The Power of Print
The Power of Print

On occasion I will be speaking with someone and they will say to me that print is dead. I just smile and tell them that it is not. And while digitized media is all around us, no new media has ever replaced an existing media. Content is king. Content brings readers back time and time again to printed media or digital media. For ten signs of print's vitality, turn to the inside back cover of this issue.

PD&F also has a strong web presence through www.plasticsmag.com that compliments our magazine. A searchable twelve-year article archive provides the largest database of information for the plastic shapes distribution and fabrication industry.

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We kick off our end of the year issue with A Marriage of Beauty and Environmental Design. When cosmetics designer Urban Decay was on the prowl for a backdrop for its products' display in Sephora stores, their mission was to find an unusual material that was also environmentally-friendly. Acrilex, Inc. had just the solution.

Next up we have our annual Year in Review index. The section provides a directory to the features, accessories, machinery, materials and tooling we have showcased this past year. To read the complete text, go to our Articles Search By Keyword. You will also find more information on many of the companies featured in the online version of our 2009 BuyerŐs Guide. When you find what you are looking for, tell them you found it in PD&F magazine!

Finally, in Safety Solutions, Jack Podijil addresses your aching back. About 80 percent of back injuries are short in duration and workers are able get back to normal health.

We would like to thank all of our readers and advertisers for your continued support. We wish all of you happy holidays and hope you have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. For more information on fabricating a wide range of plastics, equipment and supplies, search our twelve year article archive. You can also use our online eReader Service to contact our advertisers or manage your subscription.

Enjoy the issue,