Converting Magazine Blogs
Interlayer forces impact on continuous nano layers
Mr Oliver has commented that splitting layers of barrier resin may not improve the barrier, but he is discussing the impact of creating 1,200 layers which are very thin. My comments are related to the splitting into several “macro” layers as opposed to the “nano” layer dimensions. In the macro case, the layer-splitting is to reduce the impact of a layer defect, an ... More
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Discusses how films are made (extrusion, coextrusion, coating, etc.), formulated, converted and how they function for the end user.
Lessons from your peers
Four leading labelmakers gave their peers plenty of helpful business advice Tuesday at the TLMI Converters Meeting. Participating in the 90-min panel were Joel Carmany of Consolidated Label, Frank Gerace of Multi-Color Corp., Dave McDowell of McDowell Label & Screen Printing and Mike Falco of Topflight. Here are some of the topics and their responses: What types of metrics do you use and how a ... More
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The Converting Curmudgeon is a regular reality check into the true value of all that impacts the management and growth of your business.
Heidelberg's latest digital-print effort: Linoprint Part 2
I recently had a conversation with Jim Umbdenstock, president of Griffin-Rutgers a dealer who handles the Heidelberg Linoprint line in North America. Griffin-Rutgers carries an extensive line of digital case- and product-marking systems and consumables, so they are no stranger to the needs for in-line label and carton printing…just what the Linoprint systems is designed for. Jim walk ... More
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Covers new technology and market trends for digital packaging printing, including presses, substrates, inks, coatings and finishing systems.
Six most common mistakes new marketing managers make
What are the six most common mistakes that new marketing managers make? Although this list is by no means heavily researched, it is based on 25 years of observation of marketing managers and the decisions they have made: Rely heavily upon what their direct boss thinks and in effect, turn off their brain to new ideas. Take the safe route that will not place the manager in a potentially ... More
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Addresses a range of marketing topics from building an online brand image to creating brand messages that produce qualified sales leads.
Folding back on the box
The cartons we made in my Advanced Typography course this last week suffered from a flaw that most of you readers could probably have cautioned me about. The diecutting line fails to compensate for the thickness of the cardboard itself. In the finished carton I should have made one of the two side flaps thinner by 0.05 in., the thickness of the E-flute board we used to make the cartons. This woul ... More
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Prepress Trends, sponsored by EPSON, covers the latest trends in technology and materials for package-printing prepress operations including workflow, processing, platemaking, proofing and imaging. Regular posts are written by Brian P. Lawler, a graphic-arts and prepress consulant based in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Day 46 of 91 selling days:* Relationship Building 2.0
I was talking with my Dad yesterday over lunch. Both of those events are rarities, so I tried to cherish the moment. We got talking about business and specifically how things have changed since his day (he’s 85). The conversation turned to the subject of relationship building. See, my older brother Andy was invited to the wedding of a client of his. In fact, we were having lunch at the rest ... More
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This blog covers all aspects of selling your company's package-printing products and services and how to better manage those sales.
