Vol. 21 No. 11 FLEX Serving The Flexographic Printing Industry In Print and Online at www.nvpublications.com ® Setting Sustainable Packaging Goals FMN Looks At Flexo’s Future by Greg Kishbaugh An N.V. Publication Market News
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Every industry, large or small, is ulti- mately only as good as its people.This can be a serious challenge for more mature industries such as those asso- ciated with the printing and packag- ing markets. As the workforce ages, the realities of workforce and skills gaps are inevitable. Bold Action It’s not a particularly well-kept secret that our industry is greying. So indus- try leaders face an undeniable choice: Attract new, talented people to the in- dustry, paying close attention to diver- sity, or risk slipping into obscurity. With this need in mind, Flexo Mar- ket News is launching a new column entitled Flexo’s Future, which will look into the ways the flexo industry can work in concert to ensure its long- term viability by actively investing in its workforce. Recruiting, education, training — these are all much more than buzzwords.They are the secret to the industry’s longevity and success.
by Tristanne Davis Senior Manager, The Sustainable Packaging Coalition
I t seems that nearly every day there is a new headline about com- panies setting ambitious sustainable packaging goals in areas such as recycled content, responsible sourcing and recyclability. Momentum around sustainable packaging is at an all-time high, and companies are taking action to get ahead of regulations, re-
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spond to public outcry over ocean plastic pollution, sign on to global commitments such as the New Plastics Economy and set their own company-level sustainability agenda for the coming decade. In many cases, the deluge of goals is an effort to revise past commitments, which were either unrealized or not ambi- tious enough to respond to heightened marketplace demands for packaging sustainability. While doing research for its newly released Goals Database,
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ing films, tape, and speciality industries. It generated net sales of approximately $75 million last year. The company currently operates an uncoated recy- cled paperboard facility in Wisconsin Rapids,Wiscon- sin, which has a production capacity of 108,000 tons per year. It also has two core converting facilities in Wisconsin Rapids and Richmond,Virginia. Sustainable Commitments The packaging firm currently employs a total of ap- proximately 175 associates at the three facilities. “Along with its attractive assets and customer mix, 100 percent of Corenso Holdings America products are made from recycled raw materials,” said Sonoco President and CEO Rob Tiede,“which further enhanc- es Sonoco’s sustainability commitment to increase by weight the amount we recycle or cause to be recycled up to 85 percent relative to the volume of products we put into the global marketplace by 2025.” The deal is currently subject to normal regulatory review and will close in the third quarter of this year. Sonoco will not make changes in operating leader- ship and customer relationships of Corenso. In October, Sonoco acquired the remaining 70 per- cent interest in Conitex Sonoco,which was set up in a joint venture with Spanish firmTexpack.
This column came about in no small part due to the activism of Pamarco’s Katie Graham, who launches the series with the first installment on page 7 of this issue. Katie has been a strong, important advocate on behalf of the industry and will continue to contribute additional columns in the future, along with advice and guidance. FMN’s sincere gratitude goes out to her. Flexo Market News will be inviting other industry leaders to share their expertise in future installments, as well. The flexo converting industry finds itself at a bit of a crossroads, and investing now in ensuring we take the right path will pay huge dividends in the years ahead. Sonoco Acquires Speciality Packaging Firm Corenso Global packaging company Sonoco has entered a de- finitive agreement to purchase the U.S.-based opera- tions of Corenso Holdings America (CHA) for around $110 million in cash. The deal was signed with a company owned by in- vestment funds advised by Madison Dearborn Partners and management. Corenso produces uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and high-performance cores for paper, packag-
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Global Label Printing Market To Reach $49.9B In 2024 The global market for label printing has been grow- ing steadily from 2014 to 2019, at rates of 4.8 percent in value, according to a new report from Smithers Pira. The report, entitled The Future of Label Print- ing to 2024 , values the market to be worth $41.02 billion.This is a 4 percent increase on the 2018 value of $39.46 billion.The market will continue to increase up to 2024, at an annual average rate of 4.0 percent in value to $49.90 billion. According to the report, key trends for different la- bels include: Pressure-sensitive labels will further increase their market share as government regulations on tracking and barcoding requirements for medical and pharma- ceutical products are implemented. Wet-glue labels, despite losing market share,will see high growth in certain product niches in segments, such as the beer industry in Asia. Multi-part tracking labels market position is be- ing eroded by newer electronic tracking solutions increasingly favored by the logistics industry, such as RFID technology. In-mold labels have a small share of the label print- ing market, but demand is holding steady owing to a growing perception of their eco-friendliness. Shrink labels make up the largest share of the global sleeve market at 90 percent of global volume and are expanding into new areas, including the labelling of beverage cans. The most commonly used print process for labels in 2019 is flexography with a value of $13.3 billion. Flexography has an annual growth of 3.1 percent in value and 4.4 percent. TLMI Opens 2019 Supplier Of The Year Nominations TLMI is actively accepting nominations for its 2019 Supplier To The Year Award, which honors an individ- ual TLMI Supplier Member for their volunteer services and dedication to both TLMI and the tag and label in- dustry.This award is presented to a qualified candidate on an annual basis. Criteria for winning the award includes service to TLMI on the association’s board and committees, in addition to continuous commitment to the industry as a whole by helping to promote and foster its growth. The nominated supplier must be a member to TLMI for a minimum of five years. The nomination deadline for the Supplier of theYear award is August 1st.
