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      It's a busy and exciting time for Inland Label as we prepare for the NPE show, the largest plastics show in the industry. With birds chirping and the snow melting it is clear that spring is right around the corner, which means the busy season is right around the corner for many of you. We hope that you will take a few minutes out of your busy day to enjoy the articles included in the latest issue of the Inland Informer. As always, feel free to drop me a note with any questions or suggestions.

 

Jackie Kuehlmann

Marketing Manager

FeaturedCustomerFeatured Customer: George Killian's Irish Red
    Transforming your brand and enhancing your packaging are two things Inland Label loves to hear. George Killian's Irish Red will be celebrating its makeover just in time to commemorate its Irish heritage with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner. "George Lett brewed a beer for his friends, and it's our friends we have in mind as we reintroduce the new look and taste of George Killian's Irish Red," says Katie Cowan, Killian's
Brand Manager. Inland Label is always willing to step up to the challenge of providing its customers with game changing solutions to take your brand to the next level. To read more about George Killian's recent brand trasnformation, check out the full article featured in Packaging Digest by clicking here.
NpeHighlightInland Label and CBW Automation at NPE 2012
   After making NPE history in 2009, Inland Label and CBW Automation will again be showcasing Roll-Fed Cut in Place IML technology in real time at this year's show. This high speed process will be demonstrated in CBW Automation's booth #3169 at NPE 2012 April 1-
5 in Orlando, Florida. Stop by Inland Label's booth #8939 F Hall to ask the North American IML experts about the numerous benefits this labeling technique offers and ask if Roll-Fed IML is right for you! Inland Label is also offering to cover the $120 registration fee if you click here to become their VIP guest!

   

SustainabilitySustainable Packaging: 9 Steps to Environmentally Friendly Packaging

     Understanding the effect we have on the environment and ways to reduce our carbon footprint is becoming increasingly more important with the growth of the green trend. This is especially true in the packaging industry. Developing a package that is not only eye-catching, original and functional but sustainable as well is not always an easy task. This recent article from Packaging World outlines 9 Steps to achieving an environmentally friendly package. To see what Inland Label has been doing to reduce their carbon footprint and how they can help you do the same, click here.

In This Issue  

Featured Customer

 

Beer Labels 101

 

Labels101
 

Inland Label will be conducting their informative Beer Labels 101 class at this year's Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego, California May 2-5. The interactive class will cover the overall process of having labels produced as well as the different label types utilized in the Craft Brewing industry. Discussion will address the print processes used to create those labels and key things to think about when considering product labels for craft beer products. To participate in Beer Labels 101 click here to register for free.

 

 

fastfacts 

Top 5 Benefits of IML

 

  • Crisp, bright high-quality graphics
  • Durable - dishwasher safe
  • Environmentally friendly - container can be recycled with the label
  • Allows for more efficient process - elimates separate label application step
  • Containers can be reused allowing your brand to make more impressions

 

 

MarketIndices
 

With markets continuing their volatility and change inevitable, it's important to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the industry. Click here to view our Q1 market indices update which contains insightful analysis and graphs showing key pricing trends. Please feel free to contact your sales representative with any questions.

 

UpcomingEvents 

NPE

Booth #8939 F Hall 

Orlando, Florida April 1 - 5 

The International Plastics Showcase welcomes tens of thousands of industry professionals to gather and share information and technologies and explore solutions that continue to "Break the Mold" in the plastics industry. More information about the show can be found here. To be Inland Label's VIP guest click here to register for your free pass!

 

Craft Brewers Conference

Booth #311

San Diego, California May 2 - 5

This exciting and educational social event allows exhibitors and buyers to explore the latest products and services the industry has to offer. It is the only industry event serving both brewpubs and packaging breweries. Visit www.beerlabels101.com to learn more about the conference and register for Inland Label's free Beer Labels 101 class.

 

Craft Beer Night

Oktoberfest - La Crosse, WI 

October 3

Check out the latest selections from breweries all over the United States, Canada and Germany. Taste many different brews and chat with brew masters while enjoying musical entertainment throughout the night.

 

Pack Expo

Booth N-5630

Chicago, Illinois October 28 - 31

As the packaging industry's largest trade show, Pack Expo provides numerous networking opportunities, educational sessions and packaging, processing and integrated solutions all in one place. Inland Label will once again be located directly across from the showcase of Packaging Innovations. 

 

 

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