PLGA Global October 2007 Conference Presentations Get Set for Success AN INTRODUCTION TO ROTOGRAVURE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Communicating the capabilities of Rotogravure to designers and print buyers, setting realistic expectations and stepping stones to reduced waste and cost Moderator: Bill Disney, Diversapack Why the Gravure Industry Needs Standards, an End User’s Perspective How is Design Creativity Affected by Standards? Adopting Standards, How We Did It, How We Benefit, a Flexographic Perspective The Standards Project; Outline the Scope, The formation of Committees       by Bill Disney, Diversapack IMAGE CARRIER ALTERNATIVES Moderator: Dick Chesnut, Chesnut Engineering Introduction to Existing Gravure Cylinder Technology by Chesnut Engineering Nickel Sleeves and other Ultra Light Weight Alternatives        by Michelle Fontaine, Amgraph Packaging, Inc. Ballard Shell Technology, is it the cost effective choice?        by Chiawei Wu, Packaging Corporation of America A European suppliers approach to being more price competitive        by Laura Ventaratti, Rotoincisa Polymer Build Up of Existing Cylinders and Sleeves by Mike Harper, Irotas The Starbase Cylinder Build up System and Cylicron Plant Tour Information        by Jeff Davidson, Cylicron Engineered Cylinders PRE-PRESS Moderator: Michelle Fontaine, Amgraph Packaging, Inc. General Introduction of the Issues and Opportunities        by Michelle Fontaine, Amgraph Packaging, Inc. Optimizing the Design Process; How Do We Drive Down the Front End Costs?        by Vick Dillard, Beck Corporation Reducing the Cost of Cylinders by Communication        by Vic Baranowski, Southern Graphics The Reality of Soft Proofing, The Current Status, Challenges, and What is on the Horizon by Cyrus McRorie, Keating/Sonoco In Plant Engraving; Does the ability to Standardize set ups and methods make in Plant Engraving the right Choice? by Mike Julian, Multi-Color Corporation ROTOGRAVURE STANDARD SPECIFICATION PROJECT Moderator: Bill Disney, Diversapack An Introduction of the session format; A Town Hall Style Meeting to discuss the Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why setting specification Standards is a must. by Bill Disney, Diversapack Standard process specification pitfalls and how to avoid them        by Dr. John Anderson, FTA Academia’s roll in developing standard process specifications        by Sam Ingram, Clemson University