Gravure, the Global Branding Choice
The graphic packaging needs of multi-national consumer packaged goods companies as well as the tools and techniques required of the gravure printer to meet those needs. |
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“Selling Gravures to Brand Owners”
by Michael McKeown/Tino Savvis, Amcor Flexible (UK)
“Gravure Makes the Brand, a European Report”
 by George Battrick, ERA (Germany)
“Package and Label Printing in the Asia Pacific Region”
by Arturo Bergamaschino, Cerutti, (Italy)
“Gravure Finds the High-End Home”
by Leslie Gurland, CLP Packaging Solutions (Israel)
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“Why Buy Gravure” - Case Studies
Brand owners who have selected gravure as the process to provide the package or label that
best meets their desired corporate or product image.
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Colgate
Franz Lorenz, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges
Miller Brewing, Annette Crampton
“Why I Sell Gravure” by Dean Hoss, Pyramid Group
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Gravure Addresses Security and Logistics
An overview of the technologies that are already in use or about to gain prominence to meet the broad application requirements for security and logistics as they relate to packaging and those needs.
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“Brand Counterfeiting and Piracy”
by Paul Fox, Gillette Company
“Security Techniques in the Cylinders”
by Mike Keating, Keating Gravure (UK)
“Security in Depth” by Carolyn Burns, DuPont Security and Solutions
“From UPC to RFID and Beyond” by Dr. Peter Harrop, IDTechEx Ltd. (UK)
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A Leap Forward - the Next Generation
Top down/bottom up decision making; key systems/processes; next generation inks, coatings and materials that will impact all packaging; and current, cuting edge, and next generation product/market opportunities.
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“Automation for Decision Making” by Andrew Olanow, ei3
“Automated Systems” by Rich McDonald, PPC Technologies & Solutions
“Manufacturing the Next Generation Inks, Coatings & Materials”
by Dr. Shekhar Subramoney, E.I. DuPont
“Look Beyond – Innovate Your Packaging or Else”
by Dennis Calamusa, AlliedFlex Technologies, Inc.
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In-Plant Systems: Do They Work?
Suppliers see in-plant systems as providing real operating advantage, freeing up labor dollars
and giving you access to the experts (providing you select the right supplier). It's necessary to weigh those advantages against the concerns of relinquishing some control of proprietary information, loss of access to the broader supplier base, etc.
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“It’s All About Value” by Chris Turk, Alcan Packaging
"Cylinders" by Dennis Wilcox, Southern Graphic Systems
“Ink Systems” by Tim Smrz, Sun Chemical
“Material Inventory Management” by Paul Denmark, Avery Fasson
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Principles of Press Room Training
Focus on the training and skills required of a press operator who adds high value to the gravure process.
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“Gravure Technical Training” by Fred Mitchell, Quebecor
“The Key Elements of Gravure” by Steve Boettcher, Print Team PTC
“Finger Printing the Equipment” by Paul Nelson, Komori Chambon
“Pressroom Certification” by Bill Sunter, GAA |
