October 2006

Features:



Rotary Dies


Solid and flexible dies each have advantages in certain applications, though flexible dies are gaining ground on the traditionally more popular solid dies.
By Michelle Sartor


Laser Diecutters


Slow to be adopted in the narrow web market, laser cutters show steady technological improvements.
By Jack Kenny


Asian Label Markets


The fastest growing market for labels commands the attention of the rest of the packaging world.
By Leah Genuario


Labelexpo Americas 2006


The show of the year featured evolutionary technologies for converters eager to expand into new markets.



Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Alliance of Rx packagers and printers gets serious
By Barry Hunt

Minding My Own Business


Leadership does matter
By Elisha Tropper

Field Report


Flags, labels and fund raising
By Larry Arway

The Blogsmith


The AIMCAL Blogs
By Peter Renton