# 161 - LIVE from TLMI #AM22 with Andrew Wasserman talking inks, coatings, and adhesives

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-10-24
- Length: 17m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-10-24-161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew-wasserman-talking-inks-coatings-and-adhesive
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew

## Summary

Andrew Wasserman, co-founder of Cyngient, discusses his company's focus on R&D and custom formulation of inks, coatings, and adhesives for the label industry. He explains how Cyngient helps mid-sized label printers compete by providing high-quality materials and supply chain resilience, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape. Wasserman highlights the shift from vendor consolidation to multi-tier sourcing and the importance of disrupting the market with innovative products rather than offering standard 'vanilla' options.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-10-24-161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew-wasserman-talking-inks-coatings-and-adhesive#t=3) Introduction and Cyngient Overview
- [2:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-10-24-161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew-wasserman-talking-inks-coatings-and-adhesive#t=166) Cyngient's R&D and Product Development Strategy
- [8:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-10-24-161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew-wasserman-talking-inks-coatings-and-adhesive#t=513) Supply Chain Resilience and Multi-Tier Sourcing
- [13:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-10-24-161-live-from-tlmi-am22-with-andrew-wasserman-talking-inks-coatings-and-adhesive#t=809) Company Culture, Growth, and Contact Information

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Cyngient (company)
- TLMI (company)
- Spark Packaging (company)
- Ecoenclose (company)
- RIT (company)
- Clemson (company)
- Bath and Body Works (company)
- Procter & Gamble (company)
- Colgate (company)
- Delta (company)

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