stay ahead of evolving packaging trends.

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Making Short Work of Short Runs
June 21, 2017 at 11:43 am

The rise of short runs in the packaging industry has been a catalyst to digital printing’s growth. But conventional equipment can also accommodate these evolving needs.

Diversification Leads to Market Expansion
June 21, 2017 at 12:47 pm

Through the use of multiple print processes, package printers and converters are able to achieve market expansion and produce varying product types.

Seeing Success with Digital Finishing
June 21, 2017 at 1:57 pm

As digital finishing is opening up new windows for brands and converters to develop creative packaging and improve efficiencies, two converters shared their digital finishing experiences with packagePRINTING.

After the Acquisition, How to Make One Plus One Equal One-Plus
June 21, 2017 at 12:23 pm

Integrating your company and one you’ve purchased into one entity will be a stiff test of your executive skills — perhaps the most demanding test you’ve ever faced. But, with strategic planning and careful execution, you can make the merger accomplish everything you envisioned when you first decided to pursue it.