Wide vs Narrow Web FlexoIt's More Than Just the Width

Published: March 01, 2001

Flexography is the fastest growing printing process. This growth has come from many flexographic printing sectors, including wide web flexible packaging and narrow web label printing.

New Label Press Moves Company to the Next Level

Published: March 01, 2001

Schultz Bros. USA needed another press for its label converting operation, and it wound up being the first customer for the new Mark Andy Scout.

Formulators Look Beyond the Peel, Tack, and Shear Profile

Published: February 01, 2001

Although first developed more than 30 years ago, the microsphere technology behind 3M's Post-It Notes—sticky when you need them, removable when you don't—continues

In-Mold Labeling Makes Strides Worldwide

Published: January 01, 2001

The ninth annual International In-Mold Labeling Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 26-27, 2000, showcased the global character of the industry.

The Need to Know Drives Pharma Labeling Market

Published: January 01, 2001

As a supplier of inserts, outserts, and labels, PCI Services rides the pharmaceutical boom in Puerto Rico. With more than 50 pharmaceutical firms operating in Puerto Rico (pop. 3.7 million), domestic package component supply is booming. Enjoying that boom is PCI Services, a Cardinal Health co.

Presses and People Make a Powerful Combination

Published: October 01, 2000

Doing what it says "no one else can do" is the stock in trade of Los Angeles Label Co. Helping the cause are Webtron presses and some well-trained employees.

Polyester Film Supplier Helps Converter Grow

Published: October 01, 2000

Needing better service and more attention from its polyester supplier (along with good quality, of course), Custom Tapes turned to Filmquest and found its wish list fulfilled.

The Vacumet Story Is a 30-Year History of Growth

Published: September 01, 2000

With three decades of expansion and acquisition, Vacumet has come a long way from its beginnings, but strong company values remain the same. Newspapers

Hologram in 3-D Makes Postage Stamp a Keeper

Published: September 01, 2000

Crown Roll Leaf created a stunning stereogram image for Canada Post's millennium project, and a team of suppliers brought the stamp to life. Canada Post,

Study Assesses the Future of Release Liners in Europe

Published: September 01, 2000

Manufacturers of release liners and the converters and laminators that use them, in Europe and beyond, are experiencing a challenging trading environment. With pressure building on prices due to raw material increases, as well as on margins, the industry continues to seek ways of delivering better quality, at better prices, to wider markets.

Label Converter's Business Is Prime Labels & Pride

Published: August 31, 2000

Striving to be not the biggest but the best, award-winning Premiere Labels values its customers and its suppliers, including press manufacturer Mark Andy.

Innovation Drives Converter of Pressure-Sensitive Labels

Published: July 01, 2000

Sinel Systems S.A. is located about 30 miles from Barcelona's famous "La Rambla." The firm is Spain's leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels

Release Papers: New Trends Are Driving the Market

Published: June 01, 2000

Release papers provide the base for a pressure-sensitive label system that runs the gamut from generic mailing labels to high-specification applications

Converter Can't Seem to Stay Out of Business

Published: May 01, 2000

When Robert Curran sold his three label companies in 1987, he figured he was out of the converting business for good. Today, he not only owns a folding

Tape Converter Stands Up to Goliath with New Press

Published: March 31, 2000

A flexo press from Bell-Mark makes a large contribution to Filmex Corporation, a smal specialty tape converter.