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How much ink does packaging printing use? Consumption measured on 11 real jobs

From a corrugated carton with a full-colour pattern to a cutlery pouch: eleven jobs printed in our Demo Center, with the ink measured piece by piece. From 0.01 to 0.06 ml, less than one euro cent.

Food labels in-house: how a Swiss egg producer took label printing back

Three to four million eggs a year, dozens of pack formats and customer-specific requirements: how a Swiss producer brought label printing in-house with the Anytron ANY-002, and ended up installing a second one.

Cosmetics labels: regulations, requirements and how to print them in-house

Cosmetics labels combine compliance (EC Reg. 1223/2009, INCI, PAO) with a premium image. Here's what they must contain and why it pays to print them in-house, even in short runs.

Labels for wine, beer and beverages: how to print them in-house

Wine, craft beer and spirits have unique needs: short runs, limited editions, premium finishes and cold resistance. Here's why it pays to print beverage labels in-house with digital printing.

Custom packaging: how to produce it in-house even in short runs

Custom packaging is no longer just for big brands: with digital printing, variable artwork, limited editions and branded unboxing can be produced in-house even in short runs, with no minimum orders.

Food labels: regulations, requirements and how to print them in-house

What a compliant food label must contain (ingredients, allergens, nutrition table, batch and expiry) and why it pays to print them in-house, even in short runs.

Smart packaging: what it is and how to print it in-house with QR codes and variable data

What smart packaging is and how to produce it in-house: QR codes, serial numbers and variable data on every piece for traceability, anti-counterfeiting and marketing — even in short runs.

Custom Paper Shoppers with Digital Printing: How to Produce Them In-House

Custom paper shoppers with no minimum orders and variable artwork: how to produce them in-house with GreenBox EVO or ThunderBox. Technologies, materials and ROI calculation.

Print & Digital Days in Pescara: ThunderBox National Premiere at LCA Distribuzione

Print Solution at LCA Distribuzione's Print & Digital Days in Pescara (21-23 May 2026): Italian national premiere of ThunderBox, the new single-pass printer for boxes and shoppers with 40% lower print costs.

Box Printer: Which One to Choose in 2026?

2026 Super-Depreciation: save up to 43% on a packaging printer

The 2026 Italian Super-Depreciation lets you recover up to 43% of the cost of a digital packaging printer. Find out how it works and how much you save on GreenBox EVO, ThunderBox and EDM-650X.

E-commerce Packaging: What Does Every Shipment Really Cost?

The true cost of e-commerce packaging is rarely on the supplier invoice. Discover the hidden costs — volumetric weight, stock, minimum orders — and how to calculate the real cost per shipment.

Box Maker vs External Supplier: Savings Go Beyond the Box Cost

When evaluating a box maker, most companies only look at the unit cost per box. But the real savings lie in at least four cost items that are almost never calculated.

How GFC Stampa Transformed Packaging Production with the EDM 650X

A real-world case study: how GFC Stampa chose the EDM 650X digital press to bring corrugated board printing in-house, cutting lead times and gaining full creative control.

How to Automate Box Production

From manual production to automation: technologies, operational advantages and ROI for box manufacturers and e-commerce businesses.

Box Maker: What It Is and How Automatic Box Production Works

Discover how an automatic box maker like the Anypack AB2500 reduces packaging costs, eliminates stock and lets you produce the exact box size on demand.

How to Reduce Packaging Costs

Practical strategies to cut packaging costs: optimise formats, eliminate stock, reduce void fill and take control of production with on-demand solutions.

How to Choose a Colour Label Printer

A practical guide to technologies, evaluation criteria and the best models for colour label printing. Find the right printer for your production volumes and label types.

Self-Adhesive Labels: Materials and Finishes

A complete guide to materials and finishes for self-adhesive labels: paper, polypropylene, polyester, lamination, varnishes and special effects for any application.

Hot Foil Stamping: What It Is and When to Use It

What is hot foil stamping, how it works and when it's the right choice for premium packaging. Digital vs traditional hot foil: key differences explained.

Custom Packaging: Benefits for SMEs

Why custom packaging is a strategic investment for small and medium businesses: brand perception, customer experience and competitive advantages explained.

Corrugated Cardboard Printing: Complete Guide

Available technologies, a comparison between digital and flexographic printing, costs and how to choose the right solution for your corrugated packaging production.

Digital Printing on Corrugated Board: Advantages vs Flexography

Why more and more companies are switching from flexography to single-pass digital printing for corrugated board: quality, flexibility, cost per run and speed compared.

Digital Printing vs Offset for Short Runs

When does digital printing beat offset? A cost and quality comparison for short to medium runs, with guidance on which technology fits your production volumes.

Colour Label Printer on Roll: Buyer's Guide

How to choose the right roll-fed colour label printer: Memjet, laser, inkjet technologies compared. Speeds, resolutions, running costs and the models worth considering.

Industrial Inkjet Printer: How to Choose the Right One

A practical guide to choosing an industrial inkjet printer: single-pass vs multi-pass, substrate compatibility, print speed and total cost of ownership.

Packaging Trends 2026: What to Expect

The key packaging trends for 2026: sustainability, on-demand production, smart packaging and digital printing. What will shape the industry in the coming year.