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NEWS CLIPS Narrow Web & Label Continued from p23 Little’s prediction for TLMI growth leaders: It won’t be about getting more sales but about recruitment, training, and retaining people. He warned the audience to be aware of population shifts, grayification (55 is no longer old!), decentralization (where people will live), the “green” phenomenon reward, China wealth creation, and our need to familiarize ourselves with the Latino market. Concluding the meeting was investment banker/advisor Jonathan White of Thomas Blaige & Co. LLC, Chicago, IL. He addressed the merger and acquisition scene and the future availability of funds for this purpose. Evening festivities honored Eugene Singer Award Recipients. They included Coast Label Co., Fountain Valley, CA, in the small company category; SpectraGraphics, Lenexa, KS, in the mid-range category; Consolidated Label, Longwood, FL, in the medium company category; and Belmark, DePere, WI, in the large company category. World Label Assn. Awards for TLMI members also were announced, including the following first place awards: Mid Atlantic Label; Taylor Made Label; Dow Industries; WS Packaging Group; Copac; McDowell Label & Screen Printing; Collotype Labels; Sato Corp.; Labelgraphics; TAPP Technologies; and National Label Co. Honorable Mentions were given to both Dow Industries and TAPP Technologies. (Visit www.pffconline.com for a complete description of the awards.) On the final day Lynne Galligan of Hilltop Innovation, a former chief technology officer and VP of business development for Avery Dennison, addressed the “Converters Dilemma.” Her valuable examples and case studies taken from similar organizations explained how label converters may employ a methodology for evaluating innovative growth ideas in a manner that prioritizes the success potential for innovative ideas and new product development. A real-life example presented by Bob Zaccone of GSI Technologies, Burr Ridge, IL, demonstrated how to perform Galligan’s Opportunity Analysis. Completing this sustainable, trainable analysis will replace or reduce the traditional “gut-feel” rationale behind entrepreneurial decision-making. WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM AT Film Suited for Medical Use WEST CONSHOCKEN, PA | Dornier MedTech, a pioneer in the urology market, is using Victrex APTIV film, made with Victrex PEEK polymer, for marking labels on reusable light conductors in its high quality solid-state lasers. Reportedly, APTIV film was selected for its excellent steam sterilization resistance of 134 deg C (273 deg F) and its excellent resistance to aggressive media such as cleaning and disinfecting agents used in laser surgery environments. APTIV film labels can be readily printed using laser marking as well as a number of other conventional printing techniques, the manufacturer adds. uVictrex USA | www.victrex.com PFFC-ASAP 321 The Most Successful Converters Trust Elsner O W RK The Converter’s Friend Over 70 years, Elsner has earned a worldwide reputation for leadership in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of converting equipment. Count on Elsner to provide the high quality, dependability and reliability that you expect for your important conversion applications. Rewinders & Overwrappers Automatic Folders Unwind Stands See us at Index ‘08 April 15-18, 2008 Geneva, Switzerland See us at drupa 2008 May 29-June 11, 2008 Dusseldorf, Germany Elsner Stand #2300 Hall 10, Booth B79 ELSNER ENGINEERING WORKS, INC. • 475 Fame Avenue, P Box 66, Hanover, PA 17331 U.S.A. .O. +1-717-637-5991 • Fax: +1-717-633-7100 • Email: eew@elsnereng.com www.elsnereng.com PFFC-ASAP 117 24 | APRIL 2008 http://www.victrex.com http://www.elsnereng.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - April 2008 Table of Contents First Glance Calendar of Events From the Editor Web Lines Process Management News Clips Narrow Web & Label Reporter Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products Carton & Box Reporter Carton & Box What’s New Products Green Converting Pouchmaking Show Preview Flexible Packaging Gravure Printing What's New Products Services Directory Classifieds Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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