Label / Tape - Paper, Film & Foil Converter

Label/Tape

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.

Permanent & Removable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Published: August 01, 2003

An intriguing aspect of pressure-sensitive adhesives is the wide variety available. They come in different forms for application as solutions in solvent,

The Big Showdown?

Published: August 01, 2003

Will RFID technology eventually phase out the bar code? Industry experts agree, bar code's days aren't numbered just yet.

Lenticular Labels Emerge

Published: July 01, 2003

With a new, thinner lenticular lens from National Graphics, Outlook Group Corp. is converting p-s labels that turn heads.

Complete Solutions

Published: May 01, 2003

DI-NA-CAL adds capacity for its heat-transfer label production with a new Rotomec gravure press.

A Clear Winner

Published: April 01, 2003

Thirsty for new business, forms converter BBF Printing Solutions finds success in the private label beverage market with help from material supplier Raflatac.

Today's Portfolio of Product Decoration Technologies

Published: February 01, 2003

With major brand owners continuously seeking unique features for labels and packaging that will aid product differentiation, the self-adhesive label industry

Envelope Manufacturers See Growth in Soft Packaging Niche

Published: January 08, 2003

Envelope manufacturers are finding a ready market in soft packaging, a niche that encompasses a variety of packaging applications (soft goods and/or security packaging).

PSTC 2002-03 Tape Products Directory Available

Published: January 03, 2003

2002-2003 Tape Products Directory is now available.

AWA Reviews Releaser Liner Market/Self-Adhesive for Graphic Arts

Published: January 02, 2003

Package printing and converting industry market-research firm AWA Associates says international market study, Release Liner Market and Trends in the Self-Adhesive Graphic Arts Industry 2002, now available.