Market Data

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... the printing and packaging industries. As market priorities shift and change, the focus on this topic has stayed strong. The challenge is clear. Printers are under pressure to deliver higher quality ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... by both the material and desired diameter. For example, when I was a marketer in the silicone coating marketplace, we worked with those “slippery” materials, often at less than two-inch cuts, sometimes ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2024, ... but stretch film circularity continues to remain an underdeveloped market. Stretch film is an indispensable material for companies as it offers a range of benefits across different industries and applications ...

Grace Label grows ‘Field of Dreams’ with Domino N730i

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... that to the marketplace.” Mark adds, “From a sales perspective, Grace Label has the ability to make sure we've got our customers covered in any way, shape, or form. With Domino's partnership, we've already ...

KM Packaging Welcomes Mike Aho as Leader for North American Operations

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... the broader success of the company. He believes films developed for the US market may find applications globally, further strengthening KM Packaging's position as an industry leader. Outside of work, ...

FACER’s Managing Director Discusses Future of Cartonboard Packaging

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... where we get involved – we present them with fresh ideas and a dynamic way of working.” The packaging market is in something of an innovation feedback loop at the moment – new ideas continually drive ...

UFlex Begins Commercial Production of Poly-Condensed Polyester Chips in Panipat, India, and a CPP Packaging Film production in Russia

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, announces a significant milestone in its global journey of expansion and innovation. Photo courtesy of UFlex UFlex, ...

BW Converting Unlocks Next-Gen Printing, Packaging and Mail Solutions at DRUPA 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 01, 2024, ... DRUPA,” said Jonathan Fore, Product Management Director at Baldwin. “These new technologies fill critical gaps in the market, and we look forward to demonstrating how we can empower businesses to propel ...

Green Bay Innovation Group hosts Converters Expo

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... as well as nature friendliness of paper material. The surge in demand is driving significant growth in the converting paper markets and Wisconsin will have to provide more paper and pulp manufacturing ...

Research Reveals Biggest Testing and Inspection Challenges Faced by Food and Beverage Packaging Professionals

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2024, Research1 into the attitudes of manufacturing decision-makers has uncovered that food and beverage packaging professionals think there are significant barriers for innovation. By Steve Davis, Product ...

TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Directors from Irving Consumer Products, Valmet and Auburn University

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2024, ... leading Valmet’s Paper Business in North America. Mike's insight and expertise have been instrumental in steering the company through dynamic market changes and technological advancements. His career is ...

Exploring the Advantages of Digital Die Cutting for Converters

(Slit)

March 27, 2024, Due to the challenging landscape of 2023 — marked by soaring interest rates, supply chain disruptions and global economic uncertainty By Simon Lewis, VP Marketing and Strategy, Highcon Systems Ltd. ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... construction material, and corralling appliances and other items. Given its vast potential application in a market that already uses millions of kilograms of stretch film annually, this technology invites ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ...  About the Author Amy Donato is PPG’s Global Platform Director for TESLIN® substrate — a synthetic facestock for printed labels. She has nearly two decades of experience in marketing and sales for consumer ...

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer Develop Recyclable Packaging Solution Without Plastic Lining

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2024, ... it provides the rice pies inside. The award-winning packaging has been recognized in the WorldStar, ScanStar and New Wood competitions and can already be found in the chill food aisles of Finnish supermarkets. ...

RiConnect Announced as Headline Sponsor of LiftEx 2024 in London

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2024, ... Marketing Manager, Modulift, said: “LiftEx 2023 was the busiest and best yet for Modulift. Our exhibition stand was buzzing from start to finish, with new and familiar faces from around the world and a ...

The Evolution of Digital Printing in Corrugated Applications

(Print)

March 20, 2024, ... in the numbers. According to reports, the global digital printing market is estimated at USD $26.3 billion in 20221 and is project- ed to approach or even surpass USD $51.5 billion by 2032. These projections ...

Martin Automatic Displays Transformative Web Automation

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, ... to Martin’s VP Sales & Marketing Gavin Rittmeyer: “Our aim is to show converters how to transform their digital web presses into non-stop profit-making centers with our latest automatic splicing unwinds ...

BOTTA EcoPackaging Launches iǪRcode™: The Intelligent Solution for EU Environmental Labeling and Beyond

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, ... products entering the market or being removed due to incorrect labelling, thereby minimizing waste. 2. Embracing Digital Product Passport (DPP): iǪRcode™ allows for the seamless incorporation of information ...

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2024, ... its share in the compostable packaging market as demand grows for eco-friendly solutions as an alternative to conventional flexible plastic packaging. He joins the company with over 25 years of experience ...

PCMC Hosts Inaugural “Power Packs Live” Event

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, ... analyst Dr. Sean Smyth, one of the foremost experts in the global digital market. A series of breakout sessions led by packaging experts will follow, covering topics including: DFE software, led by Sean ...

Distinguished Global Partnership Aims to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2024, ... dates back to the 1800’s, the first drivable EV only hit the market in 1997,” said Rodger Mort, chief operating officer at PACT. These days, there are hundreds of battery-operated cars available for consumers.” ...

HiFlow Solutions Releases Free Imposition App for Packaging and Commercial Print Applications

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2024, ... to compete more effectively in the marketplace, maintain faster and leaner production times, and increase profit margins. HiFlow Solutions MIS and MES modular offerings streamline operations in packaging, ...

TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Directors from Irving Consumer Products, Valmet and Auburn University

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2024, ... leading Valmet’s Paper Business in North America. Mike's insight and expertise have been instrumental in steering the company through dynamic market changes and technological advancements. His career is ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... of the U.S. flexible packaging industry and helps to crosscheck information regarding industry size, structure, market segments and key packaging products. The report is available to all members and is ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Slitting and Winding Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 06, 2024, ... tobacco to aseptic materials, and from wide-range plastic film to coils of flexible material for household use. Thanks to an extensive portfolio, it can serve both the primary and the converting markets. ...

Clariant to Showcase Sustainably-evolved Coatings at American Coatings Show 2024

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, ... is delighted to share our high-performance, eco-friendly solutions with our customers in the paint and coatings industry,” commented Sebastian Prock, Head of Marketing & Application Development, Industrial ...

Management Controls Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for the Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, ... supply chain and raw material sourcing challenges, the converter industry  continues to gain momentum. The global converting paper market was valued at $42 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $556.2 ...

Sticking to Sustainability

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2024, ...  About the Author Andrew Palmer is the director of sales for RRD Label Solutions. Developed in the early 1990s, CleanTac® is a market-leading ultra-removable adhesive trademarked by RRD, and remains ...

Aptar - Food Protection Enters Exclusive Partnership with Halopack to Launch Recyclable, Fiber-based Tray System in North America

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2024, ... American locations. “Aptar Halopack is a unique-to-market combination of enhanced sustainability and product differentiation through extended shelf life and attractive product presentation,” said Neal ...