March 12, 2026
 

Featured Resources - Press Center

 
 
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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.

 

Today's Headlines

 
 

Printing Industry Mourns Passing of Former Sun Chemical CEO Edward E. Barr

by Ashley Roberts

Edward E. Barr, former CEO and chairman of Sun Chemical, has died. His influence shaped the global printing and packaging industries.

 
 
 

hubergroup Brings TINKREDIBLE MGA Ink System to Worldwide Markets

hubergroup is expanding global availability of its TINKREDIBLE MGA metal decoration inks, a low-migration, mineral oil-free, BPA-free, and PFAS-free system designed for safe, high-quality printing on food, pet food, and beverage cans.

 
 
 

Packaging Outlook 2026: Trends Driving Tomorrow’s Growth

by Kalie VanDewater

Packaging continues to be a stable and growing industry. Here’s what 2026 has in store for this segment.

 
 
 
 
 

Deadline Nears for Colored by INX Can Design Contest 2026

The entry deadline for the annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest is fast approaching. The contest recognizes creativity and technical innovation in beverage can design using the INX Color Catalog. Finalists will be announced in April with public voting to follow.

 
 
 

Cross-Industry Panel at FLAG Annual Meeting to Discuss the Label Value Chain

At the 2026 FLAG Annual Meeting, leaders from Dr. Bronner’s, BexBrands, and The Label King will discuss how brands, designers, and converters can collaborate earlier to strengthen the label value chain and improve packaging outcomes.

 
 
 

Manufacturing Printed Packaging That Matches the Environmental Ethos of Modern CPG Brands

by Andrew Klepper

In corrugated packaging, sustainability claims are no longer enough. Here’s what data procurement teams now demand, and why documentation is now a critical sales competency for converters.

 
 
 

drupa insights Goes Online: New Knowledge Platform for Market and Future Analyses

drupa has launched drupa insights, a new digital knowledge platform developed with Alliance Insights. The hub provides ongoing analysis of technology, market shifts, and economic trends shaping the global print and packaging industry.