April 1, 2021
 

Featured Resources

 
 
Sponsored by Maxcess International

100% Surface and Print Inspection. Available from Maxcess Vision Systems

Every flaw. Every time. When defects as small as insects can cause thousands of dollars in waste and downtime, you need an inspection tool that finds 100% of the defects in real time, every time. Maxcess Vision Systems offer easy-to-use automated surface and print inspection at an unmatched price. 100% means everything.

 
 
 

Brands Benefit When White Graphics Steps In

Learn how label and packaging printers can use digital production print technology to deliver on critical deadlines and keep product on store shelves. This event is your opportunity to learn from White Graphics, a Chicago Western Suburb-based label and packaging printer, which helps brands stay on course for critical product continuity and for key test marketing projects.

 

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

 
 

XPress Printing Expands Digital Capabilities with Two Versafires from Heidelberg

To keep up with growth, Xpress Printing has installed a Versafire EP and a Versafire EV from Heidelberg. The two digital presses are producing high-quality, reliable long run jobs for customers.

 
 
 

Brandywine Label Printing Names Dave Rosen as New President

Brandywine Label Printing announced the appointment of Dave Rosen as the new president. Rosen, a label industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, has held various executive management and general business management roles in the industry.

 
 
 
 
 

Stratus Packaging Embraces Innovation and Automation

To assist in the drive for quality, innovation, and customer service, Stratus Packaging recently acquired two BOBST M5 flexo presses. These presses provide the company with high volume printing capabilities.

 
 
 

Michigan Legislation Grants Billerud Support for Escanaba Mill

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to grant Billerud $200 million in support of Escanaba Mill. The transformation of the mill is planned to be the cornerstone of Billerud’s expansion into North America and the fiber premium cartonboard market.

 
 
 

To Differentiate, Play to Your Strengths

by Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.

Organizations that seek to distance themselves from the competition find it helpful to focus on their unique strengths and capabilities, and how these provide superior value to their best relationships.

 

Package of the Week

 
 

Digitally Printed Carton Brings Elegance, Productivity Boost

For this week’s POW! Package of the Week, we look at a sleeve-and-tray carton printed by K-1 Packaging Group on a Landa S10 Nanographic press. View the video to discover how the carton for P&J Trading’s Nature collection of fragrance oils delivers an elegant brand experience and a more streamlined pack-out process.