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SHOW PREVIEW Best Achievers Here are the nominees for the Label Industry Global Awards, which will be announced September 9 at Labelexpo Americas 2008. Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by Avery Dennison: u Mike Buystedt, Flint Group Narrow Web u Ron and Katherine Harper, Harper Corp. u Neil McDonough, president/CEO of Flexcon u Ferd. Rüesch, chairman, Gallus Group u Gary Smith, VP Sales, RotoMetrics Converting and Finishing Tarsus reports more than 26% of label converters in North America also produce flexible packaging. Past show figures indicate a 50% increase in attendance from flex-pack and folding carton suppliers. So it comes as no surprise that a pavilion devoted to these sectors is planned. In fact, a conference session about expanding into the flex-pack market is being held on Wednesday, September 10. It will address flexographic presses, inks, adhesives, and other technologies. time/temperature indicators, And the Winner Is visit the Smart Label Zone. Now in their fifth year, Gather on the Green Exhibitors in this special area the Label Industry Global Environmental issues will include bielomatik, Melzer, Awards recognize and celand advances canebrate excellence in printing Muehlbauer, and Grillstone. not be ignored, and and labeling. They include a Gather on the Green was creConference Program Lifetime Achievement Award, ated to satisfy requests for the A high-level conference, given to an individual who latest developments in green organized in collaboration has demonstrated long-term, and sustainable technology. with the Tag & Label Mfrs. key contributions Converters must stay abreast Assn., will look at current to the developof changing legislation, so this trends in both ment and growth new green pavilion will include local and global e of the label inc suppliers that will demonstrate markets, dustry. Winners Conferenm new materials that help reduce highlighting will be revealed ra p r og their environmental impact. areas for potential at a gala dino n p3 4 . growth and ner on the Smart Label Zone development. opening day To see emerging national and Sessions will cover of the show. international trends in RFID security and brand technology, anti-counterfeitprotection, environmental For more information, visit ing, brand protection, and issues, and pressroom trends. www.labelexpo-americas.com. Label Industry Award for Continuous Innovation Sponsored by Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, and NarroWebTech magazines: u 3M Corp. u CCL u ExxonMobil u Harper Corp. u MACtac u Mark Andy Corp. u Sun Chemical Label Industy Award for New Innovation Sponsored by Flint Group Narrow Web: u BST Pro Mark u EFI Jetrion u Punch Graphix/Xeikon u Tailored Solutions Converter Award for Sustainability/ Environmental Responsibility u Dion Label u Metro Label Group u Overnight Label u Pazazz Want To Know More? For more information on label and narrow web technology, visit our website at www.pffc-online.com. Key words to search include Smart Labels, RFID, Green Converting, and Flexible Packaging. WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM AUGUST 2008 | 33 http://www.labelexpo-americas.com http://www.pffc-online.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - August 2008 Table of Contents First Glance Calendar of Events From the Editor Web Lines Process Management News Clips Carton & Box Reporter Carton & Box What’s New Products Narrow Web & Label Reporter Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products Cover - Show Preview - Labelexpo Labelexpo Floor Plan Conference Program Digital Printing Gravure Printing Bagmaking What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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