Hardware Podcasts

165 - LIVE from TLMI with Ginnie Gandy from Channeled Resources Group

People of Packaging · 3 Nov 2022 · 27m

What this episode covers

Ginnie Gandy, a sales representative at Channeled Resources Group, discusses her transition from the tech industry to the family-owned label liner business and her work with Label Leaders of Tomorrow (LLT). She explains the technical complexities of release liner, including the challenges of recycling silicone-coated paper and the importance of ISRI specifications for collection. Gandy highlights how LLT connects younger professionals with senior industry leaders to ensure the sector's longevity and knowledge transfer.

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Channeled Resources Group
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TLMI, Label Leaders of Tomorrow

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