November / December 2007

Features:



Narrow Web Profile: Macaran Printed Products


Higher than average growth, a focus on continuous improvement and the environment, and technically oriented customer service are the hallmarks of this well established New York converter.
By Jack Kenny


Digital Print Update


Now a strong force in the label converting industry, digital printing is accomplished using several competing processes.
By Jack Kenny


The Top 10 Challenges of Digital Printing


Suggestions from a practitioner
By Peter Renton


Security Labeling


As protecting intellectual property becomes increasingly important, labels containing security features will be in higher demand.
By Michelle Sartor


Brand Security Forum


AWA Alexander Watson Associates and the Brand Protection Alliance hosted the annual Product Authentication and Brand Security Conference
By Michelle Sartor


Variable Information Printers


These pieces of equipment allow converters to offer more options to customers: printing of bar codes, coupons, tickets, and security features.


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Two plants are sold as Macfarlane gets back to basics
By Barry Hunt

Minding My Own Business


Vision
By Elisha Tropper

Letters from the Earth


Better chemistry
By Calvin Frost

Field Report


Cool (and hot) labels
By Larry Arway

Printing Lean


Reducing setup time
By Tom Southworth

The Blogsmith


Blogs for a Digital World
By Peter Renton