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HEADLINES
- February 2008
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2008 FSEA National Convention a Shining Success
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The Foil Stamping and Embossing Association
(FSEA) hosted a record turnout at its 11th
national convention at the Hilton Scottsdale
Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Ariz. in April. A
group of over one hundred and fifty attendees
and guests gathered from 10 different countries
to enjoy three days of educational programming,
networking opportunities, and the warmth and
sunshine of Scottsdale. Speaker highlights
included PIA/GATF CEO/President Michael Makin in
a State of the Industry address, Rich MacInnes
from Net Results on lean practices, a technology
panel on new trends with foil and finishing and
an entire afternoon track on ‘Pathways to
Finishing Green’. The convention kicked off with
the Supplier Trade Fair and Welcome Reception
where participants had the opportunity to visit
with industry vendors and peers in a festive
pavilion with a southwestern flare. The event
attracted area print/finishing companies, in
addition to convention attendees. Adventure in
the Sonoran Desert with a desert Hummer
excursion and golf tournament at Stone Creek
Golf Club drew a record number of participants
who happily soaked up the sunshine and warmth of
the day! The convention culminated with the
FSEA’s gala Gold Leaf Awards Banquet, where
guests had the rare opportunity to experience a
Native American hoop dance. McGraphics, Inc. of
Nashville, Tenn., received the prestigious ‘Best
of Show’ award for its Halloween invitation set
and Prism Grafix from Australia received an
Honorable Mention for its 2008 calendar. Among
the many awards presented to all the 2007 Gold
Leaf Award Winners, special recognition was
given to past FSEA Chairman Kevin Bennitt (Fine
Arts Engraving) and to the FSEA 2008 Lifetime
Achievement Award Recipient, Fred Isler (Bobst
Group North America). Visit our gallery of
photos from the
2008 FSEA
National Convention.
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FSEA
Offers Lean Training through Net Results
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The Foil Stamping & Embossing
Association (FSEA) and Net Results, Inc.
have developed a new program together to
offer FSEA members Net Results Lean
Enterprise training courses at a
discounted rate. These training courses
are based on the Lean Enterprise Memory
Jogger series published by GOAL/QPC. The
Lean Enterprise courses offer a
practical knowledge base to transform
your company into a Lean Enterprise,
retaining valued customers when price
and cost pressures continue to be a
challenge. Course content emphasizes
identification and prevention of waste
(i.e., extra time, labor, materials,
motion, etc.). The Lean Enterprise
courses include the following:
Introduction to the Lean Enterprise,
Error Proofing, Visual Management, Quick
Changeover, Mapping the Value Stream,
and Total Productive Maintenance.
Rich MacInnes, CEO of Net Results, Inc.,
and author of the Lean Enterprise Memory
Jogger series, will be giving two
presentations at the upcoming FSEA
National Convention in Scottsdale. Come
hear Rich to learn more about Lean
techniques and more about the upcoming
courses at the special FSEA member rate.
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Site Announced for 2009 IADD/FSEA Odyssey
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The International Association of Diecutting and
Diemaking (IADD) and the Foil Stamping and
Embossing Association (FSEA) are pleased to
announce the site for the 2009 IADD/FSEA Odyssey
– the only trade exhibition targeted
specifically to diecutting, diemaking, foil
stamping, embossing, and other trade finishing
processes. Slated for May 6-8, 2009, at the Cobb
Galleria, Atlanta, Ga., the 2009 Odyssey
promises to be the most exciting,
industry-specific event of the year. Coming off
of the record-breaking attendance recorded at
the 2007 Odyssey (May 2007 in Milwaukee, Wis.),
from both attendees and exhibitors alike,
excitement over the 2009 event continues to
mount.