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the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) found that 86 percent of the close to 100 companies surveyed have either concrete goals or statements of support that ad- dress one or more concepts in sustainable packaging. Many goals center on recyclability, material and vol- ume efficiency, responsible fiber sourcing, eliminating unfavorable materials and using post-consumer recy- cled content and renewable materials. It’s critical to ground ourselves and ask:Why should companies create sustainability goals? There are a host of reasons they should create sustainability goals broadly and sustainable packaging goals specifically. Those range from economic motivators to social and moral drivers. Four of the most important reasons we believe companies should set goals: 1. To get ahead of regulation : Setting and working toward sustainable packaging goals is a great way of setting your company up to meet or exceed regula- tions. In the European Union, companies must comply with ample legislation around packaging. Canada has many provincial-level legislative requirements. In the United States, while a few states are using policy to impact change in packaging,we see a greater presence of cities and municipalities using regulation. 2. To be proactive against reputational risk and los- ing social license : This is a large component of why companies should and do craft sustainable packaging goals. For example, if you know activists target com- panies on deforestation issues, it serves you well to be able to say that you have a goal for responsible fiber sourcing to help demonstrate your commitment to preventing deforestation and removing deforestation from your supply chain.Alternatively, if you know that perceptions around single-use plastics are coming to a boil, it’s valuable to say that your company has been voluntarily working on ways to improve plastic pack- aging in the form of a corporate commitment. 3. To anticipate market changes : Sustainability is now mainstream, driven by millennials and younger generations that are gaining purchasing power. In the most recent Deloitte Millennials survey, almost 40 per- cent of respondents stated that the goal of business should be to “improve society” (second only to “gener- ate jobs” in terms of priorities).There’s also more con- sumer engagement with brands on social media, and more of a demand for transparency,which has a direct impact on packaging. In terms of risk, businesses can- not succeed in a world of environmental, economic and social instability. Companies and some investors today increasingly recognize these risks as threatening supply chains and stable markets for future growth.
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4. To do right by the environment : Last, but certainly not least, a critical reason to develop sustainable pack- aging goals is to save the planet, be ethical and do the right thing for its own sake. There are real threats to business and society in terms of climate change im- pacts and availability of resources that affect this and, even moreso, future generations. Forward-looking cor- porations are active corporate citizens, positively af- fecting the future of the planet. It’s clear that it’s becoming more expected for compa- nies to publicly commit to implementing sustainability broadly and sustainable packaging more specifically.Out of the largest 250 companies in the world, 93 percent report publicly on sustainability and 75 percent of mid- and large-cap companies report publicly on sustainability. SPC’s Goals Database includes 640 entries of goals and statements of interest from 100 brands and retail- ers. Of the 640 entries in the database, commitments to more sustainable packaging only account for about half and the other half are broader commitments to sustainability made at the corporate level. Sustainable packaging goals are, as the name sug- gests, more specific to packaging. They include goals around recyclability,material and volume efficiency, re- sponsible fiber sourcing,eliminating unfavorable mate- rials, using post-consumer recycled content and using renewable materials. Implementing Change So, the vast majority of companies are publicly com- mitting to making their packaging more sustainable. While setting goals is a critical first step, we need to take additional steps to ensure that industry commit- ments to sustainable packaging are not just aspiration- al and instead focus on implementation. How might we move the conversation from aspiration to impact? Strategies are different for different goals and also for different companies depending on their corporate culture and how audacious they are. Success stories are out there, but many companies are just beginning to understand strategies for how to implement their sustainable packaging goals. Under the sourcing umbrella, the most popular goal category in the SPC Goals Database was recycled con- tent, which refers to using or increasing the amount of recycled materials in packaging/reducing virgin ma- terials used. The feasibility of incorporating recycled content into various packaging applications depends on many factors such as performance, aesthetic, cost, processing and supply. In the recovery umbrella, the most popular goals in the Goals Database were around designing packaging to be recoverable (recyclable/compostable/reusable).
