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TLMI Looks to the Future

(Label/Tape)

September 27, 2016, ... expected to play a key role in meeting TLMI’s goals for the next 3–5 years of reducing matrix waste in landfills by 30% and increasing liner recycling by 30%. In order to quantify improvements there ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... APEX 1290 and EDGE 850 digital label printers for short to mid-run production. Print widths ranging from 3 in. to 12.9 in., allows user to eliminate the need for ordering pre-printed labels. Highlighting ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Charlie Eitel

(Trends/Management)

July 19, 2016, ... our online asset management system offers a paperless ordering process that includes electronic quoting, order acknowledgment, and invoicing; and recycling over 1,200 tons of paper, corrugated, and other ...

Coating Matters | Making the Most of Your Pilot Line Coating Experience

(Coating/Laminating)

July 04, 2016, ...  There are three levels of process testing in coated product development starting with the small scale lab trial, followed by a pilot trial, and finally scaling up to production trials. In order to undertake ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... in many markets, by offering rapid change, variable repeat lengths, and true offset quality at nearly 2m wide. Additionally, the sleeve plates are supposedly an order of magnitude lower in cost than flexo ...

Coating Matters | Fluid Delivery System Design for Coating Control

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2016, ... The fluid delivery system needs to be a precise and accurate tool so your coating will perform and meet the tolerances required. Placing these pieces of equipment in the proper order and control scheme ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... creating any new product is a complex process; there are so many things to determine. Like all complex tasks, breaking it down into pieces and tackling each piece in an orderly manner is the best path ...

Avery Dennison & EVRYTHNG Announce Digital Project

(Label/Tape)

April 24, 2016, ... History Loyalty Rewards Product Reordering Brand Protection Loss Prevention Personalized Recommendations Sustainability and Recycling Options “Avery Dennison is bringing powerful new value ...

12 Helpful Tips for drupa 2016

(Trends/Management)

April 05, 2016, ...  5. Entrance passes and show directories can be ordered in advance of the show online at www.drupa.com at reduced rates (Euro 45 for a 1-day ticket, Euro 120 for a 3-day ticket, Euro 190 for a 5–day ticket) ...

Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2016, ... analyze your process and eliminate, simplify, and automate—in that order. Get rid of the steps that don’t contribute materially to results. Simplify where possible; standardize procedures for repeatability ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators names winners of its competitions for product, sustainability, and technical awards The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators names winners ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Brett York

(Trends/Management)

February 29, 2016, ... weaker, it is always important to continually review the business strategy in order to grow and stay ahead of the market. For example, Essentra recently shifted from a divisional to a regional business ...

Economic Outlook | US Manufacturing: Dispersed Gains, Concentrated Losses

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2016, ... production index, which gauges current output, never fell below 49.8 and was back above 50 in January. The new orders index, which leads industrial production, rose from 48.8 in December to 51.5 in January. ...

Process Monitoring Reduces Waste for Paper & Film Industries

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 22, 2016, ... Variables that are outside of their normal operating envelope are identified and then rank ordered by severity.  "Users can manually specify targets and limits, trend by grade, and filter by keyword, ...

Grafikontrol Adds Feature to Control System

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2016, ... sales director and shareholder, is satisfied with the results. "Last year we strengthened our relationship with printer manufacturers in particular. Orders are up 15 percent in that sector." He adds, ...

How to Structure an Effective Sales Conference

(Marketing Mojo)

February 01, 2016, ... sure to take these steps in order: Set the mission/vision, establish the (measurable) value, and THEN take the steps toward executing logistics and developing content. Like many planners, I admit to have ...

Show Preview | Graphics of the Americas 2016

(Trends/Management News)

January 18, 2016, ... 50 seminars will be presented, including many in Spanish. For a complete list of seminars, click here   GALA Awards Luncheon A special luncheon will be held February 18 to honor Hector Cordero ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, Anywhere ultraviolet (UV) cure is being considered, light-emitting diode (LED) should be seriously investigated, says printing expert Dene Taylor. This article explains why. Anywhere ultraviolet (UV) ...

Static Beat | Keep a Good Thing Going!

(Static-Beat)

January 04, 2016, Your line is running well. Now you need to maintain good static performance. Here's how. Your line is running well. Now you need to maintain good static performance. Here's how. Your team has done ...

Mergers & Acquisitions | A Banner Year for Plastics & Packaging Sectors

(Trends/Management)

December 05, 2015, ... competitive M&A market, PE firms have, in many cases, been forced to pay higher purchase prices in order to “put money to work.” PE firms are sitting on record levels of “dry powder” (committed-but-uninvested ...