Chemsultants International

Pressure-sensitive/Self-adhesive Technology Workshop
September 5, 2008

MIAMI, Fla.—AWA and Chemsultants International USA will hold the Introduction to Pressure-sensitive/Self-adhesive Technology Workshop 2008 Oct. 2 and 3. The workshop venue, The Crown Plaza Miami International Airport Hotel, has extended the special room rate of $159 for a single room until Sept. 10, 2008 (based on availability). During the two-day intensive training the workshop leaders will combine PowerPoint presentations, hands-on demonstrations and interactive discussions to provide you with a comprehensive review of the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry and technologies. Among the presented topics are: • Pressure Sensitive product types • Types of Adhesives • PSA Compounding • Release systems/liners and testing • Physical

Keeping Up With the Competition
September 1, 2002

More and more package printers are turning to contract converters. A LONG-TIME customer approaches you with an idea for a cool new package. Everything is going perfectly—until you notice the whole project hinges on the use of a corona treated substrate. Too bad you don't have corona treating capabilities. So your mind starts racing through all the possibilities … Your first instinct is to turn down the job, but why risk losing a customer? You can shell out the money for a new system—you'll definitely use it again—but that takes valuable time and capital. You can recommend the use of a different