TLMI announces technical conference and annual meeting

This year’s TLMI technical conference will be held at the Swissotel in Chicago on September 6-8. The TLMI technical committee invites converters, suppliers and packaging buyers to explore the opportunities in the narrow web industry by attending the conference where technical experts will be presenting and discussing the latest in industry trends and market opportunities.

Conference co-chair Michelle Garza of RBCOR said: ‘Exploring the challenges and new opportunities of today's printing industry is the goal of TLMI's 2011 technical conference. The sessions will include the latest flexo printing techniques, best pressroom practices, sustainability processes and brand protection.’

TLMI has also announced the dates for the association’s annual meeting, which will be held on October 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. The annual meeting is open to all TLMI converter and supplier members. Annual meeting chair Karen Moreland from RotoMetrics commented:‘We’re excited to bring together converters and suppliers to explore ideas aimed at enabling companies to deliver better solutions and enduring returns in rapidly-changing markets. Guest speakers and industry panel members have been selected to present themes on building loyalty, adapting to the changing global economy and exploring future end user content and design concepts so that our industry can evolve and grow. Along with the educational programs, there will be plenty of networking opportunities including optional golf and tennis tournaments, along with the converter and supplier of the year awards.’  

Meanwhile, TLMI has released the second in its series of ‘Leading from the Front’ podcasts, which feature North American narrow web industry leaders. To listen to the podcast, go to www.tlmi.com and click on the ‘Leading from the Front’ link on the homepage.

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