Digitally Printed Packaging: Opportunity for Commercial Printers?
Peter Chalmers, product manager at Primera Technology, advises that "there are a number of applications for inkjet labels, including regional markets and seasonal products. A lot of small companies are participating: a restaurant selling its hot sauce, organics, etc. He adds that these applications are driven by short-run. print-on-demand and less waste rather than variable data.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Knowâ„¢ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.