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WestRock Study Shows Packaging’s Importance by Greg Kishbaugh F our years ago, WestRock launched its annual Packaging Matters study, which focuses on the impact of packaging
Third Generation Joins NV Team NV Publications President and
Publisher Tom Vi- lardi has an- nounced that his son, T.J. Vilardi, 26, has joined the NV team in the role of Webmas- ter/Social Media Coordinator. T.J. graduated from Towson Universi- ty in Towson, Maryland with a
on product satisfaction and consumer purchasing behavior. The study has, in the past, provided insight into key trends, such as online shopping and the importance of functionality. This year, WestRock also invited packaging design- ers, engineers, buyers and brand man- agers to share insights on why packaging matters and the direction they think the industry will go in the future. This year’s study shows that packaging can be the answer to the many chal- lenges facing brands, including safety, sustainability and retail experience. “More than a container,” the study con- cluded,“packaging has become a key ele- ment of the marketing mix, communicating a brand’s identity, values and promise to consumers at the point of sale and delivering throughout the product experience.”
T.J. Vilardi
degree in Business Marketing and has worked in the technology indus- try for the past four years. “I am excited to join NV Publica- tions as the Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator and more important, to follow in my grandfather's and fa- ther’s footsteps,” said the first third- generation member of the family to join the company.“I plan on bringing the same business integrity and mind- set that was passed down through the two previous generations of Vi- lardis. I’ve got my foot in the door and
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In regards to safety and sustainability, data show that investing in packaging is one of the most impactful actions a brand can take to improve consumer trust. As for improving satisfaction among consumers, the report suggests that safety, sustainability and the retail experience are three areas for opportunity. In terms of safety, packaging appears to be the single most (Cont’d on Page 6)
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Inland Packaging Invests In Two Nilpeter Presses Wisconsin-based Inland Packaging has recently in- stalled two new FA-4* presses from Nilpeter. Inland Packaging chose Nilpeter as its partner due to the high level of automation and clean-hand solu- tions provided by the FA-4* presses.
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will continue to learn more about the corrugated, fold- ing carton and flexo industries every day.” “I am both very excited and extremely proud to have my son T.J. join the company as a third-genera- tion family member,” said NV Publications’ President and Publisher Tom Vilardi. “He will bring a combina- tion of energetic youth and technical knowledge to further the growth of the company while becoming an emerging leader in our industry. His hiring is a major step in solidifying the future of NV Publica- tions for years to come.” Colbert Packaging Invests In Lake Forest Headquarters Colbert Packaging Corporation, Lake Forest, Illinois, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid setup boxes and paperboard specialty products, has made a major investment in new equipment with the purchase of an RMGT 1050 LX printing press, a BOBST EXPERT- CUT 106 PER die cutter and a BOBST ACCUCHECK inline inspection system. All three new machines have been installed and are now fully operational in Colbert’s manufacturing facility.
Poly Products Installs Flexo Wash Technology
Poly Products has installed a Flexo Wash FW 2500M anilox roll cleaner at its Regency Park, Adelaide, Aus- tralia plant. Supplied by local distributor Jet Technologies, the Flexo Wash FW 2500M will clean and manage the condition and performance of the company’s anilox library. One huge benefit of the FW 2500M to Poly Prod- ucts was that a number of rollers in its library that had been earmarked for replacement (due to no longer delivering the amount if ink required) were once again delivering the required ink lay down, sav- ing them significant costs and allowing them to ex- tend the life and condition of their anilox rollers.