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Katie Graham Marketing and Communications Manager Pamarco As the marketing manager for a major supplier within the packaging industry, I’m on the front lines of what’s happen- ing now and what will be happening soon.It’s my job to help bring us into the
future and I’m here to tell you: the outlook is bright for those who commit to this industry.The horizon is full of advancements in technology and capital spending, not to mention the consumer purchasing habits; these are just a few of the things happening right now that fuel change. Our industry is a bustling, steadily growing market where opportunities abound. Yet, there is a reality that must be addressed: The current core of industry lead- ership is looking to retirement; this means that finding, training and empowering the next generation is critical to provide the human resources to sustain growth.While leaders within the industry today are well-experienced, there is a widening gap that leaves the door wide open for beginners and for workers already in the field. With the promise of a great future, long term job stability, and a clear career path for personal growth, there is potential to spare for a motivated individual. Because of the widening gap between experience and newcomers, however, those in positions of leadership must aggressively focus on developing the next gener- ation of production professionals, skilled machine oper- ators, plant managers, etc. In other words, in order to continue our current course of stable growth and to take hold of the ever-increasing promise for the expanding flexo industry,we need to bridge that gap — technology and capital spending alone won’t get us there. But how can we affect that change?The most important ways that I see this happening are education, collaboration, and in- formation sharing. In terms of education,we can provide details about open positions and general industry infor- mation to local schools as a way to alert potential em- ployees to the wealth of possibilities within our industry. But word of mouth is still the greatest form of support we have to offer — real people sharing real stories with their coworkers, friends and family. This is a close-knit community, so invitations in are a big deal. Collaboration needs to happen through things like conventions or other workforce events that promote bringing together people from all areas of the industry. And we need to increase the opportunities for continued education and information sharing that energize work- place momentum.Our trade torch is burning brightly, but the expertise and experience that lies with the core of its people needs to be handed down to the next generation. Who are you sharing your story with?
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FPA Publishes Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide
according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The global corrugated boxes market is driven by fac- tors such as recyclability of corrugated boxes, strong growth in the food & beverage and electronic goods industries, and increase in the spending by consumers for packaged products. Rising e-commerce industry and increasing demand for packed product present a great opportunity for this market to grow in future. The corrugated boxes market is witnessing demand owing to the rise in manufacturing activities. However, factors such as greenhouse gas emission during produc- tion and rising rawmaterial cost inhibit the growth of the market.The flexography Printing segment is estimated to be a leading segment in the corrugated boxes market. AICC Prepares Productive Maintenance Seminar AICC,The Independent PackagingAssociation, has low- ered the registration fee onTotal Productive Maintenance: RDC & FFG,June 12-13,at FoxValleyTechnical College in Appleton,Wisconsin.Total Productive Maintenance: RDC & FFG will touch on many of the components of Total Productive Maintenance for packaging manufacturers, with particular attention to Autonomous Maintenance, a maintenance strategy wherein machine adjustments and minor maintenance is performed by operators who are deemed to have unique knowledge about the equipment.
