As part of strategic investments and disinvestments to enhance its product and service offerings for packaging printers, Siegwerk has invested significantly in the expansion of its water-based ink business.
tesa tape officially broke ground on an expansion to its Sparta, Michigan, manufacturing facility last month, a move the company says will strengthen its growing North American business.
The flexible packaging industry is now well ahead of pre-recession levels and it’s expected that consolidation through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will continue.
Industry experts argue that the sustainable properties of plastic, particularly plastic film labels, make the material a prime choice for consumers, manufacturers and brands that seek an eco-friendly alternative.
Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Jaime Manon Macias, market segment manager – flexible packaging, BASF Corporation, for an overview on resins.
“It’s best to focus on the consumer. If you put the consumer first, you know you’re going to succeed. Who is the consumer now? The landscape is changing so fast.”