By David Loos, President of MCS, Inc. Businesses that heavily rely on corrugated boxes or bags as secondary packaging, including e-commerce sellers, retailers, and manufacturing companies, have been actively seeking alternatives to standard adhesive shipping labels. Printed adhesive labels are primarily used for variable data such as address, tracking codes, product identification, and instructions for…
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By Greg Brooks, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at SharpEnd The fashion industry faces multiple challenges, not least declining spending amidst rising living costs and a surge in counterfeit fashion goods, costing the industry an estimated $3 trillion. In response to these dual challenges, fashion brands are looking for ways to engage consumers more meaningfully…
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Weber Packaging Solutions is now making it easier to add an inkjet to your labeling operation. The new Markoprint/Pack Leader application kits are “plug & play” solutions that allow you to seamlessly integrate an inkjet option to print directly on your labels before application. These kits include the inkjet coder and mounting hardware that mounts…
Read More >>Packaging and label decision makers consider new appeal and materials as e-commerce grows RRD’s 2024 Packaging & Labels Insight Report highlights that most companies, facing inflation-related pressures, are prioritizing packaging and label functionality along with product safety. They are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer…
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The newly developed 211RHC labeling cell features the world’s smallest fully integrated servo gripper and performs up to 25% faster than comparable semi-automatic machines. HERMA, a leading manufacturer of high-precision labeling machines, in collaboration with Norwalt Automation Group, an industry leader in automation systems integration, will debut their latest innovative labeling solution at Pack Expo,…
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From Simple Price Lookup to Digital Transformation By Gena Morgan, Vice President of Standards, GS1 US It’s no surprise that the shopping experience we know today was vastly different 50 years ago. Once upon a time, price stickers were placed on products and cashiers had to manually key in the price on cash registers for…
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Label Technology Builds a Connected Consumer Experience By Amy Donato, Global Platform Director, TESLIN® Substrate at PPG Driven by the global trends of sustainability, labor and workforce challenges and digital transformation, label suppliers and converters are adopting new techniques that aim to increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of their products and operations. Manufacturing…
Read More >>Prioritizing packaging industry transparency in the digital age. By Steve Brownett-Gale of Lifestyle Packaging Direct access to information online poses a significant challenge in the packaging industry, as it is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. A survey revealed that 64 percent of U.S. adults think that “fake news” confuses basic facts, and…
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How converters can jump on board the RFID train By Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director of Tarsus Labels Group Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been with us for over two decades, during which time major retail groups and the pharma industry have played with how it might help improve supply chain efficiency and product security.…
Read More >>Goodwin Company, a premier chemical contract manufacturer specializing in high-speed liquid filling and blending, is among the first manufacturers to successfully produce an RFID-applied liquid chemical product for retail with Phenix Labels patent pending recyclable design. Goodwin Company achieved this significant milestone by collaborating with Phenix Label, a renowned label supplier. Their partnership exemplifies a…
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New Toshiba Systems Quickly, Easily & Accurately Fulfill Labeling Applications for Logistics, Healthcare & Retail Professionals Toshiba America Business Solutions recently introduced its intelligently designed and dependable thermal transfer printers. Toshiba’s new BV400T thermal transfer printers complete the company’s 4-inch desktop BV400 series while delivering exceptional design elements and advanced connectivity for the modern logistics, healthcare…
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Labeling trends and sustainability are intertwined forces shaping the industry’s trajectory. by Amy Donato, PPG Global Platform Director, TESLIN® substrate Labels on food and other consumer goods have been a part of our cultural landscape for centuries. Originally painted on crates to identify contents and brands, self-adhesive labels began appearing in the 1930s, nearly 500 years…
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Smart Features Offer Potential to Reduce Waste By Rebecca Marquez, Manager of Business Intelligence at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The dairy industry is increasingly fragmented as it attempts to address demands for health and wellness, quality, sustainability, plant-based products, organic products, indulgent treats and niche markets like lactose-intolerant consumers. With all…
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Never Underestimate the Power of Packaging and Labels By Kevin Florence, president and CEO of General Paper Goods Company and GENflex Labeling Solutions Having been directly involved in the packaging and labeling industry for more than 90 years, we still find that many manufacturers, retailers, and other organizations undervalue the importance of packaging and labels.…
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Which Extended Content Label is Right for Your Product? By Leslie Gurland, vice president of sales and marketing at Premium Labels & Packaging Solutions Need more space than a traditional label can fit? Extended content labels may be the answer, as they increase the area of packaging needed to convey a large amount of product…
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The Crucial Role of Coding and Marking Technology in the Packaging Industry By Josh Roffman, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Loftware The packaging industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While these changes have been influenced by various factors such as shifting industry demands as well as the evolving…
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Label and App Technologies Streamline in-house Operations By Tammy Gentry, Senior Product Manager, Insights and Innovation Team, Shurtape Technologies, LLC While many new labeling technologies track and trace packaged goods, label manufacturers and innovators are also finding ways to apply the same technologies to other areas of packaging, such as streamlining in-house organization, communication and…
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With John Mark Baldwin, Product Manager, Matthews Marking Systems. What are the pitfalls with manual labeling? Unless you’ve got extremely low volume, why do it by hand? Manual labeling is prone to problems, including label placement issues, message smudging and other errors. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, right? Labeling by hand…
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Domino’s new print and apply labelers automate traceability coding for enhanced supply chain visibility. With the global logistics labels market poised for significant growth in the coming years, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Mx-Series print and apply labeling machines. The growing need for traceability within global supply chains is fuelling…
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Companies Consider the Entire Lifecycle of Products and Packaging Contributed by Pixelle Specialty Solutions A greater focus on sustainability initiatives is driving the label industry to evaluate the environmental impact of its products. Many companies are setting sustainability goals with 2025 deadlines and considering the entire life cycle of their products and packaging, even after consumer…
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