The Two Decisions That Make or Break How Your Packaging Looks on Press. Every brand has a color they will defend to the death. The exact blue. The exact green. The one that has to look right on the shelf, every time, on every run. But here is what a lot of teams do not realize until proofs come back looking off: the file setup and the substrate choice you make before a job ever hits press can shift that
When Great Plate partnered with Buc-ee’s to create a branded, collectible plate, the requirements were clear: flawless branding, food safety, recyclability, and 100% U.S.-based manufacturing. To achieve seamless in-mold labeling that met all those demands, Great Plate turned to Lauterbach Group. From Idea to Icon Great Plate began as a family-driven idea—born from the challenge of managing snacks and drinks in one place. Founder Rick Kellow invested his own savings to bring the concept to life, evolving the product into
At Lauterbach Group, Inc., sustainability isn’t just a checkbox—it’s an integral part of our process. As a pressure-sensitive, shrink sleeve, and In-Mold label manufacturer, as well as a flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in the production of pouches, we recognize that our environmental impact matters—not only to our business but also to our employees, customers, and community. That’s why we’re proud to announce our latest initiative: the installation of a cutting-edge water recycling and reclamation facility within our building. A LEED-Certified
In today’s fast-paced business environment, brands need tools that empower them to stay in control and adapt quickly. At the Lauterbach Group, we understand the importance of providing solutions that not only enhance efficiency but also simplify the way our clients manage their packaging and printing needs. Our web-to-print technology is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver unmatched convenience and value to our clients. What Is Web-to-Print? At its core, web-to-print technology is a 24/7 customer portal that
Our Group has been working hard to obtain G7 color certification across all our digital press centers in the third quarter of 2023. We expect our certification by December of 2023. G7 color certification is a widely recognized and respected standard in the printing, label, and packaging industry. It is a system that ensures consistent and predictable color reproduction across printing processes and substrates. We believe this system fits perfectly in our ISO 9001 certification efforts. We feel strongly in
In 2023, Lauterbach Group introduced our new and improved OmniMark Management SystemTM. This new system provides value to our clients by offering them the ability to view and order their custom parts online, view order history and approve artwork, all from one easy to use web portal tied directly to our workflow system and accessible 24/7. Your Products View your label, shrink sleeve and flexible packaging parts online from our webstore catalog-style interface with the latest approved revision of
As our digital platform expands, so do our capabilities. In July, we added the HP Indigo 6K press to our facility, growing the Lauterbach Group portfolio. This technology allows us endless opportunities to provide unique and value-add security decorations and embellishment which will help our clients’ brand standout on a crowded shelf. Specifically for the 6K, these new capabilities include the addition of invisible, neon and metallic ink sets. Invisible ink in shades of yellow and blue will only
The Lauterbach Group is thrilled to add the HP Indigo 6K to our expanding digital press portfolio. The 6K will offer our clients the ability to express their brand identity through product labeling and packaging creativity. We are excited to expand our value-focused capabilities in brand protection, decorations, embellishments, color representation, registration and consistency. The continued expansion in our digital platform will aid our ability to help our clients with speed to market opportunities that yield sales and profits. We
What is unwind? For labels finished on a roll, unwind is the direction the label faces as well as the orientation of the label in relation to how they unroll. This direction is represented as a number during the ordering and production process. To avoid applying your labels upside down or sideways reference the list below: Unwind numbers 1 through 4 unroll on the outside of the roll Unwind numbers 5 through 8 unroll on the inside of the roll
Which is better, a liner made of PET or paper? The tide is shifting and PET liners are being used more than ever for the material that our printed labels are affixed to. While PET (polyethylene terephthalate) liners are a byproduct of fossil fuel extraction and they require slightly more energy to produce, there are many advantages to using them over paper liners. Economy Compared to 40# paper, 1.2M PET is 48% thinner and 92 gauge PET is 60% thinner,
The Two Decisions That Make or Break How Your Packaging Looks on Press. Every brand has a color they will defend to the death. The
When it comes to flexible pouch packaging, most conversations focus on print quality, material selection, or sustainability. But one of the most impactful decisions a
Why Lauterbach Group Invests in World-Class Print Innovation and What It Delivers for Your Brand Every morning, before the presses start humming, I walk our
