by Carson Weisbord, Channeled Resources Group For many manufacturers, waste is an out of sight, out of mind problem after it leaves the facility. The garbage truck comes, waste is loaded up and it's hauled away. That's it. Many believe there is no choice when it comes to the destination. This certainly applies to hot and cold foil roll waste. A large majority of it is … [Read more...] about Alternative Available for Hot and Cold Foil Waste
Foil Stamping
Studying the Response: Foil Attracts Consumer Attention
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress Capturing consumer attention can result in big business, and those involved in print and packaging know that "shiny on the shelf" is an advantage for those looking to stand out in the retail aisles. Thousands of successful product launches can be associated with the use of a high-visibility enhancement, but rarely is solid data … [Read more...] about Studying the Response: Foil Attracts Consumer Attention
Managing Foil Inventory
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress In the print finishing world, having a sophisticated inventory system never has been of upmost importance. Finishers, as a general rule, do not have a great deal of inventory of paper or other products because many jobs are brought in by the printer/customer and then sent back before being shipped to the end user. One area … [Read more...] about Managing Foil Inventory
Q&A: A Look Inside the Narrow Web Decorating/Finishing Marketplace
PostPress asked two industry veterans in the narrow web decorating/finishing arena (Tom Kirtz, president, Telstar Engineering, and Michael Rivera, vice president, K Laser Technology) to provide some insights on the current landscape and what we can expect to see changing in the foreseeable future. What were the turning points in hot foiling inline that helped it grow into a … [Read more...] about Q&A: A Look Inside the Narrow Web Decorating/Finishing Marketplace
Sheet-Fed Foil – Hot and Cold!
by Mike King, Eagle Systems With the variety of manufacturing options available to add multi-sensory packaging effects, brands across all industries are beginning to branch out and use foils. One of the most talked about points of confusion is the difference between hot foil and cold foil, along with the pros and cons are of each method. This article will explore the pros … [Read more...] about Sheet-Fed Foil – Hot and Cold!
Foils Changing With the Times
by Jeff Peterson, Foil & Specialty Effects Association As technology and processes have changed in the printing industry, hot stamping foil manufacturers have had to change, as well. Today, foils must be compatible with digitally printed materials, a new array of specialty UV coatings, UV inks and an ever-growing choice of substrates in the marketplace. In addition, … [Read more...] about Foils Changing With the Times
Make Rotary Foil Stamping Profitable
by Tom Kirtz, Telstar Engineering With more and more consumer product marketers looking for a graphic edge to attract consumers, foil decorating has become a necessary offering among competitive label printers. Rotary hot foil stamping continues to be a popular choice for all types of foil-decorated labels and, if all parameters are correct, the result is a clean, crisp and … [Read more...] about Make Rotary Foil Stamping Profitable
Troubleshooting the Foil Stamping Process
By Chris Raney, Heidelberg USA There is no better way to enhance the visual appeal of a folding carton than by adding a foil element to the printed image. The process lends products an air of luxury intended to grab a consumer's attention. Hot foil stamping substantially ups the ante by creating a pleasing visual and tactile experience that is the result of combining relief … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting the Foil Stamping Process
Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings
This Q&A exchange was extracted from the Foil & Specialty Effects Association HelpLinks forum, an online resource whereby FSEA members can ask questions about challenging projects or conduct research on machinery or supplies and receive advice from the online FSEA community. Question: We recently came across a "problem project" involving a cover of a perfect … [Read more...] about Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings