N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
FPPA Prepares Technical Workshop The Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall Work- shop on September 27-28, 2023, at Clemson University in Greenville,
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South Carolina. This two-day tech- nical workshop will provide plant and production managers with in- sights into corrugated printing and workflows. In Action The technical and production staff who manufacture flexographic printing plates rarely see their work in action, which is a missed oppor- tunity to understand the evolving needs of their customers, according to the FPPA. A unique opportunity, the Fall Workshop offers this im- portant holistic perspective.
set of uncertainties in their daily lives? To find out, McKinsey & Company launched a global survey and conducted inter- views with an extensive range of executives from across the packaging value chain. Among U.S. consumers, five key findings emerge: • Price, quality, and convenience are still consumers’ top
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buying criteria for products, while environmental impact continues to be one of the lowest-ranked factors (however, this is not true for all con- sumer groups). • While respondents named hy- giene, food safety, and shelf life as the most important characteristics for product packaging when making a purchase, 43 percent of consumers still say environmental impact is an extremely or very important pack- aging characteristic when making purchasing decisions. That said, the overall relative importance of envi- ronmental factors for consumers has decreased somewhat. • Among concerned consumers, Packaging Attitudes (Cont’d from Page 1)
• Most consumers are willing to pay more for sus- tainable packaging. In fact, in each end-use catego- ry surveyed, 4 to 7 percent of consumers are willing to pay a premium well above 10 percent. The key takeaway from the report is that winning in sustainable packaging in the U.S. market will require a granular approach. Done right, products with clear environmental credentials are clearly
the impact of ocean litter has become the primary environmental issue across all generations, regions, and neighborhoods; all other concerns have de- creased in importance since 2020. • Most consumers do not have a strong under- standing of which packaging types are more sus- tainable but seem to favor compostable and plant- based packaging.
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At this workshop, attendees will head to Clem- son University to see a flexographic printing press live in action. Clemson graphic arts faculty will also teach sessions on substrate trends, ink system best practices, and interpreting printing targets and strategies for troubleshooting. The first day of this workshop will feature a sam- ple in-person press setup and run, substrate print comparisons, guided on-press troubleshooting, and conclude with a tour of the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics on Clemson’s campus. Guided Analysis The second day of the workshop will build on the first, with a hands-on guided analysis of samples from the previous day’s test run. Through this im- mersive process, attendees will learn from industry experts on technical considerations in paper and corrugated, inks, and machines. The classroom portion of the workshop will take place at the Hyatt Place in Greenville, South Car- olina, with meals and transportation to and from Clemson University included in the cost of regis- tration. Registration is open to both FPPA members and nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit flexo- platemakers.com/events . Baldwin Launches PrintEnomic$ Resource Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. has launched Prin- tEnomic$, a new online resource of specialized eB- ooks and resources for corrugated and narrow web printers at PrintEnomics.com. The curated collection of Baldwin videos, pod- casts and instructional guides are available for free and without firewalls. The eBooks analyze trends, issues, and technolo- gy options specific to printers. Exploring The Industry Baldwin is a global manufacturer and supplier of process-automation equipment, parts, service and consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion and corrugated industries. Through interviews with customers, industry in- siders, in-house engineers — and reviews of the lat- est reporting — the eBooks explore topics includ- ing sustainability, labor challenges, counterfeiting, and brand protection. More information visit printenomics.com .
