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Ward/Kraft Inc., based in Fort Scott, Kan., launched its Pocket Promotions™ line of pocket applications for promotional projects. The product consists of a poly pocket attached to an adhesive liner that can be affixed to various products. Customers can view high-impact messages through poly windows. The company also offers a CD window-holder that can be affixed to presentation folders and other products. Call the company's Kansas plant at (800) 821-4021 or Ohio plant at (800) 351-9302.
Wilmer, Dayton, Ohio, introduced PS Mailers ISM for customers processing as few as 6,500 documents per year. PS Mailers ISM folds and seals styles such as V, Z, C and EZ with no add-on parts or additional charges. Its adjustable fold plates allow variations in documents and accommodations for custom folds, the company said. Call (800) 494-5637.
FYI
BarcoLabels, A Division of Xertrex International, Itasca, Ill., revamped its web site for users to easily navigate and access information. In the second phase, the company will launch a login section for users to access selling tools and other information. The company will add a shopping cart for users to purchase products in the next phase. Call (630) 773-3232 or (630) 773-4696 (fax).
The DFS Group, Townsend, Mass., is offering its 2004 Tax Form Dealer Program. Authorized DFS Group dealers can set up free online catalogs offering tax forms, envelopes and more at www.btobsource.com. Call (978) 597-8715 or (978) 597-0068 (fax).
Printegra's, Arlington, Texas, plant added a 4-color Didde 11 CompuPress. The plant now has inline sheeting, numbering and MICR capabilities. It also offers competitive pricing on long run laser checks and forms in quantities of 20,000-250,000. Call Tommy Gillis at (800) 972-1175.
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, will consolidate its Houston manufacturing facility with the Crabar/GBF facility in Bellville, Texas. Named Ennis--Bellville, the new facility will have expanded production capabilities and offer superior service, according to the company. Both facilities' phone and fax numbers remain the same. Call (972) 775-9801.
Georgia National Forms, Marietta, Ga., created an online service for customers to place orders for full-color business cards, post cards and brochures on its web site, www.gnfcolor.com. Users can select products, quantities, sizes, paper stock and more. Call (800) 241-6640 or (800) 868-3389 (fax).
TFP Data Systems, Oxnard, Calif., offers tax forms and envelopes printed on recycled paper. The paper contains 30 percent post-consumer waste that adheres to government printing specifications. The company caters to distributors selling to various markets, including education, payroll services, hotels, casinos, credit unions, real estate and more. Call (800) 482-9367.
Paris Business Products Inc., Burlington, N.J., is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The company sells its commercial papers and custom forms through distributors and paper merchants and its consumer products in more than 37,000 retail stores. It also introduced Laser3™ laser printer paper, DocuGard(TM) checks and security papers, and PrintWorks(TM) specialty computer papers. Call (609) 387-7300 or (609) 239-8535 (fax).
MAN Roland Inc., Westmont, Ill., launched a 3-D metallic logo to better reflect the stability of its parent company, MAN Group. The MAN Group, which has four manufacturing divisions, including MAN Roland, employs more than 64,000 employees and reported more than $17 billion in sales in fiscal 2003. Call (800) 700-2344 or (630) 920-9146 (fax).
AWARD
AB&C Group, McLean, Va., won a Best of Show award at the 2004 International Contact Center Management Conference and Expo. The company's Customer Interaction Center V2.3 contact management software from Interactive Intelligence, Indianapolis, won the award in the contact management systems category. Call (888) 222-1972.
