A value-driven approach to purchasing inks, coatings, and digital solutions in a competitive market
In print production, ink is often treated as a line item rather than a system. Price per pound is easy to compare and easy to document, which makes it a convenient metric for purchasing decisions. But convenience does not equal accuracy.For printers, converters, and brand owners operating in complex production environments, price alone rarely reflects the true cost or the true benefit
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, launched under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signals a significant shift in
Antimicrobial coatings have become essential in package printing, offering a durable layer of protection against odor, stain and material degrading microbes while
The demand for recyclable and sustainable packaging that reduces waste continues to grow, further driving the need for designing new package structures. The industry’s shift
The smart use of inks and coatings can contribute to a circular economy and help reduce material use, enable packaging reuse, and facilitate recycling. Regulatory policies,
Sustainability and food safety concerns in the food packaging industry is a hot topic and is driving the use of functional materials to improve recycling and preserve food.
Overview of four product and packaging drivers of brand owners and the specialty and functional inks and coatings that can help them address those drivers. The visual appeal
Making sure that packaging ink and coatings do not migrate to the food enclosed within the package is crucial to supplying clean, food-safe packaging. Minimizing risk to the