Comment Archive

Full spectrum
20 March 2018 At the recent FINAT technical seminar, the focus was on the internet...

Centre Stage
30 March 2017 Matthew Rogerson writes: As 2017 continues to step up the pace, the shows...

The role of packaging in reducing environmental impact
10 February 2016 Packaging’s role in reducing environmental impact

Stormy weather, but signs of growth
13 February 2014 Mike Taylor writes: It’s bad news and good news from Converting Today’s...

No crystal ball - but reports can make the future clearer
24 January 2014 Mike Taylor writes: They say that knowledge is power and, as we head into...

Digital driving ahead as flexibles face the future
11 December 2013 Mike Taylor writes: As we head towards a very welcome seasonal break,...

Innovation a-plenty and promising prospects
29 October 2013 Mike Taylor writes: This month we offer a broad selection of topics, all...

Trade exhibition season is showing the way forward
25 September 2013 Mike Taylor writes: The traditional cry of “it’s showtime!” could well...

Narrow web, but industry opportunities are wide
07 August 2013 Mike Taylor writes: This month's issue of Converting Today has a strong...

Transatlantic trade talks signal promise of recovery
25 June 2013 As the leaders of the G8 nations met in Northern Ireland for their...

Spot colour simulation leads prepress revolution
22 May 2013 Tim Sheahan writes: Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Converting Today.

Corrugated converting makes its mark on the sector
19 April 2013 Tim Sheahan writes: Welcome to the April edition of Converting Today. It’s...

Flexo and ink developments are driving print innovations
14 March 2013 Tim Sheahan writes:Welcome to the March edition of Converting Today,...

Presses in the spotlight as converting race hots up
13 February 2013 The consensus from many in the European packaging and converting sector...

Trade events strong as ever when attracting business
26 November 2012

Ups and downs in the world of plastics converting
25 October 2012

Are exhibitions in Europe becoming less relevant?
12 September 2012

Innovation and emerging markets will create demand
10 August 2012

Numbers down, but still the decision-makers’ trade fair
14 June 2012

Exciting times as prepress providers point the way
09 May 2012

Renewed market confidence bodes well for the big event
05 April 2012

Paper and board companies begin profitability turnabout
15 March 2012

Print rocks for packaging
22 February 2012

Sustaining a positive attitude
17 January 2012

Success of ICE Europe expo points to healthy industry
22 November 2011

Clear trends emerge at a busy labels and labelling show
17 October 2011

Stop worrying and do something about it
13 September 2011

Looking ahead
04 August 2011 Maureen Byrne said her farewells in last month’s editor’s comment so,...

Farewell from me
05 July 2011

Good news and bad news
12 May 2011

Give more to receive more
07 April 2011

Migration blues from ‘green’ cartonboard
17 March 2011 It was reported by BBC News recently that leading food manufacturers...

An inky problem
18 February 2011

What’s in store for paper & board?
20 January 2011

Following the paper chain
14 December 2010

Printing outlook improves
16 November 2010

Shortages causing concern
20 August 2010

What does the future hold?
06 July 2010

Rewarding achievement
20 May 2010

A thirst for labels
13 April 2010

Safety first
18 March 2010

Sustainability still a top concern
17 February 2010

Good news and bad news for paper and board
20 January 2010

Flexing business muscles for the future
01 December 2009

The digital world
28 October 2009

Survivors and casualties emerge
29 September 2009

Investment and efficiency are key to survival
27 August 2009

Goodbye, And Good Luck
20 July 2009

Invest to save
18 May 2009

Swiss precision
20 April 2009

Recession-proof your business
27 March 2009

Surviving the gloom
29 January 2009

A good year
24 November 2008

Small is the new big
16 October 2008

German innovation
16 September 2008

Not so gloomy
13 August 2008

Walked 500 miles
08 July 2008

Printers on the march
08 May 2008

East is East?
09 April 2008

Looking forward
13 March 2008

Goodbye and hello!
13 February 2008

Looking forward
07 January 2008

Read all about it
07 November 2007

Booming in Brussels
10 October 2007

New beginnings
31 August 2007

Not so narrow now
30 July 2007

The view from Chicago
13 June 2007

Print show partnership
10 May 2007

On with the show!
10 April 2007

Goodbye and good fortune!
01 March 2007

Blue skies forecast for ICE event
12 February 2007

Beware, pirates ahoy!
03 January 2007

Wal-Mart brings sustainability
13 November 2006

Rewarding relationships
30 August 2006

Read all about it digitally
02 August 2006

Presses please despite the weather
05 June 2006

Where packaging met print
20 April 2006

Survival of the fittest
13 March 2006

Technology marches on
07 February 2006

2006 holds great promise
22 December 2005

The price of sustainability
14 November 2005

Adding to what you do best
11 October 2005

Times of change
14 September 2005

Rings of confidence
03 August 2005

Soil holds key to polymers
16 May 2005

Packaging takes one third
06 April 2005

Partnerships provide a real plus
08 March 2005

Feast for flexography
08 February 2005

2005 is looking good
05 January 2005

Click a day on Converting Today
16 November 2004

Time to market is the new buzz
04 October 2004

It's show time again
02 September 2004

Mature yet innovative
15 June 2004

Dateline Düsseldorf
24 May 2004

A very different drupa
05 April 2004

Converting adds value
11 March 2004

Taking the smart option
09 February 2004

2004: an innovative year ahead
08 January 2004

Warnings push gravure investment
07 November 2003

Label show reaps rewards
06 October 2003

Narrow no longer a niche
27 August 2003

To bid or not to bid........
22 July 2003

Will digital drive a new direction?
29 May 2003

'3D' print makes life easier
07 May 2003

Well done foil producers!
27 February 2003

Change in carton import-export balance predicted
07 February 2003

Converters need to "re-engineer approach" to add value
08 January 2003

E-auctions – just how fair are they?
02 December 2002

Letter to the Editor
31 October 2002 Last month in this column I discussed PICON's regular euro survey and...

What price euroland?
27 September 2002

Digital to deliver?
03 September 2002

Corrugated gets a lift from Paris
05 August 2002

Pay up or shut up
24 June 2002