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SAGE®/Quick Technologies Inc., Dallas, introduced its SAGE-Online™ v4.5 research tool. Features include Presentation Publisher™ creator, which allows distributors to design high-quality presentations quickly and send them directly to their customers via email or a unique web link, according to the company. Other features are high-resolution thumbnails, product comparison view, product tagging and filtering, and more. Call (214) 631-6000.
VersaSeal®, a Quality Park Brand, Englewood, Colo., introduced its VersaSeal VSX pressure sealer. VersaSeal VSX delivers up to 85 documents per minute and 4,000 pieces per week. It's capable of handling 11- and 14-inch products in C, V, Z and custom folds. Call (866) VERSASEAL.
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Ward/Kraft Inc., based in Fort Scott, Kan., announced that distributors now can purchase blank stock integrated magnets in full-carton quantities. Produced on an standard 32# ledger, the integrated magnet is 83/16 inches from the top of the 81/2 x 11-inch form and centered horizontally. It's laser- and ink jet-compatible and ideal for real-estate agents, auto dealers, schools, restaurants and service companies. Additionally, the company added 1- and 2-color sheet fed presses, die cutting, and folding and binding capabilities at its Fort Scott short run facility. Call the company's Kansas plant at (800) 821-4021 or its Ohio plant at (800) 351-9302.
The Flesh Co., St. Louis, now uses papers from supplier Appleton, Appleton, Wis. The manufacturer uses Appleton's full range of security feature, including DocuCheck® and Impede®, for its printed security features such as bleed-through MICR and Arabic numbering, custom artificial watermarks, holographic foil and thermochromic ink. Call (800) 760-2945 or (314) 781-0140 (fax).
Thorn Hill Printing Inc., Freedom, Pa., installed another Didde web press with a UV drying system. The company now offers up to 8-color printing on coated and uncoated stocks. The combined capabilities of its two Didde presses allow Thorn Hill Printing to provide roll-to-roll, roll-to-fold and roll-to-sheet with eight colors on 14-inch, six colors on 22-inch and eight colors on sizes up to 20 x 25 inches. The company also added a Luxel direct-to-plate system from Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Greenwood, S.C., and a Fuji Pictroproof color proofer. Call (800) 876-5677.
Allen-Bailey Tag & Label Inc., Caledonia, N.Y., updated its web site so users could find information more quickly. The site includes images of the company's products and distinguishes it from other firms', according to the company. Call (585) 538-2324 or (585) 538-2800 (fax).
Jerome Group, St. Louis, added the DemandWorks Booklet Maker System from Bowe Bell + Howell. The booklet maker is a critical part of Jerome Group's DocuCentrix service that allows clients to personalize and produce marketing and membership materials on demand. The booklet maker doubles the firm's capacity to produce on-demand booklets, it said. Call (314) 991-1000.
Print Manage, Baltimore, added digital equipment and technical staff, and redesigned its web site. Its integrated print services allow customers to select and control various components of digital and personalized printing, according to the company. The web site offers print-on-demand services that allow users to create, proof, place and track orders. Call (410) 631-4010.
Conformer Expansion Products, Great Neck, N.Y., announced that Printex Packaging Corp., Islandia, N.Y., is the latest licensed manufacturer of Conformer® Expansion Envelopes. Printex Packaging will manufacture the envelopes in all sizes using a variety of clear plastic materials. Conformer Expansion Products employ a patented process that enables envelopes to expand to fit contents and create an eye-catching appearance, according to the company. Call (516) 504-6300.
AWARDS
Admore, an Ennis Inc. subsidiary, Macomb, Mich., won two awards at the 2004 Premier Print Awards organized by the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). Admore won a Best of Division award for folders of four or more colors and a Certificate of Merit for foil stamping and embossing. Call (972) 775-9801.
Herald Printing Company, New Washington, Ohio, won awards at the 2004 Premier Print Awards organized by PIA/GATF. It won for outstanding achievement in the production of promotional campaigns, business-to-business and product booklets, and brochures in four or more colors. It won a certificate of merit for its Survival Guide Resource Kit and an award of recognition for MAPA Professional. The company also won two Gold awards at the 30th International Gallery of Superb Printing. It won the awards for its Survival Guide Marketing Brochure and the Survival Guide Resource Kit. Call (888) 258-0008.
