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Reverse and reduce Slitting and rewinding remains important for operations executives. Apart from the potential gains in efficiency and reduction of downtime, a good system will provide speedy return...
Ready to engage Clever labels offer brands a sweet spot where practicality meets design – without heavy investment in bespoke packaging. By creating appealing and informative labels, brands can...
Four paths to sustainability GlobalData’s report, ‘Packaging Insights: Innovation Scenarios in Sustainable Packaging Materials’, gives the low-down on the four materials that could boost the industry’s...
Take it personally An increasing number of brand-owners are successfully using digital print to drive campaigns and sales, but as we enter an age of increased personalisation, how can mega-brands strike...
Keep it sweet There is no 'love it or hate it' marketing when it comes to chocolate; it is almost universally appealing. Perfect for gifting, luxury and everyday treats, chocolate works for...
The momentum of metal cans Kathryn Fox, Global Marketing Manager at Videojet Technologies, looks at the continued rise in the use of metal packaging and the coding and marking challenges it presents
UV is breaking new ground in the production of tinplate Metal is a packaging material for the future. Branded companies often use metal packaging if a product is to be well protected with a high quality presentation. It is also sustainable,...
Converting - coating & moving webs Converting is a no brainer; there are never any problems, after all what could go wrong? In truth and as we all know plenty can go wrong. Tom Kerchiss explains.
Vouch for the pouch The fast-growing flexible packaging sector delivers packaging solutions across product families. From pouches and bags to liners and wrappers, flexible packaging can be whatever...
A Disruptive Force Digitisation within the industry has being growing exponentially. From printing methods and consumer interactivity to Industry 4.0, the limit to how far digital capabilities can go...
Finish with a flourish One of the most important aspects of the converting process is the finish, when everything must come together on time and in line in order to bind, print, fix or seal and create the...
Setting the precedent With any new project or order, there are numerous techniques that can be employed to gain the desired output. For most companies, the leading choice has long been offset. In the...
Machine trumps man in the modern packaging industry Ask printing or packaging experts to tell you one word that sums up the latest trend in their industry and you're likely to hear 'digital' time and time again. While it essentially...
Gravure still clinging on With a continued focus on high quality output demanded by brands, converters have continued to offer gravure. Dave Howell assesses the current market and asks whether digital...
Pre-press: the last chance for printing? Pre-press represents the last chance saloon of printing; with the rising demand for more versatile, personalised and custom packaging that requires short runs and faster...
Less Than Flexo It is all too easy to say flexo is dead. But, with its stress-free, affordable long runs and totally reliable print quality, flexo still has its devotees. Emma-Jane Batey speaks to...
Embossing packages: stamp of approval Enhancing packaging through creative applications has long been an appealing way to add value without great cost. Emma-Jane Batey speaks to brand-owners and packaging experts...
‘Green’ packaging along with natural and organic products Viktor Puzakov, global marketing manager at Videojet Technologies, discusses why beverage consumers are leaning more towards natural and organic products. He also explains how...
Digitisation in the labelling industry Digital tools are transforming the labelling industry, impacting aspects of production across the field, including output efficiency, customisation and capabilities. Ceri Jones...
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