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Wegmann Companies To Add Bobst Narrow Web Machine Wegmann Companies (formerly A&D Label), locat- ed near St. Louis, Missouri, will add a Bobst narrow web f lexographic printing press to complete its plant upgrade. “We are going to use the press in a variety of ways,” said Owners Mark and Wendy Wegmann. “In- cluding augmenting our current print production along with combining it with some specialty off line production processes, that when used in tandem, will allow us to create products for a variety of mar- kets, not currently available.We are also very excited about using the REVO (revolution) process, a turnkey solution for expanded gamut.We believe the color consistency of this process, offers significant value to our customers.” X-Rite Announces Fall Color Management Training Series X-Rite Incorporated and its subsidiary Pantone LLC announced a fall Fundamentals of Color Train- ing Series in 14 locations throughout North Ameri- ca.The seminar series is designed to help attendees understand color theory and implement color quali- ty standards in their organizations. Topics covered in the trainings include visual evaluations, commu- nicating color specifications, color tolerances and instrumentation. Attendees can register for either the two-day semi- nar or one of the individual sessions. Day One : Fundamentals of Color and Appearance (FOCA) training will provide an understanding of the art and science of color, covering the physics of color, importance of lighting, how to use spectropho- tometers and color data. Day Two : Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control (FIQC) is a hands-on workshop where attendees use X-Rite spectrophotometers, light booths and software to create color standards, develop appropriate color tolerances, measure sam- ples against target colors and analyze the results. The seminar series commences on August 24th in Seattle, Washington. Other locations include Balti- more, Maryland; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Charlotte, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Birmingham, Alabama; San Jose, California; Toronto, Ontario; Memphis, Tennessee; Providence Rhode Island; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; and NewYork City, NewYork. Registration and a full list of dates and locations can be found at www.xrite.com/Fundamentals .
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significant action brands can take to build trust in their products. More than three quarters of consumers said it would be extremely or very impactful to their trust in a brand to “package products in ways that protect them from tampering and contamination.” Safety First More than 80 percent of U.S. consumers, according to the report, say safe packaging makes them: • more favorable toward a manufacturer or brand (88 percent), • trust the brand more (88 percent), • more likely to purchase products from the manu- facturer or brand (87 percent), • more likely to recommend products from the man- ufacturer or brand to friends and family (82 percent). And consumer confidence in the packaging efforts put forward by consumer goods companies also ap- pears strong. Three quarters of consumers said com- panies are doing enough to ensure product packaging does not contain harmful materials of sub- stances. Additionally, 92 percent of consumers be- lieve packaging safety is headed in the r ight direction. Sustaining Interest In the area of sustainability, the importance to con- sumers has reached all-time high levels.According to the survey, 98 percent of consumers indicated that sustainability is extremely important in their view of a brand. CPGs and packaging converters have spent millions of dollars to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, using recyclable materials, and partnering with com- munity groups but the survey suggests that they could do much more to communicate their sustain- ability efforts to consumers. WestRock concludes that companies are experienc- ing a disconnect when it comes to sustainability. They are making enormous investments and then missing the opportunity to demonstrate their com- mitment to consumers at the most immediate point of interaction—through the packaging. “When asked for the most impactful action a brand could take to demonstrate its commitment to sustain- ability, consumers said: the packaging,” according to WestRock’s report. Two-thirds of consumers said that the most impor- tant action a brand can take to demonstrate its com- mitment to sustainability is to have products packaged in an environmentally friendly way.
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Tomatec Open House Spotlights Mark Andy Presses Tomatec Co Ltd in South Korea has celebrated the installation of two Mark Andy Performance series presses with an Open House at its facility in Seoul. Welcoming more than 30 label converters to the event, which was co-sponsored by Mark Andy and its Korean distributor Phil-Tech, Jeon Seak-Yong, who founded Tomatec in 2001, explained that the two P5 flexo presses were chosen for their outstanding abili- ty to handle short run work with quick and easy changeovers. Mark Andy and Tomatec operators ran three differ- ent jobs to show the speed with which the press can be made ready and then invited the visitors to try for themselves. The second print demonstration saw the Mark Andy P5 run a prime label with Cast and Cure and multi-layer techniques. According to Tomatec, there were three features of the P5 demonstrations that caught the eye of visiting converters: the production speed of 180m/min, even when running the cold foil unit; the low level of waste — just 13 meters on a six-color job change (carried out in three minutes); and the tight register
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Packaging Innovations Return To PACK EXPO
