PFM Production Fall '09 Issue

Quick Tips
Learn how effective use of computerized software can increase profits and keep employees and customers happy. Also find out that by lighting underpinners with LEDs, precision and efficiency are guaranteed. Read this online.

New Advances in Production Equipment
The latest production equipment focuses on automation and economical options. Read about the latest offerings from the leading companies, including Active Sales, Frameware, ITW AMP, JoinRite, SpecialtySoft, Pistorius, Framingsupplies.com, Art Materials Service, Gunnar International, Fletcher-Terry, Cutting Edge Designs, PAM Fastening Technology, and Universal Framing Products. Read this online.

Maximizing Your Equipment
Jim Burke explores how to know when to repair or replace your production equipment. From compressors to underpinners to saws, mounting equipment, and CMCs and wall cutters, this article will help guide you in your equipment evaluations. Read this online.

Seller Beware
Joshua Kaufman, Esq. and Kesso Diallo, Esq. discuss the problems of copyright infringement involved if you find yourself selling infringing artwork. Learn how to prevent your company from being caught in the middle. Read this online.

Printing Your Own Giclées: Ink and Media
The third part of a series by photographic artist and printer Randy Hufford discusses the advantages and disadvantages of assorted printers and inks, including quality and cost comparisons. Read this online.

New Art Releases
Here are some of the more notable recent releases from art publishers supplying the production framing market. Read this online.

Traits of Troubled Companies
Mike Hulser explains that companies that are failing have a lot of problems in common. He focuses on how to determine if your company is headed in the wrong direction and preventive measures you can take to avoid disaster. Read this online.

Subcontractor – or Employee?
Jim Parrie, Ph.D., CPF, owner of Millennial Technologies & Consulting International, reveals how to help determine if subcontractors hired by your company do not qualify as employees. Read this online.

Do the Math!
Jay Goltz explains why one of the most important things for framing companies can do is to pay attention to cash flow and inventory. Read this online.

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