Purpose-built Print (Screen Printing)

Teeter remarks on screen technology employed to apply a pattern adhesive. He states this method provides superior volume control as compared to an anilox roll, especially if high volumes are required.

Gilbertson has noticed screen in an increasing number of high-speed flexible packaging applications, as well as a number of shrink-sleeve applications. However, he comments, "Most packaging people aren't fully aware of [screen's] capabilities." Within the last 15 years, Gilbertson observes, there have been a huge number of screen installations in Europe. He predicts, "In America, it's just a matter of evolution."