Cost Reductions - The Pressure Sensitive Way

"Raw material costs are the highest percentage of expense that both label stock suppliers and converters must face when manufacturing finished goods," says Easter. "Their volatility in the marketplace causes ramifications through each link in the supply chain as prices continue to increase."

Although he knows that most manufacturing operations are lean and continually monitored for problems and opportunities, he notes the importance of staying abreast of materials options. "Frequently re-evaluating materials to make certain that the best solution is being provided to end-users is critical."