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CUSTOM LABEL SERVICE LAUNCHED BY GRAPHIC PRODUCTS, INC. (GUEST POST)

Sent by our friend, Jack Rubinger 

Portland, OR – When it comes to visual communication in the workplace, one size doesn’t necessarily fit all. That’s why Graphic Products, Inc., a leading global industrial labeling systems manufacturer, has introduced the DuraLabel Custom Label Service to help customers create their own custom, multicolor labels and signs with logos, special graphics and symbols. 

Compatible with the popular DuraLabel PRO 300, DuraLabel Toro, DuraLabel 7000 and DuraLabel 9000 industrial labeling systems, Custom Label Service allows customers to create multi-color labels alerting of specific hazards, describing workflow and other uses. The custom print process creates a label of up to four colors that can be populated with black or any other color of type as it is run through the DuraLabel thermal transfer printer. 

Design your own Custom Labels in three easy steps 

  1. Sketch a design using your favorite software or a sheet of paper. Indicate desired specifications. Specify desired font and size. Include pictograms. 
  2. Select up to four spot-colors to indicate which items should be in color—white, black, red, green, orange, yellow, blue or magenta. 
  3. Contact a DuraLabel representative at 888-326-9244 to discuss a specific application and representatives will help determine the appropriate vinyl label supply or other material appropriate to that environment. A proof will be delivered for your review. Once approved, your custom labels will be printed with your design and delivered to you. 

Because DuraLabel representatives work directly with customers—reviewing compliance needs, desired widths, lengths, quantities, adhesion strengths and supply options such as metal-detectable tapes, reflective vinyl tapes, two-color tapes and marine label tapes—customers satisfaction is very high. In addition, cost savings are realized because the messaging printed over the custom label can be changed by the user at any time without reordering. 

“Every facility has specialized needs and this service is a way to customize a label or sign to fulfill all of our customers’ requirements, no matter how complex,” said Steve Stephenson, Chief Marketing Officer, Graphic Products, Inc. “Customers are using this service to create everything from perforated, ‘Do Not Operate’ tags to multicolor corporate labels to differentiate divisions.” 

Graphic Products, Inc. manufactures mobile and wide-format labeling systems used by international shipping lines, distribution centers, mining operations and oil refineries worldwide. Customers include Amazon.com, Boeing, Intel and Toyota. 

To underscore its commitment to visual communications, Graphic Products provides a growing selection of free published articles, best practice guides, handbooks, webinars, blogs, and informational videos. 

Graphic Products offers more than 50 unique labeling supplies for virtually any industrial demand, as well as advanced labeling systems for any kind of job. DuraLabel and Graphic Products have solved problems in the industrial safety arena for more than 40 years.

For more information about the Custom Label Service, visit http://www.duralabel.com/cls or call one of our representatives at 1-888-638-4858 to help select an appropriate supply for your application and discuss customization options.

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Fall Safety, General Safety Issues

STADIUM SAFETY – GUEST POST

By Jack Rubinger, www.DuraLabel.com

“Look around almost any stadium in the world and you’ll see enormous ads, pyrotechnics and other impressive visuals that command your attention. But stadiums are really missing an opportunity to make safety more of a concern,” said Chris Haag, a sign and label consultant with Graphic Products, Inc.

“When thousands and thousands of emotional fans get packed together, sometimes things can get a little out of hand,” said Haag. “I’m reminded of the guy who flipped over a railing at a baseball game. In the moment, he became a part of the game and forgot about being safe. So, we’re doing everything in our power to empower stadiums to create their own signs and labels to warn fans about dangerous railings, make exit and entrance signs really stand out, and create safety zones to keep people away from areas under repair,” said Haag.

Graphic Products, Inc. manufactures a family of thermal transfer label printers for a wide range of applications and printing supplies that can withstand the brutal outdoor environments found at outdoor stadiums.

Stadium railing safety labels must be generously proportioned. We recommend using minimal words and strong graphics to complement the message. Also, labels must fit tightly on railings and other surfaces. 

“Photoluminescent labels which can be seen in the dark during power outages and wayfinding signs and labels are another great idea for stadiums,” added Haag. “For behind the scenes work at these facilities, pipe marking labels indicating the directional flow of hazardous fluids and gases and signs warning people to keep their distance from electrical cables also provide safety benefits.”

 “Don’t be afraid to be very bold with your signs and labels,” said Haag. “First, study your fan’s behavior and see where and when people may be putting themselves at risk. Then, determine what they need to know about distances and directions. Make sure your message makes sense for the situation. Finally, consider how many labels are needed to drive home the point,” Haag concluded.

 Thanks, Jack, we look forward to more articles from you!  With the start of baseball season coming up, teams are doing all they can to keep their fans safe.  Warning signs are helpful ways to get their attention.   DuraLabel and Graphic Products carry a full family of thermal transfer printers for every application, a five-year warranty on labels made with premium vinyl, free technical support/after-sale service, and satisfied customers throughout the world including P&G, Amazon.com, Georgia-Pacific, Boeing, John Deere, Conoco, Sara Lee, Toyota and General Electric. Many of these same companies also purchase quality safety products from our parent company, Texas America Safety Company, www.tasco-safety.com.  For more information, visit www.DuraLabel.com.