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Article: Annual print symposium: flexible packaging insiders offer up their opinions on the state of the printing industry.(BONUS FEATURE)
- Article from:
- Flexible Packaging
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
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In simple terms, converters of flexible packaging add value to flexible films. That value is created in a number of ways, including surface treatments, adding barrier properties, forming bags and pouches, attaching recloseable zippers, etc. But the most ubiquitous, simple and obvious way converters add value to flexible films and packages is by printing on them. Colors, graphics and pictures can turn a simple flexible package into an eye-catching product that jumps off shelves into consumers' hands.
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Flexible Packaging approached executives across the printing segment and asked for their input about the state of the printing market ...