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than about other factors, but this is highly de- pendent on geodemographics As in our 2020 survey, when McKinsey & Com- pany asked consumers about the most important factors influencing their purchasing behavior of the products they buy, they ranked environmental as- pects among their lowest priorities. Instead, price, quality, and convenience are the most important buying criteria for U.S. consumers when purchas- ing a product. This is not surprising given that more than two-thirds of consumers say inflation is their top concern, especially with regard to high prices for necessities such as food. Interestingly, however, the importance of environmental considerations as a key buying factor varies depending on age group and locality. In fact, 37 and 39 percent of Gen Z and millennial consumers, respectively, and 40 percent of those living in urban neighborhoods cited envi- ronmental impact as an extremely or very import- ant factor when making their purchasing decisions. By contrast, only 18 percent of baby boomers and 21 percent of consumers living in rural areas stated the same. 2. In packaging, U.S. consumers are most con- cerned about hygiene, food safety, and shelf life Looking more deeply into what U.S. consumers
outgrowing their peers. However, there is no uni- versal solution. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, McKinsey & Company conducted a global survey across ten countries to research consum- ers’ views on sustainable packaging. Since then, significant further disruptions have occurred, such as economic uncertainty—including the highest in- flation in decades—the war in Ukraine, an energy crisis, and volatility in financial markets. Surveys have shown that consumers are worried and jittery as these pressures sap their confidence. With such challenging new realities in their daily lives, how have consumers’ attitudes toward sustainable pack- aging changed? To answer this question, McKinsey & Company launched a comprehensive survey in the first quarter of 2023 across 11 countries around the world to explore consumer sentiments toward sustainable packaging. This was complemented by interviews with executives at retailers, fast-mov- ing-consumer-goods companies, and packaging or- ganizations in major end-user markets and across the main packaging substrates. 1. In general, consumers are less concerned about the environmental impact of products
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perboard Packaging Council’s Fall Meeting & Lead- ership Conference from October 25-27 in San Di- ego, California. Zeller+Gmelin Wins Berry Global Ink Award Zeller+Gmelin North America, manufacturer of printing inks and coatings, has secured the title of “Berry Global Ink Supplier of the Year” for the sec- ond consecutive year. As part of their B.E.S.T. program, Berry Global, a provider of plastic packaging solutions, recognized Zeller+Gmelin for outstanding products and ser- vices in 2022 in the ink supplier category. Recognizing suppliers for 15 years, the B.E.S.T. Program stands for Berry Exceptional Supplier Team. Each year, this initiative evaluates supplier performance according to the company goals, and awards the top vendors for outstanding products and service. A longtime partner of Berry Global, Zeller+Gmelin North America supplies the 71 Se- ries, 77 Series and 78 Series inks for the company’s dry offset applications, along with 32 series inks for Berry Global’s flexographic printing lines. Across the globe, Zeller+Gmelin operates 15 sub- sidiaries spread across 11 countries.
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) has announced the finalists of its 2023 Student Design Challenge. This year’s Design Challenge asked stu- dents to create sustainable paperboard packaging for
personal care products typically packaged in plastic. The Student Design Challenge is an annual com- petition where university students demonstrate their talent, design skills and innovative approaches to meet real-world customer needs and marketing scenarios. Student design projects from the follow- ing schools were named as finalists: • California Polytechnic State University – SunEase • University of Wisconsin-Stout – Luxora Solid Shampoo Bar and Display • University of Wisconsin-Stout – Triangular Pa- perboard Lip Balm The three finalists were invited to attend the Pa-
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expect from product packaging, hygiene and food safety as well as shelf life emerged as the top char- acteristics; 75 percent of respondents said hygiene and food safety are extremely or very important, while 70 percent said the same about shelf life. Shelf life is the only factor that has increased in importance since McKinsey & Company’s 2020 sur- vey—most likely linked to the uncertainties facing consumers. Recent surveys have shown that con- sumers expect to increase their spending on ne-
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cessities while tightening their belts when it comes to nonessentials. Indeed, ensuring a product has a long shelf life helps minimize waste and reduce costs. At the same time, the appearance of a product’s packaging has seen the largest drop in importance (17 percentage points), and only about one-third of consumers said this was an extremely or very important purchasing factor. One key driver here is likely the growth of online shopping, making the appearance of a product’s packaging a less import- ant part of the purchasing decision. In terms of sustainability, 39 percent of consumers indicated that the environmental impact of packag- ing is extremely or very important to their purchas- ing decisions. However, as with other factors, this too has declined in importance since 2020 (by four percentage points).
