Contract and Expand (Contract Converters)

How do printers know when it's time to put out the call for converting assistance? "Any company that asks themselves, 'Do I need the services of a contract converter?' has already answered their own question," says Dan Weiss, VP, A.H. Weiss Co.

But with hundreds of potential converting partners to choose from, how can printers pick the most fitting complement to their operations? Weiss suggests assessing level of expertise; willingness to work closely on difficult substrates or prototypes; and versatility to deliver both big and small orders. Below, more converters offer tips on narrowing the field of eligibles.