A value-driven approach to purchasing inks, coatings, and digital solutions in a competitive market
In print production, ink is often treated as a line item rather than a system. Price per pound is easy to compare and easy to document, which makes it a convenient metric for purchasing decisions. But convenience does not equal accuracy.For printers, converters, and brand owners operating in complex production environments, price alone rarely reflects the true cost or the true benefit
- The packaging industry is entering a new era, one where performance can’t come at the cost of sustainability. We’re seeing stricter regulations, heightened consumer awareness
- Brands and converters increasingly choose mono-material flexible packaging made from a single type of polymer to simplify recycling and support sustainability goals. While
- The demand for recyclable and sustainable packaging that reduces waste continues to grow, further driving the need for designing new package structures. The industry’s shift
- The smart use of inks and coatings can contribute to a circular economy and help reduce material use, enable packaging reuse, and facilitate recycling. Regulatory policies,
- Sustainability and food safety concerns in the food packaging industry is a hot topic and is driving the use of functional materials to improve recycling and preserve food.
- Overview of four product and packaging drivers of brand owners and the specialty and functional inks and coatings that can help them address those drivers. The visual appeal