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated 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 thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With seven production facilities on four continents, a growing portfolio of clients in over 110 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technologies for the world’s best printers and convert - ers. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours.
development and sustainable cleaning practices to optimize converters’ anilox roll inventory. At the PCMC Packaging Innovation Center, guests will have the opportunity to learn from industry ex- perts, network with peers, and discover sustainable cleaning solutions and best practices to optimize the modern press room environment. The Road Show will also provide a deep dive into the latest innovations in anilox engravings and flexographic workflows. Experts on-hand will be exploring topics such as advancements in anilox manufacturing, care and maintenance, new anilox innovations, and more. Reproflex3 Makes Strategic Investment In ANF Reproflex3, Cramlington, UK, a prepress, flexo- graphic plate manufacturer and FMCG packaging print company, has acquired County Durham-based ANF Ltd, manufacturers of flexographic printing plates for the packaging industry. Supporting Expansion The acquisition will support Reproflex3’s expan- sion inside the European corrugated packaging sec- tor by increasing its production capabilities as well as growing its footprint in the pharmaceutical sector. Reproflex3 is headquartered in the UK with pre- press operations in Europe, the Middle East, India and New Zealand, servicing its global client base. ANF Ltd works with printers, FMCG brands and pharmaceutical companies throughout the UK and into Europe.
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Roughly two-thirds of consumers say sustainable packaging is at least somewhat important when making a purchase. For consumers, packaging type is a strong indicator of product sustainability, but product ingredients are ranked as the top factor when determining whether a product is sustainable. 5. About half of consumers claim to be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, although most are willing to pay only a small premium In all categories surveyed except one (clothing), more than half of respondents at least sometimes purchase products based on the sustainability of the packaging. The highest-ranked categories are within fresh fruit, vegetables, and produce, as well as beverages. About half of U.S. consumers are will- ing to pay more for sustainable packaging: across different end-use areas, about 50 percent of con- sumers are willing to pay 1 to 3 percent more, 25 percent are willing to pay 4 to 7 percent more, and about 12 percent are willing to pay 7 to 10 percent more. In each category, 4 to 7 percent of surveyed consumers said they are willing to pay a significant- ly higher premium than 10 percent. Conversely, 5 to 8 percent of consumers surveyed across different categories said they were not willing to pay any price premium. It is encouraging to see that in each food and nonfood category surveyed there is a subset of con- sumers highly concerned about sustainability with a considerable willingness to pay a premium for green packaging. Since McKinsey & Company’s sur- vey in 2020, consumers seem to have developed a clearer view of which environmental issues are of the highest concern. Nevertheless, the survey results clearly show there is not a universal solution for packaging players— consumers today have diverse views on packaging sustainability. For example, in some of our seg- ments, consumers rank fiber packaging as the most sustainable, and in others, they rank compostable plastic film as the most sustainable. Hence, a truly granular understanding of end-user segments will be critical to win the sustainable-packaging race. Packaging players need to not only understand how consumers buy and use products, as well as how the packaging is disposed of, but also consid- er how to improve the pain points (for example, the hassle of recycling by cleaning packaging and bringing it back to the store). Such insights will be the starting point to offering sustainable packaging with a high fit for different end uses. McKinsey & Company’s recommendation is to apply an incre-
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People & Places Provident Rob Reinhart has been named Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast United States and Canada for Provident, LLC, a dis- tributor of press room products in- cluding Doctor Blades, End Seals, and Cleaning Chemistries. With several decades of opera- tional and managerial experience
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DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’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 performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer 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. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. 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 Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Rob Reinhart
