Sleeves, repeats and bridges.(Sleeves)
Historically, narrow web printers have used metal cylinders to
mount printing plates and reach the desired repeats of their customers.
In recent years, mid and narrow web press manufacturers began . . .
Sleeves: Sleeves have been used for years by wide web printers,
but only recently have narrow web converters begun to explore th
The narrow web industry has been toying with sleeves for quite a
few years. Some shops make extensive use of them; others employ them
occasionally. The majority don't use sleeves at all, and . . .
Specialty papers: Environmental concerns are proving to be a
driving force behind innovation and change for this important
produ
The labeling industry, along with society in general, is clearly
undergoing major changes in light of what can be referred to as the
Green Revolution. Environmental concerns are having a profound . . .
Penmar Industries: a Connecticut converter sees growth in a tough
market by pursuing new opportunities and maintaining top quali
In some ways, Penmar Industries is a perfect example of the type of
label printing plant that is ubiquitous across the globe: small, family
owned, regional in its reach, employing a modest cadre of . . .
Becoming Lean.(PRINTING LEAN)
If you are, like I am, a student of Lean, you know that there is
neither a "roadmap" or timetable on becoming Lean, and that
makes the journey seem to be more difficult than it needs to . . .
Saving lives, reducing costs.(FIELD REPORT)
The University of Kentucky's Chandler Medical Center, named
after former Governor A.B. "Happy" Chandler, is a 473-bed
facility and the only Level I Trauma Center in eastern and central
Kentucky. . . .
LiFC TLMi.(LETTERS FROM THE EARTH)
In June I attended Finat's 50th anniversary congress in Paris.
To be sure, if you go to enough of these events you realize that many of
the presentations are repetitious. However, one presenter . . .
Survive to thrive.(MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS)
I don't know who first said that economics is the painful
elaboration of the obvious, but today's business climate certainly
validates that sentiment. If you've been watching television,
surfing . . .
Europe's press makers: under siege?(NARROW WEB
EUROPE)
For many years, Heidelberg has been to the European printing
industry what General Motors is to the US automobile business. Now that
comparison looks too close for comfort as Heidelberg's . . .
Heather Curry.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
WESTERN SHIELD LABEL COMPANY, Rancho Dominguez, CA, USA-The company
has announced the hire of Heather Curry to the newly created position of
inside sales . . .
Brian Leverock and Matthew Rafferty.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
UNIFOIL, Fairfield, NJ, USA--Unifoil Corporation announced that it
has appointed two new account managers, Brian Leverock and Matthew
Rafferty
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Kojiro Maeda.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), North Kingstown, RI, USA--Kojiro Maeda
has been named chairman of the board. Maeda will assume the
responsibilities of a chief executive officer in this newly . . .
Dave Wilkins.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
PITMAN COMPANY, Totowa, NJ, USA - The company announced that Dave
Wilkins has been appointed to the position of vice president, . . .
Dominic Verderese Barnes.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE COMPANY (PCMC), Green Bay, WI, USA-Dominic
Verderese Barnes has joined the company as a sales engineer for new
flexographic printing machinery, with a concentrated focus on . . .
Vince Tabone.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING, Irwindale, CA, USA--NDC Infrared
Engineering announced the appointment of Vince Tabone as director of
customer care, the . . .
Ron Schmidt.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
MAXCESS INTERNATIONAL, Oklahoma City, OK, USA -- Ron Schmidt,
formerly director of OEM sales for Maxcess International, has been
promoted to vice president of market development, North America . . .
Stephen Green.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
KODAK, Rochester, NY, USA-Stephen Green has been appointed vice
president, marketing, Prepress Solutions, for Kodak's Graphic
Communications Group.
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Brian Bishop.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
GALLUS INC., Philadelphia, PA, USA--Brian Bishop has been named
president of Gallus Inc., the North American arm of the Swiss narrow web
press manufacturer. (See article on page . . .
Dave Burgess.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
FLEXO CONCEPTS, Plymouth, MA, USA - Flexo Concepts announced that
Dave Burgess has joined its team as vice president of sales and
marketing.
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Kris Harris.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
FLXON, Charlotte, NC, USA-Kris Harris has assumed direct
responsibility for customer relations and market development for
FLXON's business in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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