Industry News
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News for June 21, 2010
Automatic Plate Feeder
Automatic Plate Feeding is a cost-effective, precise engraving technique for batches of machine plates, tags & ID plates. It is an easy-to-install accessory that works with CO2 laser and rotary engraving technology (LS100, M40DV & IS400). The APF feeds tags into the engraver automatically. No operator intervention is required. It holds up to 195 plates, with maximum dimensions of 4.7 inches x 3.9 inches (120mm x 100mm). It is ideal for use in a high-volume production environment.
For more information, contact Gravograph, 800/843-7637; E-mail: sales@gravograph-newhermes.com; Web: www.gravograph.com/usa
CODESOFT 9 Software
Brady Worldwide Inc. announces a transition program for all BradySoft™8 label design and printing software users to convert to TEKLYNX' CODESOFT®9 label design and printing software. The transition program enables customers to continue with the same label designs and follow the same software upgrade path while receiving the same support from Brady.
"Current BradySoft customers will benefit from upgrading to CODESOFT 9," says Laura Henderson, business director for TEKLYNX. "All label files designed in BradySoft software can be opened in CODESOFT 9 software. The upgrade from BradySoft to CODESOFT 9 software has new features, including support for Windows 7. Plus, it's been completely redesigned for faster label design, ease of use, and simple integration with databases and label standards."
An upgrade promo is available through August 9 for all current BradySoft users.
For more information, contact Brady Corp., www.BradyID.com/codesoft
New Catalog
Professional stamp makers require excellent stamp products presented in a distinctive way. With a new catalog concept, the Black Forest, Germany, based manufacturer HERI wants these outstanding products to play even more to the gallery.
The user of the stamping pen is—as a human being—the focus of the latest catalog and is associated with the products. With the emotional presentation and definition of target groups, HERI wants to assist the decision-maker in recognizing his client or his customer group or himself.
HERI personalized write-and-stamp products reflect this emotion when they are received and in their daily use because of each individually produced stamp plate.
The new catalog offers detailed information about the different product series, packaging and promotional imprints or engravings.
However, HERI puts special emphasis on products that represent additional business for stamp makers that cannot be obtained with conventional office stamps. No matter if the main target group is private end-users or professional companies, at HERI there is always a write-and-stamp product that is just right.
HERI, a tradition-rich company established in 1961, sets a high value on continuing business relationships with the specialized stamp trade. The new catalog will ensure their mutual success.
For more information, contact heri Geräte-Produktions GmbH, Sommerberg 16-18, D-78078 Fischbach/Germany; 011497725939312; Fax: 011497725939350; E-mail: mail@heri.de; Web: www.heri.de
MarkMaster Inc. Wins Ariba Excellence Award
Ariba Inc., a leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions, recognized many of the companies that have adapted to the current tough economic climate as part of the 2010 Ariba Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Ariba LIVE conference on May 25, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. Selected by an independent panel of judges, the Business Commerce Innovator award was presented to Kevin Govin of MarkMaster Inc. Congratuations to Kevin and MarkMaster!
For more information about MarkMaster Inc., call 800/441-6275 or visit the company website at www.markmasterinc.com; for more information about Ariba Inc., visit www.ariba.com
New Transactional Website
Brady Worldwide Inc. announces the launch of its new transactional website, www.BradyID.com. The site features online ordering, custom product design, easy navigation and enhanced search functionality. It also offers a wide variety of industry resources, including best practice information, regulations and compliance updates, video demonstrations, educational white papers and case studies, and more.
Prior to designing the website, Brady conducted extensive research on customer purchasing behavior and user testing. As a result of this research, the website was built with a variety of new technologies and resources, including several new purchasing options: secure online ordering, the ability to create a bill of materials, the option to request a catalog, and the ability to find a Brady-authorized distributor.
One of the most highly anticipated features of the new website is the custom product design center, which allows customers to design Brady products to their specific requirements. Customers can design custom traffic signs, safety signs, valve tags, property ID tags and pipe markers. Depending on the product, customers can pick the size, color, material, pictograms and style of their Brady product, and enter in their own custom text.
The made-to-order process lets customers see their product as they create it, and real-time pricing is provided for every product and quantity. Customers simply design their sign, tag or pipe marker, submit their finalized design online, and the product will be shipped directly to the facility within 24˜48 hours.
With a robust new search engine and easy-to-use online product catalog, Brady's new website is a convenient resource for customers looking for Brady product information, demonstrations, pricing and more. The online catalog is designed to provide more transparency into the product lines, making it easier and faster for customers to find the exact product that they need.
In addition to product information, the website also contains a section entitled "Industry Expertise," where customers can find a variety of educational resources and best practices for their specific industry. The site contains industry information for Brady's leading markets, including: hospital facility safety; laboratory identification and specimen tracking; and voice and data communications.
The website also serves as an up-to-date resource for regulatory compliance and best practice information, particularly in the areas of DoD UID compliance, lockout/tagout, visual workplace/lean, brand protection, arc flash safety, emergency egress marking, short circuit current rating, and slips, trips and falls prevention. A variety of white papers, case studies, reference guides and testimonials are available for download, as well as webcasts, videos, editorial articles and other resources.
To learn more about the new features and functionalities of the website, visit www.BradyID.com