January 2022 | Flexible Packaging Magazine

Like a long-in-the-tooth horror movie franchise, COVID just won’t go away. And while the focus has shifted from the virus itself, experts for our annual Executive Forecast are predicting the industry will continue to see the effects of it. We also take a look at unique partnerships, supply chains and more to kick off 2022.

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In the Spotlight

Executive Forecast: More of the Same in 2022

The new normal looks like it’s here to stay.

Kristin Joker Sam Paul

Derrick Teal

January 17, 2022

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Remember the optimism heading into 2021? Vaccines were on their way. Factories were opening back up. We knew there were issues with the supply chain, but a problem recognized is a problem that can be solved. Yeah … good times.

Editor’s Forum | Busted on the Way Back

It’s a sad day when TSA makes you throw stuff out.

Sam Paul

January 10, 2022

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In August this year I flew out of state for the first time since June 2019. I’m finally able to attend packaging conventions, so in preparation for the first trip of many, I bought travel size everything.

Flexible By Design

Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles

Five times lighter and three-and-a-half times more compact than traditional silicone travel bottles of the same volume.

January 10, 2022

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Matador, a high-performance travel equipment company headquartered in Boulder, Colo., offers patented FlatPak Toiletry Bottles in its Advanced Series — the company’s lightest-weight, high-performance outdoor products that compress for ultralight outdoor travel.

Podcast | Supply Chains in a Virtual World

January 14, 2022

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A conversation about why supply chains should be more flexible and agile and how to navigate the current climate of the packaging industry.

Industry Partnering

Amazon Private Label Gains Market Share with Circular Leadership

Private label and retailers partner with non-traditional stakeholders in race to consumer connections

Grant Gerke

January 11, 2022

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Many retailers and private labels are accelerating industry partnerships to drive down the costs of sustainable flexible packaging material, capture market share and create strong brand connections.

Printing

The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Printing Systems

Carl DuCharme

January 12, 2022

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CPG companies that continue to seek more efficient and effective printing systems are asking the question: How do you produce smaller quantities but also leverage the equipment while moving into new markets and meeting the demand of existing markets? The solution is hybrid printing.

4 QR Code Trends for 2022

November 25, 2021

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92% of CPG brands place QR codes on their product packing, with 20% of CPG brands using them to direct consumers to sustainability information about the product.

DPS Skis Bids to Cut Plastic Waste with New Cortec Packaging Partnership

December 7, 2021

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Salt Lake City-based ski maker introduces new commercially compostable shrink wrap for ski and equipment packaging.

Dissipative Film and Bags for Electronics Packaging

November 24, 2021

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EcoSonic VpCl-125 from Cortec are recommended for packaging integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, PCB components, telecommunications equipment, electronic and electrical panels, and enclosures.

MAX International Converters, Inc. Introduces MAXDLF

December 1, 2021

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MAXDLF is the world’s first dispersible linerfree direct thermal label.

AirFlex Portable Trim Waste & Dust Containment System

November 30, 2021

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Purpose-designed dust capturing system keeps dust in bags, away from the finished product.

Custom, Reusable and Recyclable Shipping Materials

December 6, 2021

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Cute But Crazy Socks now ships customer orders in 100% recycled and 100% recyclable poly mailers.

Scotch & Soda Partner with Tipa to Integrate Compostable Packaging in Supply Chain

December 9, 2021

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Scotch & Soda’s aims to step away from conventional plastic polybags for all product categories by 2025.

Converters Expo South unites the southeast converting region’s top material converters and manufacturers across the area’s impressive array of industries. Now in its 4th year, the Expo is expected to bring almost 100 exhibitors and more than 500 attendees to support the converting industry. Attendees can expect to see the latest converting technology, meet with vendors, network with industry peers and find solutions to daily challenges.

Come celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Converters Expo in the heart of the nation’s largest converting corridor. For a decade and a half, Converters Expo has been bringing converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.

Flexible Packaging

2022 January

Cover Story

Executive Forecast: More of the Same in 2022

Columns

Editor’s Forum | Busted on the Way Back

Feature Articles

Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles

Podcast | Supply Chains in a Virtual World

Amazon Private Label Gains Market Share with Circular Leadership

The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Printing Systems

4 QR Code Trends for 2022

Departments

DPS Skis Bids to Cut Plastic Waste with New Cortec Packaging Partnership

Dissipative Film and Bags for Electronics Packaging

MAX International Converters, Inc. Introduces MAXDLF

AirFlex Portable Trim Waste & Dust Containment System

Custom, Reusable and Recyclable Shipping Materials

Scotch & Soda Partner with Tipa to Integrate Compostable Packaging in Supply Chain

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