April 1, 2021
 

Featured Resources

 
 
Sponsored by Komori America

Redefining Digital Print: The Komori J-throne 29 Is Here

Meet the Komori J-throne 29: a high-speed B2+ digital inkjet press with LED-UV curing, 6000 sph output, and advanced automation. Ideal for short-run packaging printing, it’s the crossover press the market has been waiting for.

 
 
 

The Enduring Appeal of Package Printing

Packaging continues to stand out as one of the most stable and attractive growth opportunities in print. This report explores why more printers are making the shift and how one company successfully reinvented itself along the way. If you are exploring diversification or planning a deeper move into packaging, this feature provides grounded insight into what it really takes to make the transition work.

 

Digital Packaging Summit Series

We had so much great content from our sponsors at the 2020 Digital Packaging Summit that we wanted to share it with you in this special section. If you are interested in participating in the next Summit, email dpsinfo@napco.com

 
Sponsored by INX International Ink Co.

The Next Generation of Digital Product Decoration

With chemists, engineers and software experts focused on inkjet formulations and print drive electronics, INX Digital can provide cost-effective customer-driven solutions. For optimizing an entire inkjet system or any part of it, INX Digital has the experience and resources to explore new possibilities for customization and integration.

 
 
 
Sponsored by XEIKON

Trade Label Printer Adds Xeikon Folding Carton Solution

Stouse, LLC, examined various digital press options and quickly concluded that the Xeikon 3500 digital press was particularly well-suited for folding cartons. “Xeikon was a natural and it was an easy decision to make. “They’re the clear leaders in the digitally printed folding carton space.

 

Weekly Headlines

 
 

FTA Names John McDowell to Its Board of Directors

The Flexographic Technical Association has appointed John McDowell, president of McDowell — A Resource Label Group Co., to its board of directors, recognizing his long-standing industry leadership, cultural stewardship, and commitment to advancing flexographic printing.

 
 
 

Last Chance: Share Your No. 1 Goal for 2026

by Kalie VanDewater

Have you set your business goals for this year? We want to hear what they are. Share what’s on your operation’s 2026 to-do list in the first edition of Packaging Pulse, a new monthly survey that invites packaging and label manufacturers to share real-world insights on operational challenges, priorities, and trends shaping the industry.

 
 
 
 
 

Spanish Packaging Wins 10 Awards at WorldStar Awards 2026

Spanish packaging companies secured 10 WorldStar Awards, ranking seventh globally and highlighting the strength of its packaging industry in sustainability, innovation, and functional design across food, transport, e-commerce, and electronics.

 
 
 

Mondi Recognized With Nine WorldStar Awards for Packaging Innovation

Mondi has been recognized with nine WorldStar Packaging Awards for innovative, recyclable packaging solutions spanning e-commerce, food, electronics, and transit, reinforcing its commitment to performance, sustainability, and circular economy goals.

 
 
 

M&A Expectations and Predictions for 2026

Printing Impressions Editor Emeritus Mark Michelson and Peter Schaefer, partner at New Direction Partners, discuss some expectations and predictions for M&A in 2026. 

 
 
 

Lessons Learned From Recent AI Study

Lisa Cross, principal analyst of Alliance Insights, shares some key takeaways and lessons about AI from recent research.

 
 
 

Paez Packaging Installs Domino N610i Digital Press

California-based Paez Packaging installed the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press, marking a step forward in its ongoing commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation.

 

Package of the Week

 
 

Digital Printing Enables Rapid Manufacturing of Corrugated PoP for Packaged Snacks

This POW! Package of the Week episode spotlights a digitally printed corrugated display for Sprinkles Cupcakes shared with us by Carlisle Container Co., which quickly manufactured the point-of-purchase display for packaged snacks. View the video to learn how Carlise Container Co.’s team delivered coordinated printing and converting execution on this project.

 

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