CTIC News

A Global Packaging Forecast

February 2021
CTIC expands sales and service personnel in Ohio at Bowling Green plant.

December 2019
CTIC expanding the sales force to the East Coast and Mid-West.

November 2019
Second expansion of CTIC facility, now 20,000 sq. feet of full production capability coming online in December.  A further expansion is planned for third quarter of 2020.

The global demand for packaging inks is forecast to grow strongly, driven by a number of factors. Among these are demographic changes. The global population is projected to increase from 7.38 billion in 2015 to 8.18 billion by 2025, and at the same time there is an increasing rate of urbanization – the global proportion of urban dwellers will increase from 53.9% to 58.3% between 2015 and 2025, according to recent UN statistics. This has the impact of bringing the new generation of city dwellers into modern consumption patterns, including those for packaged goods.

Then there is the increasing number of one-person households in the developed world, which drives demand for packaging through, for example, increased consumption of food supplied in smaller portion sizes.  Supplementing these drivers, brands are using printed packaging in increasingly sophisticated ways to promote their brand values and to connect with consumers. As a result of these trends, the packaging ink market value is forecast to increase from $5.1 billion in 2013 to $8.7 billion by 2023 – a 70% increase.                                                                     (Smithers Pira)

December 2018
CTIC introduces full service, water-washable ColorElite WW LP letter-press inks for corrugated and kraft bag printing operations.  GCMI, Pantone, special matches - easy to handle  easy to get :  same-day-shipping.  Week-end delivery is available for emergencies.

November  2017
CTIC acquires the assets of Atlantic Printing Ink of Tampa, FL.  All assets were relocated to the CTIC plant in Adamsville, TN and all customers are serviced from the TN location.

July  2018
CTIC opens a new facility in the Chicago area.  This site is a full service operation serving the Chicago and Mid West areas.

April 2019
CTIC offers custom UV coatings formulated with U.S.A. products.  Gloss, matte, non-skid, tactile core products, FDA Direct Food Contact.

September 2020
CTIC opening 15,000 sq.ft. North Carolina facility near Charlotte.  General Manager brings decades of service and manufacturing experience to the Carolinas.

                                  Digital Trends in Corrugated
As the digital print market matures, the corrugated sector, while still in its infancy, has developed a growing appetite for adoption of the process, and systems are now being developed to address the demands of the high-volume liner and post-print markets.

The flexibility of run-lengths, savings in set-up costs, the ability to personalise either relating to brands, regions, stores or individuals, and the level of quality now available through the latest technologies all combine to create a ‘perfect storm’ of growth opportunities for converters and printers.

Brand owners are recognising the opportunities to grow dwindling brand loyalty through greater engagement with their customer base provided by these technological developments, and industry leaders see packaging as an important component in the creation of a memorable shopping experience that users will want to share via social media, which can drive marketing, encourage repeat business and attract new customers.