By 2028, 55–65% of North American Food Packaging Will Run on Low‑Migration and Water‑Based Inks
Posted on Sunday 12th of April 2026
A printing engineer’s view on why sustainability is becoming the default spec in packaging—and how inks, substrates, and regulation are pushing production to a lower-impact baseline. [...]
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A 12‑Month Timeline: Nordic DTC Skincare’s Shift to Water‑Based Flexo
Posted on Sunday 12th of April 2026
A European direct‑to‑consumer skincare brand recounts a one‑year journey to consistent, sustainable corrugated packaging—balancing color, cost, and customer experience with water‑based flexographic printing. [...]
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Offset vs Digital: The Poster Printing Choice for Real-World Deadlines
Posted on Thursday 9th of April 2026
A production manager’s take on when offset, wide-format inkjet, or toner-based digital printing makes sense for posters—balancing color, turnaround, and cost. [...]
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A Brand Manager’s Guide to Digital Printing for Labels That Win at Shelf
Posted on Thursday 9th of April 2026
From values to varnish: a brand-first playbook for turning design intent into high-performing labels using digital printing, smart substrates, and purposeful finishes. [...]
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Industry Experts Weigh In on Hybrid Printing and Sustainable Packaging in Europe
Posted on Wednesday 8th of April 2026
A packaging designer’s take on how European converters are blending hybrid print lines, low-migration chemistry, and on-demand personalization—through real examples, measured data, and practical constraints. [...]
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Loctite 565 vs. Frekote 770-NC: An Admin's Guide to Picking the Right Sealant
Posted on Wednesday 8th of April 2026
Stuck between Loctite 565 and Frekote 770-NC? I manage ordering for a 150-person manufacturing plant and have used both. Here's my real-world, side-by-side comparison to help you decide. [...]
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When You Need Hazmat Labels Yesterday: A Rush Order Specialist's Reality Check
Posted on Tuesday 7th of April 2026
An emergency logistics coordinator shares hard-won lessons on managing last-minute dangerous goods labeling, including when to use a promo code, when to pay the premium, and how to avoid the most common (and costly) rush order mistakes. [...]
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Choosing a Book Printer: When to Go with Lightning Source vs. a Local Shop
Posted on Tuesday 7th of April 2026
A quality manager breaks down the book printing decision based on your project's scale, timeline, and distribution needs. Learn which scenarios favor Lightning Source's global network and when a local printer is the smarter choice. [...]
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The Galentine's Flyer Fiasco: How Manual Shipping Details Derail Even Simple Print Orders
Posted on Monday 6th of April 2026
A procurement manager shares a costly lesson from a Valentine's Day promotion gone wrong, revealing why manual shipping specs are a silent budget killer and how to fix the process. [...]
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Emergency Printing: A Rush Order Decision Guide for Small Businesses
Posted on Monday 6th of April 2026
Facing a printing deadline? Don't panic. A veteran rush order specialist breaks down the three most common emergency scenarios and explains exactly what to do (and what not to do) for each one. [...]
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- 12 Apr By 2028, 55–65% of North American Food Packaging Will Run on Low‑Migration and Water‑Based Inks
- 12 Apr A 12‑Month Timeline: Nordic DTC Skincare’s Shift to Water‑Based Flexo
- 09 Apr Offset vs Digital: The Poster Printing Choice for Real-World Deadlines
- 09 Apr A Brand Manager’s Guide to Digital Printing for Labels That Win at Shelf
- 08 Apr Industry Experts Weigh In on Hybrid Printing and Sustainable Packaging in Europe
- 08 Apr Loctite 565 vs. Frekote 770-NC: An Admin's Guide to Picking the Right Sealant
- 07 Apr When You Need Hazmat Labels Yesterday: A Rush Order Specialist's Reality Check
- 07 Apr Choosing a Book Printer: When to Go with Lightning Source vs. a Local Shop
- 06 Apr The Galentine's Flyer Fiasco: How Manual Shipping Details Derail Even Simple Print Orders
- 06 Apr Emergency Printing: A Rush Order Decision Guide for Small Businesses