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Label converting and sleeving materials, equipment and services
News Release from: Harlands Labels
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 April 2005
Technical Manager Keeps Harlands Up On
Technology
Tony Kelly has taken up the new position of technical development manager for self adhesive labels printer Harlands Labels.
Tony Kelly has taken up the new position of technical development manager for self adhesive labels printer Harlands Labels The company said that there are four strongly related aspects to his role, with support for the sales force and customers in matters of product development important, along with ensuring a planned programme of product innovation is maintained at all times
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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He will also lead development projects that are identified by the company, which might be plant and equipment, or product based.
Kelly will also ensure that Harlands is at all times aware of emerging technology and that the company evaluates such things on an continuing basis to ensure it leads the way, whilst he will also work in conjunction with production management and other staff to continuously review press performance and quality and to evaluate potential improvements through the introduction of new technology.
Kelly has many years' experience within the technical side of the self-adhesive labels sector and has worked for other major companies in the sector, including Trident, Waddington Group, Tinsley Robor and CCL (formerly Jarvis Porter).
Commenting on his new role Kelly said: "To stay ahead in this industry you must be on top of developments from both a technological and process point of view or you get left behind.
My role is to ensure that we are tuned in to the rapidly changing equipment and processes within our market place." Harlands managing director, Ian Wright said: "We are 100 per cent committed to the continual development of Harlands products and services and we need to ensure we make the right decisions.
The pace at which things are changing in the market at the moment dictates that we must have someone constantly evaluating and this is where Tony comes in.
We are currently looking at many enhancements across our plant base and are considering further investment including the possibility of a digital print engine.".
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