October 2008

Online Exclusives:



'We Are Not Happy'


Economic strife strains sales and margins of label converters.
By Jack Kenny & Steve Katz


Features:



Companies to Watch


L&NW pays tribute to a select group of converters who are making noteworthy contributions to the health of the industry.
By John Penhallow, Steve Katz, and Jack Kenny


China's Label Market


China is a huge and potentially profitable market, but there are many obstacles to overcome.
By Steve Katz


TLMI's 75th Anniversary


The Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute receives tributes from some of its most active members.
By Jack Kenny


Linerless Labels


Free of release liner, these labels may be limited in shape but are more eco-friendly.
By Steve Katz


Adhesive Applicators


Applying adhesive to the web in stripes, patterns or spots can open up new markets to converters.
By Jack Kenny


Project LIFE


A new program from TLMI gives its members the capability of certifying that their plants, practices and products meet or exceed environmental standards.
By Jack Kenny


Labelexpo Americas '08


This year's Labelexpo, held in Chicago, drew a crowd of more than 12,000 attendees.


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Agfa: a digital dilemma
By John Penhallow

Minding My Own Business


An era worth celebrating
By Elisha Tropper

Letters from the Earth


Are you sincere?
By Calvin Frost

Field Report


The power of service
By Larry Arway

Printing Lean


Steering the wrong course
By Tom Southworth

The Blogsmith


Blogging China
By Peter Renton