Why Smart Packaging? (Printed Electronics USA 2014)

James has been in the graphic arts and prepress industry for over 20 years. Starting as a designer working on page layout, he moved to prepress with Transcontinental Digital Services where he left as a technical specialist working with CTP workflows. James joined Southern Graphic Systems Canada in 2002 where he managed a group optimizing packaging prepress workflow and customer management software solutions focused in the consumer packaged goods industry.

In 2008, James joined the team at Jones Packaging in London Ontario where he managed the prepress art and structural design teams. He has taken on the role of Director, Technology and Innovation for Jones and is focused on innovative packaging manufacturing and design technologies for tomorrow.

Internationally recognized for our expertise in printed packaging, contract packaging and medication dispensing and delivery products, Jones is your partner for customer-first integrated packaging solutions. With more than a century of design and manufacturing expertise, Jones has uniquely observed and participated in the evolution of the packaging industry. Our company's culture of innovation and commitment to staying a step ahead for our customers has resulted in a vast service offering that simplifies the process for our customers while maximizing their brand's value and ensuring consumer well-being.