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Printing of Pharmaceutical Point of Sale Products

Display material to advertise a product where it is being sold ranges from shelf strips, posters, banners, aisle stoppers, wobblers and can be used in and outside. Most of the time these promotions are temporary however often remain for a few weeks or even month in a lighted space, which typically sets specific requirements towards light fastness of the prints.

AWA Report claims Global Production of Vacuum Coated Products Grew by 3.4% in 2022

In 2022 the global production of vacuum coated products grew by 3.4%. There have been regional variations in growth patterns and in the growth rates of individual materials and vacuum coating processes, but, in general, the market has continued to show positive growth in all areas. The primary drivers of growth are to be found in applications for vacuum coated films – most notably in areas of food packaging - and paper for packaging applications.

Beyond compliance: Finding value in packaging compliance data

The overriding priority for almost every business today is sustainability. And many companies are seeking solutions that can promote circularity and help to reduce their environmental footprint.

Keypoint Intelligence Assesses the Corrugated Packaging Segment in the Second Report of a Five-Part State of the Industry Series

Keypoint Intelligence is pleased to announce State of the Industry Report: Corrugated, part two of a five-part series of reports to be published that focus on Industry Intelligence for Digital Printing for digital print in labels and packaging. This series of reports evaluates the adoption and use of production digital presses across narrow web labels, corrugated packaging, folding carton, and flexible packaging segments.

Luxury will always be in the eye of the beholder

Lyte Packaging suggests the bells-and-whistles approach to luxury packaging has seen better days.

London Packaging Week: The Harmony of Luxury and Sustainability

An Interview with Simon Dipple, Senior Vice President of International Business at BellaGiada

With London Packaging Week successfully put to bed for another year, the event has been praised as an outstanding platform for industry leaders to share their expertise and packaging innovations, as well as appreciation for its accessible new venue, ExCel London. During the event, our London Packaging Week team caught up with Simon Dipple, Senior Vice President of International Business at Luxury Packaging supplier BellaGiada, who told us about his experience of London Packaging Week and shared valuable insights into the continually evolving world of luxury packaging.

Cobots are accelerating packaging innovation as industrial robot sales set to reach £45.1 billion by 2030, according to GlobalData

The growth of digitization in food and beverage production processes has enabled Cobots to offer new manufacturing capabilities with the automation of previously difficult to automate processes.

Stora Enso study finds European consumers open to reusable packaging but unsure about applications

Latest consumer research from Stora Enso suggests that while a majority of European consumers hold a positive view on reusable packaging (77%), most express concerns about packaging cleanliness (78%) and only 30% fully understand the concept, highlighting a challenge for brand owners and retailers.

The label printing industry, an ever-evolving market

By Chiara Bezzi Editor in chief of Rassegna Grafica

The label printing sector has always been a dynamic market. Brand owners are looking for increasingly innovative labels to differentiate themselves and convey current and targeted messages to consumers. The current trends are leading suppliers and converters towards solutions that focus on sustainability and innovation.

Elevating Printing Sustainability: Navigating Beyond PTFE Inks

Printing is as important today as it has ever been and it’s a segment that is changing fast. Sustainability challenges are driving the demand for Polytetrafluorethylen (PTFE)-free additives as consumers increasingly look for environmentally friendly alternatives.

Detecting contamination: improving safety and quality through digital adoption

Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, explores how manufacturers can adopt digital solutions and standard components to improve safety and quality of output.

Against a backdrop of increased material costs, labour shortages and ongoing supply chain disruption, manufacturers around the world are faced with a challenging landscape. To overcome this, engineers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to digital technologies to transform their processes and strengthen their positions.