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has re- leased its 2019-2020 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide. The Buyers Guide provides a detailed listing of FPA members’manufacturing and material supplying capa- bilities, and is reportedly a valuable tool and resource to assist users in finding the best flexible packaging solution for their packaging needs. This reference resource provides specific informa- tion regarding the product lines and end uses (retail,in- stitutional, medical and pharmaceutical, and industrial applications); value added services; printing and con- verting processes; and, suppliers of flexible packaging machinery, equipment, supplies, services, adhesives, inks, coatings, resins, and substrates. It also includes contact information and brief narrative description of each member company. FPA distributes the Buyers Guide at industry trade shows and conferences. The Buyers Guide is publicly available on the FPA website, www.flexpack.org . Corrugated Boxes Market To Reach $76.76 Billion The corrugated boxes market is projected to grow from $63.29 billion in 2016 to $76.76 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 3.94 percent,
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Brand Print Americas To Co-Locate With Labelexpo Tarsus Group (owner and organizer of the Labelex- po and Brand Print Global Series of trade shows) and the Association for PRINT Technologies (owner and organizer of the PRINT event) will combine efforts to launch Brand Print Americas.The show will be co-lo- cated with the 2020 edition of Labelexpo Americas, taking place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from September 15-17. Tarsus Group and theAssociation for PRINTTechnol- ogies is merging PRINT 2020 into Brand PrintAmericas and co-locating it with Labelexpo. Brand Print Ameri- cas will offer printers, converters and brand owners access to solutions for their varied printing needs. These two events will bring together the whole supply chain under one roof, and according to organizers will provide greater synergies and opportunities for printers, converters,manufacturers, suppliers, and creatives. AICC Tackles Future Of Rightweighting AICC,The Independent PackagingAssociation, in col- laboration with The Packaging School, worked with Kruger Packaging to create its latest free online course for members: Rightweighting. “Paper is a common denominator for all our con-
verting members,” said Mike D’Angelo,AICC Vice Pres- ident. “Sustainability is a common denominator for packaging buyers and consumers.The Rightweighting course covers the topic from the history of paper in our industry to the performance of the package to case studies in the United States and Canada.” Rightweighting can be used to find substrates that op- timize the performance of the box and appeal to both the end-users and box manufacturers in terms of cost, sustainability, and efficiency.The shift to rightweighting did not happen overnight.This course will dive into the origin of rightweighting, its application today, the tech- nology, and where rightweighting is headed. Autumn Graphics Signs As Bellissima DMS Partner Autumn Graphics has contracted as a trade shop partner for Bellissima DMS in the Canadian and Unit- ed States flexographic printing market, according to Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a supplier of anilox and metering products. Autumn Graphics Ltd. is an independent, privately owned company providing end-to-end packaging de- velopment services to consumer product companies, converters, printers, and agencies since 1982.
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Avery Dennison Launches The Future Laboratory Avery Dennison has launched a new original content series called The Future Laboratory. The monthly on- line column, based on proprietary research, provides insights on global drivers,macro and micro trends and their impact on consumers, brands, and the label and packaging industry. In the first release, now available, the column considers blockchain as a way to make labelling data more robust, information transparency more accessible, and ultimately empower consumers about their purchasing decisions. “Product labels have many functions — to be eye-catching and attract attention on the shelf is one, but perhaps the most important function is to inform consumers,”said said researchers atThe Future Labora- tory.“And yet in recent years, the data on labels has left many wanting.Almost half (48 percent) of consumers feel that they do not know enough about a product despite reading the label.” In the new release, The Future Laboratory shows how blockchain, as a distributed digital ledger, can of- fer transparency beyond the label.“...Unlike any other digital database, a blockchain entry cannot be changed once it is logged, giving it a high-trust value,” research- ers said. Blockchain-enabled products offer designers a chance to create engaging, immersive packaging that encourages customers to delve beyond the label and into a brand new world of transparency. “When combined with emerging technologies, a product’s labelling can empower consumers about their purchase decisions, offering new levels of trans- parency,” said Amy White, Vice President, communica- tions and brand,Avery Dennison.“As material science and technology pioneers being up to date on these insights is essential.” AICC Accepting Applications For CEO Advisory Groups AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has opened applications for the leaders of box manufac- turing companies to join CEO Advisory Groups. The Groups provide a confidential forum where non-com- peting box plant CEO’s share advice and support to achieve higher levels of leadership, cultural, and oper- ational excellence. Several groups have been actively growing together since 1999. AICC’s CEO Advisory Groups were formed as a re- source for box manufacturing plant CEOs. Connecting with other executives, allows participants to better identify opportunities and see how to improve all as- pects of their business.
