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Success by Design
July 2010
From packagePRINTING
With all the visual noise customers face as they shop, a package must be distinctive, eye-catching, and, nowadays, useful to the customer beyond holding the goods purchased. Printers play an important role.
Label Market Remains Strong
June 2010
From packagePRINTING
The label market is in good shape. Although the recent recession has affected every segment of package printing, the label industry is still well positioned for the medium to the long term, according to Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA. "Unfortunately in the short term, the impact has been negative with plenty of casualties in job losses and business performance, even company and plant closures," he says.
Sustainable Recovery
April 27, 2010
From Chris McLoone
Good news package printers--times are getting better. So says Alan Beaulieu, from the Institute of Trend Research (ITR). According to Beaulieu, there's no need to worry about the sugar high of the recovery wearing off. He advised everyone today to relax and enjoy the ride for the next two to three years.
Integrate for Success
April 2010
From packagePRINTING
Sonoco has invested in growing the consumer side of its business by moving into packaging platforms such as rigid paperboard and flexible and rigid plastics.
Get Out Your Checkbook
March 2010
From packagePRINTING
For companies that waited for economic conditions to improve before making a major capital equipment purchase, now is the time to start investigating, at the very least, in earnest.
Poised for Growth
February 2010
From packagePRINTING
If you're a package printer, you need to be keeping an eye on brand protection technologies. Slowly but surely, brand owners are realizing how important protecting their brands has become.
Proving Yourself in a Sustainable World
January 2010
From packagePRINTING
When it comes to operating sustainably, several phrases come to mind: practice what you preach; don't ask anyone to do what you wouldn't do yourself; put your money where your mouth is; and more.
Printing for the Pharmaceutical Market
January 2010
From packagePRINTING
World pharmaceutical packaging demand is projected to increase 6.3 percent annually to $62.3 billion in 2013. Security, print integrity and shorter runs are among the challenges.
It’s Just Good Business Sense
November 2009
From packagePRINTING
Hanover Packaging, with Larry and Rhonda Chatzkel, CEO and president respectively, at the helm, has been an evolving business since its founding in 1924. Corporate entities may have changed, but the company that Larry's grandfather started 85 years ago making rigid set-up boxes for Philadelphia's manufacturing base continues to be known as an innovative and customer-focused organization.
Where is Your Money Going
October 2009
From packagePRINTING
Managing consumables, as well as other major capital expenditures, requires a sound purchasing strategy based on several factors, including strategic sourcing, internal rationalization, and understanding the marketplace.
Deliver What You Promise
October 2009
From packagePRINTING
Once Traco combined digital technology with its tried-and-true motto of "promise only what you can deliver, and deliver what you've promised," Traco was well on its way to success with short runs, building on the trust it had already established between the market and the company's sales staff.
Taking Packaging to Heart
September 2009
From packagePRINTING
It's easy to tell when someone truly enjoys what he or she does. There's the way a person answers questions—with energy and exuberance. There's the pride that comes through when a person talks about his business and the affection with which he speaks of his employees.
PackPrint to Debut at PRINT 09
August 2009
From packagePRINTING
During the past several years, one trend has emerged in the graphic arts industry that has become impossible to ignore—more and more commercial print shops have discovered the value of offering package-printing services. To meet the growing demand from the graphic arts industry for packaging-related products, PRINT 09 will debut PackPrint—a show within a show specifically geared toward package-printing professionals.