Jules VanSant is the executive director at Two Sides North America, located in Portland, Oregon, – a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the unique sustainable features of print, paper and paper-based packaging. VanSant brings a high-profile presence to her position, with experience in a variety of roles in manufacturing, nonprofits and associations in the … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Jules VanSant
November/December 2024
Equipment Maintenance Strategies
By Rob McCann, head of Service Products Portfolio, Bobst North America, Inc. In today’s world of constant production demands, combined with shorter turnaround times and fewer resources, the significance of equipment maintenance often gets overshadowed. However, machine maintenance is not an optional task; it is required for operational success. From preventing costly and … [Read more...] about Equipment Maintenance Strategies
Diamond Packaging Creates Work of Art Calendar
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Diamond Packaging (Diamond) of Rochester, New York, rose to the top in the 2024 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards with its winning entry for Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Calendars. The company put together a three-month corporate calendar, as is its custom for creating promotional items, and created a piece that truly is a work of art – or, actually, … [Read more...] about Diamond Packaging Creates Work of Art Calendar
Good Help is Hard to Find: Navigating Today’s Changing Labor Market
By Erin Blank, contributing writer, PostPress We’ve seen the headlines. We’ve read the data. We’ve experienced it firsthand. The printing, converting and affiliated industries are facing a troubling reality. Experienced workers are retiring or transitioning to other fields at a record pace, often without qualified replacements to step in. According to data from the Bureau of … [Read more...] about Good Help is Hard to Find: Navigating Today’s Changing Labor Market
Eagle Systems’ Golden Eagle Package (Cold Foil and Cast and Cure)
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Eagle Systems has introduced a ‘game changer’ for the industry with the recent installation of its Eagle Systems’ Golden Eagle Package, which includes two separate Eagle units on one offset printing press. The new installation, which took place at Carlson Print Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, includes a Cold Foil unit at … [Read more...] about Eagle Systems’ Golden Eagle Package (Cold Foil and Cast and Cure)
Outlook for 2025 – Print Finishing and Embellishment
Edited by Cori Watkins, contributing editor, PostPress The outlook for the print finishing and embellishment industry in 2025 looks to be promising. The year ahead appears to be shaped by market trends, economic conditions, workforce challenges and new innovations. As the demand for high-quality packaging, personalized products, unique finishing techniques and digital … [Read more...] about Outlook for 2025 – Print Finishing and Embellishment
PPC Announces Winners of the 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
Submitted by the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), located in Springfield, Massachusetts, announced the top winners of its 81st annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past … [Read more...] about PPC Announces Winners of the 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
The Case for Standards in Digital Print Embellishments
By Kevin Abergel, CEO, Taktiful Digital embellishments have revolutionized the printing industry, offering new possibilities for enhancing printed materials with visually striking and tactile effects. These techniques, particularly those based on inkjet technology, have gained significant traction in recent years due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness for short … [Read more...] about The Case for Standards in Digital Print Embellishments
Changes in Cannabis Industry Continue
By Kary Radestock, executive director, Strategy & Sales, Treeform Packaging The cannabis industry in the US continues to experience significant growth and transformation. Its size is expected to triple over the next 10 years, according to American News Hour – from USD 101.48 billion in 2023 to USD 297.51 billion in 2033. Legalization efforts at both state and federal … [Read more...] about Changes in Cannabis Industry Continue
The Beauty of Dazzling Print: Cast and Cure Adds Sparkle to Carton
Edited by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, PostPress Cast and CureTM from Breit Technologies, Overland Park, Kansas, is a sustainable, affordable decorative coating process that integrates “casting” and “curing” techniques to create holographic, ultra-high gloss and matte embellishments on a variety of substrates. The Carlson Print Group (CPG) has been a leader in … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Dazzling Print: Cast and Cure Adds Sparkle to Carton