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Opportunity’s Still Knocking
April 2009 From packagePRINTING
One packaging segment that usually takes center stage at this time of year is that of flexible packaging when supermarket shelves are stuffed with bulk packages of candy for many of us to use on Easter Sunday. This makes sense since retail food is the biggest revenue generator for flexible packaging, according to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA, www.flexpack.org) 2008 State of the Industry Survey.
April 2009 From packagePRINTING
One packaging segment that usually takes center stage at this time of year is that of flexible packaging when supermarket shelves are stuffed with bulk packages of candy for many of us to use on Easter Sunday. This makes sense since retail food is the biggest revenue generator for flexible packaging, according to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA, www.flexpack.org) 2008 State of the Industry Survey.
FPA Announces 2009 Board of Directors
March 17, 2009 From News
The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2009 Board of Directors. Directors are elected by FPA voting members through mail ballot. Directors are elected for a term of one year and assume their directorship at the FPA Annual Meeting.
March 17, 2009 From News
The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2009 Board of Directors. Directors are elected by FPA voting members through mail ballot. Directors are elected for a term of one year and assume their directorship at the FPA Annual Meeting.
FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Showcases Innovation
March 2009 From packagePRINTING
The 2009 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition received 79 flexible packages, representing a total of 113 entries (several packages were entered in multiple categories). Of the entries, 24 packages were honored with Achievement Awards.
March 2009 From packagePRINTING
The 2009 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition received 79 flexible packages, representing a total of 113 entries (several packages were entered in multiple categories). Of the entries, 24 packages were honored with Achievement Awards.
Enter packagePRINTING's Excellence Awards Competition Today!
February 27, 2009 From pP inBox
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—With a new year comes new a packagePRINTING Excellence Awards competition. For our 23rd annual print competition, we are accepting the entries in the usual categories: labels, wine labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated materials, and student-produced entries. But, this year you will also be able to enter our new Sustainability Category, which recognizes excellence in package printing using sustainable materials. We are also offering additional marketing incentives for award winners this year!
February 27, 2009 From pP inBox
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—With a new year comes new a packagePRINTING Excellence Awards competition. For our 23rd annual print competition, we are accepting the entries in the usual categories: labels, wine labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated materials, and student-produced entries. But, this year you will also be able to enter our new Sustainability Category, which recognizes excellence in package printing using sustainable materials. We are also offering additional marketing incentives for award winners this year!
February 25, 2009 From Bookstore
Everything you ever wanted to know about packaging. . .in one neat package! "Package Printing, Second Edition" is the definitive guide to this ubiquitous graphic communication medium. This book, written for the packaging buyer, printer, designer or industry supplier, can be used as a reference, textbook or training tool.
A New Year, A New Excellence Awards
February 20, 2009 From pP inBox
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—With a new year comes new a packagePRINTING Excellence Awards competition. For our 23rd annual print competition, we are accepting the entries in the usual categories: labels, wine labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated materials, and student-produced entries. This year you will be able to enter our new Sustainability Category, which recognizes excellence in package printing using sustainable materials. We are also offering additional marketing incentives for award winners this year!
February 20, 2009 From pP inBox
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—With a new year comes new a packagePRINTING Excellence Awards competition. For our 23rd annual print competition, we are accepting the entries in the usual categories: labels, wine labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated materials, and student-produced entries. This year you will be able to enter our new Sustainability Category, which recognizes excellence in package printing using sustainable materials. We are also offering additional marketing incentives for award winners this year!
August 2008 From Excellence Awards
When presented with a challenge, MPI Label Systems stepped up to the plate, impressing its customer, as well as the judges of this year’s packagePRINTING Excellence Awards.
packagePRINTING Wants Your Sustainable Entries
February 13, 2009 From pP inBox
packagePRINTING wants to see what good work your company is producing for the industry, as well as Mother Nature.
February 13, 2009 From pP inBox
packagePRINTING wants to see what good work your company is producing for the industry, as well as Mother Nature.
January 22, 2009 From Bookstore
Everything you ever wanted to know about packaging…in one neat package! The package is the product—it not only protects the contents and conveys information, but it...
Rohm and Haas Steps Up Sustainability Efforts
January 22, 2009 From News
Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas is advancing its efforts to solve sustainability challenges facing customers in food and consumer product packaging, most recently evidenced by the company’s participation at the 2009 Sustainable Package Design Workshop + Designer’s Resource Expo in Clearwater, Florida.
