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PFM Production Spring '05 Issue
 Custom
Looks
How working with print publishers to customize images can make the difference
in winning design projects. Examples of the kinds of customization are
shown, and major publishers explain the ins and outs of how designers
and OEMs can custom order prints. Read
this online.
 The
CMG Advantage
How OEMs can keep up to date on the latest commercial trends with the
Color Marketing Group’s special report covering forecasts on colors
that will be used for commercial spaces. Read
this online.
 Choosing
the Right Blade
Advice from manufacturers and industry experts on why it’s important
for production framers to match double miter saw blades to the material
being cut. Explanations of different tooth designs and arrangements are
given and why different types of blades work better with some types of
moulding and not others. Tips on the care and use of blades for top performance
are also included, along with expert advice on sharpening and changing
blades. Read
this online.
 The
Canton Fair
For OEMs interested in seeing what’s available in China, here’s
an introduction to the Canton Fair, the largest trade fair in China. Some
practical advice for those who want to attend is included. Read
this online.
 News
A look at the growth of the West Coast Art & Frame Show, including
the full-day Production Efficiency seminar with Jim Parrie; the Quadrum
SACA show; Fletcher-Terry’s new partnership with Valiani CMCs, and
staff changes at ITW AMP. Read
this online.
 Do
the Math!
Contributing Editor Jay Goltz explores the advantages of re-examining
your fixed costs and how even slight variations in costs can have more
impact on your bottom line that you might assume. Read
this online.
 Quick
Tips
Easy ideas to improve production efficiency that include maximizing acrylic
sheet cutting, adjusting CMCs for thicker matboards, and the importance
of keep double miter saw blades in pairs. Read
this online.
 Resources
An OEM can find opportunities for forming partnerships with designers
by becoming an industry partner with the American Society of Interior
Designers. Read
this online.
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