Lancer Label, Omaha, Neb., a Mail-Well Inc. company, released its 2004 catalog containing information about its high-impact, short run labels; new calendar line offering; and ultra-removable window and glass labels. Call (800) 228-7074 or (800) 344-9456 (fax). Send email to sales material@lancerlabel.com or visit www.lancerlabel.com.
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Printegra, Peachtree City, Ga., improved its FormSource™ Limited Checks. The software-compatible checks, which include printed and built-in paper security features, are economically priced and offset printed in black ink on a choice of six colors and two backgrounds, according to the company. Free logos and screens also are available. Additionally, the company redesigned its web site at www.printegra.com, making it easier for distributors to access online services and other information. Call (770) 631-6070, (800) 422-6070 or (770) 631-6188 (fax).
Apex Color, Jacksonville, Fla., began hosting its own FTP site to better handle projects requiring quick turnaround. The company also now offers warehousing, distribution and fulfillment services. Call Rochelle Doyle at (800) 367-6790, ext. 130. Send email to rochelle@apexcolor.net.
Victor Printing Inc., Sharon, Pa., installed new Dell™ servers and a fully automated, thermal PlateRite 4300 computer-to-plate system, and upgraded its Agfa Apogee workflow management system. The Apogee system organizes prepress activities and automates tasks such as file optimization, trapping, proofing, imposition, film and platemaking. Call (800) 443-2845 or (888) 842-8673 (fax). Visit www.victorprinting.com.
Badger Tag & Label Corp., Random Lake, Wis., upgraded its web site at www.badgertag.com. It added label and tag pages, which offer information about electronic imprintable, UL/CSA, synthetic and self-sealing laminated labels, and single, manifold, electronic imprintable, synthetic and self-sealing laminated tags. The "Features" section of the site allows visitors to view tag and label components. The company also added a "Meet Our Staff" page and a "Press Releases/ News" section. Call (800) 331-4863 or (920) 994-2040 (fax). Send email to sales@badgertag.com.
Sierra Screenprinting, Phoenix, installed a NUR Tempo™ flatbed, wide-format, digital ink jet press from Israel-based NUR Macroprinters Ltd. The NUR Tempo eliminates extra steps involved in lamination and cutting/trimming often needed when printing graphics on rigid or rolled substrates. Its UV-curable inks can print on aluminum, corrugated board, foam-core paperboard, acrylic sheets, PVC, polycarbonate, fluted polypropylene, glass, wood and standard rolled media up to two inches thick with photo-realistic image quality. It offers large-format printing up to 10 1/2 feet x 6 1/2 feet. Call (602) 233-1802 or (602) 272-0773 (fax). Visit www.sierrascreenprinting.com.
Sleepeck Printing Company, Bellwood, Ill., will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Aug. 4. The company was launched in 1904 with one press, cutter, stitcher and composing room. Today, the company's Bellwood facility has seven presses and computer-to-plate technology. Its web offset division in Dixon, Ill., has eight presses with inline finishing capabilities. Call (708) 544-8900 or (708) 544-8928 (fax). Visit www.sleepeck.com.
AWARDS
Carlson Craft®, North Mankato, Minn., F Hodgins Engraving Co. Inc., Batavia, N.Y., F Regency Thermographers, Waynesboro, Pa., and Team Concept Printing & Thermography, Carol Stream, Ill., won awards at the Sixth Annual Excellence in Thermography Contest. Organized by the Worldwide Printing Thermographers Association, Washington, D.C., the awards (also known as FREDDIES) recognize companies for use and application of thermography on items such as business cards, envelopes, letterhead, folders, posters and other promotional materials, and more. For a complete list of winners, visit www.thermographers.org.
Mail-Well Inc., Englewood, Colo., ranked second in Fortune's
"Most Admired Companies" list in the Printing and Publishing category. The
magazine's March issue published the list based on companies' innovation,
employee talent, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of
management, financial soundness, long-term investments and quality of products
and services. RR Donnelley, Chicago, ranked first on the list. Call (303)
790-8023. Visit www.mail-well.com.
