January / February 2008

Features:



Narrow Web Profile: Tabco Inc.


Specialization in a strong industry and technological savvy are keys to success for this Kansas converter.
By Jack Kenny


Wine Labeling


More so than with most products, labels sell wine. Converters work closely with wineries to provide the labels that meet or exceed expectations.
By Michelle Sartor


Foil Application


However it is applied, foil in its many varieties makes a label stand out from the crowd.
By Jack Kenny


Print Management Systems


Ever evolving to help printers and converters manage the intricacies of their operations, print management systems continue to improve business and production functions in new and useful ways. Some companies design their own systems, while others employ those designed for label converters. For this feature article we invited six developers of such systems to describe their products and what they offer to the printer.


Departments:



Narrow Web Europe


Label materials take a hit as UPM cuts back production
By Barry Hunt

Minding My Own Business


Late to the party
By Elisha Tropper

Letters from the Earth


Money
By Calvin Frost

Field Report


A diecutting challenge
By Larry Arway

Printing Lean


Kanban
By Tom Southworth

The Blogsmith


Wine industry blogs
By Peter Renton