Expert's Opinion

North America | Substrates

Why the paper industry isn't attractive to investors

A significantly high barrier of entry keeps out new players and makes a profit increasingly difficult, writes Alaina D'Altorio.

Alaina D'Altorio, Content Marketing Specialist, Smith Corona 01.30.23

Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Ease print workforce pressures with supplier partner support

Through the coming year, all printers will be looking to secure workforce productivity by making the best possible use of resources.

Paulo Monteiro, vice president at GMG Color 01.25.23

How labeling will help turn manufacturing challenges into opportunities in 2023

Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and M&A activity will all impact the state of the industry moving forward.

Doug Niemeyer, President & General Manager, TEKLYNX Americas 01.20.23

Digital Printing

Future-proof your workflow with data reviews

The ability to automate reliably and repeatedly depends on how accurately the data used is gathered and curated.

Erwin Busselot, director business innovation and solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe 01.18.23

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Q&A with Durst's Martin Leitner about the digital transformation

Durst's Label & Flexible Packaging product manager shares his opinion and answers several intriguing questions.

01.11.23

Weldon Celloplast eyes key label trends in 2023

Harveer Sahni, an award-winning industry expert, believes sustainability and digital printing will be top of mind for label companies in the new year.

Harveer Sahni, Chairman, Weldon Celloplast 01.03.23

Looking back at 2022 for a year in review

Smith Corona's Alaina D'Altorio explores the challenges that presented themselves in 2022, from supply chain challenges to paper shortages.

Alaina D'Altorio, Content Marketing Specialist, Smith Corona 12.22.22

Are you ready for what 2023 has to offer?

Economic factors may lead to a consolidation of printers in certain markets and a reduction in total spending on printed communication.

Eef de Ridder, vice president, graphic communications, Ricoh Europe 12.19.22

Substrates

Why the North American paper market rejects glassine

Glassine is a pulp-based material specially produced to be a thinner, more durable release liner.

Alaina D'Altorio, Content Marketing Specialist, Smith Corona 12.13.22

Digital Printing | Finishing

Is your operation recession ready?

Here are nine approaches that could help.

Sander Sondaal 12.05.22

Flexography | Prepress | Sustainability

How brands benefit from carbon neutrality in the supply chain

High quality flexo printing promotes less waste, elimination of harmful VOC based solvents, and a reduction in use of other resources.

Dieter Niederstadt, technical marketing manager, Asahi Photoproducts 11.23.22

Prepress | Sustainability

What’s on the flexible packaging agenda for 2023?

It’s clear that increased pressure on cost will be one of the key talking points.

Matt Francklow, managing director at Creation Reprographics 11.15.22

Ink and Coatings | Prepress | Pressroom Supplies

Simplify and standardize flexo with 'Fixed Anilox Printing'

One anilox, one set of inks, and a next generation mixing database ensure instant color matching.

Gary Seward 10.31.22

Automation: the solution to workforce challenges

Automating the end-of-line and reel handling provides benefits, which include doubling production, reducing salary costs, and savings on energy consumption.

Jorge Serra 10.24.22