Raw materials, functionality and printing techniques are fundamental factors when choosing a type of packaging. With more than 80% of purchasing decisions made at the point of sale, product presentation is key to brand recognition.

X-Rite Incorporated, Pantone LLC, and Sun Chemical announce a new Eco-Kraft corrugated board dependent color library for PantoneLIVE™, a cloud-based digital color standard ecosystem. The new library enables converters to set achievable expectations to produce Pantone color standards on corrugated board made from recycled materials.

FMCG, beauty, luxury drinks, and premium product professionals are invited to attend this year’s all-new seminar format at London Packaging Week. With specially curated content designed to showcase the industry’s most cutting-edge insights, emerging trends, and pressing challenges, the programme is not to be missed.

The FACHPACK in Nuremberg ranks among the most important packaging industry gatherings. From 27 to 29 September 2022, Sappi will be presenting its latest products and solutions for functional paper packaging, flexible packaging papers, label papers, containerboard and paperboard. The company is clearly focusing its efforts on sustainable, recyclable and innovative solutions. Visitors to the fair will discover how to convey an even more high-impact brand image and which paper packaging options feature strong barrier properties while still protecting goods.

Encore Packaging Solutions has invested in a fourth BOBST machine as the business continues to deliver on its ambitious plans to cement a leading position in the packaging market.

Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, is pleased to appoint Eddy Fadel to the role of Vice President and General Manager of its packaging suppliers business unit.

Fujifilm Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Borsky as Category Manager, Analogue Packaging, EMEA, reporting to Manuel Schrutt, Head of Packaging, Fujifilm EMEA. Within this role, Borsky will manage all analogue products across the entire Fujifilm product portfolio applicable for packaging applications including flexo inks, printing plates and curing systems. Borsky will support Fujifilm customers, prospects, partners and sales teams with all technical and product related topics. Additionally, he will manage and grow Fujifilm’s partner network for these respective product ranges to allow the Fujifilm sales teams to offer full end-to-end solutions to its customers.

How can we provide the customer with a unique unboxing experience? Making the packaging eye-catching is a good way to do this. This can be achieved with a picture or pattern, through the design, or by refining individual elements. A collaborative project between Koehler Paper, Mühle-Glashütte, Langebartels & Jürgens, and four creative agencies is demonstrating that there are no limits to creativity when it comes to design. Not all that long ago, the term “luxury packaging” was the exact opposite of “sustainable packaging”; this project is a prime example of how the two can go hand in hand without any major problems. It is the use of high-quality recycling paper that sets this luxury eco-friendly packaging apart.

Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, has successfully achieved certification of the international standard on information security management, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100% assessment of its security policies and procedures.

Registration has opened for Labelexpo India 2022, South Asia’s leading labels and package print exhibition. The show will be held from 10-13 November 2022 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

This summer The BoxMaker is hosting their 2nd annual five-day virtual event focused on packaging education, BoxMaker University Summer Camp. This event features several free webinars and five days of curated digital resource bundles, each focused on a different topic in the world of packaging.

The organizers of Labelexpo Americas 2022 have confirmed the details of their conference and learning program for this year’s event - the region’s largest trade show for the label and package printing industry, now in its 17th edition. The high-profile speaker line-up includes representatives from ACTEGA, Avery Dennison, Blue Label Packaging Company, Cartes, Cerm, Channeled Resources, Finat, Fortis Solutions Group, GM, Henkel, HP Indigo, Kurz, Label Traxx, Mactac, S-One LP, TLMI, UPM Raflatac, Xeikon and 3M.

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce the eXact™ 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print, and packaging workflow together in one device. eXact 2 is the first color measurement device that connects to a full ecosystem of software tools, including InkFormulation Software, ColorCert™ Suite for print quality control, PantoneLIVE™ digital color libraries, NetProfiler® for device optimization, and the new X-Rite Link fleet management platform for real-time insight into device performance. Using patented, first-of-its-kind Mantis™ video targeting technology and a “two taps or less” touch-screen interface, eXact 2 enables operators to measure and seamlessly verify customer requirements two times faster and with higher accuracy. The speed, precision, and unparalleled data connectivity of the eXact 2 help operators streamline workflows, reduce waste, and free up capacity to generate revenue.

As a consequence of the war, more than 18 million people, according to Red Cross estimates, need help in Ukraine or outside Ukraine. Since the beginning of the conflict, Lecta has joined the worldwide wave of solidarity in support of the Ukrainian people and has recently collaborated with the Red Cross through a financial donation to support its crucial humanitarian work in caring for victims and refugees.

Durst, world leader in inkjet label production, will be showcasing the wide range of applications possible for customers on its Tau inkjet single-pass presses on its stand A49 in Hall 1 at Packaging Innovations and Empack at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, from 25-26 May. Packaging applications, which will include a focus on Durst’s acclaimed water-based ink technology and P5 wide-format platform, will also be part of the show offering.

Every year, Packaging Première Milan brings together designers, packaging manufacturers and luxury brands in search of new materials, experiences and sensations.

eProductivity Software (ePS), global leader of critical software technology for the packaging and print industries, announced that it will take part in Gulf Print & Pack exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 24-26, 2022. ePS, formerly the Productivity Software business unit of EFI before being bought by Symphony Technology Group (STG), empowers packaging and print companies across the globe with mission-critical automation software and corrugated control solutions—supporting them from offices in five continents and over 800 team members, a third of which are in R&D.

Agfa has unveiled details of its participation at Empack and Packaging Innovations on 25 and 26 May 2022, at The NEC Birmingham. The company will be unboxing its Amfortis prepress workflow for packaging, along with dedicated workflow enhancers, with experts on hand to discuss Agfa’s Total Solution approach and innovations for the offset packaging market.

The latest cutting-edge packaging developments will take centre stage when Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 returns to the NEC Birmingham on 25 and 26 May.

Agfa has announced the release of SolidTune, a breakthrough prepress software solution for offset packaging printing that excels by reducing ink consumption and allowing faster turnaround time for greater production efficiency, improved image quality and less waste.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today shared details of two major investments aimed at expanding its manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Europe to meet growing demand for its label and packaging materials.