Packaging today is a complex process that serves more than one purpose. A box delivers a lot more than the items inside, with the difference in the detail to provide what matters most – customer appeal at the point of sale. Corrugated, cardboard, and paper converting is transforming the way …
Die cutting industries machines are used in many different industries to perform a variety of cutting, forming, and shaping different materials and substrates. Die-cutting machines are used in the packaging industry to cut and shape various types of corrugated and cardboard. Manual Versus Automatic Die Cutting Machines There are different …
Companies today can design their packaging with just about as many possibilities as their imagination will allow. Custom die-cutting allows for unique package designs, and custom window patching allows brands to showcase their products to customers with see-through windows to entice purchasing decisions. Die-cutting and window patching accentuate products with …
Flexible packaging continues to increase in usage as many companies recognize the benefits, such as improved sustainability and brand awareness. The eco-friendly benefits of flexible packaging appeal to many consumers and offer convenience over traditional packaging types. Integrating shrink sleeves label capabilities with flexible packaging allows converters to provide a …
Functional packaging is an increasingly popular trend for brand owners that are adding value to the hurried lifestyles of consumers. Innovative packaging solutions include pressure-sensitive re-closures, stick-packed, and flexible pouches. These features provide various benefits to consumers, including convenience, ease of use, and increased confidence in the freshness of their …
Adding windows to cartons allows brands to showcase their products to consumers so they can see and experience the product they are purchasing. Windows on cartons are common on bakery goods like a beautifully decorated cupcake, pasta boxes so you can see the size and shape of the pasta inside, …
Flexographic printing refers to a type of printing where flexible, photopolymer plates are wrapped around a rotating cylinder to press each color onto a substrate. Similar to letterpress printing processes, text and graphics for each color are raised on the surface plate and inked to transfer to a substrate. A …
Flexographic printing is a type of roll feed web printing process that is commonly used to print large volumes of packaging and labels. Flexo-presses can print on various types of films, papers, corrugated, foils, and paperboard with high speeds reaching up to 500 to 2000 feet per minute. Many types …
Trends continue to evolve in the packaging industry with several hot topics leading the way in 2022. According to a report published by FACHPACK, the Trendradar 2021 report highlighted several key areas that are transforming the packaging industry over the next five years. Some of the most important considerations include: …
The packaging and labeling industry is undergoing a huge innovation push with something called Near Field Communication, or NFC labels. The labels have applications in everything from food safety to inventory control to gathering pinpoint consumer data. NFC is a popular concept found within RFID technology. NFC is an additional …
