Two leading U.S.-based packaging organizations – The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association – will jointly hold three rigid-box operator training seminars during the first quarter of 2018. These programs are possible through the work and support of Al Hoodwin, President of Michigan City Paper Box and AICC Chairman, and Laura … Read more →
Decorative Cast & Cure (C2) films from Kansas-based Breit Technologies are used by leading printers and brand owners to create dynamic product packaging and unique brand appearances, all while enhancing brand protection. Now, holographic C2 film effects can be seen in a new, 3-minute presentation via the company’s new Film Sample Video (www.breit-tech.com/shopDisplayCategories.asp). The video … Read more →
According to the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and its most recent study: Trends: 2017 Industry Outlook and Market Data Report, folding carton shipments in the U.S. will grow at a 0.4% annual rate over the next five years, reaching a value of $9.6 billion. A break in rising boxboard prices should also aid folding carton … Read more →
Increased, incremental cost escalation has forced the Flint Group to raise the prices of its packaging inks products. “Further to announcements made in March of 2017, it’s become clear that the raw material markets for many components within Flint Group’s packaging inks products have experienced price escalations. Many raw material markets remain highly volatile as … Read more →
Sun Chemical (Parsippany, NJ) will increase prices on its liquid inks and coatings for flexible packaging for its customers across all regions effective January 1, 2018. The percentage increase will be in the high single digits, said the company, and will vary depending on the product composition and the product line. Sun Chemical said it … Read more →
Registration is now open for the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Forum & INFOFLEX 2018, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6-9. The forum, themed Bringing It All Together: Processes, People and Potential, will be hosted at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Across the Skywalk, INFOFLEX will be Where the Worlds of Package Printing and … Read more →
The Label Academy (London, UK and Brookfield, Wisconsin) has extended its book series with the publication of two new reference books – Shrink Sleeve Technology and Label Markets and Applications. Complementing the Academy’s ten other textbooks and study modules, they’re designed to help develop the working knowledge of printing industry professionals in these sectors. Compiled … Read more →
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights (Ocean View, Delaware), the market for printed cartons should surpass $188 billion (USD) by 2024. Positive growth indicators in the cosmetics and personal care industry, primarily in the Asia Pacific region, will make a major contribution to this growth. Rapidly evolving consumer spending power – … Read more →
The Sun Automation Group (Glen Arm, MD), a global leader in the corrugated industry, has released its new Spectrum Print Unit for Inside Printing. The new Spectrum Print Unit enables single-pass printing on both sides of a corrugated box. The inside printing allows for custom messaging and branding on the inside of the box that … Read more →
The U.S.-based Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), producers of the No. 1 educational symposium for the package printing and converting industry – Forum 2018 – has announced Bringing It All Together: Synchronizing Processes, People and Potential as the official theme of its 2018 event. More than 2,000 professionals from every segment of the supply chain are … Read more →
Only months after the introduction of the Xeikon PX3000 UV Digital Inkjet Label Press, the OEM has again expanded its Panther UV inkjet portfolio. The Xeikon PX3000 will become available in both a 4-colour and 5-colour configurations. In addition, the new entry-level Xeikon PX2000 has now been introduced and will also be available in both … Read more →
“We wanted to build on the widespread success of the SurePress L-4033 series with a new product to meet the growing label and flexible packaging market demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround times,” said Victor Gomez, Group Product Manager of Label Products at Epson America. “The L-4533 keeps the water-based resin inks, the expanded gamut and … Read more →