By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Economical and eye-catching are two reasons promotional drinkware ranks as the second most popular item (after apparel) sold in the $26 billion ad specialties, or promotional products, industry, according to figures from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).1 Drinkware, like coffee mugs, water bottles and … [Read more...] about Digital Decorating Personalizes Promotional Drinkware, Boosts Sales
2024 July/Aug
IMDA News: 2024 July/August
Busy Fall Ahead for Label and Packaging Companies September, October and early November will keep label, decorating and packaging companies on the road with several conference and tradeshow events. After an incredibly busy NPE2024, the IMDA is looking forward to sharing more information about how in-mold labeling and in-mold decorating meet OEM and consumer requirements for … [Read more...] about IMDA News: 2024 July/August
Industry: 2024 July/August
APR Design® Announces Two-Day Training and Tours Program APR Design®, Washington, D.C., international non-profit and North American organization focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics, announced its two-day interactive training and tour program, October 8-9, 2024. Both days start with classroom learning, covering what it means to be recyclable, how packaging … [Read more...] about Industry: 2024 July/August
Insights into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule: Part 1
By Jennifer Heathcote, vice president, Business Development, GEW (EC) Limited On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3–2 to adopt The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The rule requires all entities registered with the SEC to disclose climate-related information. It was proposed in March 2022 and … [Read more...] about Insights into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule: Part 1
IMDA Releases New White Paper on In-Mold Label (IML) Recyclability
By Dianna Brodine, executive director, In-Mold Decorating Association The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has released a new white paper that asserts in-mold technologies used for the labeling and decoration of plastic products are a sustainable, recyclable alternative to many other types of labels or decoration. The proliferation of single-use plastic containers … [Read more...] about IMDA Releases New White Paper on In-Mold Label (IML) Recyclability