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and highlights the importance of recycling. In addi- tion, TICCIT beautifies the community by increasing the number of trees planted. West Essex Updates Workflow With Hybrid Software West Essex Graphics, a full-service design, prepress, and platemaking company with facilities in Fairfield, New Jersey, and Columbus, Indiana, has fully adopted HYBRID Software’s PACKZ Native PDF editor for file preparation and layout work. Previously, West Essex Graphics was utilizing HYBRID Software’s capabilities for production ticketing, planning and plate utilizing and tracking functionality.West Essex Graphics has de- cided to adopt PACKZ to further streamline its graph- ics production. US Tape And Label Forms Cannabis-Focused Division US Tape and Label (USTL) in St Louis, Missouri, has formed a new cannabis-focused division; USTL Canna Pack. The new arm of the now 70-year-old company will focus on the cannabis market.The company offers both flexographic and digital platforms.
In honor of Earth Day, Colbert Packaging Corpora- tion, Lake Forest, Illinois, a provider of paperboard packaging solutions, visited Elmwood Park Elementa- ry School to teach 89 first grade students about the environmental benefits of trees and paper. In partner- ship with the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), employees from Colbert Packaging presented the TICCIT Program, short for “Trees Into Cartons, Car- tons Into Trees.” “We plant trees with the kids to spark interest and personal connection to the environment,” said Col- bert Operations Manager Jeff MacDougall.“It may be a small act, but we trust it’s one that will help to foster a sense of wonder and responsibility for this amazing resource.” Led by Jeff MacDougall, the Colbert Packag- ing team included Rey Diaz, Ryan Jackson,Allison Hal- liwell,Tommy Senn andWanda Speer. The program showed participants that the carton, planted directly in the ground, provides protection and a natural water funnel for the new tree.As the tree grows, the carton will break down and complete the “trees into cartons, cartons into trees” cycle.The TIC- CIT curriculum teaches the next generation that trees are a sustainable crop, just like fruits and vegetables,
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ica as Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern Region. Prunier will be re- sponsible for promoting anilox and HarperScientific products to custom- ers throughout the region. TAGA The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) has announced the results of the TAGA Student De-
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sign Challenge.The winning design was submitted by Clemson University senior Paul Johnson of Anderson, South Carolina. Johnson received a $500 award along with a compli- mentary registration and travel stipend to attend the 2019 TAGA Annual Technical Conference in Minneap- olis, Minnesota. The TAGA Student Design Challenge charged uni- versity and technical school students with the task of designing a new logo for the organization.They were asked that the design reflect the organization’s pur- pose as an international association of academic and industry professionals dedicated to scientific research and technological innovation in all aspects of the di- verse field of graphic communications. Additionally, second ($250) and third place ($100) awards went to Appalachian State University senior Laura McGinn of Boone, North Carolina, and Western Michigan University junior Morgan Haskins of Brigh- ton, Michigan, respectively. Menasha Packaging Regina Bailey has joined Menasha Packaging Compa- ny as Senior Director Retail and Category Strategy for Walmart. In her new role, Bailey will direct Menasha’s “Center of Retail Excellence” in Bentonville,Arkansas, where project managers, data analysts and graphic de- signers work with Walmart merchants to develop op- timized merchandising supply chain solutions for ven- dors and brands selling through theWalmart network, both in-store and online. Repacorp Repacorp, a converter of labels and tags, RFID, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, has hired Mark Molnar as Sales Director, Sue DeBono as Channel Sales Manager, and Matt Krafick as Quality Control for digital printing.
