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Appleton Papers, a supplier based in Appleton, Wis., introduced Impede security papers in compliance with ANSI image-ready standards. The paper is white on one side and pastel-colored on the other side, and it can be printed on either side. Colors include pink, tan, green and blue. Impede papers feature chemical-reactant areas; embedded fluorescent fibers; and Linemark, a patented marking system that creates the appearance of lines that change from light to dark depending on reflected light. Giraffe Business Forms recently began selling the papers. For more information, call Giraffe at (800) 800-5822, (502) 584-1700 or (502) 584-6604 (fax).
Suntower Systems, a Seattle software supplier, introduced its SAFE EE™ 5.0 operations software package. SAFE includes operations, accounting, e-commerce, contact management and remote office capabilities for Microsoft Windows®. New features include Microsoft Windows XP certification, optional payroll import extensions, XML interface, UPS and FedEx tracking, optional PDF reporting, and more. Ongoing technical support and free updates are available. Users must have at least one PC running Windows 98 (64 MB) or Windows NT/2000/XP (128 MB), 10 MB of available disk space and an optional fax modem. The package supports all major networks. Individual trial packages are available. For more information, call (206) 241-4859 or (206) 241-4879 (fax). Send email to sales@suntowersystems.com.
Xanté Corp., an equipment supplier based in Mobile, Ala., introduced the Xanté AW1200 laser printer. Compact and quiet, the 27-lb. printer is designed for small offices such as schools, doctor's offices and marketing departments, according to Xanté. Features include images of 1,200 x 1,200 d.p.i.; printing capability of up to A3/11 x 17 inches at a maximum of 12 pages per minute; a maximum tray volume of 600 sheets; Adobe® PostScript® 3™ capability; and more. The Xanté AW1200 can print on plain paper, transparencies, laser-quality labels and more. For more information, call (800) 926-8839, (251) 473-6502, or (251) 473-6503 (fax).
LABELBLANK Corp., University Park, Ill., expanded its pin-fed label line to include 1,711 products in 111 sizes, ranging from one across to six across. Labels are available with permanent and removable adhesive, smudge-resistant face stock, horizontal perfs and a variety of colors. Customizing also is available. LABELBLANK offers a 24-page brochure with a cross-reference chart comparing pin-fed label brands. For more information, call (800) 642-2020.
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Belknap Business Forms, Mayville, N.Y., earned ISO 9002 certification. Certification to these prestigious standards reflects a significant commitment to quality products and services. Belknap spent two years completing the certification. Rob Harris, who previously served as a press operator at Belknap, served as ISO coordinator. "We're a better company for going through this process, and it has created an environment that will help us to move forward in our growth plan," says J. Buster Weinzierl (far right), Belknap's president and DMIA's vice president. Call (800) 828-8350, (716) 753-5300 or (716) 753-5301 (fax). Visit www.belknapbf.com.
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Quick Tech Graphics, Springboro, Ohio, installed a second 6-color, 14-inch press. It's capable of producing roll-to-roll, roll-to-fold and roll-to-sheet forms. Call (800) 473-6767, or visit www.quicktechgraphics.com.
The Flesh Company, based in St. Louis, added a computer-to-plate system, manufactured by Strobbe Corp., at its Parsons, Kan., plant. The system allows the firm to create and accept digital files, which can be manipulated and set directly onto a plate without using film. According to the company, advantages include more accurate color registration and stepped images, elimination of film costs, faster setup, less press waste, and higher-quality lines and screens. Call (800) 760-2945 or (314) 781-2350, ext. 345. Visit www.fleshco.com.
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Transcontinental Solutions, based in Newtown, Pa., ordered a second 9-color Quantum 1500XP web offset press from Sanden Machine Ltd. Both variable-sized, 27-inch presses will be equipped with UV dryers, remote ink and register controls, fan-folders, and commercial high-pile sheeters. Call (800) 220-2066. Send email to cohend@transcontinental.ca, or visit www.transcontinental-gtc.com.
Ennis Business Forms Inc., based in DeSoto, Texas, introduced "Did You Know?" post cards, designed to educate Ennis distributors about the firm's products and services throughout the year. A recent post card
promoted Admore, an Ennis division that offers packaging products, sales kits, affordable prices and two locations. The post card encouraged distributors to join Admore's free email club in exchange for $25 off their next presentation products order. Call (972) 228-7801 or (972) 228-7820 (fax).
