Table of Contents » May / June 2007
Features:
Label Inspection
The tools that help improve color, shape, type and overall precision come in many variations, and the technology continually improves.
By Michelle Sartor
Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methods have been in place at many converting plants for up to a few years. Here’s a progress report.
By Jack Kenny
Narrow Web Profile: Labelgraphics
Scottish entrepreneur Alex Mulvenny has built one of the most enviable label converting operations in the UK over the last 24 years. He plans to hand the baton to his sons this year, but will still have a role in helping make major strategic decisions.
By Katy Wight
Pharmaceutical Labeling
Tough regulations, high standards and utmost quality set drug labels — and their converters — apart from the rest.
By Michelle Sartor
Release Liners
These vital components of the pressure sensitive laminate are steadily evolving in a marketplace that is changing through competition.
By Jack Kenny
Web Exclusive: India Label Summit
A fast growing label market in a strong domestic economy is pursuing avenues to ease participation in the global marketplace.
By John Penhallow
Departments:
Narrow Web Europe
Inkjet/film development opens up printed memories
By Barry Hunt
Minding My Own Business
Atmospheric Pressures or, Culture Does Matter
By Elisha Tropper
Letters from the Earth
Waste or by-product?
By Calvin Frost
Art Direction
Process control for narrow web flexo
By Patrick J. O’Brien
Field Report
Cleaning up, naturally
By Larry Arway
The Blogsmith
My three favorite blogs
By Peter Renton



