QR-enabled labeling is emerging as a practical bridge between physical packaging and digital information ecosystems.
The initiative will produce a variety of plastics for use in Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products worldwide.
Operations at both new entities will include a combination of longtime IP mills and facilities and those acquired when IP merged DS Smith.
30% of companies are already using AI somewhere in the life cycle of their packaging.
Negotiations must now translate into legally binding obligations, not just aspirational goals.
Hybrid presses combine high-speed digital inkjet with the reliability of flexographic printing and inline finishing.
The market’s growth is being driven by rising consumer demand for eco-friendly, lightweight, and convenient packaging solutions.
Planet Tracker and MSCI warn investors of mounting financial exposure as firms backslide on packaging goals.
The study notes that sustainability remains a defining trend, with manufacturers investing in decarbonization, recyclable materials, and energy-efficient production.
Asia-Pacific region lead the global plastics extrusion market in 2024, accounting for 40% of total industry share.