Marketing and industry

According to the data of the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio (data and final balance), 2016 closed with + 3.2% growth, with global production reaching 15,867 t/000. Exports are stable while imports grew by 7.5%, reaching 1,920 t/000.
Apparent consumption, standing at 15,079 t/000, grew by 4.4%.

With its Digital Label Market Study, the international label industry association Finat establishes some real metrics, defining the way in which digital print has manifested itself in the European label industry, which has now been profiled through an in-depth study of current status, anticipated market sizing and growth to 2022, converter benchmark data, and production trends.

After a tough start to the year, in mid-2017 the Italian food industry is showing signs of recovery, putting in a good performance in exports, also thanks to the recovery in global trade, while domestic consumption is hard put to take off. (Source: Federalimentare)

Performance trend of production and market position. Barbara Iascon

Considering the rates of steel packaging withheld from landfills, the RICREA consortium has achieved excellent results, thanks to an efficient management that wagers a lot on a “noble” material. The words of president Domenico Rinaldini.
Stefano Lavorini

An extensive product portfolio, financial solidity, innovative capabilities in the automation sector: With these goals to their credit, last September Lenze celebrated its 70 years of business, not by chance at the “Don Gino Rigoldi Foundation” in Milan, for years alongside young people with difficult prospects, to which a sum of money has been donated.

The law of conversion1 of D.L. 91/20172, the so-called “Decreto Sud”, has extended to September 30, 2018 the term to invest in “Industry 4.0” material assets, which may benefit from the 250% amortization introduced by the 2017 Budget Law.

The concerm has released its annual document, which focuses on how its research and development efforts have led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.

29 May - 1 June 2018, Fiera Milano Rho, Milan

Albertin (a major producer of flexographic printing plates and clichés) brings to Labelexpo Europe numerous label creation solutions (stand 11A21).

DS Smith is a specialist in the production of corrugated cardboard packaging.

Founded in Milan in 1960, Maer Italia Srl is a specialist in the production of self-adhesive labels in reels and sleeves. The attention to quality, the passion and the ability of this firm to keep up with the technological developments of this sector have enabled it to grow steadily, becoming a point of reference for the market.

At the upcoming edition of Labelexpo Europe, the international showcase dedicated to packaging and label printing professionals, Luxoro will be present at the Kurz Group booth (Hall 6, Stand A40), for which it is distributor and exclusive agent for the Italian market.

Innovative printing technology, attractive designs, user-friendly applicators: etma selects winners of Tube of the Year 2017 competition.

Dimontonate Floccati is a leading producer of flocked materials for luxury packaging, for automotive and technical-industrial branch.

Use and market trends of corrugated cardboard packaging, boxes and paperboard, large format paper bags and other cellulosic packaging types (product types taken up from “Packaging in numbers 2017”).

China and Europe power the recovery. Clothing, accessories and beauty the most performant categories. The consumption of personal luxury products close to 259 billion euros. Source: Monitor Altagamma on World Markets, carried out by Bain & Company in cooperation with Altagamma. A summary.

The European policy on the subject of sustainable consumption and production is in rapid evolution and the paper industry is playing a leading role.

Historic grappa maker Mazzetti D’Altavilla presents its annual collection in Grappassion, a book that tells the story of Made in Italy grappa, as well as that of a family that since 1846 has been making grappa with a focus on land and innovation.

Over 3.2 million t of paper and board collected in Italy in 2016. The South is driving the recovery with +8.6%.