NPES (the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies) and the VDMA (the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association of Germany), have released a joint comprehensive study, Worldwide Market for Print 2.0: Global Opportunities in Packaging. A team of consultants from The Economist Intelligence Unit, the business information arm of The Economist Group and the … Read more →
Here, Rachel Morier, who leads the packaging and food waste reduction initiatives at PAC, Packaging Consortium (a not-for-profit organization that works to inform and educate 2,300 members throughout the packaging value chain), explores some fascinating technologies and opportunities in the exciting and ever-evolving world of packaging printing. One of the most exciting aspects of printing … Read more →
With new design features incorporated into “a proven printing platform”, Mark Andy’s new Performance Series features: web handling and motion control improvements geared to flexible packaging substrates; a new inline solvent-free lamination process; higher irradiance ProLED curing; improved ergonomics and controls; better register; more value-added automation; and greater reliability – all focused on providing an … Read more →
Verso Corporation (Memphis, TN), a leading producer of flexible packaging, technical, and label and converting papers, has released Metallized Paper – When Performance and Sustainability Meet, Products Shine – the sixth installment in its popular Paper@Work series. Paper@Work is an ongoing series of briefings from Verso that details a spectrum of important topics impacting the … Read more →
The Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) upcoming Technical & Production Workshop, August 24-25 in Springfield, Massachusetts, will delve into the future of the carton converting business, exploring how digital printing and the demand for low-volume orders have evolved in recent years. The conversation will be led by Kevin Karstedt, CEO of Karstedt Partners, LLC and noted … Read more →
With a strong focus on conventional and digital packaging printing, KBA has announced its return to the sheetfed flexo market for corrugated. “We were active in this market around 10 years ago with a KBA Corrugraph Flexo Press built at our U.S. plant,” said KBA CEO and President Claus Bolza-Schünemann. “Users of the first Corrugraph … Read more →
Sometimes true genius lies in simplicity. The hard work and creativity of people in our industry constantly amazes me. This is especially evident in the realm of packaging. And while this sector has seen incredible technological advances, most notably intelligent and interactive packaging, quite often the simplest of ideas is the most impressive. There’s a … Read more →
HP has announced a new bulk solvent ink delivery system that provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) “superior print quality, low cost per copy and minimal user intervention in high-volume production environments.” Leveraging HP Thermal Inkjet 2.5 Printhead Technology, the new system is ideal for high-volume industrial coding and marking applications, providing clear and legible small-character … Read more →
HP’s new industrial press powered by single-pass HP PageWide Technology is a “versatile, offset-quality cost solution for corrugated direct-to-board printing.” It’s designed to seamlessly integrate into standard production environments – from large, integrated packaging converters with centralized or distributed printing, to small, independent sheet plants – enabling users to affordably adopt digital technology for mainstream … Read more →
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With the latest meeting of the U.S.-based Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) Canadian Committee during its recent Spring Conference in Miami, Florida, the association has deepened its efforts to address Canadian-specific manufacturing and regulatory issues, build relevant programs and increase the organization’s Canadian membership. Comprised of a number of Canada-based folding carton manufacturers, PPC’s Canadian Committee … Read more →
BHS Corrugated and Screen Graphic and Precision Solutions (Screen GP) have announced an exclusive partnership to develop the BHS Corrugated Inline Digital Printing Solution for corrugated box plants. A new company, Screen GP IJC Limited was established to develop the print engine technology that will be integrated into the new digital print solution. It’s based … Read more →