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Release liner is unquestionably a key enabler for applying labels and tapes, protecting the seals on envelopes, hygiene and consumer wound care products, as well as a variety of industrial uses. It is also the subject of considerable focus today in relation to reuse and recycling -- particularly in the high-volume labelstock market. The current profile of this wide-ranging market is the subject of AWA Alexander Watson Associates' Global Release Liner Market Update 2015. Now in its eighth edition, this focused annual market report provides insights of value to all involved in, or seeking to explore, the release liner supply chain, in terms of current and forecast future status.

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Emphasis on knowledge sharing and business relevance

FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive label industry, has reshaped and rebranded its annual congress to reflect greater industry collaboration and cooperation. Under its new name, the European Label Forum (ELF) will take place June 11-13 2015, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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The annual event and meeting point for the world's release liner industry – the AWA Global Release Liner Conference & Exhibition 2015 – takes place on March 18-20 2015 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Organised annually for the last 15 years by AWA Conferences & Events, and alternating between Europe and USA, the event is the unique, established industry forum for this broad-ranging sector.

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Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web is a proud sponsor of the AWA Sleeve Label conference April 29-30 in Miami Florida.

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THE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE FOR KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, BEST PRACTICE AND INSPIRATION ACROSS THE WORLDWIDE LABELLING COMMUNITY OUTLINES HIGHLIGHTS

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Is This Important to the Clothing Industry?

Advantages of Tagless T ShirtsDid you ever find the perfect knit top, love the color, the fabric, the way it looks in the store and buy it; just to find out that the label in the neckline drives you absolutely nuts the first time you wear it anywhere, and you get your scissors and snip it out, just to make a hole and ruin the garment? All of a sudden, a $40.00 designer top is relegated to clothes you wear on cleaning day.

Maybe, that is a little extreme, the label can be cut out successfully with care, as to not ruin a garment. But, then look at it from the manufacturer's viewpoint. He spent time designing the label, he spent money having it printed and sewn in, and it represents his brand. Then the customer cuts it out and throws it away. Not good!

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There is no specific time when clothes were used by people. Experts only knew that humans are the remaining kinds of primates and they used clothes in order to give them warmth and protect their body from any forms of harm. Clothing is very important.

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Setting new standards in print quality, value and media handling the Intec CP3000 produces glossy, vivid colors, rich deep blacks and smooth color transitions on media weights up to 400gsm/micron (150 lb. Cover) whilst also providing the lowest cost per copy of any SRA3 printer in its class.

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Ever since it introduced the concept of 'Office Automation' just under 30 years ago, Ricoh has been leading the way to a digitalised and networked document environment. In that time, it has many achieved many world firsts, including the world's first plain paper fax machine (1983) and marketing the first digital copier (1987).

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Ancient House Printing Group, a family owned business based in Ipswich, was first established in 1845 as a book-selling and printing business in the historic building known as 'The Ancient House'. Rapid expansion saw the company divest the book-selling business, and then in 1985 move to its existing premises on an industrial estate just outside Ipswich where it is now spread over two buildings.

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