Despite the importance of proper maintenance, Fouts says many print shops have a ways to go in improving their current practices. He says because it is so important, Wilson Manufacturing offers a complimentary die maintenance education service to its customers, helping ensure they are up to speed on how they can keep their equipment performing well.
Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com