As label converters diversify into new packaging formats, folding cartons present a valuable opportunity for growth. This in-depth master class is designed specifically for label printers looking to expand their capabilities and tap into the dynamic world of paperboard packaging.
Attendees of this Label Academy Master Class will explore key differences between label and carton production workflows, learn about equipment and tooling requirements, and gain insights into supply chain and sustainability considerations unique to carton packaging.
Discover where digital shines in the folding carton space — short runs, personalized packaging, rapid prototyping — and how it aligns with shifting brand demands.
Get an overview of leading digital press platforms for carton production, from sheetfed to roll-to-roll.
Learn how to leverage your existing digital label expertise, workflow automation, and color management in the transition to digitally printed cartons.
Get familiar with the die-cutting, creasing, and folding-gluing technologies used in carton production, and how they differ from label converting systems.
Understand how carton structure, substrate choice, and design impact the efficiency and quality of finishing processes.
Explore how modern gluing and finishing lines are evolving to handle shorter runs, faster changeovers, and more complex carton designs.
Speakers:
Ludovico Frati
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Sales & Marketing Director, Digital, Printing & Converting Folding Carton |
Bobst
Kategorien:
Folding Carton
Sep 16 2025 | 3:30 - 16:00
Session 5: Folding Carton Materials
Session Summary:
Explore the key substrates used in folding carton production, and how they impact print quality, strength, and sustainability.
Learn how different substrates behave on flexo and digital presses, including ink adhesion, drying, and die-cutting considerations.
Understand how recyclability, fiber sourcing, and evolving regulations are shaping material choices and brand expectations.
Session 6: Inks, Coating and Laminates for Optimal Decorative Effects
Session Summary:
Understand the performance of different printing inks and coatings on carton substrates, including adhesion, coverage, and special effects like soft-touch and high-gloss finishes.
Learn how converters are moving away from traditional laminates in favor of recyclable, mono-material solutions, like functional barrier coatings and overprint varnishes.
Explore emerging coating technologies that offer protective and decorative benefits, while eliminating the need for film laminates to support recyclability and circularity.