Daniel Brunton, Publisher of International Paper Board Industry magazine, and writing for drupa, said that for the corrugated packaging sector, the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 ended up being somewhat of a record-breaker. Like all industries, the sector had to seriously take a look at itself in the mirror in the opening weeks of the pandemic in March 2020, but within a matter of months and clearly identified as a ‘critical supply’ sector, the industry helped retailers convert to online business models and the boom in e-commerce is [...]

Fabrice Peltier, designer and eco-design consultant, and writing for drupa, encourages fellow designers, manufacturers and businesses to embrace eco-inking and unlock the potential for positive change in their creative industries. The common factor in many graphic creations, especially in packaging design, is that they are usually printed in large quantities to meet consumer demands. However, amid the focus on reducing packaging material consumption, one crucial aspect seems to have been overlooked: the environmental impact of printing inks. Often deemed insignificant, the inks used in graphic creations play a more [...]

John Tschohl of the Service Quality Institute says being relentless is an obsession with providing exceptional service to your customers. It’s a propulsive, self-directed passion to continue to learn, improve and exceed expectations in everything you do. Much like breathing, it’s essential to your being, and it never stops. It’s a race without a finish line. It’s a reflection of the core principles, beliefs, and attitudes of people within healthy and hugely successful businesses. No matter what you are pursuing in life, it’s critical that you commit to being [...]