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