Label Expo Americas :
September 14 - 16, 2010

TLMI Annual Meeting :
October 17 – 20, 2010

TLMI Converter Meeting :
Mar 13 - 16, 2011

TLMI Technical Meeting :
Sep 6 - 8, 2011

FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING/RATIO ANALYSIS

TLMI’s financial ratio and benchmarking analysis which provides financial trends and significant insights into converters competitiveness, profitability and productivity.

The Eugene Singer Best Managed Converter Awards are based on this analysis.

COMPENSATION ANALYSIS

This is a study of employees wages, benefits and employment practices. The results provide detailed information that helps employees in the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

All member companies, including divisions and individuals, are listed in TLMI’s comprehensive Membership Directory. This is a great networking tool.
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TLMI ILLUMINATOR

Each individual you choose to list in our database receives a subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter with up-to-date industry information. Plus you receive our special Hot off the Press issue which is produced every other month.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES GUIDE

In cooperation with a leading trade magazine, TLMI aids in marketing your company and its products. This guide lists your company’s information along with the products and services you provide to the industry. It is published in the July issue of a leading industry publication as well as being mailed to over 1,000 potential customers a year.
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LITERATURE FOR PURCHASE

TLMI offers various books, glossaries and manuals for purchase. Please refer to the enclosed literature form on our website for prices and descriptions.
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TLMI COMMITTEES

There are numerous opportunities to participate on a TLMI committee. The following committees are available for you to join:

• Membership Committee
• Marketing Committee
• Scholarship Committee
• Learning Committee
• Statistical Committee
• Technical Committee
• Environmental Health and Safety Committee

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WAGE AND LABOR STUDY

Find out if you are paying your employees, more, less or about the same as other converters in your area. This statistical study is done every other year. It is included with the price of your membership. The study is done in the Spring of each odd calendar year, i.e. 2009, 2011. You are only eligible to receive this study if you participate.

RATIO STUDY

How important is financial ratio and benchmark analysis to the success of your tag and label operation? The answer, “a simple analysis can provide significant insights into your business.” Understanding the positive impact of this type of analysis could make your company a leader of an industry. This statistical study is done every year in January. You are only eligible to receive completed information if you have participated in the study. You will receive a custom report which will include your company’s ratios calculated next to the industry benchmarks.

LABELEXPO

This trade show and conference is held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (formerly known as Rosemont Convention Center) in Rosemont, Illinois. Please see future calendar for dates. This trade show is held every other year.
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ANNUAL MEETING

Our annual meeting is held in the fall. All converters, suppliers and international members are invited to attend.

QUARTERLY TRENDS

This membership benefit is offered four times a year. You have to participate in order to receive the results. This survey reports the following: if sales went up, down or remained steady, the percentage of companies in the small, mid-range, medium and large categories, if industry profits went up, down or remained steady, if companies were backlogged by one, two, three or more weeks, the number of shifts companies employ, if the number of employees went down, up or remained the same.

AWARDS COMPETITION

All converters have the opportunity to enter their labels and tags into TLMI’s annual competition. Please see the awards brochure for deadline. Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting and winners are published in industry magazines. If your tag or label wins first place in TLMI’s competition it is automatically entered in the World Label Award Competition.
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TLMI WEBSITE

The World Wide Web is accessed by over 50 million people. Don’t miss this opportunity to be listed on the website of the leading tag and label association.

CONVERTER MEETING

Our converter meeting is held in the late winter for TLMI Converter members only. Please see future meeting calendar for dates and location.

NORTH AMERICAN LABEL STUDY

This is an extensive study done on the pressure sensitive label industry. The study is updated every two years. The current study is available for sale.

D & B REPORTS

Available to members at a reduced rate. This is a comprehensive electronic report including a company summary, predictive scores, financial stress class summary and rating, credit score class summary and rating, detailed payment history, public filings, history, financial reports and more.
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SHIPPING PROGRAM

Members can receive discounts to lower shipping expenses with some of the most prominent carriers in the industry. The program includes: guaranteed next day delivery, reliable ground delivery, international express services, less-than-truckload freight, and domestic and international air freight.

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CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

TLMI members can participate in an electronic payment program with specially negotiated rates for a comprehensive credit card processing solution. TLMI members also receive: no authorization or transaction fees, simplified application process, no application or conversion fees, no annual fees, comprehensive reporting, 24/7 customer service/technical support.

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L.I.F.E. (Label Initiative For The Environment)

This is a TLMI sponsored initiative that enables TLMI members to become certified in environmental best practices. It is the only program of its kind, developed by converters and suppliers to the narrow web industry. Regardless of your company size, sustainability practices can save you money.

ENERNOC

TLMI is proud to partner with EnerNOC, Inc. to deliver innovative energy management solutions to its members. EnerNOC's clean and intelligent energy solutions are designed to increase energy efficiency and drive cost-savings for manufacturers like you. EnerNOC’s energy solutions can also help you meet the demands of the Energy and Greenhouse Gases components of TLMI's Project L.I.F.E. Certification. For more information about EnerNOC’s full suite of energy management services, visit our website at www.enernoc.com/get-started. Through EnerNOC Demand Response, TLMI members can earn regular payments for being on call to reduce energy use. It’s a simple way for members to earn money while increasing energy efficiency, and enrolling is free. Here’s how it works: When electricity usage in your area is especially high, local businesses reduce non-essential electricity use to help provide relief to the local electric grid. Our expert team helps you identify what types of reductions your facility can make with minimal impact on your operations. Our manufacturing customers find they can simply turn off unused equipment or delay energy-intensive processes a few hours to facilitate participation. Your facility will earn payments regardless of whether you are called upon to reduce.
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