Kori A. Winters

Like makeup that enhances a plain face, innovations in materials and value-added features are making cosmetic packaging an increasingly attractive business.

Q: What are some new developments and/or trends you’re seeing in the coating and laminating sector?

Q: Considering global sustainability efforts in this industry, what benefits can extrusion equipment offer?

The gradual commercialization of Near Field Communication products show how companies like Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) are pushing the integration of electronic intelligence into everyday products such as packaging labels.

Q: Has your company developed any new bag/pouch-making machinery or made any upgrades to previous models? If so, please elaborate.

Q: Are there any developing trends/technologies you are noticing in the blown film sector?

2015 flexible packaging industry events include Converters Expo, TAPPI PLACE, and the FTA Annual Forum & InfoFlex.

Q&A with Thomas Ruppert, New Business Development Manager Converter Solutions Group of Bostik Inc.

Q: What would you like raw materials vendors to know? What do you like or not like about dealing with them?

Q: What are some of your current offerings for narrow web label printing?