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AWA Reports on European Self-Adhesive Industrial Tape Market in 'Groundbreaking' New Study

Published: November 14, 2003
International market reseachers from AWA Alexander Watson Associates have conducted an independent, in-depth study into the European self-adhesive industrial tape market.

Corona Collaboration

Published: November 01, 2003
Label Technology provides input to Corotec Corp. to improve its corona treater design and its productivity.

Auto Industry Applications Drive P-S Tape Markets

Published: November 01, 2003
Only 17% of the overall market for pressure-sensitive tapes in Europe is claimed by specialty industrial tapes, but these applications represent the “jewel in the crown” in terms of margin and growth — and the OEM automotive industry takes the major share.

The Bold & The Beautiful

Published: October 01, 2003
TLMI rewards the year's best labels and tags, honoring the craftsmanship required to produce a mix of bold effects and beautiful highlights.

Pilferers Beware

Published: October 01, 2003
Colbert Packaging adds one more packaging solution—a tamper-resistant security card—to its impressive résumé.

A Global Focus on the Market

Published: October 01, 2003
Corey M. Reardon, principal of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., provides an update on the release liner market from a global perspective.

New Market Study on Asia

Published: October 01, 2003
The Asian release liner market comes—for the first time—under the magnifying glass in a new market study from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Performance: Making Life Better for Converter & End-User

Published: October 01, 2003
Group leader Kevin Cunningham and senior chemist William Mertz of Loparex's Graphics Team show how it is still possible to improve “traditional” release liner products.

Spotlight on the North American Market

Published: October 01, 2003
Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., takes a closer look at "local" market trends.

A Look at Adhesion Increase in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Published: September 01, 2003
Last month, this column addressed the subject of permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives. A prime consideration in the difference between

Europe: Label's Leader

Published: September 01, 2003
Despite slowing growth rates, the outlook is positive for the world's largest label market.

Wise Tag & Label and TLMI Making History Together

Published: August 29, 2003
The year was 1961. John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th president of the US. The Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship again. And Wise Tag

Let's Talk Trends

Published: August 29, 2003
It's not uncommon to hear today's label converters speak almost longingly of the “good old days,” when they enjoyed year after year of double-digit growth, invested heavily in new equipment, and even struggled to find qualified employees.

Honoring Innovation

Published: August 29, 2003
The TLMI Annual Awards Competition is one of the most popular benefits of membership in the organization, with award plaques proudly displayed by winning companies literally around the world.

Tag & Label Industry Timeline

Published: August 28, 2003
Since being established 70 years ago, the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) has enjoyed growth in membership and programs to become North America's leading association for the tag and label industry.

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