Article Archives » 2005
November / December 2005

Features:
Digital Printing
The growth of plateless printing is steady, and is attracting attention from some non-traditional printers.
By Jack Kenny
Static Control
Small as they are, positive and negative ions can have a significant impact on the outcome of a print job as well as on the safety of workers.
By Michelle Sartor
Narrow Web Profile: Reynders Etiketten
The latest technology and the highest quality are propelling this Belgian converter to global expansion.
By Jack Kenny
Departments:
Narrow Web Europe
By Barry Hunt
Minding My Own Business
By Elisha Tropper
Letters from the Earth
By Calvin Frost
October 2005

Features:
Folding Carton
With big challenges in diecutting and finished product delivery, folding carton is a market that requires serious work and investment.
By Jack Kenny
Plate Mounters
In search of the perfectly mounted printing plate, converters can choose from a variety of methods, all of which aim for accuracy and time saving.
By Michelle Sartor
Self-Wound Overlamination
A favorite super hero of flexo label printers
By Karen L. Frascella
Departments:
Art Direction
Digital Workflow Management
By Patrick J. O’Brien
Letters from the Earth
Corn Harvest
By Calvin Frost
Minding My Own Business
A Handbook for Micromanagers
By Elisha Tropper
Narrow Web Europe
Esko-Graphics' parent sells its packaging division
By Barry Hunt
September 2005

Features:
Specialty Paper Substrates
Beyond basic papers in pursuit of the new and unusual
By Susan A. Eliya
Anilox Roll Cleaners
Proper care of the anilox roll — a critical flexo tool — can be achieved
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Specialty Printing
Focus on quality and efficiency have established this Connecticut label converter as a top supplier to major corporations.
By Jack Kenny
Departments:
Art Direction
Contract Proofing: What Should You Expect?
By Patrick J. O’Brien
Minding My Own Business
Managing Subjectivity
By Elisha Tropper
Letters from the Earth
Why environmentally benign adhesives?
By Calvin Frost
Narrow Web Europe
Private equity funding creates an ink and plates giant
By Barry Hunt
July / August 2005

Features:
2005 Buyers Guide
2005 Mid-Year Economic Report
Solid growth, cautious progress
Narrow Web Profile: Sekuworks
Security printing - like nowhere else.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Novelprint
In Brazil, one of Latin America's great innovators seeks ever-distant technological horizons.
By Jack Kenny
May / June 2005

Features:
Wine Labeling
Pressure sensitive labels own a large share of this lucrative market.
By Susan Eliya
Foil Applications
Hot, cold, flat, rotary, solid, flexible, sleeves, rings.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: OPM Group
Film based flexo in the UK.
By Barry Hunt
April 2005

Features:
Nutraceuticals Labeling
The nutraceuticals labeling market is influenced by small customers, short runs and a confusing maze of regulations.
By Leah Genuario
Print Management Systems
Communication between converters and customers is a powerful technological achievement in software for converters.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Logotech
This New Jersey converter with big capabilities takes pride in its ability to service customers large and small.
By Leah Genuario
March 2005

Features:
RFID in 2005
A special series of articles updating the RFID issues facing the industry: RFID and the Label Converter , RFID and Mandates, and Item Level Tagging, by Leah Genuario; RFID and Static Electricity by Jay Perry of Simco Industrial Static Control.
By Leah Genuario
Advances in Flexography
From mechanical to electronic and digital, flexo redefines its boundaries.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Lauterbach Group
A Wisconsin converter focuses on its people, and invites suppliers on a grand tour.
By Jack Kenny
January / February, 2005

Features:
European Labeling
Some key socio-economic and political changes are reshaping a polarized European label market.
By Barry Hunt
Synthetic Substrates
Durable films that feel like paper are widely used in labels and tags, as well as in emerging applications.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Discount Labels
Customer service and technical innovation are hallmarks of this Indiana converter.
By Jack Kenny


