by Brittany Willes, writer, Plastics Decorating Through the pandemic many businesses have been hit hard; however, from in-store to online packaging is thriving. According to a study by Research and Markets, “The global packaging market size during the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to grow from USD 909.2 billion in 2019 to USD 1,012.6 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual … [Read more...] about Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
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PRINTING United is Back in Orlando
by Jewlissa Frickey, assistant editor, Plastics Decorating At PRINTING United, to be held Oct. 6-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, it is all about the experience. The Expo will be the catalyst to drive business forward by gathering the community together at the first all-segment, in-person event in two years. At the PRINTING United Expo, exhibitors … [Read more...] about PRINTING United is Back in Orlando
Industrial Liquid Coating of Polyolefin Products: Interior and Exterior Applications
by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, and Dustin Kurath, Northern Coatings Industrial coating of plastics is a cornerstone process for decorating, finishing and mass customization. Liquid coatings are highly versatile, allowing for infinite functional and aesthetic possibilities. Coatings add value and are cost-effective and eco-friendly; however, coating processes are … [Read more...] about Industrial Liquid Coating of Polyolefin Products: Interior and Exterior Applications
Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating
by Perry Parendo, president, Perry’s Solutions, LLC “Can you put a different finish on this, and change the color of the base material?” These requests sound simple at first. A test is done in the lab by grabbing some scrap polyethylene parts of a different product (because there is no budget), and the requested finish is applied. It looks good and seems to stay on. It looks … [Read more...] about Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating
SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon and IMDA Symposium
Two Conferences...One Great Event Sept. 16-17, 2021 | Westin Edina Galleria | Edina (Minneapolis), Minnesota General sessions from industry leaders, including Kurz Transfer Products, ITW IDS, Yupo, GEW, Muller and Namics Combined Supplier Trade Fair with leading suppliers from plastics decorating, coating and in-mold decorating/labeling industries Attendees can … [Read more...] about SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon and IMDA Symposium