Trends Impacting Converters

Published: July 01, 2008, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor

It's that time of year again when PFFC checks the pulse of converters with our Critical Trends survey that we send out to the full breadth of our very

Critical Trends: 2008 PFFC survey

Published: July 01, 2008, By Penton Media Research

In April 2008, Penton Media conducted its third research study across all segments of the converting industry to examine critical trends, including revenue, business activities, and costs of doing business.

Special Report: Product Authentication & Brand Security

Published: July 01, 2008

PFFC's Product Authentication & Brand Security special report tells you how to help your customers protect their brands

TLMI Special Report

Published: June 18, 2008

Take a look back - and ahead - as TLMI celebrates 75 years of service.

2008 Coating/Laminating Special Report

Published: February 01, 2008

The latest need-to-know information about lamination, vacuum coating, barrier coatings, coating and laminating products and a directory of contract services

Critical TRENDS

Published: June 01, 2007, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor

Last year's April issue featured, for the first time, PFFC's special report on the critical trends affecting the converting industry. This year, we again

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

Published: July 31, 2005, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Self-adhesive laminates in brand protection: A converter's reference guide to solutions for anti-counterfeiting, tamper-evidence, and anti-theft protection.

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 2

Published: July 31, 2005, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Secure and cost-effective anti-counterfeiting solutions are being developed to foil the fakers.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 1

Published: December 31, 2004, By Robert Marsh, Contributing Editor

You won’t find your company’s future in a crystal ball, tarot cards, or tea leaves, but you might find it in Peter Drucker’s advice: "The best way to deal with the future is to create it."

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 2

Published: December 31, 2004, By Robert Marsh, Contributing Editor

Robert Marsh continues to look at the future of coating and laminating.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 3

Published: December 31, 2004, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Dr. William Llewellyn looks at the potentially dynamic marketplace in Asia.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 4

Published: December 31, 2004, By Elizabeth Part, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Elizabeth Park provides an overview of the current status of self-adhesive laminates in the graphic arts industry.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 5

Published: December 31, 2004, By Mark T. Chappell, InteliCoat Technologies

To make or to buy? This decision is faced by many managers in the converting industry today. Mark Chappell outlines the benefits of utilizing contract manufacturers.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 6

Published: December 31, 2004, By Paul J. Frost, PJ Assoc.

Web processing is not a piece-part manufacturing process, so don’t try to analyze it that way.

PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 1

Published: October 31, 2004

Reporting on all aspects of release liners, including AWA's roundtable forum held during the 2004 Global Release Liner converence, North American facts and figures, and an end-user market study.

PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 2

Published: October 31, 2004

Continued reporting on all aspects of release liners, including rising platinum prices and calibration tape development.

TLMI turns 70

Published: August 28, 2003

TLMI was established on June 15, 1933, with just 18 members—all tag manufacturers. In 1962, label converters joined the growing association, followed just four years later by the suppliers of the equipment, materials, and technologies that were changing this “cottage industry” into a global force. When TLMI celebrated its 50th anniversary 20 years ago, it had just 130 member companies. Today, it represents more than 300 suppliers and converters alike.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportMedical/Healthcare Use

Published: November 01, 2002, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

In the release liners manufacturing industry, AWA says disposables demand will grow, but on a changing base.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportReducing Silicone Mist

Published: November 01, 2002, By Loretta A. Jones & Paul C. Vandort, Paper Industry Group, Dow Corning

Using a high-speed cross-linker is a cost-effective solution to reduce mist.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportEB/UV Curing Drying

Published: November 01, 2002, By G. Freelin & T. Hohenwarter, Degussa Goldschmidt Chemical Corp.

A layman’s explanation of how these technologies are applied and how they differ.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report: Release LinersPackaging Waste?

Published: November 01, 2002, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

An opinion shift that release liners are packaging rather than process waste will have consequences across the supply chain.

Coating and Laminating Special Report

Published: March 01, 2002, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. & Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor

Five related articles examining today's coating/laminating industry peers into the future of this key industry niche.