January 22, 2009 From News
Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas is advancing its efforts to solve sustainability challenges facing customers in food and consumer product packaging, most recently evidenced by the company’s participation at the 2009 Sustainable Package Design Workshop + Designer’s Resource Expo in Clearwater, Florida.
Spectrum Label Installs Shaftless Mark Andy XP5000
January 16, 2009 From pP inBox
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Spectrum Label Corporation has installed the first shaftless Mark Andy XP5000 press, which was introduced at Labelexpo Americas 2008.
January 16, 2009 From pP inBox
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Spectrum Label Corporation has installed the first shaftless Mark Andy XP5000 press, which was introduced at Labelexpo Americas 2008.
Up, Up, and Away
January 2009 From packagePRINTING
If you want to highlight an important growth segment that promises to expand the use of film materials, start with pouches. Pouch configurations using laminated film structures are providing consumer product companies (CPCs) with unique opportunities to reduce supply chain costs, while offering consumers distinct packaging, convenience, and ease of use.
January 2009 From packagePRINTING
If you want to highlight an important growth segment that promises to expand the use of film materials, start with pouches. Pouch configurations using laminated film structures are providing consumer product companies (CPCs) with unique opportunities to reduce supply chain costs, while offering consumers distinct packaging, convenience, and ease of use.
Instant Attention Grabber
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
This month and next month, packagePRINTING will cover two types of packaging enhancements closely linked together: stamping and embossing, and next month, foil decorating. According to Steve Lee, vice president and director of technical support with RotoMetrics, “Stamping and embossing have quickly become recognized as value enhancements.” It’s well known that consumers experience a tremendous amount of visual noise as they peruse store shelves. “In the competitive retail world,” says Christopher Raney, vice president, folding carton, Bobst, “you need a package to stand out on the shelf. Whether it is foil or embossing, they will both make a difference.” Jim Kingsby, technical service manger,
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
This month and next month, packagePRINTING will cover two types of packaging enhancements closely linked together: stamping and embossing, and next month, foil decorating. According to Steve Lee, vice president and director of technical support with RotoMetrics, “Stamping and embossing have quickly become recognized as value enhancements.” It’s well known that consumers experience a tremendous amount of visual noise as they peruse store shelves. “In the competitive retail world,” says Christopher Raney, vice president, folding carton, Bobst, “you need a package to stand out on the shelf. Whether it is foil or embossing, they will both make a difference.” Jim Kingsby, technical service manger,
Making Ends Meet. . .Fast
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
As finishing processes move into the pressroom, it becomes essential for printers to know how they will fit into their overall business plans and what products are out there to help them enhance their offerings to their customers. Splicing is one area that has seen significant advancements in recent years. We splice whatever you have One of the most significant improvements across the board for splicers has been their ability to splice extremely weak, flimsy, or exotic materials at high speeds, according to Rich Herbert, technical sales manager, CTC International. Splicers can now run a wide range of materials with minimal changeover. The ability
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
As finishing processes move into the pressroom, it becomes essential for printers to know how they will fit into their overall business plans and what products are out there to help them enhance their offerings to their customers. Splicing is one area that has seen significant advancements in recent years. We splice whatever you have One of the most significant improvements across the board for splicers has been their ability to splice extremely weak, flimsy, or exotic materials at high speeds, according to Rich Herbert, technical sales manager, CTC International. Splicers can now run a wide range of materials with minimal changeover. The ability
Start Your Journey with Your Customer
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
Printers like to hear their presses running, because hopefully money is being made and customer demands are being met. But shorter runs can tie up a press with more frequent setups. Integrating short print runs into an overall business plan isn’t as easy as it might sound. To accommodate customer demand for these types of runs, a package printer must do its homework long before actually accepting the orders. Impact of shorter runs Print jobs that are shorter than the norm impact printers’ businesses and business operations, but not necessarily negatively as long as they are proactive. “Our short-run sales increased by 50 percent
August 2008 From packagePRINTING
Printers like to hear their presses running, because hopefully money is being made and customer demands are being met. But shorter runs can tie up a press with more frequent setups. Integrating short print runs into an overall business plan isn’t as easy as it might sound. To accommodate customer demand for these types of runs, a package printer must do its homework long before actually accepting the orders. Impact of shorter runs Print jobs that are shorter than the norm impact printers’ businesses and business operations, but not necessarily negatively as long as they are proactive. “Our short-run sales increased by 50 percent
