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5 News The latest from across the industry
10 ICE USA 2017 Preview Find out what there is to see at this year’s show, including what’s on offer from key exhibitors
22 Sustainable Converting How Metsä Board is producing paperboard in sustainable ways
26 Soſtware & Controls The newest systems for creating 3D packaging designs
H
aving not long returned from the ICE Europe exhibition in
Munich, I thought I would take this opportunity to say how great it was to see so many of you there. The show was definitely buzzing with activity and I do hope this translated into good business for the companies there. Overall, feedback from the exhibitors we spoke to
was largely positive regarding footfall and stand visitors. However, some said that the flow of people struggled to reach Hall A5 in the mornings and the general conclusion was that visitors headed straight into A6, which was closer to the Munich Messe entrance! You can read our full review of the event in our May
issue, and get in touch if you have comments to share. Also, new this month is our Digital Printing &
14 Labelling Solutions Datatrade considers the use of label management systems to help with production efficiency
18 Digital Printing &
Finishing How digital printing for packaging helps brands win at the shelf
29 Flexo Technology Tectonic International says there is a great need for perfect plate registration using flexo
Finishing feature and printing giant, HP, shares its insights into the benefits of digital technology in relation to a famous Coca-Cola marketing campaign. Personalisation and the ability to make late changes on any size print run are key highlights, meaning that printers and converters have many more options to offer their customers almost unlimited creativity. We also hear from the co-founder of the InPrint show that is taking place in Germany in November.
Jack Cheeseman Editor
jcheeseman@datateam.co.uk www.convertermag.co.uk / Twitter: @convertermag
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30 Film & Foil Meeting market trends with new label films ideal for big brands and neater packaging solutions
20 The rise of digital printing, plus a look at this year’s InPrint Germany
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