From programming to the trade exposition, some
exciting changes are in the works to enhance the
overall Odyssey experience for both attendees
and exhibitors – offering even more value across
the board. Once again, the three-day event will
allow attendees the opportunity to experience a
combination of a fully operational TechShop™
floor; industry-specific educational sessions;
and a one-of-a-kind exhibition hall. For the
most recent information on the 2009 IADD/FSEA
Odyssey, visit www.iadd.org or contact the IADD
directly at (800) 828-IADD or the FSEA at (785)
271-5816.
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2008 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient -
Fred Isler |
The Foil Stamping & Embossing Association is
pleased to present its 2008 Lifetime Achievement
Award to Alfred ‘Fred’ Isler of Bobst Group. The
prestigious award recognizes Isler for his
nearly five decades of commitment to the growth
of the foil stamping and embossing industry and
for his leadership in introducing revolutionary
technologies, especially in the areas of large
format stamping, embossing, and diecutting.
Isler began to work for Bobst S.A. in Lausanne,
Switzerland, in 1960. Six years later he
transferred to Bobst Group USA as a field
service technician and began to work with others
to develop a Bobst 49″ hot foil stamping
prototype for Hallmark Cards, Inc. A year later,
Isler installed the 49″ unit at Alford
Packaging, the first company to produce
cigarette and cosmetic packaging on a large
format machine. In 1973 Isler was promoted to
Bobst’s technical staff and moved to company
headquarters in Roseland, N.J., where he was
instrumental in introducing Bobst folder-gluers
in the North American market and would be
heavily involved in customer training for the
next 20 years. After numerous other promotions,
Isler became director of Special Technical and
Sales Support in 1992, responsible for customer
demonstrations and training courses for
customers and Bobst Group USA technicians and
sales staff. In 1993 Isler became vice president
and general manager of Bobst Canada. Although he
officially retired from the company in 2006,
Isler will continue to handle one major account
for Bobst until next year.
Isler’s strong leadership qualities and
dedication to customer service have earned him a
reputation of the highest regard among industry
peers. He will be honored at the FSEA Gold Leaf
Awards Banquet on April 12, 2008, in Scottsdale,
Ariz., in conjunction with the FSEA National
Convention, April 10-12.
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2007 Wage and Benefit Survey |
Following a similar survey conducted in
2001/2002, this survey is designed to provide
FSEA members and others with detailed
statistical information regarding the foil
stamping and embossing industry. The 2007
survey also includes information regarding
benefits, as benefits are increasingly an issue
in employee recruitment and retention. The
survey has been completed by companies actively
involved in the foil stamping and
embossing/trade finishing industry, allowing
others in our industry to benchmark their own
policies. This survey is FREE to members of the
FSEA and can be accessed through the Members
Only section of the site. Non-members can
purchase this document through our FSEA
Bookstore.
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Members Only Section
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Current members will be able to access valuable
information - information that can be utilized
internally to increase productivity and
efficiencies, such as with archived
InsideFinishing technical articles and reports
and ‘Question and Answer’ technical articles.
Information also can be accessed and utilized to
‘sell the value of foil and embossing’ such as
with case studies and research studies –
formatted and designed as presentations – just
print and you’re ready to go! Updated
continuously, this section will be a valuable
source of information to help our members
increase their bottom line. Other items you will
find in the future in this section include
survey results, benchmark studies, and more.
Members will receive their usernames and
passwords soon.
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FSEA Bookstore |
Visit our online
Bookstore. It
has all of the offerings from the Foil Stamping
and Embossing Association available and will
soon include links to publications from our members.
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Designer's Guide 2nd Edition |
"A Different Breed: The Designers Guide to Foil
Stamping and Embossing." reference guide created
to take you on a journey through and exotic
world of color, texture and dimensions. An
informative sample oriented book for designers
and printers and a unique marketing tool for
foil stampers and embossers. The 2nd Edition
includes updated information and a new section
on preparing artwork.
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Employee Recognition Program
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The FSEA Employee Recognition Program is a great
way to show appreciation and recognition to your
employees for a job well done. It’s easy,
affordable, and is available now through the
Foil Stamping and Embossing Association.
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