RISO Kagaku Corporation launched the sideways-type Integlide S3491/S3461 inkjet print engines on July 31, 2026, enabling on-demand full-color printing directly onto the sides of corrugated boxes and paperboard containers for the first time.
Compare jewelry box machine investment tiers for 2026: from entry-level semi-automatic setups under $20,000 to fully automated production lines. Learn which machine configuration matches your production volume, box styles, and budget.
The folding carton industry is shifting toward hybrid digital-offset production in 2026. Learn why Tamir's VariJET 106 investment and the $183.4B printed rigid packaging market signal a new era for converters.
The global blind box market — valued at approximately USD 274 million in 2024 and projected to hit USD 497 million by 2031 — is no longer a niche collectible trend. It is now an industrial production category demanding factory-grade repeatability, tight dimensional tolerances, and scalable output. For packaging manufacturers,...
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — officially Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — takes effect on August 12, 2026. For packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners selling into the European market, this is not just another regulatory update. It is the most significant packaging compliance shift in a...
Why Small Batch Rigid Box Production Is the Fastest-Growing Segment in Luxury Packaging The luxury packaging industry is undergoing a structural shift. For decades, rigid box manufacturing was synonymous with high-volume, low-mix production runs of 50,000 units or more. Today, that model is being challenged by brands demanding agility, personalization, and...
Compare single-corner vs quad-corner taping machines with cost analysis, ROI tables, technical specs, and production scale recommendations for rigid box manufacturers in 2026.
India's tier-II cities drive a 2026 book printing boom with 40+ new offset presses fueling demand for automated case makers and binding machinery.
Introduction: Why Material Compatibility Decides Your V Grooving Machine InvestmentMost buyers evaluate a V grooving machine by looking at speed, price, and automation level. But there is a factor that matters just as much — and gets overlooked more often than it should: material compatibility. The wrong machine for your...
The global printing and packaging machinery sector witnessed one of its most significant consolidations in July 2026, as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced the full acquisition of POLAR cutting systems. This move completes a decades-long partnership and reshapes the competitive landscape for post-press equipment buyers worldwide.For packaging converters — especially...
