When flexible packaging really started expanding into different areas, including frozen goods, pet food, and cold drinks, there wasn't much emphasis on ink. It was simply a matter of price and how quickly the ink could be shipped to the press.
Read MoreWhen companies set out to dramatically improve upon an area of their industry, a lot have efficiency and profit in mind. Most, however, never get to see the end result as so many new "revolutionary products" never take off, enter into production, or actually deliver on intended promises.
Read MoreWhen it comes to optimal operation methods for the flexible packaging industry, nothing cuts costs, eliminates waste and produces a better final product than electron beam (EB) technology.
Recently, that claim was once again put to the test as Comexi Group, Inplacsa and Maheso cooperated to create a more sustainable flexible packaging option for Maheso's "Cheese Pop" product.
Read MoreWhen smart and like minds come together, great things tend to happen. Advancement and innovation are just two of the goals of the Converting & Package Printing Expo 2014 (CPP) in Chicago, Illinois, on September 28 through October 1.
Read MoreEvery year, the flexible packaging industry seems to reinvent itself with new materials, equipment, processes and technology. 2014 is shaping up to be another year of insights, innovations and all around better final products. Let's look at some early trends in 2014, starting with sustainability and design.
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2014, Maheso looked to launch a new product line with a new marketing approach. The product was "Cheese Pop," bite-sized freed cheese balls that to Americans would be something like a cross between a donut hole and Combos. The new approach for Maheso was going with new flexible packaging resembling a square potato chip bag.
Read MoreHumans love progress. We love to tweak, change, plan, engineer, construct and constantly improve upon our processes and work. It's no different in the ever-changing world of flexible packaging printing. Over the decades, both printers and manufactures have looked to refine the operation to lower costs, make a safer working environment and produce a better final produc
Read MoreAt the end of the day, profit margins dictate economic policy, process and effectiveness. The best companies, however, find a way to make money without compromising the final product, their clients' goals or their stance on clean and green business practices. It is the same in the world of flexible packaging printing.
Read MoreMany different organizations, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other entities in Europe and Asia, work on comprehensive plans to ensure the safety of flexible packaging printing.
Read MoreWhen the Spanish food manufacturer Maheso wanted to change the way they package their food (that would also align with the unveiling of a new product), the goal was one, a sharper image and package, two, lower cost and greater profit margin, and three, a more environmentally sustainable approach
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