David Savastano, Editor05.20.19
The global packaging segment is a huge market. In its report, “The Future of Global Packaging to 2022,” Smithers Pira estimated the packaging business at $851 billion in 2017, reaching $980 billion by 2022. Unlike other printing markets, packaging shows no signs of slowing down.
Of the various packaging segments, flexible packaging has shown immense growth in recent years. Considered to be the second-largest segment in terms of sales, behind corrugated, flexible packaging’s sales have been projected in the area of $200 billion globally. A quick walk around a supermarket shows the prevalence of flexible packaging, with more items reaching the shelves.
In “Flexible Packaging Ink Market Continues to Grow,” which begins on page 19, I spoke with industry leaders throughout the flexible packaging ink field. They spoke about how the industry has grown over the years, and also about the changes that are coming. One issue that continues to emerge is sustainability, as recycling products are becoming increasingly important; ink companies are working with brand owners and printers to meet these needs.
At the same time, digital printing is making gains in packaging. The ability to print short runs more economically, even using variable data, is an important driver here.
Associate editor Anthony Locicero spoke with leading inkjet ink manufacturers for his feature, “Packaging Printing Moving to Digital,” which starts on page 24; these ink executives see strong opportunities ahead for the digital packaging segment.
Suppliers are also putting a major emphasis on packaging: in “The 2019 Resin Report” and “The 2019 Additives Report,” which begin on pages 28 and 31, respectively, leading executives in these fields discuss the ways they are helping packaging ink companies develop new products for packaging.
Packaging is forecasted to continue its growth in the coming years, and flexible and digital packaging are two of the areas that are likely to lead this expansion.
David Savastano
Ink World Editor
dsavastano@rodmanmedia.com
Of the various packaging segments, flexible packaging has shown immense growth in recent years. Considered to be the second-largest segment in terms of sales, behind corrugated, flexible packaging’s sales have been projected in the area of $200 billion globally. A quick walk around a supermarket shows the prevalence of flexible packaging, with more items reaching the shelves.
In “Flexible Packaging Ink Market Continues to Grow,” which begins on page 19, I spoke with industry leaders throughout the flexible packaging ink field. They spoke about how the industry has grown over the years, and also about the changes that are coming. One issue that continues to emerge is sustainability, as recycling products are becoming increasingly important; ink companies are working with brand owners and printers to meet these needs.
At the same time, digital printing is making gains in packaging. The ability to print short runs more economically, even using variable data, is an important driver here.
Associate editor Anthony Locicero spoke with leading inkjet ink manufacturers for his feature, “Packaging Printing Moving to Digital,” which starts on page 24; these ink executives see strong opportunities ahead for the digital packaging segment.
Suppliers are also putting a major emphasis on packaging: in “The 2019 Resin Report” and “The 2019 Additives Report,” which begin on pages 28 and 31, respectively, leading executives in these fields discuss the ways they are helping packaging ink companies develop new products for packaging.
Packaging is forecasted to continue its growth in the coming years, and flexible and digital packaging are two of the areas that are likely to lead this expansion.
David Savastano
Ink World Editor
dsavastano@rodmanmedia.com