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
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
TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: LABELS & PACKAGING—CloudLab’s printQ, packQ Simplify W2P Product Design
News
SupplyOne Showcases Comprehensive Meat Packaging Solutions to Optimize Efficiency
Shaping Sustainable Beauty at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
PCI Pharma Services and ChiRhoClin Partner to Prevent Shortage of Critical Orphan Pancreatic Drug
AI Could Prove a Springboard to Industry 4.0 in the UK Packaging Industry, says Think B2B Marketing
How a Packaging Printing Business Achieved a 10x Increase in Sales
Small Steps in Material Science Can Lead to Great Leaps for Packaging
Baralan: A Journey Through Luxury, Innovation, and Sustainability
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
SnapPress Is the Easy Way to Get into Label Production
David Zwang talks with Kevin Davis, CEO of Allen Datagraph/SnapPress. SnapPress is designed as an entry level press for printers and manufacturers to start label production at a low price point with an easy to use system. Watch Video
Hub Labels’ Thomas Dahbura on Spot Master for HP Indigo Presses
In this video, sponsored by HP, Kevin Abergel talks with Thomas Dahbura of Hub Labels, a longtime HP Indigo shop, about the Indigo’s Spot Master color automation technology and how it has impacted his business. Watch Video
Labels & Packaging Section Editor
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David travels the globe helping companies increase their productivity, margins and market reach.
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