Eric Fish

Cover Feature: PACK EXPO Preview

Your Comprehensive Guide to PACK EXPO International

October 2, 2018

From new products and innovations to new features on the trade show floor, a look at everything you need to know – and more – as it pertains to flexible packaging at PACK EXPO.

Cover Feature: Creatively Inspired and Customer Focused

Best Practices From a Flexible Film Converter

With a focus on the customer, and not the bottom line, Catapult intends to disrupt the U.S. packaging and printing industry, specifically in its core competencies of self-adhesive, narrow web and linerless labels.

Eric Fish

September 5, 2018

Though Catapult officially just opened its Orlando, Florida, operations in spring 2018, the flexo print company is quick to point out that its business, while new, is actually some 25 years in the making.

5 Things to Know About Labelexpo Americas 2018

Eric Fish

August 20, 2018

Labelexpo Americas returns to Rosemont, Illinois, September 25-27, offering five halls worth of exhibits, special breakout sessions, networking and more.

Cover Story

New Innovations in Flexible Packaging Sustainability

Many in the flexible packaging industry are hard at work to find sustainable solutions to make an already ideal packaging format even better. Here’s a look at some of them, from compostable bags to eco-friendly resins.

Eric Fish

August 3, 2018

If you were among the several hundred packaging professionals that attended the 2018 Global Pouch Forum last June 13-15 in Miami, then you know that one of the big show themes had to do with flexible packaging sustainability and recyclability.

Technology: Specialty Films

The State of Sustainable Films

Eric Fish

July 3, 2018

Last March, Steven Sargeant, Ph.D., the general manager of R&D/technology for Flex Films International, gave a presentation on sustainability at a conference in the Chicago area.

Labeling: Decorative Labeling

Decorative Labeling Starts with the Substrate

Eric Fish

June 13, 2018

Though Inland Packaging offers everything from shrink sleeves to various narrow web flexible packaging today, it got its start in the big beer and craft beer markets – markets that are riddled with competition and where various brands yearn to stand out.

Technology: Sachets, Stick Packs & Wraps

Sachets Strive Forward

Eric Fish

June 11, 2018

The sachet market is continuing to heat up. According to Stratistics MRC, the global sachet market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8 percent from 2017 to 2023, with the most popular pack sizes being the single-serve 1-10 milliliter variety.

Printing: Inks & Pigments

New Developments in Inks & Pigments for Flexible Packaging

From new flexo inks to resins, there’s been a lot of activity in the market.

Eric Fish

June 7, 2018

How can you create better, more vibrant packaging that pops out on the shelf? Good printing can help, and arguably the most important ingredient in a good print job is the ink that is used.

Cover Feature: New Products & Innovations at Global Pouch Forum

2018 Global Pouch Forum Puts New Products, Innovations on Display

Eric Fish

June 4, 2018

In addition to educational presentations and networking, the 2018 Global Pouch Forum will also offer a tabletop exhibition space where some of the latest technologies and products in flexible packaging will be put on display. Here’s a preview of some of the hottest new innovations.

Cover Feature: Spring Show Guide

A Guide to Converters Expo, FTA Annual Forum/InfoFlex & NPE 2018

From Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Orlando, Florida, there are three crucial trade shows happening that are relevant to converters and printers of flexible packaging. Here’s an overview of Converters Expo, FTA Annual Forum/InfoFlex and NPE.

Eric Fish

April 3, 2018

With the return of NPE, held once every three years, in addition to spring mainstays in Converters Expo and FTA Annual Forum/InfoFlex, printers and converters have a lot to keep up with this year. Here’s a closer look at the three upcoming events.