Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor11.17.17
As narrow web label and packaging converters explore ways to optimize their business, they are increasingly looking toward out-of-the-box solutions. Even though it presents challenges, the folding carton market offers a viable channel for printers seeking another revenue stream for their customers.
“To remain competitive, converters need to squeeze every possible cost out of production,” explains Claudio Semenza, sales director at Omet Americas. “Increasing productivity remains the best way to do this. The inline flexo folding carton process offers significant productivity and value-added advantages. Productivity is the single biggest determinant of success in a commodity business such as folding cartons.”
According to AWA Alexander Watson Associates, 75% of folding cartons in North America are targeted for food applications, while the remaining 25% include items like detergents and pet foods. Health and beauty, pharmaceuticals and other high-end products also make use of folding cartons.
Folding carton growth has remained relatively static. In AWA’s North American Extrusion Coating Market Study 2015, the fi
“To remain competitive, converters need to squeeze every possible cost out of production,” explains Claudio Semenza, sales director at Omet Americas. “Increasing productivity remains the best way to do this. The inline flexo folding carton process offers significant productivity and value-added advantages. Productivity is the single biggest determinant of success in a commodity business such as folding cartons.”
According to AWA Alexander Watson Associates, 75% of folding cartons in North America are targeted for food applications, while the remaining 25% include items like detergents and pet foods. Health and beauty, pharmaceuticals and other high-end products also make use of folding cartons.
Folding carton growth has remained relatively static. In AWA’s North American Extrusion Coating Market Study 2015, the fi
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