Tidland Sponsors North American Bladerunner Slitting Seminars

Published: October 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE

CAMAS, WA, USA—Tidland Corp. says it will sponsor three upcoming "Bladerunner" seminars, "a class designed by industry expert Reinhold Schable and Tidland to teach the fundamentals of the slitting process to members of the converting industry."

Tidland reports the upcoming Bladerunner schedule as follows:

• Tuesday, November 18, 2003
  Hillside, IL (Chicago suburb)
  Holiday Inn Hillside
• Tuesday, December 16, 2003
  Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
  Best Western Richmond Hotel
• Monday, January 26, 2004
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  Hotel Wyndham

Tidland says the Bladerunner series is unique, which is due to Schable's dedication to continuous improvement. States Schabel, "Incorporating current industry practice is fundamental for the integrity of this seminar. The slitting process, like the paper industry, is being updated continuously to allow for greater production capacity. The Bladerunner seminar is refined constantly to reflect the current industry trends and practices. Attendees learn more than just the methodology of slitting technique; they are taught how to recognize factors that influence the process, identify potential improvements, and significantly increase machine productivity," he adds.

For more information about the Bladerunner Seminar series, contact Tidland's customer service at 800/426-1000, or visit tidland.com/tidland_seminar.asp.