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Envelopes & More Inc., Bloomfield, Conn., introduced Super Nova® envelopes, stationery and business cards. The products are made from eucalyptus tree fibers, which produce a bright paper. The paper is opaque, strong, smooth and exceptionally soft, and is ideal for the white wove and fine paper markets, according to the company. For sample packages, call (860) 286-7570 or (860) 286-7560 (fax). Send email to jsullivan@envmore.com or visit www.envmore.com.
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Ward/Kraft Inc., based in Fort Scott, Kan., added printers, pressure seal equipment, and tabbing and inserting equipment to its Kansas Labels Division to meet customers' fulfillment needs. Additionally, the company passed the Lexmark performance criteria for manufacturing the LaserBand® self-laminating, laser-printed identification wristband. Ward/Kraft met or exceeded standards for all T-series printers in the Specialty Media category. The company is a licensed manufacturer of the LaserBand ID band when it's combined with patient ID labels, and the firm can provide the complete line of laser-generated, self-laminating ID wristbands. Call the company's Kansas plant at (800) 821-4021 or its Ohio plant at (800) 351-9302. Visit www.wardkraft.com.
Newtown/CPC Inc., Pennsauken, N.J., installed two 6-color, 40-inch Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 102 presses. Each press has an aqueous coating unit and an air transfer system for sharper images, solid ink coverage on heavier stocks, faster turnaround and greater efficiency, according to the company. Call Randy Fry at the company's Buffalo, N.Y., plant at (800) 828-7364 or Eric Killinger at its Fredericksburg, Va., plant at (800) 336-2110.
American Loose Leaf, St. Louis, launched a "blind" web site for its distributor customers. The site, www.thepresentationsolution.com, offers the company's catalog of products, including ring binders, presentation folders, indexes, pad holders, vinyl portfolios and presentation kits. The site also offers sales tips, presentation products, sales ideas and retail pricing for many items. Additionally, the company offers poly and pressboard data binders in several colors and sizes, and can ship the binders in a few days. Call (800) 467-7000, (314) 535-2960 or (314) 535-1905 (fax). Visit www.americanlooseleaf.com.
Arthur Blank & Co. Inc., Boston, was granted two new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for new plastic products and manufacturing methods. U.S. Patent No. 6,588,658, entitled "Transaction Card with Attached Auxiliary Members," relates to a 1-piece hang tag and combination card and key tag sets. The patent applies to many types of transaction cards such as gift cards, electronic cash cards and loyalty cards, as well as key tag sets similar to the company's RAC® Card and Combo® Card key tag set. U.S. Patent No. 6,592,035, entitled "Method and Apparatus for Rapid, Serial Transaction Item Fabrication," relates to a method of manufacturing various transaction items so they're accurately numbered and uniquely produced in sequential order. Call (800) 776-7333, (617) 325-9600 or 617-327-1235 (fax). Visit www.arthurblank.com.
Star Award Ribbon Co., Ennis, Texas, a subsidiary of Ennis Business Forms Inc., launched its web site at www.starawardribbon.com. The site features the company's products such as award ribbons, rosettes, banners, pennants, beauty sashes, celluloid buttons and certificates. It also allows distributors to request samples and includes tips on becoming a Star Award Ribbon distributor. Call (800) 527-6734 or (800) 323-8501 (fax).
Standard Forms Inc. (SFI), Norfolk, Va., changed its name to Workflow Solutions LLC to better reflect its range of products and services. The distributorship, which will market itself as Workflow, offers print and supply management solutions. Call (757) 622-8001 or (757) 622-8501 (fax). Visit www.workflowone.com.
EPI-Colorspace, Gaithersburg, Md., launched its web site at www.epi-colorspace.com. Designed for both high-speed internet and dial-up users, the site is simple and easy to navigate, according to the company. The company offers graphic arts and marketing communications services. Call (301) 990-2666 or (301) 990-7890 (fax).
