PFM Production Spring '07 Issue

Quadrum SACA 2007
Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF, gives an overview of the highlights at Italy’s foremost trade show. The latest looks at new frames, graphics, and technologies previewed at SACA 2007. Read this online.

Color Trends 2007
A look at the latest colors being used for contract office and hospitality environments by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF. A discussion of color combinations, design themes, and trends in art, featuring a list of Contract Color Directions for 2007. Read this online.

Laminating & Mounting: A Look at the Options
Patrick Sarver surveys the different laminating and mounting equipment possibilities, including wet mounting, pressure-sensitive mounting, heat-activated mounting, and overlaminating. The construction of the machines, maintenance and support, and working with vendors are also highlighted. Important questions to ask before purchasing this type of equipment are listed as well. Read this online.

Minimize Waste with the 5S System
Jim Parrie, Ph.D., CPF, explains that by using only the work elements you need, staying organized, and setting work standards, you can improve production while reducing cost and waste. Read this online.

New Releases
A selection of the latest prints from leading art publishers that supply the production framing market. These images are just some of the many that are popular today. Read this online.

Catalogs
The latest colors and styles can be seen in the newest catalogs and supplements from the leading art publishers supplying the production framing market. There are thousands of images to choose from in these catalogs, enabling you to find just the right pieces to fit the needs of your clients. Read this online.

Quick Tips
Easy ideas to improve efficiency include how to track employee work with stamps, applying your own mounting board adhesive, and recycling mat drop-outs. Read this online.

Perspective
Leading art publishers discuss their views on the ever-changing wall art industry. Tony Barrett, vice president of Bentley Publishing Group, addresses the changing market, the challenge of technology, and how to deal with China. Read this online.

Do the Math!
Contributing editor Jay Goltz explains the “creep effect” problem and how salary levels of your employees have to incorporated into your bottom line and cost control. Read this online.

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