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We know that shiny, glittering, metallic and reflective objects and print are hugely attractive. We are often mesmerized by mirrors and shimmering diamonds, gold and silver jewellery—by light itself. There is no dearth of these shiny areas on our labels and packaging. It seems that every flexible pouch of Basmati rice must have gold bands and bold type, every tube of toothpaste must have silver, and there must be holograms on every cellphone or inkjet cartridge box for eye-catching proof of authenticity.

AMI (Applied Market Intelligence) has announced the launch of a new event, Heavy Duty Sacks 2017, which will take place from 27-28 June 2017 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. The conference will build on that knowledge and offer a forum for key players in the industrial bag and sack industry, be it raw material supplier, equipment manufacturer, heavy duty sack producer, converter or brand owner. The two-day program will offer a comprehensive overview of the current developments and future trends in the industrial bag and sack industry. 

Based on the economic indicators of the last 12-18 months, the state of North American packaging, especially in the US, is very strong, according to Charles D Yuska, president and chief executive officer, The Association of Packaging & Processing Technologies (PMMI), during a press conference at interpack 2017. Rising employment, increase in the pace of wage growth and low inflation has put American consumers in a position of strength, which is expected to raise the level of spending in 2017.

The packaging service provider colordruck Baiersbronn, which operates throughout Europe, has been confirmed as pilot user of the Primefire 106, the first industrial digital printing system in B1 format from Heidelberg. After intensive tests of a wide variety of technological and business concepts, Primefire 106 is set to expand the new Packaging Digital division at colordruck Baiersbronn and will therefore be able to offer its customers from all over Europe unlimited opportunities for mass customization by personalization and individualization of packaging.

DuPont has announced its 2017 winners for the  DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, honoring companies that have demonstrated major  advancements in packaging technology to address the diverse and particular needs of consumers in markets around the world.

From 2 to 6 May, the world's leading fair for metal packaging, METPACK, will be open at Messe Essen with over 300 exhibitors. In the sector, innovations and sales records are providing powerful thrust. A selection of the most important figures, data and facts relating to all aspects of metal packaging.

Taurus Packaging in Greater Noida has a strong vision. “Our vision is to make Taurus a 2,000 crore company by 2025. Now we do not just want to grow but to multiply,” said Chetan Jain, director at Taurus Packaging. The company has two plants in Noida—in Kasana and Toy City. “We have committed to ourselves to build our third plant anywhere in India but Noida. Our USP is to produce quality products with consistency every time and on time.” Today the company also manufactures OPS, PVC, PETG, PLA, LDPE shrink sleeve labels, BOPP wrap-on labels, printed bags and flexible laminates. Taurus is the first company in India to introduce LDPE stretch sleeve labels in India in 2011.

Packages have to perform numerous feats simultaneously: meet the needs of marketing and sales, comply with safety and hygiene regulations, and satisfy such consumer requirements as sustainability and easier handling while keeping the cost of production, transport and storage low. Thanks to the very latest machines with highly automated sensor- and microprocessor-controlled drive technology, coupled with innovative materials that can be produced and disposed of sustainably, the packaging industry has succeeded in converting a 6,000-year-old idea into a modern high-tech product.