A plain truth for our commercial printing clients is that a company’s valuation is directly linked to its investment in technology. We think that investment in technology is just as crucial for producers of labels and packaging, but we wonder if the me…
Tag: Materials
MPS Opens Philadelphia Facility with In-Depth Open House
To celebrate its new North American headquarters, MPS hosted an open house event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at its new facility in Levittown, Pa. In addition to unveiling the Philadelphia-area Technology & Expertise Center, the event featured updates a…
All Color Increases Productivity and Quality with Heidelberg Speedmaster
Deer Park, N.Y.-based All Color installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-6+L two years ago to increase volume and lower costs. Since its installation, the all-Heidelberg shop has been able to cut makeready times in half and move from job-to-job at the…
Konica Minolta Launches MGI JETvarnish 3D One
First unveiled at PRINTING United, Konica Minolta’s MGI JETvarnish 3D One is a simple, compact, and affordable digital embellishment press. The new device utilizes components of JETvarnish technology and offers a full spectrum of 2D/3D spot coating and…
Research Study Showcases Trends in Digital Printing Enhancement
A growing opportunity for print service providers is digital printing enhancement: print work that is embellished or enhanced with special effects produced on digital presses or finishing equipment.
NEPA Carton and Carrier Boosts Capacity by 50% with New Koenig & Bauer Press
To meet the needs of the craft beer industry, NEPA Carton & Carrier installed a six-color, 57˝ Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 press three years ago. Now, due to continued growth and expansion in the market, NEPA is adding a second Rapida 145 sheetfe…
Adding Value to Digital Printing
Embellishments and special effects are a growing opportunity for packaging printers/converters. With the ability to produce embellishments on digital devices, these enhancements are becoming more affordable to marketers and brand owners. To better unde…
How Bio-Based Plastic Packaging Makes Gardening Greener
In today’s episode of POW!, we’re showcasing how thinking critically and creatively about material choice can make a major difference in how a package is perceived. In addition to its stand-out graphics and sleek finish, Miracle-Gro’s use of bio-based …
Highcon to Bring Digital Finishing Agility to drupa 2020
Highcon will be showcasing its latest innovations in digital finishing for the folding carton and corrugated segments at drupa 2020. Both the Euclid and Beam product platforms have been enhanced, and the Euclid 5 and Beam 2 will be highlighted througho…
First Uteco Sapphire Evo Digital Flexible Packaging Press Installed
Tokyo-based Kinyosha Printing Co. has started production on its UTECO Sapphire EVO Press, following a successful on-site acceptance test. Kinyosha will use the device to print on paper and plastic substrates across different applications, and expects t…