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in-mold labeling formats in household chemicals. All the label formats are now competing with di- rect-to-package print, in terms of flexible packaging in particular, which is growing strongly in both the developed and emerging markets. An additional competitor is direct digital print to plastic, glass, and metal containers, which offers added brand-owner feature options in terms of limited editioning and personalization. The current focus on sustainability is also favoring renewed growth in printed cartonboard packaging. These alternative technologies are all benefiting from growth rates higher than those for traditional labeling. Apex Adds Manufacturing Capabilities Apex North America has added a 7M ALE Laser En- graving Machine and a 4.5M Full CNC Machine.These machines are unique to Apex allowing precise appli- cation for every engraving Apex offers, including the globally patented GTT2.0, with improved tolerances down to .0002. The latest 7M laser is being added for the high de- mand of customers installing jumbo size presses aimed at corrugated and towel/tissue printing.
According to AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ lat- est research, pressure-sensitive labeling continues to represent a 40 percent share of the global labeling technologies market, while the old-established glue applied technology claims second place, with a 35 percent market share, and the sleeve labeling technol- ogies now represent a solid 19 percent share. In 2018,AWA estimated that worldwide demand for all label types approximated to 64,245 million square meters — a growth of 4.4 percent over 2017 volumes, in line with global GDP. The largest regional market continues to be Asia, with a 44 percent market share, and the leading growth drivers around the world are China, India, South East Asia, and the eastern European countries. VIP labels are a major contributory force, reflecting the increased activity in e-commerce and transpor- tation and logistics. This is particularly true for pres- sure-sensitive labels, which command the majority share of VIP labeling. Sleeve labels — particularly heat-shrink sleeves — continue to provide the main source of competition to pressure-sensitive and glue applied labels in the food and beverage market segments, and also to the
Industry Events
All in Print China October 24-28, 2019 Shanghai, China
ExpoPack Guadalajara 2019 June 11-13, 2019 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico printTHINK Summit Sept. 11-13, 2019 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont, IL Graph Expo 19 Sept. 22-25, 2019 Orange County Convention Center
TLMI Annual Meeting October 27-30, 2019 Omni LaCosta Resort & Spa Carlsbad, CA Pack Expo East March 3-5, 2020 Philadelphia, PA TLMI Converter Meeting March 8-10, 2020 Austin, TX drupa 2020
Orlando, FL Pack Expo September 23-25, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada Labelexpo Europe Sept. 24-27, 2019 Brussels Expo Brussels, Belgium Print19 Oct. 3-5, 2019 McCormick Place Chicago, IL
June 23 - July 3, 2020 Dussedorf, Germany
GRAPH EXPO 20 October 4-7, 2020 Chicago’s McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois Pack Expo International November 8-11, 2020 Chicago, IL
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FINAT European Label Forum 2019 Launches New Feature Four relevant topics will be discussed in Copenha- gen, Denmark, at the Converter-only Roundtables, a new feature at the European Label Forum 2019: Sus- tainability & Recycling, Technology Investment, Mar- keting, and NextGen Workforce . These roundtables are an exclusive part of the annual event FINAT for the label industry, which takes place from June 5-7 The Converter Roundtables provide label company owners and managers an opportunity to discuss cur- rent and future challenges and developments with peers from different countries.How are other convert- ers approaching these issues? The four main topics of the new converter round- table feature were chosen based on the results of an online survey among FINAT converter members: Sustainability & recycling Labels and flexible packaging are the “ambassadors of sustainability par excellence” as they are every- where in a consumer’s life. Following the recent pub- lic and EU focus on single-use plastics, might there be a changing attitude toward the sourcing of compos- ite packaging materials by brand-owners and retailer private brands? What are the industry experiences in proactively offering recycling solutions to the market? Technology investment Being able to produce digitally printed labels is more and more becoming a vendor requirement from the part of the brand-owners. Whilst the increasing de- mand for ever shorter runs, variable information and personalised branding is evident, the inherent overca- pacity is also a business risk on top of the investment costs for digital label printing equipment. How are la- bel companies handling this dilemma? Marketing Label procurement is no longer only a matter of personal relationships between buyer and seller. Pro- curement departments have been centralised, being increasingly carried out via electronic tenders. In gen- eral, the way of marketing has changed with the dig- ital world. How are in overall terms label companies adapting their marketing strategy? NextGen Workforce Recruitment and retention of young talent are among the top 3 challenges for business leaders in the Euro- pean label industry.The participants of the roundtable will discuss the industry best practices in bringing in the next generation of talent and what the label in- dustry can do to ensure the alignment of education systems with the changing skillset.
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