Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor06.03.19
It’s no secret: the labels and packaging industry is facing a workforce dilemma.
While many converters have taken steps to promote the printing industry, there is real concern about who will be running the flexo presses that drive 90% of today’s work. Suppliers, however, are attempting to get out in front of this problem with the designs of their latest machines.
As flexo press operators head for retirement, equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to modernize their equipment. “Finding the next generation of flexo press operators is a huge industry concern,” adds Todd Blumsack, vice president of Business Unit Web-fed, Bobst North America. “As a matter of fact, I sit on the TLMI Work Force Development Team, and this is the key topic that we’re addressing.”
“The industry has recognized the workforce concern,” says Paul Teachout, Nilpeter’s vice president of sales and marketing, North America. “The silver tsunami is upon us, and it
While many converters have taken steps to promote the printing industry, there is real concern about who will be running the flexo presses that drive 90% of today’s work. Suppliers, however, are attempting to get out in front of this problem with the designs of their latest machines.
As flexo press operators head for retirement, equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to modernize their equipment. “Finding the next generation of flexo press operators is a huge industry concern,” adds Todd Blumsack, vice president of Business Unit Web-fed, Bobst North America. “As a matter of fact, I sit on the TLMI Work Force Development Team, and this is the key topic that we’re addressing.”
“The industry has recognized the workforce concern,” says Paul Teachout, Nilpeter’s vice president of sales and marketing, North America. “The silver tsunami is upon us, and it
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