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Efficient drying equipment can save money in big ways, and can be the difference between staying in the black or seeing red. SAVING A BUCK is at the top of everyone's mind right now, especially in light of the steep rise in energy costs. At this point, there is really nothing converters can do when they get an electric bill, other than pay it or get their power cut off. But taking some simple steps in the converting process can produce some big savings. One area converters can improve cost savings is to look at their drying processes. Many drying equipment suppliers are

The technology behind today's drying equipment hasn't changed very much in recent years, but that doesn't make it any easier for a converter to choose the best product. EACH CONVERTER HAS his or her own unique needs when it comes to drying equipment, and one trend seems to be mixing different technologies to meet the needs of the application. This is just one approach, however, and drying equipment suppliers are continuing to provide the latest and greatest product advancements to meet customers' needs. Coping with trends Matt Litzler, president of C.A. Litzler, knows well about keeping his customers happy. "When customers in the

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Radiant energy and added air circulation are making infrared drying systems efficient options for many converters. by Joy English Today's forecast: sunny and breezy, with highs in the 80s. With weather like this, perfecting a tan is quick and easy. But with this same type of radiant energy, packaged in a different form, a tan is not all that can be accomplished quickly. For the package printing industry, infrared (IR) energy serves many converters' drying needs, especially when combined with convection. Doug Misercola, president of DRI (Port Salerno, Fla.), says, "Basically, infrared is electromagnetic energy that has been around since the beginning of