by Bill Ludlow, president and CEO, CRATIV Packaging Packaging in the cannabis industry has evolved tremendously in just the past five years since Colorado began driving child-resistant (CR) packaging requirements circa 2014. Typically, as a state or nation comes online with cannabis regulations, CR packaging becomes written into law. Usually, cannabis regulations reference … [Read more...] about Opportunities in Cannabis Packaging
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The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC Metallic appearances have long been key to designs in the automotive field. They are an important part of the design portfolio and have been used for some time to create a high-end look. Just look at the vehicles with metallic grilles, door handles, accents, emblems and hubcaps. On the inside will be metallic door handles, knobs, … [Read more...] about The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry
The Future of In-Mold Decorating – 2020 and Beyond
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just around the corner. This year has flown by with the industry facing many ups and downs along the way. As plastics decorators and suppliers prepare to kick off a new year, Plastics Decorating magazine reached out to a few sources to get an idea of what 2020 will bring for the industry as a whole and to individual businesses. Speaking with … [Read more...] about The Future of In-Mold Decorating – 2020 and Beyond
Future of Plastics Decorating: 2020 and Beyond
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating As the fourth quarter kicks off, and 2019 begins drawing to a close, it’s worth taking some time to examine how the plastics industry has fared over the past few years. According to Grand View Research, as of 2017, the global plastics market was valued at around $522 billion USD. Furthermore, “The growth of the construction … [Read more...] about Future of Plastics Decorating: 2020 and Beyond
A Look at the Global Container and Packaging Market
Article provided courtesy of MarketLine Between 2014 and 2018, the global containers and packaging market experienced healthy growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, according to research. As the economies in emerging countries improve, an increase in consumerism will encourage further growth within this market. In 2019, the report, “Containers & … [Read more...] about A Look at the Global Container and Packaging Market