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LABELS SLEEVES Anticipating Demand Leslie Gurland, president of Logotech, says that with its multiple locations and advanced technologies, Tadbik Pack is ideally positioned to meet the anticipated demand for in-mold labels in North America. “Shrink sleeves have hit their stride here, and I think the market is ready for a surge of interest in in-mold and blow-mold labels,” she says. “People who have seen dairy products from Europe and Israel are just blown away by the look and feel of in-mold labels. Once you’ve seen a yogurt cup with offset quality and gravure highlights, a dry offset container just never looks good enough again. I think we’re about to see the North American market start to catch up with overseas—and consumers are going to love it.” Gurland says that prior to the installation of the Drent Goebel presses, a major turning point for the company came in the 1990s when Ilan Drori, CEO of Tadbik Group, decided to expand the market base of highly successful regional operation by establishing People who have seen dairy products from Europe & Israel are just blown away by the look & feel of in-mold labels.— Leslie Gurland Want to know more? Leslie Gurland, president of Logotech, shares insights on her management style and how to retain good employees. See “Experience Speaks” on p72 of our September 2007 issue or visit our website at www.pffc-online.com. Logotech and purchasing a major share in CLP. Logotech, she says, established a manufacturing presence in the US, and CLP and Tadbik Pack gave the group an export focus. The combination of companies and capabilities positioned the company to serve a diverse market base, both functionally and logistically. “Some people come to us because they hear about our unique productions, while other people come to us because other clients tell them Logotech provides the perfect mix of product and support,” explains Gurland. “In addition to our commitment to outstanding quality, I think they appreciate our approach to customer service: We don’t have sales reps, we have packaging consultants. We’re here to make sure that our clients make the choices that promote their brands and achieve their marketing objectives.” Contributing editor Edward Boyle, based in Reading, PA, has covered the converting industry for more than 23 years. Contact him at EJB Communications; 610-6704680; ejbcomm@aol.com Schober High Tech-Machines. Reliable processing of in-mould labels! Visit us! 05/29/ - 06/11/ Drupa ’08 Hall 11, Booth A 44 Duesseldorf, Germany Schober-process-technology for foil, multi-layer and in-mould labels. The objective is to maintain competitiveness and consistent quality in the production process. Schober rotary machines produce intricate design in-mould labels with registration accuracy, reliably and economically. Schober know-how – from the unwind to a wide range of delivery options. Just ask us – we will advise you worldwide. Representation USA: Schober USA · Phone: +1 513-489-7393 · Fax: +1 513-489-7485 · solutions@schoberusa.com Schober GmbH Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau · Industriestraße 2 · 71735 Eberdingen · Germany Tel. +49 (0)7042 790-0 · Fax +49 (0)7042 7007 · contact@schober-gmbh.de · www.schober-gmbh.de PFFC-ASAP 129 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM S25.PFF.0508 www.projekt-x.de MAY 2008 | 37 http://www.pffc-online.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - May 2008 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 Labels/Sleeves Cover - European Converting Drupa New Product Digest What's New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

PFFC - May 2008

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