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Experience Speaks: Chaim Gofen

(Experience Speaks)

July 31, 2008, ... industry has been an excellent way for me to use the management skills I developed in the air force and my education in economics and political science. Do you have a personal motto? Only challenges ...

August 2008 PFFC Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

July 31, 2008, ... Available FAIRFAX, VA The Specialty Graphic Imaging Assn. (SGIA) has released its Financial Outlook Survey, in which a total of 47% of respondents said 2007 was more profitable than 2006. Most of those ...

Dirge for a Plastic Bag?

(Editorial)

July 31, 2008, ... on banning plastic bags: most recently Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Malibu, CA; and China (as in the entire country). I'm sure there are more. In fairness, there have been some rebuttals to these ...

Web Exclusive: Are Sleeves Ready for Narrow Web?

(Archive)

July 31, 2008, ... form sleeves on all machine models. However, the procedure whereby blocks are mounted on a sleeve and then fitted onto an air cylinder outside the machine so that it can be inserted into the printing unit ...

Start with Security

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2008, ... in the packaging and label process, the better and more cost-effective the result. Talk to the brand owners and take up the challenges. Develop your markets and opportunities. Mike Fairley is the ...

Edible Markers

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... These microtag markers comprise GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) materials and approximate a disc-like structure that is 100 microns in diameter (the diameter of a human hair) by 20 microns in thickness. ...

Dyne Levels Part 2

(Process Management)

June 30, 2008, ... state. Ozone is generated during the process. It consists of a high-voltage electrical discharge across a fixed air gap between an electrode and a dielectric, usually a roller for web treatment applications. ...

Commitment to Excellence

(Editorial)

May 31, 2008, ... to the excellent caliber of content. Of the more recent meetings that stand out, I'm reminded of lessons learned. My all-time favorite TLMI meeting was chaired by Suzanne Zaccone of GSI and John Eulich ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... process. All-aluminum honeycomb core allows for maximum airflow, and unit is covered with thick top and bottom plates for extra strength. Vacuum motors are said to be maintenance-free and quiet. Graphic ...

TLMI Born of NRA

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... that the Tag Manufacturers Inst. (which became TLMI in 1962) was actually born as a direct result of the National Recovery Act of 1933, which established “Codes of Fair Competitions” that allowed trade ...

Annual Awards Competition

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... screen/tone-prime) for its best of show entry. The most difficult challenge was that of uncoated stock, which required a fairly heavy laydown of black without closing in the fine type. Using a 200-line ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2008, ... to update medical charts, time of patient visit, drug administration, and also be immediately warned about possible drug interactions prior to drug delivery.” Lawrence Sammeroff, chairman of Frank Sammeroff ...

Elegance & Speed

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2008, ... Fairfield, NJ: Logotech, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels for health and beauty aids, vitamin/nutraceutical, wine, food, beverage, and industrial markets, and CLP Packaging Solutions, the marketing ...

Roll Mover Made for Large Soft-Material Rolls

(News Eclips)

April 21, 2008, ... The battery-powered unit reportedly eliminates the need for cumbersome and hazardous air hoses used to drive other roll moving units. A 36-volt motor and heavy-duty gearbox are said ideal for pushing the ...

In a Celebratory Mood

(Editorial)

March 31, 2008, As promised in last month's column, here are some official comments from Wayne Pferdehirt, co-director and chair of the judging committee of the Printers' As promised in last month's column, here are some ...

Conference Makes Green the Goal

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2008, ... “On the Radar Screen,” Jim Kyger of PIA/GATF talked about HR issues; Doreen M. Monteleone, FTA, addressed health and safety; and Gary Jones, director of Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs for PIA/GATF, ...

AIMCAL Energizes Business Leaders

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2008, ... to the dilemma we experienced in the late '90s, when clean air initiatives threatened to shut down some converting businesses. The evening event included an awards banquet reception honoring metallized ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2008, ... printing head achieves accurate adhesive coating weight and a four-stage, hot air drying system results in full cure. Material thickness can range from 12-350 microns, with a maximum web width of 13¾ in. ...

Growing the Label Business

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2008, ... began with keynote speaker Chuck Martin, chairman and CEO of NFI Research (a management research firm in Madbury, NH). He identified 12 cognitive functions: “executive skills” that everyone possesses that ...

Trail Blazing

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2008, ... chairman/CEO of Curtis Packaging, for our popular “Experience Speaks” column. To read how he changed his management style, handles difficult customers, and retains good employees, see February 2006 p80 ...