April 2007

Features:



Flexo Plate Evolution


Digital plate processing has altered the landscape in flexography. The conventional systems still abound, but digital is taking market share, and some new equipment is poised to gain attention.
By Jack Kenny


Tough Duty Labels


Labels that need to withstand difficult environments require the right substrates and adhesives to perform properly.
By Michelle Sartor


Anilox Developments


Manufacturers of anilox rolls, and the converters who use them, continue to push the developmental boundaries of these critical flexographic tools.
By Michelle Sartor


Narrow Web Profile: Century Label


A husband and wife have transformed a small Texas label house into a high quality converting company with hard work and brains.
By Jack Kenny


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Raflatac's chief reinforces a sustainable pledge
By Barry Hunt

Minding My Own Business


Strategy, mission & vision
By Elisha Tropper

Art Direction


Retouching: Crossing over from artistry to science
By Patrick J. O'Brien

Field Report


Cherry windfall
By Larry Arway

The Blogsmith


Prepress & package design blogs
By Peter Renton