Print
Solutions April 2006
NEW
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
JUST
OUT
Ward/Kraft,
based in Fort Scott, Kan., introduced
a high-security taggant lamination
available for integrated cards
and other products. The laminate
can be applied to the face of
a document and then die cut to
create an integrated card. To
authenticate the card, the face
is exposed to a laser beam from
a pen device. The resulting coded
reaction tells the viewer if the
card is an original. Various types
of scanning units are available
for this application. Call the
Fort Scott headquarters at (800)
821-4021 or the Ohio plant at
(800) 351-9302.
Concept
Forms,
Grand Rapids, Mich., offers a
complete stock of guest checks
called “Mr. Guest Check.”
There are 17 styles, including
four Spanish and one Italian themed
check. An Asian version is available
for special order only. All guest
checks come in special white,
flip-top cartons and are produced
on high-quality carbonless, bond
and tag weight papers. All master
packs and inner packs are bar
coded with SUPC and UPC codes
for automated distribution. Call
(800) 748-0235 or fax (800) 749-5242.
Strata-Tac
Inc.,
Batavia, Ill., announced the introduction
of gold and silver laser films.
These films can be used to make
labels and identification cards
that are laser- and flexo- printable.
Call (800) 884-9388.
Proforma,
Cleveland, launched ProApparel
by Proforma, a wide range of professional-looking,
affordable dress shirts, casual
shirts and outerware in a variety
of styles, sizes, colors and embroidery
options. The line is available
exclusively through Proforma owners
in the United States and Canada.
Call (216) 520-8400 ext. 3115.
Business
Forms Inc.,
Pittsburgh, developed Laser-Compatible
Spot Carbonless, which ensures
laser compatibility for spot CF
and desensitized areas. Previously
not compatible with laser printers,
the carbonless multi-part forms
allow copy to transfer through
the set only in designated areas.
The company said that the process
is useful for purchase orders,
packing slips, medical charts
and requisitions. Call (414) 771-8000,
ext. 123.
FYI
Badger
Tag & Label Corp., Random
Lake, Wis., was approved by the
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) to print labels that meet
both organizations’ guidelines.
Call (800) 331-4863.
PrintXcel,
Montrose, Ala., recently added
in-line die cut capabilities to
its Fairhope, Ala., facility.
The in-line process uses magnetic
dies that provide unlimited design
options cost effectively for small
to mid-size orders for temporary
cards, door hangers, key tags
and more, according to the company.
The feature is available in 11-inch
or 22-inch cut sheet or continuous
formats. The finished products
can be single or multi-ply. Call
(866) 367-9235.
American
Solutions for Business (ASB),
Glenwood, Minn., held the first
of its two annual conferences
Feb. 22-26. Nearly 400 sales associates
and corporate individuals attended
the event, which was held at the
Marriott Conference Center in
Minneapolis. At the “Blizzard
Beach” convention, participants
learned about the company’s
sales statistics and updates about
ASB’s technology updates.
National
Printing Converters Inc.,
Brazil, Ind., announced a limited
time, 10 percent discount on new
orders. To receive the discount,
distributors must visit the company’s
web site and fill out a form.
The distributor receives a confirmation
email with a coupon to apply to
any new order. The value of the
coupons can be up to $500. Call
(800) 877-6724.
Shipman
Print Solutions, Niagara Falls,
N.Y., installed a new 4-color
perfector EM5000 Jet Offset Envelope
Printing Press to increase its
envelope printing capability.
The press can print on envelopes
converted from uncoated, coated
or specialty papers at speeds
up to 30,000 per hour. Shipman
can now print in all color formats,
including perfecting, on most
sizes of envelopes. The press
features the latest integrated
cold UV drying system, allowing
envelopes to be packaged as soon
as they are printed without smudge
or offset problems. Call (800)
462-2114.
Coyne
Graphic Finishing Inc., Mount
Vernon, Ohio, installed a custom-manufactured
Cauhe large-format die cutting
machine. The Spanish-made Cauhe
machine has a 65 x 120-inch cutting
bed, one of the largest in the
United States. The machine is
the company’s fourth large-format
die cutter. Call (740) 397-6232.
Have
a New Product?
Call
LaShell Stratton, assistant editor,
at (800) 336-4641, ext. 119, or
(703) 549-4966 (fax). Send email
to lstratton@PSDA.org.
