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November / December 2004

Security Labeling
Keeping ahead of counterfeiters through technology and communication.

Digital Printing
Technological improvements spur an increase in converter enthusiasm.

Narrow Web Profile: New York Label
A 126-year-old converter takes on new prepress technology and plans to push beyond the Northeast.

October 2004

UV Curing Systems
Market growth and technological evolution raise the effectiveness of these curing

Promotional Labeling
Climbing out of a recession, promotional labeling continues as a healthy niche.

Hot Stamping
Steel-backed flexible plates for hot stamping retain quality and lower costs.

September 2004

Narrow Web Profile: Tailored Label Products
A Wisconsin converter specializes in custom engineered labels that offer challenges.

Pharmaceutical Labeling
Brand protection and regulation drive changes in pharmaceutical packaging trends.

Inspection Systems
From simple strobes to complex technology, web inspection is all about quality.

July / August 2004

Narrow Web Profile: McDowell Label and Screen Printing
A new location and new capabilities for this Texas converter.

Anilox Management
How-to advice on setting standards to manage your anilox roll inventory.

Mid-Year Economic Report
Converters and suppliers are cautiously optimistic as the economy slowly improves.

May / June 2004

Shrink Films
New technology and changing markets move shrink in new directions.

Equipment Buying
Thoughts from some top converters about making those large machinery purchases.

Narrow Web Profile: Spear
A look into one successful company that’s not afraid to think differently.

April 2004

Platemaking Equipment
Conventional plate processing is making way for new technologies.

Pouches
Growth in the pouch market has more converters looking for new opportunities.

Narrow Web Profile: GS Incorporated
High quality labels are produced by a quiet company in rural Rhode Island.

March 2004

RFID: The Whole Story
A close look at RFID technology and its impact on the narrow web industry.

Specialty Converting Equipment
RFID technology and other complex products require special converting machinery.

Narrow Web Profile: Specialty Tape & Label Inc.
Complex products from a Chicago-area converter that is looking toward the digital future.

January / February 2004

Narrow Web Profile: ROI Technologies Inc.
With a new acquisition, this Baltimore converter enters new specialty markets.

Central & Eastern Europe’s Label Markets
The Central and Eastern European label industry is young, but it should not be underestimated.

Narrow Web Gravure
An ancient print process enjoys a small revival among high end narrow web converters.

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