AWA's Global In-Mold Label Market Study 2013 is the third assessment conducted by Alexander Watson Associates of the current status of one of the world's developing labeling technologies. In-mold labels are used in a diverse range of FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and industrial packaging. This report details the market structure, market volumes and trends, materials, … [Read more...] about In-Mold Label Market Study Assesses Industry
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Markets To Watch: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Plastic Containers
Packaging is one of the biggest markets in North America, and it's safe from offshore manufacturing. It covers a variety of products including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and a whole range of containers that hold everything imaginable. Pharmaceutical packaging represents a small percentage of the overall market, but it is critical to the types of products that are … [Read more...] about Markets To Watch: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Plastic Containers
Industrial Direct to Product Decorating in the Digital Age
by Sigi Knappik, New BusinessDevelopment Manager, ITW Trans Tech What is product decorating in a digital age? Product decoration using industrial inkjet is the capability to print directly onto a wide variety of substrates with permanent, high-resolution imaging. This is accomplished through the use of piezo inkjet technology that allows for the full gamut of digital … [Read more...] about Industrial Direct to Product Decorating in the Digital Age
Global Trends in Automotive Electronics Plastic Decoration
by Paul Uglum In looking at global trends in plastics decoration for automotive electronics, I will review three topics. First, I will examine general global design trends in cockpit electronics. Second, I will present my observations on global manufacturing capability in automotive plastic decoration. And finally I will discuss what we, as an industry, need to do to address … [Read more...] about Global Trends in Automotive Electronics Plastic Decoration
Better, Faster, Cheaper – Trends in Plastic Nameplates
by Bob Trkovsky, VP Sales and Marketing, Spartanics There is a common office sign that jokes if your boss wants it "better, faster, cheaper," you should ask him to pick just two. However, manufacturers of plastic nameplates and the companies that serve them cannot afford to be that flip with their customers. Compared to a few years ago, and certainly compared to five years … [Read more...] about Better, Faster, Cheaper – Trends in Plastic Nameplates