Label printers and converters are finding solutions to succeed in the current business environment of raw-material shortages, rising costs and new regulatory compliance. By Linnea Keen, president, TLMI The label stock industry plays a vital role in the packaging and labeling of myriad products, providing crucial information, shelf appeal and branding opportunities to … [Read more...] about Navigating supply-chain challenges in the US label stock industry
2023 Quarter 3
Worldwide container-decoration demand slowed in 2022, up 2.3% as post-COVID markets stabilize
Sleeve labels showed the highest growth at 4.0% last year, but release-liner demandalso fell on declines in pressure-sensitive label applications across Europe. By Corey M. Reardon, president and CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates Overall global demand for labels in their myriad formats grew by only 2.3% in 2022 over 2021 levels, creating a total volume of 72.617 … [Read more...] about Worldwide container-decoration demand slowed in 2022, up 2.3% as post-COVID markets stabilize