Release Liner Special Report, Part 3

Published: November 01, 2007

The market for radiation-curable release coatings is healthy, and the rising cost of energy makes their use even more attractive.

Release Liner Special Report, Part 2

Published: November 01, 2007

In a world of consolidation, Itasa shows there is still a strong role for independent suppliers. New equipment from BMB provides the flexibility necessary to serve demanding customers.

Full House for TLMI Technical Conference

Published: October 07, 2007

More than 350 attendees gathered for the Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. (TLMI) Technical Conference, the highest turnout numbers in the event's history.

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

Published: October 01, 2007

Narrow web converting industry news from: FCI, AVT, Mark Andy, TLMI, EskoArtwork, and Digitalabel.

A Smarter Future for Labels

Published: September 01, 2007

There are untapped opportunities available for converters that adopt smart label technology.

Labeling Markets South American Market Study & Sourcebook 2007

Published: August 15, 2007

AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has released "Labeling Markets South American Market Study & Sourcebook 2007" market overview and opportunities for labelstock producers, material suppliers, and all companies involved in the product decoration and identification market.

NARROW WEB & LABEL REPORTER

Published: August 01, 2007

Narrow web converting industry news from: HP, PacSys and PAT Technology Systems, TLMI, and IDTechEx.

Track & Trace

Published: August 01, 2007

Continuing dramatic growth for RFID devices is forecast for a number of years, reaching 18+ billion units in 2010 and more than 700 billion units in 2015. Of the 2015 total, some 260 billion will be silicon chip-based RFID inlays mounted on a film substrate and a further 390 billion will be chipless RFID tag labels, while the share of non-label RFID devices will be reduced to 7% of the total.

AVT Nominated for Label Award

Published: July 31, 2007

Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) has been nominated for the 2007 Label Industry Award for New Innovation.

Automated Web Handling Reduces Costs

Published: July 31, 2007

Germark finds automated web handling equipment from Martin Automatic boosts productivity while offering fast payback.

In-Mold Label Event

Published: July 26, 2007

IMLCON07, the 15th Intl. In-Mold Labeling Conference, organized by AWA Conferences & Events, will be held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, October 10-12 at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort.

Treat 'em Right

Published: July 01, 2007

Offset printer adds corona treating to its eight-color press and improves print quality on a new product line: in-mold film labels.

Working Undercover

Published: July 01, 2007

Brand security and authentication are integral features of product design in today’s global economy. Converters have a role to play.

Rogers Highlights FLEXcon Tape

Published: June 14, 2007

FLEXcon announces the addition of three of its adhesive tapes to Rogers Corp.'s "General Adhesives Applications Guide" and on the Rogers' Web site.

Critical TRENDS

Published: June 01, 2007

Last year's April issue featured, for the first time, PFFC's special report on the critical trends affecting the converting industry. This year, we again