Badger Tag & Label Corp., Random Lake, Wis., offers self-sealing laminated tags that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. The tags are UV-protective and permanently encase information in a protective, clear polyester overlay, according to the company. The company can produce custom tags on more than 50 paper and synthetic stocks. Call (800) 331-4863. Visit www.badgertag.com.
Lancer Label, a PrintXcelSM brand, Omaha, Neb., launched two products--PressAbels Spirit Sheet and Cold Foil. The 10 x 13-inch PressAbels Spirit Sheet features nine labels, including a mouse pad, sports schedule, window decal and more. The sheets are ideal promotional items for schools, universities and sports teams, according to the company. Cold Foil is an inline alternative to the traditional offline process that uses a hot stamp machine. It's ideal for medium runs and products that require exceptional shelf appeal, according to the company. Call (800) 228-7074. Visit www.lancerlabel.com.
Zebra Technologies Corp., Vernon Hills, Ill., released Zebra Brand Protection Solutions, a line of secure printer labels, tickets, tags, ribbons and readers. The products contain machine-readable material that can be encoded with data that can't be erased, altered or duplicated, according to the company. They also contain specially formulated inks, varnishes and adhesives to create preprinted, security-protected tags, labels and tickets. Call (800) 423-0422, (847) 634-6700 or (847) 913-8766 (fax). Visit www.zebra.com.
ePrintDistributors.com, Shrewsbury, N.J., launched PrintStream, a workflow-based web service that allows distributors, manufacturers and end users to complete quoting and order entry quickly and cost-effectively, according to the company. Distributors can access the free service at www.printstreamnow.com. Manufacturers can receive a free 30-day trial at www.eprintmanufacturers.com. Call (732) 219-0066 or (732) 219-9018 (fax). Visit www.eprintdistributors.com.
FYI
Suncoast Marketing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., moved to its new corporate offices and distribution center. The new address is 6545 Nova Dr., Ste. 211, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. The company's phone and fax numbers remain the same. Call (954) 583-4351 or (954) 583-8189 (fax). Visit www.suncoastmarketing.com.
Printgraphics, Dayton, Ohio, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Founded in 1978, the company has evolved from a traditional forms manufacturer to a company that offers progressive product lines. It has been ranked as one of the top 50 trade manufacturers for the past eight years. Call (800) 437-9632 or (937) 898-3071 (fax). Visit www.printgraphicsnet.com.
Datatel Resources Corp., Monaca, Pa., expanded its capabilities to include standard cut sheet and continuous credit card carrier forms. The company now offers inline customized punching, perforating and slitting for D-hole, Phillipsburg and other Datacard requirements. It uses inter-stage UV print capabilities in up to 12 colors for credit card carriers and can print heavy ink coverages when required, provide precise corporate identity color matches and ensure trouble-free imaging. Call (800) 245-2688, (724) 775-5300 or (724) 775-0688 (fax). Visit www.datatelcorp.com.
FTInc., Woodinville, Wash., moved its offices to a new location. The new address is 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd., N.E., Ste. A210, Woodinville, WA 98072. The company's phone and fax numbers remain the same. Call (800) 367-6122 or (800) 367-6124 (fax). Visit www.ftiforms.com.
Wise Business Forms Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., installed new equipment and services at various locations. The company's Piedmont, S.C., plant offers 4-color process on a 22-inch press. Its Alpharetta plant has a 14-inch, 4-color roll-to-sheet press. Its Fort Wayne, Ind., plant added a 4-color, 22-inch Didde press for long run continuous work; 6-color capability for cut sheet, continuous and unit set work; a 4-color web press for short run unit sets; a 3-color, 17-inch roll-to-roll unit set continuous press; an Eskofot CopyDot scanner; roll-to-sheet, 2-color Apollo presses for 11 inches and 17 inches short run cut sheet work; and a 6-color, 22-inch roll-to-roll/roll/sheet and roll/fold Didde press. Its Butler, Pa., plant added a 24-inch, 3-color Didde press for continuous forms and unit sets. The plants in Butler and Portland, Maine, now offer warehousing and distribution services. Call the Piedmont plant at (800) 445-2264, Alpharetta plant at (888) 815-9473, Fort Wayne plant at (888) 817-9473, Butler plant at (888) 813-9473 and Portland plant at (800) 866-6560. Visit www.wbf.com.
Admore Inc., a division of Ennis Business Forms Inc., Macomb, Mich., installed an Agfa computer-to-plate system. The equipment includes an Agfa Apogee Workflow machine with an X-45S 1-bin automatic platesetter and Agfajet Sherpa 43 digital proofer. The system handles full-color, multiple-format work up to 40 inches with impression counts as high as 1 million from a single thermal-baked plate. The system quickens prepress time and produces a sharper, cleaner dot for finer print resolution with better registration on press, according to the company. Call (800) 523-6673 or (800) 215-2664 (fax). Visit www.admoredirect.com.
API Foils Inc., based in Lawrence, Kan., expanded its Lawrence manufacturing facility to provide better customer service. The finishing and distribution departments, previously located in Lenexa, Kan., now are part of the Lawrence facility. Call (800) 255-4605, (785) 842-7674 or (785) 842-9748 (fax). Visit www.api-worldwide.com.
Chicago Envelope Inc., Chicago, introduced lower prices on its line of Vivid envelopes. The envelopes are available in 13 colors in 24# and 28# writing grades. They're also available as #10 regular- and standard-window envelopes, and as catalog and booklet envelopes in sizes of 9 x 12 inches and 10 x 13 inches. The company also produces custom envelopes. Call (800) 446-3831, (630) 668-0400 or (630) 668-2164 (fax). Visit www.hotce.com.
Thompson Print Solutions, San Antonio, moved to a 15,000-square-foot, custom-designed facility in San Antonio to adjust for continued growth. The new address is 5818 Rocky Point Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249. The company's phone and fax numbers remain the same. Call (800) 842-0191, (210) 734-5356 or (210) 734-0652 (fax). Visit www.thompsonprintsolutions.com.
AWARDS
Flottman Company Inc., Crestview Hills, Ky., won the Business SUCCESS Award in the manufacturing and distribution category from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Business SUCCESS Awards honor small businesses that have shown growth, financial stability, resourcefulness and creativity to excel. Call (859) 331-6636 or (859) 344-7085 (fax). Visit www.flottmanco.com.
The AB&C Group, McLean, Va., earned a Center of
Excellence certification for its "Relationship"™ Call Centers from
BenchmarkPortal and the Center for Customer-Driven Quality, based at Purdue
University, West Lafayette, Ind. The certification is based on best-practice
metrics drawn from the world's largest database of call center performance
information. AB&C is the first to achieve this designation among providers
of outsourced call center solutions and one of only four call center operations
in the country to earn certification, according to the company. Call (888)
ABC-1972. Visit www.abcgroup.com.
