July / August 2007

Online Exclusives:



TLMI packs a crowd for Tech 007 conference


By Jack Kenny & Michelle Sartor


Features:



2007 International Buyers Guide


A comprehensive directory of suppliers of consumables, equipment and services for the narrow web label converter.


Narrow Web Profile: Flexiket


Top quality flexo, screen and digital printing are the hallmarks of this well established and growing Danish label converter.
By Jack Kenny


Narrow Web Profile: Klimax


A label converter with bold plans to grow through acquisition across Europe.
By Jack Kenny


Narrow Web Training


Whether in the formal setting of a trade school, or in the label shop itself, training for narrow web printers is a necessary practice that continues to evolve.
By Michelle Sartor


2007 Mid-Year Economic Report


After a good start to the year, US markets have tightened as Europeans and Asians feel strength continue. Converters and industry suppliers present their views of the effects of economic forces within their companies and in the marketplace.


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Offset option from Dutch flexo press manufacturer
By Barry Hunt

Minding My Own Business


The Loft Principle
By Elisha Tropper

Field Report


Shrink solution
By Larry Arway

Printing Lean


Oil and inventory don’t mix
By Tom Southworth

The Blogsmith


Packaging blogs
By Peter Renton