With projections for continued growth in film usage and RFID labeling, static control will get lots of well-deserved attention.

By Tom Polischuk

pP: Which of these markets do you see having the most need/interest for static control/web cleaning equipment?

Gibis—We find the greatest need exists in the labels, cartons, and packaging.

Fyffe—Virtually all web converters have some need for static control or web cleaning equipment. However, there seems to be a more willingness to invest in static control equipment by those who do printing or packaging in the medical related industries, where dust contamination is a much more costly problem.