In February I attended two conferences focused on the label printing industry and gained some interesting insights about industry trends.
The first conference was called Dscoop (the user group for HP Indigo digital presses). This was their 4th annual gathering and the attendance continues to grow despite the economic pressures. More than 1300 folks gathered in Orlando to dicuss digital printing. The two most significant take-aways for me were the growing interest in eco-friendliness, plus the overall impression that digital printing is gaining market-share and credibility worldwide.
The second conference was the annual get-together for members of TLMI (Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute). Again, the same two recurring themes were very evident – go green, go digital. Sadly, despite much research by various players in the industry, eco-friendly materials still have a way to go. As for the "go digital" theme, Lightning Labels has been leading that trend for 7 years – so we’re not surprised that it’s catching on.
Cheers,
Steve Smith
President