PLGA Global February 2008 Conference Presentations Fast Forward >>>>> The Future Tomorrow’s Package – Are You Ready? Thom Blischok, President, Strategic Consulting Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) Michael Gorshe, Partner, Client and Industry Development, Accenture Speakers from Accenture and IRI team up to provide insights into the changing consumer, brand and product development, optional channel shopping and the importance in meeting tomorrow’s consumer packaging demands. They touch on ways to differentiate yourself in this highly competitive, changing market. A blending of research and actual client experiences, Thom and Mike share a logical, provocative look into tomorrow and how that will impact the packages we make and buy. GRAVURE + DIGITAL = PERSONALIZATION – How Gravavure Can Leverage Digital Technology Moderator Susan Kuchta, Flint Ink Although the high speeds of gravure printing limit our ability to run digital printing in-line with mounted equipment, there are still plenty of opportunities for gravure label and packaging printers to take advantage of the flexibility that digital printing provides. In this session we compare the competing technologies of inkjet and toner printing, and how to use these technologies to capture more customer share or offer new looks to the marketplace. Speaker A: Jetrion, a division of EFI Speaker B: Indigo, a division of Hewlett Packard, An update/progress report on the PLGA Gravavure Specifications and Tolerences project Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch WHAT WILL TRADITIONAL MARKETS BE DOING IN 2013? Moderator, Dick Chesnut, Chesnut Engineering Film and Shrink Label Markets are still growing with double digit increases that are projected to continue. Find out more about latest trends such as roll-on, shrink-on (ROSO) which merge the advantage of easy application of roll fed and the versatility of sleeve labels. Pressure Sensitive Labeling, which a decade ago was growing at a double digit rate, has slowed considerably, but comprises a bigger market segment. Hot spots in this area still approach a double digit growth rate. New applications with good opportunity for gravure are explored. Paper, Cut and Stack and Folding Carton Markets continue to comprise a major portion of the industry. Where are the markets in the future for these products? Speaker A: Frank Passarelli, Bobst Group, Productivity gains in the light board packaging markets Speaker B: Gary Duncan, Web Resources The future outlook for shrink labels Speaker C: Bud Gray, Accucote The future outlook for pressure sensitive labels Security Printing Moderator Gary Charles, Avery Dennison As we all know counterfeiting of labels and products has become a big issue in the world we live in. Our customers are asking for any means possible to reduce or eliminate counterfeiting. This session enlightens us on the use of different ideations that are available for the Gravure printer to satisfy their customer’s needs. Speaker A: Terry Sigler, Graphic Security Speaker B: Grant Stoffle, Hidden Brands, Stuttgart, Germany Speaker C: Scott Mc Fall, True Copy, Inc. RFID and Printed Electronic circuitry Moderator, Walter Siegenthaler, Max Daetwyler Corp Printing for Electronics covers a wide spectrum of applications. This presentation discusses new technologies that use the Gravure printing process to economically produce RFID tags; an innovative process to manufacture printed electronic displays and the role academia plays in developing new materials. This cross section of Printing for Electronics gives an idea of what this new era of printing could bring in the future. Speaker A: Jay Sperry, Clemson Speaker B: Bill Ray, AEP Speaker C: Richard Morris, Parelec Sustainability A relatively new term, “something many buyers are asking suppliers about”. Experts from a leading Printer member, Substrate supplier member and Equipment supplier member will be covering various aspects of this growing trend in the packaging industry. Speaker A: Mark Kitzis, Alcan Packaging Speaker B: Stora Enso, Sustainability for the paper and packaging industry Speaker C: Steve Rach, Megtec Systems, Energy management Conference Closing Keynote Address A speaker arranged by Morgan Stanley discusses an economic outook and trends that will impact the future, the development of globalization and what it means for North American industry. An insightful look at current and future economic impacts to our industry.