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Several Issues Foretell A Tough 2004

Published: April 01, 2004, By by Corey M. Reardon AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
At a one-day release liner industry review and update seminar held by AWA at the end of last year, we canvassed the delegates' on the likely trends in

Reporter Clips & What's New in Narrow Web

Published: March 31, 2004, By Edited by Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from Nipson America, Stanford Products, Texas Instruments, TLMI, and Yun-Ban Co.

BST Pro Mark Says Three-Quarters of Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. Using Its Inspection Systems

Published: March 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
More information about the 2003 TLMI award winners is available at tlmi.com/data/awards/industryawards.html.

Reporter Clips

Published: February 29, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: American Label Co., FLEXcon, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ROI Technologies, and Seal-It.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: February 29, 2004
New from: FLEXcon Co., Gidue International, Media Solutions International, and Nilpeter A/S.

A Wise Investment

Published: February 29, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Wise Tag & Label takes the guesswork out of its print process with Latran's Prediction proofing system.

UK Label Printer Valco Attracts More Work, Gains Efficiencies, with Mark Andy Scout Press

Published: February 18, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Valco offers a range of self-adhesive labels printed on a variety of paper and filmic substrates, including direct thermal and thermal transfer materials, as well as laminated metallic foils

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: January 31, 2004
New products from: A.T.W. World Trade Group, Cham-Tenero Paper Mills, Hanovia, Labelmate, Omet, PCM Image-Tek, Pillar Technologies, and Sprinter Marking.

Reporter Clips

Published: December 31, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Labelexpo Americas 2004, MACtac, Scapa North America, and Skeist.

6 Sigma Success

Published: December 31, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Improved production techniques result in reduced scrap and increased yields for one electronic label converter.

CCL Label Expands RFID and Security Labels to Second Facility

Published: December 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
CCL Label says it designs and prints a wide range of high-quality paper and film, pressure sensitive, RFID, and security labels.

Labelexpo China 2003 Dubbed 'A Remarkable Success'

Published: December 17, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Labelexpo China 2003 garnered attendance of 5,176 visitors, most of them visiting from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: December 01, 2003
New products for the narrow web converting industry from: American Leistritz Extruder Corp., Health Custom Press, and Independent Machine Co.

The Power of Three

Published: November 30, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Together Mark Andy, Creo, and DuPont create a second "triangle of strength" for one Canadian label converter.

AWA Reports on European Self-Adhesive Industrial Tape Market in 'Groundbreaking' New Study

Published: November 14, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
International market reseachers from AWA Alexander Watson Associates have conducted an independent, in-depth study into the European self-adhesive industrial tape market.

Corona Collaboration

Published: November 01, 2003, By Edited by Claudia Hine Senior Editor
Label Technology provides input to Corotec Corp. to improve its corona treater design and its productivity.

Reporter Clips

Published: November 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: HarperScientific.com, Labelexpo Europe 2003, and Packaging & Label Gravure Assn.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: October 31, 2003
New from: AVT, BST Intl., Matan Digital Printers Ltd., Nilpeter A/S, RotoMetrics, Sohn Mfg., Unilux Inc., and VIP Color Technologies USA Inc.

The Bold & The Beautiful

Published: October 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
TLMI rewards the year's best labels and tags, honoring the craftsmanship required to produce a mix of bold effects and beautiful highlights.

Spotlight on the North American Market

Published: October 01, 2003, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., takes a closer look at "local" market trends.

A Look at Adhesion Increase in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Published: September 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Last month, this column addressed the subject of permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives. A prime consideration in the difference between

Reporter Clips

Published: September 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Akzo Nobel Inks, Aquaflex (Chromas), AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Etiketka, Labelexpo, MACtac, Nilpeter, TLMI, TW Parker Ltd., Seal-It, Vivid Print Innovations Inc., and Xaar.

Europe: Label's Leader

Published: September 01, 2003, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Despite slowing growth rates, the outlook is positive for the world's largest label market.

Let's Talk Trends

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
It's not uncommon to hear today's label converters speak almost longingly of the “good old days,” when they enjoyed year after year of double-digit growth, invested heavily in new equipment, and even struggled to find qualified employees.

Tag & Label Industry Timeline

Published: August 28, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Since being established 70 years ago, the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) has enjoyed growth in membership and programs to become North America's leading association for the tag and label industry.

A Clear Winner

Published: April 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Thirsty for new business, forms converter BBF Printing Solutions finds success in the private label beverage market with help from material supplier Raflatac.

PSTC 2002-03 Tape Products Directory Available

Published: January 03, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
2002-2003 Tape Products Directory is now available.

People & Places in the Narrow Web Converting Industry

Published: August 31, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Artcraft Co., Communigraphics/GAC, Enercon, PSTC, Rotometrics, and WS Packaging Group.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: April 01, 2001
New products from: Avery Dennison, Chestnut Engineering, FLEXcon, RPEL USA, and Telstar Engineering.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: December 31, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New from: A.B. Dick, ADI Intl., Conversource, Flexo Concepts, Labelmate LLC, Mark Andy/Comco Intl., Matik North America, Northwest Coatings Corp., Propheteer Intl., Sato America Inc., Sony Chemicals Corp. of America, and Web Techniques.

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