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The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will return to PACK EXPO International, November 6–9, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. The showcase will display the latest innovations and award-winning designs in packaging. “Packaging has evolved over the years into vessels that not only protect the products inside but en- hance them,” said Chuck Yuska, President and CEO, PMMI, “The Showcase of Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO International spotlights the innovations and inspires future breakthroughs in design and technology.” The packages featured in the showcase are winning entries from competitions all around the world. Innovation Spotlight This year’s showcase will feature award-winning en- tries from 15 organizations: • ABRE – Brazilian Packaging Association • AIMCAL – Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators • AMEE – Asociación Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje • DOW – The Dow Chemical Company • DuPont – E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company • FPA – Flexible Packaging Association • FSEA – Foil and Specialty Effects Association • HCPC – Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council The Showcase of Packaging Innovations will take place in the Upper North Building of McCormick Place in Booth N-5765. Flint Group Opens Global Color Centre In Poland Flint Group opened a new Global Color Centre (GCC) in Poland with solution-based competencies; including a demo centre, customer academy, 24/7 color matching, and digital color management solutions supporting all four of Flint Group’s packaging business segments - Paper & Board, Flexible Packaging, Sheetfed and Narrow Web.The Centre was officially opened on June 29 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Lodz, Poland. • IMDA – In-Mold Decorating Association • IAE – Instituto Argentino del Envase • IoPP – Institute of Packaging Professionals • OpX Leadership Network • PPC – Paperboard Packaging Council • SPC – The Sustainable Packaging Coalition •WPO –World Packaging Organisation
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Advanced Prepress Graphics, Inc. www.flexoprepress.com
Flexo Plate making at it’s finest. All format’s available up to 42” x 80”. Flexo artwork, Flexo films, and Flexo Plates.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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Anderson & Vreeland Avery Speight has joined Anderson & Vreeland as Technologies Special- ist. In his new position, Speight will provide technical support for Ander- son & Vreeland customers through- out the United States and Canada. Speight comes from Central Pied- mont Community College in Char- lotte, North Carolina, with a heavy focus on flexographic printing and the optimization process for f lexo prepress & platemaking. He was lead narrow web flexo press operator for Avery Speight
multiple volunteer projects and com- petitions such as the Phoenix Chal- lenge, where his team won for Graphics & Execution in 2016.
Flint Rico Hagedorn has been named Senior Manager Technical Services Plates for Flint Group Flexographic Products. Since joining Flint Group in 2011, Hagedorn has been part of the technical ser- vice team for printing plates. Rico Hagedorn
AVT Matt Bennett has been named Pres- ident of the Americas for AVT. Bennett will manage and execute all sales, marketing and customer support activities for AVT in the Americas.
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UPM Raflatac Completes Labelcote Assets Acquisition UPM Raflatac has completed its acquisition of se- lected assets of the South African labelstock distribu- tor Labelcote. UPM Raflatac will continue to operate the formerly Labelcote-owned slitting and distribu- tion terminal in Johannesburg. In addition to the new Johannesburg terminal, UPM Raflatac currently has sales and terminal operations in Pinetown in the Dur- ban area and Cape Town in South Africa. Tiger Packaging, known by its trading name Label- cote, is a South African business specializing in the slitting and distribution of pressure-sensitive label- stock and tag materials.
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Paper & Packaging Awareness Increases
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One year into the national promotional campaign from the Paper and Packaging Board to increase awareness and use of paper and paper-based packag- ing products, consumer attitudes about the products’ personal relevance and quality have held steady or seen significant improvement. Results tracked from August 2015 through May 2016 in a wave-over-wave Attitude and Usage survey show improving perceptions of paper and packaging products among the campaign’s target audience. Comparing Findings Top findings comparing initial 2015 data to sur- vey responses in 2016 highlight improvement in at- titudes for both paper and packaging sector products: Among the target audience who recall seeing cam- paign ads, 86 percent of survey responses agree that even as technology becomes more advanced, paper continues to play an important role in our lives. (Up from 73 percent in 2015). Survey respondents who recall seeing campaign ads have shown significantly improved attitudes around the quality of paper-based product packaging: The statement that products that come in paper- based product packaging tend to feel more premium saw significant improvement, up 14 percent. (2015: 52 percent agreed. 2016: 66 percent agreed). Thinking Highly In 2016, 63 percent think more highly of compa- nies that package their products in paper-based pack- aging, up from 44 percent in 2015. Attitudes around the quality of corrugated boxes, al- ready high, remain steady with 84 percent agreeing with the statement: I can rely on corrugated card- board boxes to get my merchandise shipped/deliv- ered safely. (83 percent in 2015). Exhibit Space 75% Sold For FTA’s Fall Conference With less than three months until the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) 2016 Fall Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, the Association announced that only 15 booth spaces remain available for the Octo- ber 10-12 event, themed “Improving Today…Envision- ing Tomorrow.” Last year’s event broke all previously held records for a Fall Conference, boasting more than 450 atten- dees and 69 tabletop exhibitors.
Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers the Sanilox™ Anilox Roll Cleaning System, an innovative, environmentally safe sys- tem. Sanilox™2.0 uses a touch-screen interface to clean rolls in-line or off-line with the simple touch of a button. It can be operated in English or Spanish and monitor roll in- ventory by entering roll information into the touch-screen interface. Eaglewood Technologies offers cleaning service in your facility, or a ship-in roll cleaning program. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com
Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com
We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.
J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com
Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.
KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change® system and Speedy Clean® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com
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should not use less packaging, but just the right amount of packaging.” As for the retail environment, it continues to be a critical driver on what consumers purchase. Packag- ing, it remains clear, has a major impact on consumer purchasing behavior, including trying new products and brand switching. What’s New Two thirds of consumers tried something new be- cause the packaging enticed them into doing so. Also, 60 percent of consumers purchased a product again because of packaging functionalilty and 35 per- cent changed brands because of new packaging. The study reveals myriad ways in which packaging can influence consumers, including: • 59 percent of consumers purchased a product be- cause the packaging made it look safer, • 59 percent of consumers compared packaging be- tween products to make a purchasing decision, • 60 percent of consumers purchased a product again because of the packaging’s functionality, • 66 percent of consumers tried something new be- cause the package caught their eye, and • 70 percent of consumers used the packaging to learn more information about the brand.
“Even more,” said the report, “consumers ranked packaging higher than sustainable sourcing prac- tices, partnerships with NGOs and activism. While these activities are all important to consumers, the packaging is a very direct, tangible way to show com- mitment to sustainability.” When it comes to demonstrating commitment to sustainability, consumers ranked packaging higher than many major operational activities. Keeping Balance The key tightrope for brands now appears to be the ability to balance sustainability without affecting functionality. Nearly 80 percent of consumers believe it important for brands to focus on innovations that make it easier for them to use the product. Addition- ally, 77 percent of consumers said it’s extremely im- portant that packaging keep products fresh and/or effective, and 82 percent said it’s extremely impor- tant that packaging prevent spilling/breaking. This leaves it to brands to best figure out how to demonstrate commitment to sustainability while simultaneously protecting products. As WestPack summarized: “Consumers value brands that balance sustainability and function. Brands
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KBA-Flexotecnica “Hybrid” Press Debuts At Drupa KBA-Flexotecnica showcased its new CI flexo NEO XD LR HYBRID at Drupa 2016 on the KBA stand. It is engineered for printing with solvent and water-based inks as well as curing ink systems, such as UV-LED and EB.The press offers up to twelve colors, a cut-off from 400 to 1,200mm, a maximum web width of 1,650mm and a maximum printing speed of up to 500m/min. According to KBA-Flexotecnica, the NEO XD LR is the first fully hybrid machine featuring the unique distinction of using different flexo printing technolo- gies ranging from solvent or water-based inks, UV- LED or EB inks, either as single printing process, or as a multi-process combination; on the main central drum as well as on inline downstream units. This is all accomplished on a wide range of substrates rang- ing from flexible film to paper and board. The NEO XD includes a new ultra-stiff printing unit designed to minimize the effects of vibration and plate bounce in the most severe printing conditions. For free information contact KBA-Flexotecnica, 2555 Regent Blvd, Dallas, TX 75229 or phone (469) 532-8000. Supplier Products Flint Group introduced VIVO Color Solutions at the recent drupa show.VIVO is a digital solution with its foundations reaching back to 2010 when Flint Group began to build the essential elements of a robust Color Communication platform and service model. VIVO is reportedly unique in several ways: • the inks are centrally manufactured, identical and consistent, ensuring ink recipes are applicable across multiple customer sites and regions. • the service provision is also centralized in the Global Color Centre, which creates, distributes and manages color, 24/7, across all four major print tech- nologies; Paper and Board, Flexible Packaging, Sheetfed and with Narrow Web working on similar concept for launch later in 2016. • the digital communication platform contains mul- tiple software tools and digital downloads, all avail- able via secure web-based access to brand owners and converters. For free information contact Flint Group Packag- ing, 14909 N. Beck Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 or phone (734) 781-4600. Flint Group Launches VIVO Color Solutions
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