With the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) poised to present its annual sustainability awards this spring, it makes sense to take a look at some of the latest advances in sustainable packaging materials, especially those related to printing and labels.

SÜDPACK will unveil its attractive “ground meat in a pouch” packaging concept at this year’s EMPACK in Ghent. 

To meet consumer expectations, package printing companies are adopting green practices, but the myth persists that going green comes at the expense of profit. The reality is that decarbonization and profitability can coexist and become key differentiators.

The new F250 is a compact, industry 4.0-ready fiber laser printer.

Looking ahead to 2022, digitalization will be the main driver for labels — converters will look for complete end-to-end digitalized solutions to optimize their production floor.

 
Leading skincare and cosmetics brand, Soap & Glory, gains control of its brand packaging and color by implementing a print quality program using PantoneLIVE™ and X-Rite ColorCert.

To achieve optimal results, it’s time to consider Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) technology. 

A lidding solution from Chadwicks is producing four different designs printing using eight colors.

The company says its DigitAll360° service allows customers to order digitally printed tubes with high-quality variable printing, precision color matching, flexible batch sizes and expedited delivery.