September 2008

Features:



Penmar Industries


A Connecticut converter sees growth in a tough market by pursuing new opportunities and maintaining top quality standards.
By Jack Kenny


Specialty Papers


Environmental concerns are proving to be a driving force behind innovation and change for this important product.
By Steve Katz


Sleeves


Sleeves have been used for years by wide web printers, but only recently have narrow web converters begun to explore this alternative technology, both for image and ink transfer.
By Jack Kenny


Special Effects Labels


In the wake of the sustainability movement and the desire to be cost effective, special effects labels continue to evolve.
By Steve Katz


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Europe's press makers: Under siege?
By John Penhallow

Minding My Own Business


Survive to thrive
By Elisha Tropper

Letters from the Earth


By Calvin Frost

Field Report


Saving lives, reducing costs
By Larry Arway

Printing Lean


Becoming Lean
By Tom Southworth

The Blogsmith


Sales management blogs
By Peter Renton