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News for July 31, 2009
"Prize of Prizes" Nominee
The Styling Classic from heri has been nominated for the "Prize of Prizes". The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany is the country's highest distinction in the field of design. It is known as the "Prize of Prizes" because no other design award sets such strict criteria on entries. Thus, a company can only enter the competition for the Design Award if its product has already been awarded a national or international design prize. Another precondition for entry is that companies must have been nominated by the Ministries and Senators of the Federal States or by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology of Germany. The Styling Classic complies with both requirements.
The Promotional Gift Award '09 in the "Premium Product" category is HERI Company's second commendation. The success of the Black Forest company, which has been successfully specializing in high-quality writing instruments with integrated stamp for many years, exemplifies the connection between stylish design and functionality. The jury was convinced by the development of new designs, subtle surfaces, constant quality of the metal case and continuous product enhancements, and especially the "slim" styling of the Styling Classic, which offers space for a 3-line individual stamp. Personalised stamps leave a permanent impression through signatures on messages, letters, and so forth.
The Styling Classic is available in pre-inked, flash, self-inking and do-it-yourself types. All three stamping techniques offer excellent stamping comfort for exact, perfect stamp imprints. The feel of the Styling Classic adds to the user-friendly handling. It makes an elegant gift for any range of products. A name can be laser-engraved on the clip to make it even more personal.
For more information, contact heri Geräte-Produktions GmbH, sommerberg 16-18, D-78078 Fischbach/Germany; 01149(0)772593930; Fax: 01149(0)7725939350; E-mail: mail@heri.de; Web: www.rigoni.com
New Corporate Identity: GravoTech Inc.
In response to globalization and emerging economies, Gravograph, Vision numeric and Technifor are joining together as GravoTech Inc. The new company will continue to supply innovative, value-added products, services and customer-focused solutions to the engraving and marking industries.
GravoTech Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Duluth, Georgia, is present in 50 countries and operates through 22 subsidiaries. The company employs 800 people with more than 200 agents and distributors.
For more information, contact GravoTech online at www.gravograph.com.
Pre-mounted and Stand-alone CO2 Laser Engraver Optics
Laser Research Optics offers a full line of replacement CO2 laser optics, supplied stand-alone or pre-mounted into OEM compatible aluminum mounts, for plaque and trophy engravers.
The company's CO2 engraving lenses and mirrors feature 12.7mm and 25.4mm O.D. sizes with focal lengths from 25.4mm to 254mm. Lenses and mirrors are in stock for many laser manufacturers including Universal, Epilog, Laser Pro and Trotec.
For more information, contact Laser Research Optics, A Division of Meller Optics Inc., 120 Corliss St., Providence, RI 02904; 401/331-4004, 888/239-5545; E-mail: sales@laserresearch.net; Web: www.laserresearch.net