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Pama Enterprises Inc. moved to 60 Cuttermill Rd., Ste. 609, Great Neck, NY 11021-3114. Call (800) 695-4726, (516) 504-6300 or (516) 504-6363 (fax). According to the company, it can serve New York clients better from the new location. Pama celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Check Technology Corp., Minneapolis, changed its name to Delphax Technologies Inc. Its stock symbol changed from CTCQ to DLPX. According to Delphax, its new name better reflects the firm's variety of products and markets. Call (952) 939-9000 or (952) 939-1151 (fax).
Mainline Thermographers, Baldwin Park, Calif., celebrates its 60th anniversary with a promotion for distributors. Partner distributors receive presentation folders that include monthly discounts on services and products such as thermographic printing, foil stamping, embossing and envelopes. In addition, Mainline added online ordering to its web site at www.mainlinethermo.com. Clients can send artwork electronically to products@mainlinethermo.com. Call (800) 433-1165 or (818) 814-4571.
AWARDS
Prime Resources Corp., Bridgeport, Conn., was named to the Inc. magazine Inner City 100 for the second consecutive year. The magazine honors the fastest-growing inner-city companies in the country. More than 4,200 firms were nominated. Call (203) 331-9100, or visit www.primeworld.com.
Proforma, a distributorship based in Cleveland, received a gold Print Excellence Award from the Printing Industries Association servicing North America and Ohio (PIANKO) for Proforma's 6-color self-promotion brochures. Automated Graphic Systems, Proforma's partner manufacturer and a PIANKO member, printed the brochure and entered it in the contest. In addition, Proforma honored its business partners at the 2001 Proforma Million Dollar Club/Coaches of the Year/MVPLP Celebration in Las Vegas. The Proforma Million Dollar Club included more than 40 of Proforma's franchise owners whose sales exceeded $1 million during 2001. Coaches of the Year included franchise owners who volunteered as Proforma mentors. MVPLP included Preferred Limited Partners (vendors) who had high sales, supported Proforma and committed to future partnerships with the company. The event featured four days at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort.
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Flottman Company Inc., Crestview Hills, Ky., earned 12 awards. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce named Flottman to its "Emerging 30" list for the second consecutive year. Flottman also won six Gallery of Superb Printing Awards from The Cincinnati Club Printing House Craftsmen. In addition, the firm won five Print Excellence Awards, including two golds, from the Printing Industries Association Inc. Flottman offers commercial printing, inserts and outserts. Call (859) 331-6636, or visit www.flottmanco.com.
Directech eMerge, a direct mail and e-marketing firm in Burlington, Mass., won 14 awards at the 2002 New England Direct Marketing Association Awards competition. Awards included five golds, five silvers and four bronzes in the categories of Business-to-Business Mail, Business-to-Business Interactive and Business-to-Business Integrated Campaign. Call (781) 993-9222. Send email to swood@directechemerge.com, or visit www.directechemerge.com.
Highresolution, New York, won seven awards of excellence at the 60th annual Graphic Arts Awards Exhibition, held by the American Association of Graphic Communications. The contest drew 700 entries. Award criteria included production quality, effective use of media, design and function. Call (212) 620-0022 or (212) 929-1821 (fax). Send email to moreinfo@high-res.com, or visit www.high-res.com.
RANDOM NOTES
American Loose Leaf, St. Louis, celebrates its 2-year anniversary since its spin-off from U.S. Office Products. The 80-year-old firm has a new plant layout, information system and national marketing campaign. American Loose Leaf sells presentation products, including folders and binders, to the trade only. Call (314) 535-2960 or (314) 535-1905 (fax). Visit www.americanlooseleaf.com.
Press Access, a distributorship in Montreal, offers manufacturers and distributors access to its partner trade manufacturers in Canada. Its partners offer graphic design services, labels, traditional forms, and commercial, specialty and silk-screen printing. Press Access works with electronic media, direct-to-plate printing and traditional film. The firm doesn't charge sales taxes on U.S. orders. For price quotes, call (888) 307-3460, (514) 738-2272 or (514) 342-7873 (fax). Send email to abf@cam.org.
