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Full spectrum
20 March, 2018
At the recent FINAT technical seminar, the focus was on the internet of labels, with additional coverage of inks and surface decoration. These are constant issues that remain front and centre of most converters’ minds, whether they work in labels, print or packaging.

Centre Stage
30 March, 2017
Matthew Rogerson writes: As 2017 continues to step up the pace, the shows are beginning to come in thick and fast. With Packaging Innovations at the beginning of March, there will barely be time to digest the information from this show before the industry moves to ICE in Munich. And once there has been just about enough time to return to the office and prepare the news and content from the seminars and programs of these two events focus will no doubt be pulled by interpack. This will repeat through the year as this is an exceptionally busy year for 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 home front in the UK this month. The bad news is that large parts of the country have been suffering the onslaught of storms, floods and seemingly perpetual rainfall, ruining the homes, lives and livlihoods of thousands. Our hearts go out to all of them.

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 a new year facing fresh challenges and opportunities, it will be helpful for converters to gather as much information as possible on the future prospects for the markets they currently supply - as well as those they are looking to break into.

Digital driving ahead as flexibles face the future
11 December, 2013
Mike Taylor writes: As we head towards a very welcome seasonal break, it’s time to take stock of some of the developments in the industry over the past 12 months.

Innovation a-plenty and promising prospects
29 October, 2013
Mike Taylor writes: This month we offer a broad selection of topics, all of which have a common thread in highlighting the strengths of our industry and some of the encouraging prospects for its future.

Trade exhibition season is showing the way forward
25 September, 2013
Mike Taylor writes: The traditional cry of “it’s showtime!” could well be heard around the industry at this time of the year.

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

Transatlantic trade talks signal promise of recovery
25 June, 2013
As the leaders of the G8 nations met in Northern Ireland for their annual global summit, 17-18 June, the "Advancing trade" item on the agenda seemed to take something of a back seat, in the mainstream press at least, overshadowed by urgent international security and taxation issues.

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 a job well done for Mack Brooks following another successful showing at its ICE Europe 2013, which was held in Munich at the end of March.

Flexo and ink developments are driving print innovations
14 March, 2013
Tim Sheahan writes:Welcome to the March edition of Converting Today, which, this month, has a particular focus on press production, web treatment and ink innovations. Somewhat fitting, considering the 2013 iteration of ICE Europe is less than a week away (at the time of writing).

Presses in the spotlight as converting race hots up
13 February, 2013
The consensus from many in the European packaging and converting sector is that 2013 is building to be something of step-change in the press manufacturing space.

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