in the flexible packaging industry, Reinhart report- edly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Provident team. Prior to joining Provident, Reinhart served as a Plant Manager in the flexographic printing industry for more than 30 years. In this role, he managed plant operations and led numerous improvement initiatives. He also oversaw the operation of five wide web solvent presses in one location and an- other with six wide web solvent presses. Reinhart has earned his green belt certification in Six Sigma methodology. Additionally, he is FIRST Level 3 Certified by the Flexographic Trade Association (FTA) and has completed more than 50 additional professional development course certifications. In his new role, Reinhart will utilize his technical skills and exceptional interpersonal and communi- cation abilities to support customers in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Mary- land, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Conecti- cut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermoont, Maine, and Canada. Hybrid Software Heath Luetkens has been appointed Business Manager for 3D Graphics. for Hybrid Software. Luetkens was an employee of iC3D Software for more than 10 years prior to their acquisition by Hybrid Software. With the recent acquisitions of iC3D visualization software and Quadraxis, HYBRID Software has increased its focus on 3D graphics software as a strategic growth op- portunity. In his new role, Heath Luetkens will oversee the develop- ment of these products and their in- tegration with HYBRID Software’s PACKZ and STEPZ PDF editors and its CLOUDFLOW enterprise workflow software. Heath Luetkens
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Packaging Attitudes (Cont’d from Page 11) mental approach, and don’t wait to have the perfect solution in place from the start. Winning in sustainable packaging amid current market uncertainties will require a granular ap- proach. There is no single solution to fit all cases, but if done right, sustainability has a clear growth upside. In fact, products making environmental, so- cial, and governance claims averaged 28 percent cumulative growth over the five-year period, versus 20 percent for products that made no such claims. David Feber is a senior partner in McKinsey’s Detroit office, Abhinav Goel is a partner in the Pittsburgh office, Daniel Nordigården is a part- ner in the Toronto office, and Suku Ponkshe is an associate partner in the Atlanta office. BW Integrated Systems Adds Labeling Two BW Packaging companies—Accraply and BW Integrated Systems—have combined into a single business called BW Integrated Systems. The reorga- nized business is said to strengthen the alignment of BW Packaging’s labeling, end-of-line and inte- gration solutions. Pete Carlson, President of BW Integrated Systems, will lead the strategic alignment of the company’s labeling, end-of-line and integration teams. Accrap- ly leader Séamus Lafferty will assume the role of Executive Vice President of Labeling for BW In- tegrated Systems and will continue to drive the growth strategy for the labeling, converting and product-decoration offerings. Going To Market As part of the BW Integrated Systems business, the Accraply team will now go to market as BW Labeling, emphasizing its complete line of label- ing, converting and product-decoration solutions from its brands, which include Accraply, Graham + Sleevit, Harland, Stanford and Trine. In the coming months, the newly named BW La- beling team will gradually update marketing chan- nels and collateral to reflect these changes. Similarly, the existing BW Integrated Systems team will go to market as BW End-of-Line and BW Integration, with equipment brands, which include Ambec, Fleetwood, Goldco, Nigrelli and SWF. BW Integrated Systems is part of BW Packaging and works alongside the primary packaging busi- nesses, including BW Flexible Systems, Pneumatic Scale Angelus and Synerlink.
Industry Events
Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium
FTA Fall Conference October 9-11, 2023 Louisville, Kentucky
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Gulf Print & Pack January 9-11, 2024 World Trade Center Dubai, United Emirites
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
FTA Annual Meeting May 4-7, 2025 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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HELP WANTED
Labelexpo Global Series The organizers of Labelexpo Global Series, which is now part of Informa PLC, has appointed Jade
Technical Sales Representative Ontario, Western Canada
Grace as its new Managing Director of the company’s labels & packaging division. Grace will be responsible for overseeing direct management of the event and publishing business as well as spearheading growth into new regions and sectors. Since joining the Labelexpo Glob- al Series team in 2004, Grace has held a number of positions includ- ing Event Director and most recent- ly, Portfolio Director before her
Apex International, the world’s largest manufacturer of precision flexographic anilox technology, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to sell and service our customers in Ontario and Western Canada. This posi- tion’s territory includes Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatch - ewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territory. Candidates must currently reside in Ontario. The ideal candidate should have outside sales ex- perience and have an existing customer base in the flexographic industry. We are looking for an individu - al who can work both independently and with a team and has both computer skills and pressroom experi - ence (not necessary but would be a plus).
Jade Grace
promotion to managing director. She has been in- strumental in the growth of Labelexpo Europe, and the portfolio in Asia, opening the India office and relaunching the Group’s presence in Southeast Asia. Pulse
For more information visit: https://apexinternational. com/careers/ .
Jim Whitehead has been appoint- ed Export Sales Director for Pulse Roll Label Products.
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Apex Pro America Debuts New Tennessee Facility Apex Pro America, a five-year-old lamination pro- vider, has opened the doors to its facility in Lexing- ton, Tennessee. Bob Kuminski, the company’s new- ly appointed Director of Business Development, spearheaded the project.
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