PFFC - June 2008 - (Page 58)

The Management Ratio report instituted. This study is said to present the only reliable financial statistics available for the tag and label industry. Gallus markets the first high-speed rotary letterpress.* *Source: Klein, B. 1994. They Built an Industry. Lima, OH: Fairway Press. 1973 1974 Resources TLMI offers a number of resources designed to keep its members up to date on the latest news, innovations, and technologies affecting the association and the industry as a whole: The TLMI website (www.tlmi.com ) Offers up-to-date information about the association, its members, and events, as well as links to and information about other industry resources. The North American Label Study Published every three years, this comprehensive study reports on those forces that are shaping the North American label industry, including a forecast for three years. The study targets label converters, industry suppliers, and end-users. It provides a benchmark containing accurate and relevant research market data and knowledge to assist industry leaders in making business decisions critical to their growth and proﬁtability. Index & Trend Report A quarterly report provides independent and relevant industry data to supplier and converter members for decision-making and Products & Services Guide This comprehensive list of TLMI long-term planning. It links members and the products and quantitative data (including the Roll Stock Report and services they offer by product converter quarterly trends type and location is published data) with a broader economic annually in an industry trade scope to interpret and publication. highlight key trends. They Built An Industry Bill Klein’s hardcover book COMMITTEES chronicles the birth and growth of developed in the early 1990s by members of TLMI and as a tool for employees to enhance their understanding of the industry. the label industry. It was written with the help of Don McDaniel (MPI Label Systems) and has been very popular with members. Communications Committee— Increases visibility of TLMI and member companies; develops trade journal advertising, press releases, and public relations programs. Environmental Committee— Educates members and sponsors research—at times in collaboration with similar printing industry committees—on current data that impact environmental and health and safety areas. Industry Trends Committee— Addresses new markets and technology trends with value. Technical Committee— Sponsors a bi-annual technical conference covering such subjects as inks, adhesives, facestocks, and dies; and updates the TLMI Glossary of Terms for Pressure-Sensitive Labels. Membership Committee— Recruits new and retains current members and implements new membership beneﬁts. TLMI Glossary of Terms TLMI ILLUMINATOR This hardcover book contains more than 900 A bi-monthly publication reporting on ongoing and future deﬁnitions from A to Z of the most activities and events of TLMI frequently used and the tag and label industry terms in the as a whole. The Illuminator is available in print and by e-mail pressure-sensitive label industry. and can be downloaded from The glossary was the TLMI website. “First I want to congratulate TLMI on its 75th Anniversary! It is truly a great legacy for future years in the converting industry. As a supplier we are always amazed at the unique designs that are on display at the awards dinner. Who thinks up these designs? It is truly a remarkable feat year after year. Our association with TLMI has exposed us to many companies in the tag and label industry that we now have the privilege of calling customers. We are pleased to be a working partner with this excellent organization and we wish TLMI many more years of success in the future.” Raymond A. Buisker, Chairman, Accuweb Inc. 58 | JUNE 2008 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://www.tlmi.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - June 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 Carton & Box Reporter Carton & Box What’s New Products Paperboard Packaging Cartons/Boxes Cover: New Materials Offset Printing TLMI 75th Diamond Anniversary What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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