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  • Developments in Private Label Packaging

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    Developments in Private Label Packaging

    This Industry Insight analyses the strategies of large, food-led, non-specialist, grocery chains in the marketing of private label products, the trends driving their choices and the ensuing influences shaping packaging demand. It illustrates regional differentials in private label market positioning in respect of the economy, midmarket and premium orientation, as well as in the mono to tri-tiering of selections merchandised. ... view document

  • New packaging market intelligence guide from Pira

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    New packaging market intelligence guide from Pira

    Pira has just published a new Market Intelligence Guide for Packaging. This white paper provides a snapshot of Pira’s research on the global packaging market including global and European packaging trends as well as trends for materials, end use and technology. ... view document

  • Developments in Computer-to-plate Technology

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    Computer to plate (CTP) has changed the nature of offset printing, becoming the major technology for reducing costs, increasing productivity and providing more consistent quality. It has emerged as the most important enabling technology over the past 20 years. This Industry Insight analyses the technologies and impacts of CTP on the printing industry, examining the economic impacts and exploring likely future key technologies, including next-generation chemistry-free and processor-less plates. ... view document

  • Emerging Pigment Dispersion Technologies

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    This report gives an overview of pigment dispersion, new milling processes and equipment, and ways to surface treat pigments in order to achieve uniform stable dispersions of improved rheology with high pigment concentration and low viscosity. It is intended to give the reader a quick overview of the current status of an emerging market/technology. The report was produced based on the author's own knowledge, thorough literature search, review of relevant materials and personal communication with pigment dispersion manufacturers. ... view document

  • Biometrics in Corporate Applications

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    This Industry Insight considers what opportunities exist for biometrics in the corporate environment and analyses the key suppliers and major developments within the industry. It also looks at market trends and what the future applications may be.... view document

  • Black Liquor Gasification: Paths and Obstacles to Commercialisation

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    This Industry Insight concerns the gasification of black liquor, a by-product of making pulp paper via the most common and generally most economical form of pulp making. It looks at the technical history of BLG and the obstacles to its wide adoption by pulp mills.... view document

  • Developments in Antibacterial Paper

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    This insight provides an overview of conventional antibacterial paper products and highlights the various antibacterial tissue papers in use, with mention of the key players. The non-conventional products, incorporating inorganic antibacterial agents, are reviewed in greater detail. The legislation and future course of actions in arresting bacterial activity, especially MRSA, are analysed in the light of currently available reports.... view document

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Ipex 2010 highlights: Great Print Debates

Ipex 2010 highlights: Great Print Debates

Adam Page Head of Information at Pira International, takes us through what to expect from The Great Print Debates, a series of interactive discussions taking place daily in Hall 9 at Ipex 2010. Participants can expect lively discussions on a range of topics facing the print industry today, which won’t shy away from controversy and forthright opinion.

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