Labels & Packaging

This section of WhatTheyThink focuses on emerging trends in the Labels & Packaging print sectors. It feature discussions on technical and business trends that affect all those in the Packaging Supply Chain.

Commentary & Analysis

Trends in Labels and Packaging: A New Year is Coming

SnapPress and Commercial Printing Trends: Short Runs for Big Goals

The Label and Packaging Industry in 2024: Trends Shaping the Future

Are You In Control of Your VOC Emissions?

Unboxing the Folding Carton Market

Branding Bullseye: How to Hit Packaging Color Targets

Executive Q&A: Michelman’s Lori Gobris

Gallus “System to Compose”—Adaptation Dynamics Included

After the Flood: BOBST Opens New Competence Center in Florence, Italy

Technology Outlook: Transformation of Labels and Packaging

TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: LABELS & PACKAGING—Inkjet Options for Flexible Packaging Printing

TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: LABELS & PACKAGING—Inkjet Options for Corrugated

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News

Worldwide Partners Meeting 2024: Reuniting for Innovation and Sustainability

USDA Appoints Paper and Packaging Board Members

Final Countdown: Just 50 Days To Go Until Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025

TLMI Launches Converter Meeting 2025 Registration

Lecta Secures FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification for its Leitza Mill

Drexel Technologies' Strategic Expansion into Engraving and Labeling Services Pays Off

Doro Packaging at Paris Packaging Week 2025: A Landmark Innovation for Sisley

TOPPAN Holdings Acquires Sonoco’s TFP Business

ACTEGA Reflects on 2024: A Pivotal Year and a Glimpse into 2025

MA Print Products Goes Live with New-Look Website

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Video

FTA CEO Nathan Ridnour and FLEXO Magazine Publisher Bob Moran On the Future of Flexo

Thayer Long speaks with Nathan Ridnouer and Bob Moran about the current state and future of the flexographic printing industry. They discuss the importance of flexography in packaging, the role of the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), and the industry's adaptation to digital and hybrid technologies. Watch Video

RR Donnelley: Trends in Labels and Packaging Study

This is the second trend report RRD has executed in an effort to gain insights into how companies are adapting packaging and labels operations to market shifts. Their first Packaging & Labels Insight Report was produced in 2023, and they recently released the latest Q4 2024 report. Watch Video

Product Showcase: The Grey Elephant at LabelExpo

In this video, sponsored by The Grey Elephant, founder and owner Askold Zimmermann talks with David Zwang about the company’s solutions for bringing “track and trace” to the printing industry. Watch Video

Business Update: Heidelberg at LabelExpo

David Zwang talks with Clarence Penge, Executive Vice President of Heidelberg, about the Gallus One digital inkjet label press that was on display at LabelExpo. Watch Video

Business Update: Graphco

In this video sponsored by Graphco, Chris Manley, President, talks about some of the equipment the company was showing at PRINTING United, including laminating and foiling machines, and discusses the new RMGT 970PX Folding Carton & Packaging Series. Watch Video

Product Showcase: Arrow Systems at LabelExpo

In this video sponsored by Arrow Systems, Shaan Patel, Head of Business Development, talks about the company’s water-based pigment inkjet label printing systems and complementary finishing equipment which were on display at the recent LabelExpo. Watch Video

Product Showcase: Durst’s New Flagship Press at LabelExpo

In this video sponsored by Durst, David Zwang talks with Steve Lynn, Director of Labels and Packaging for Durst, about the KJet 430 hybrid press, introduced at drupa 2024 and shown for the first time in North America at LabelExpo. Watch Video

Business Update: GEW at LabelExpo

David Zwang talks with Robert Rae, Managing Director of Sales, for GEW, one of the biggest UV system providers in the world for printing, coating and converting applications. Watch Video

Canon’s Jason Koyama on the New LabelStream 2000

In this video sponsored by Canon, David Zwang talks with Jason Koyama, Advisor to Canon USA and Product Manager of the LabelStream 2000. LabelExpo 2024 was the first time the new machine was shown in North America. Watch Video

Business Update: Mark Andy at LabelExpo

David Zwang talks with Duane Pekar, CEO of Mark Andy, at the recent LabelExpo about some of the company’s new technologies and machines that are coming to market. Watch Video

Product Strategy: ACTEGA at LabelExpo

In this video sponsored by ACTEGA, David Zwang talks to Mell Bishop, Vice President of Flexible Packaging North America & Global Market Manager Labels, about the company's sustainability goals, the circular economy and the value it brings to the industry. Watch Video

Wrapping Up LabelExpo Americas with Tasha Ventimiglia

David Zwang talks with Tasha Ventimiglia, Group Director for LabelExpo Americas, who recaps this year's LabelExpo Americas, held recently in Chicago and, considering all of the competing events, was welcomed by the print and converter attendees. Watch Video

HP Indigo’s Label Solutions at drupa 24

HP Indigo’s Issar Schcolnik, Global Label Market Development Manager, talks about the digital label solutions the company was showing at drupa 24. Watch Video

Pubco’s Staphane Marcil on Digital Packaging

In this video, sponsored by HP, Kevin Abergel talks with Staphane Marcil, Vice President of Pubco International, a full-service packaging producer moving into digital packaging production. Watch Video

Cool Tools at drupa: CGS ORIS

Mary Schilling talks with Heiner Müller, Sales Director of Packaging for CGS ORIS, about their cutting edge color management and proofing software for packaging. Watch Video

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