Latin American summit demonstrates growth possibilities
Firstly, there was a fascinating panel discussion around global partnerships of label converters featuring Kurt Walker of tesa Bandfix in
The benefits of such an alliance are that medium-sized label converters on different continents can effectively act as single global companies, delivering to end users the advantages of centralized artwork and local distribution of print-ready images.
Another theme which emerged clearly was the growing reality of environmental issues for label converters outside Europe and
Equally interesting, both P&G and Tequila Sauza emphasized the importance of converters providing them with a full service rather than simply manufacturing and supplying labels, citing collaboration on new product development as one area where converters can provide added value.
So here are the three ‘big themes’ which will affect all converters and drive business growth in the coming years: global converter alliances; environmental pressures and the opportunities they present; and converters turning from manufacturers to service providers.
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