This article is from the drupa Essentials of Print article series by Chiara Bezzi editor-in-chief of Rassegna Grafica The label printing sector has always been a dynamic market. Brand owners are looking for increasingly innovative labels to differentiate themselves and convey current and targeted messages to consumers. The current trends are leading suppliers and … [Read more...] about The Label Printing Industry, an Ever-Evolving Market
Industry Trends
Folding Carton Market to Enjoy Measured Growth Through 2026
Submitted by the Paperboard Packaging Council According to the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) recent Trends: 2022-23 Industry Outlook and Market Data Report, US demand for folding cartons will grow on average by 1.3% annually, with the market reaching 5.4 million tons by 2026. Output growth in nondurables, comprised of many carton-packaged goods, is expected to expand by … [Read more...] about Folding Carton Market to Enjoy Measured Growth Through 2026
2023’s Hottest Print Design Trends
By Sabine Lenz, PaperSpecs Each year, a handful of printing and finishing techniques set the industry on fire, transforming the way designers create their work and spread their message – and even the way they think. If you’re looking for a way to help your clients jumpstart their creativity while giving you a competitive edge, you really can’t afford to ignore them. 1. … [Read more...] about 2023’s Hottest Print Design Trends
Direct Mail in a Different World
By Trish Witkowski, president of Foldfactory It’s 2023, and two of the greatest things that came out of the past three difficult years have been the rediscovery of and appreciation for tangible experiences – whether that’s a piece of mail, a visit to a store or an in-person meeting. Digital overload was a very real thing, and although it provided entertainment and helped … [Read more...] about Direct Mail in a Different World
DataGraphic Creates Smyth-Sewn Book for Global Diversity Movement
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Many great design pieces begin with an idea. This one begins with a movement: Rare with Google – an initiative to help, in Google’s words, “change the face of a notoriously homogenous creative industry.” The team at DataGraphic, a US specialty printing company in Commack, New York, was tasked with creating what resulted in a stunning and … [Read more...] about DataGraphic Creates Smyth-Sewn Book for Global Diversity Movement
Making Projects Stand Out with Spiral Coil Options
By Rafael Renderos, PEL Manufacturing Mechanical binding uses many products, including Wire-O, combs and spiral coils (aluminum spirals, wire spirals and plastic spirals). This article focuses on spiral coils, as they are the most popular and most customizable product within the mechanical binding method. Spiral coils come in several diameters, colors, thicknesses, hole … [Read more...] about Making Projects Stand Out with Spiral Coil Options
RRD Survey: Nearly Seven in 10 Packaging Decision Makers Forced to Reprioritize Amid Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation
Submitted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company A study released in June by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found the market’s most pressing challenges forced packaging decision makers to shift priorities and rethink operations, with 90% changing how their packaging is sourced. The Unpackaging Reality Report explores how converging disruptive issues like supply chain … [Read more...] about RRD Survey: Nearly Seven in 10 Packaging Decision Makers Forced to Reprioritize Amid Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation
Top 10 Packaging Trends for 2022
By Nathan Dube This article was originally published in September 2021 on the Industrial Packaging blog. It’s being shared with PostPress readers. Read the complete article at www.industrialpackaging.com/blog. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 packaging trends for 2022. With the information in this article, you will understand the most important items of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Packaging Trends for 2022
Revival of the North American Book Market
By Andy Fetherman, Muller Martini North America The North American book market currently is experiencing an actual revival. Despite (or because of) the COVID-19 pandemic, 8.2% more printed books were sold in 2020 compared to 2019. Without exaggerating, the current positive trend can be described as a revival of the North American book market – and not only in softcover … [Read more...] about Revival of the North American Book Market
Paper, Climate Change and Common Sense
By Kathi Rowzie, vice president of operations, Two Sides North America The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released updated projections about the effects of human activity on the planet, warning that inaction to immediately address climate risk will yield dire consequences. The IPCC’s conclusions and recommendations will no doubt be the subject of … [Read more...] about Paper, Climate Change and Common Sense