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The future of packaging…
is here, or almost here. As packaging continues to grab more of the market share, we take a look at some of the trends likely to impact on the sector in 2018 and beyond Market growth The next few years will see growth in six packaging formats – flexible, corrugated, labels, metal, folding carton and rigid plastics. New press designs featuring more automation options and integrated inkjet solutions will take advantage of this growth and provide printers with improved reliability. Hybrid technology Printers are increasingly looking to combine the benefits of web offset with the advantages that digital, flexo and gravure can offer. Investment in modular in-line platforms is set to increase and will play a big role in how printers adapt to the industry’s changing [...]
Third time lucky for McGowans at the 2018 Fespa Awards
After Gold and Silver wins in 2016 and 2017, McGowans was awarded the Bronze award for its Jameson High Impact Unit at this year’s Fespa Awards. The unit, which was structurally designed by Jamie Flett, holds 96 bottles and was placed in larger supermarkets across the country. The display had to be strong and resilient to remain in-store for approximately 8-12 weeks and withstand a huge amount of traffic and interaction. “Once again we’re delighted to be among Europe’s elite printers. This particular product has been a great success for Jameson and now, for ourselves,” said Dave Fogarty, Marketing Manager at McGowans.
CUBE Offers Expert Advice at Medical Conference
Co Limerick-based design, print and packaging experts CUBE will be on stage at the Medical Technology Conference 2017 in Galway along with other experts to dig deeper into why and how print suppliers can be a key stakeholder in reducing costs and improving productivity of pharma and medtech companies. The conference will take place in Ballybrit Racecourse, Galway on September 27th and 28th. Registration is open now. CUBE will be on stage at 3.30pm on Thursday 28th and exhibiting at stand 102. For further details, contact Rachel Leahy, Marketing Managar, CUBE, on 085 131 4454 or 061 400658. Email: rleahy@cube.irish or visit www.cube.irish. Speaking on the importance of print suppliers within the supply chain of a pharma/medtech company, MD Brendan Ring voices his concerns on the [...]
Digital & Consumables Sales Representative
An opportunity to work in a fast paced environment selling capital equipment and consumables to the sheetfed print industry. This is an exciting opportunity with an excellent remuneration package, covering the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Role We are looking to recruit a highly professional sales person to work in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The successful candidate must be a team player but also have their own drive and self-motivation. You will be required to maintain and expand sales from an existing customer base whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities for consumables, pre-press and digital products. Skills and knowledge This exciting position would ideally suit an individual who has first-hand experience of press room consumables, workflow and digital products. Sales [...]
HP To Marshall Technology Armada for Print Show
HP has become the latest major brand to commit to The Print Show this year and is set to bring a large cross section of its printing press technology. The show takes place from October 11th to 13th. This follows news that major finishing technology player Industria Meccanica Lombarda (IML) has partnered with Perfect Bindery Solutions to quadruple the size of the latter’s presence and take one of the biggest stands at the exhibition. HP and IML join the likes of Epson, KBA, Morgana, Kluge International, Premier Paper, B&R Moll, Intec, AXYZ International, Vivid Laminating Systems, and Grafityp as leading manufacturing names that have thrown their backing behind the show. HP caters for high-end commercial print applications with its Indigo presses, while also having a [...]
