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News for January 9, 2009
CondolencesWe extend our condolences to the family and friends of Richard Foy Spraberry, who passed away near Ft. Worth, Texas on December 18, 2008. He is survived by his wife Vivian; daughters Nancy, Karin, Laura and Amy; his sisters Jan and Gay; and nine grandchildren. Born in Lamesa, Texas, December 25, 1940, Richard graduated from Texas Tech in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in accounting. He enjoyed working with non-profit agencies and helped to obtain grants for agencies serving disadvantaged children. An entrepreneur, he previously owned Allmark Impressions/Fort Worth Rubber Stamp Company and S&S Accounting. |
Price Reduction on PSI
MMC introduces a new assembly method that reduces the price of PSI by 20 percent. "PSI 'T' Style is simply one more option for our customers," says Craig Petersen. "All current processes/styles remain 'as is.' T Style helps reduce assembly time by using one of our patented processes. The 20 percent reduction in price means for the first time, flash can compete dollar-for-dollar against traditional self-inking stamps. This is an important part of 'flash' becoming the complete process for stamp makers."
For more information, contact Millennium Marking Co., 800/453-5362, 847/462-6503; Fax: 847/806-1820; E-mail: sales@millmarking.com; Web: www.millmarking.com
United Marking Introduces Two-Color Stamp
United Marking Inc. of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has added a two-color pre-inked stamp to its istamp™ line for a total of 32 sizes. The new IS-21/2 produces an overall two-color impression of 1 1/8 inches x 2 1/2 inches. The one-piece porous foam with a distinct separation makes it easy to flash as a whole and ensures the integrity of each color. The impression area of one side is 1 1/8 inches x 9/16 inch and the other side is 1 1/8 inches x 1 9/16 inches, perfect for a return address stamp with a logo. The company's two-color istamp units come with dry cartridges allowing customers to create custom color combinations from 11 ink colors. The new two-color istamp will generate thousands of impressions without re-inking and has a lifetime guarantee. Two-color istamps from United Marking will appeal to customers with decorative ideas.
For more information, contact United Marking Inc., 2255 Lois Dr., Unit 4, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; 866/447-8267, 847/364-4435; Fax: 847/364-4436; E-mail: sales@unitedmarking.com; Web: www.unitedmarking.com
Justrite Classics
Justrite Classics are available from Millennium Marking Co. in seven sizes and offer a 20 percent savings over MMC's other self-inking stamps. Craig Petersen states, "Louis Melind had a brand of self-inkers called the 'JustRite Classic.' We liked the name and adopted it for our new, 'less expensive' line of self-inkers. This is our first line to boast pads with grooves on the back side of the pad, thus making them compatible with other brands, including MaxStamp."
For more information, contact Millennium Marking Co., 800/453-5362, 847/462-6503; Fax: 847/806-1820; E-mail: sales@millmarking.com; Web: www.millmarking.com
Trodat USA Expands Sales Force
Trodat USA announces the addition of two new sales professionals to its sales team.
John Shissler joined the company in October, 2008 as a regional sales manager for the Northeast Region. Shissler brings 25 years of engineering and industrial sales experience to the company.
Tom Kirchner joined Trodat USA on January 5, 2009 as a regional sales manager for the Southeast Region. Kirchner is a familiar name and face to many in the industry and comes to the company with a wide range of industry-specific experience from his time at Roanoke Stamp, M&R Marking Systems and Porelon.
M&R Marking Systems and Trodat USA sales veterans Mike Hill and Rich Radebaugh will shift their sales efforts to the west. Hill becomes the company's Southwest regional sales manager while Radebaugh becomes the company's Northwest regional sales manager.
Jeff Tice rounds out Trodat USA's sales force as the director of national accounts and new business development.
"The addition of experienced sales veterans like John and Tom to an already well-respected, highly knowledgeable and experienced sales team demonstrates Trodat USA's unwavering commitment to our core customer base and rubber stamp manufacturers across the United States," says Mike Mauro, senior vice president of sales at Trodat USA. "Thanks to the loyalty and unselfishness of Rich, Mike and Jeff and our ability to attract top-flight talent like John and Tom, every Trodat USA customer is now in extremely capable hands with their respective sales representation."
For more information, contact Trodat USA, 800/876-3281; Web: www.trodatusa.com
Self-Inking Die-Plate Daters: The Next Generation
Millennium Marking Co. introduces the next generation of self-inking die-plate daters, the 2009 PSI Dater Line. The 2009 models offer some of the smoothest, quietest, most comfortable dater oscillations yet. New features include:
- Frame stabilizers to enhance impression quality
- Band shield to avoid inky fingers
- New grooved bridge to lock bands in place
- New bushing mechanism for smoother, quieter oscillations.
For more information, contact Millennium Marking Co., 800/453-5362, 847/462-6503; Fax: 847/806-1820; E-mail: sales@millmarking.com; Web: www.millmarking.com
2009 MaxStamp Daters
Millennium Marking Co. introduces a new level of self-inking die-plate daters, the 2009 MaxStamp Dater Line. This line has been rebuilt to make some of the smoothest, quietest, most comfortable and dependable oscillations yet. New features include:
- Larger handle for greater comfort and control
- Frame stabilizers to enhance impression quality
- Band shield to avoid inky fingers
- Grooved bridge to lock bands in place
- New bushing mechanism for smoother oscillations.
For more information, contact Millennium Marking Co., 800/453-5362, 847/462-6503; Fax: 847/806-1820; E-mail: sales@millmarking.com; Web: www.millmarking.com