Manufacturers

1 Ennis Headquarters: Midlothian, Texas Commercial Printing Sales $(000): 58,471 Total Sales $(000): 584,713 2 Champion Industries Headquarters: Huntington, W. Va. Commercial Printing Sales $(000): 43,556 Total Sales $(000): 145,188 3 B&D Litho Headquarters: Phoenix Commercial Printing Sales $(000): 14,333 Total Sales $(000): 43,433 4 Team Concept Printing & Thermography Headquarters: Carol Stream, Ill. Commercial Printing Sales $(000): 6,051 Total Sales $(000): 9,605 5 Lewis Color Headquarters: Statesboro, Ga. Commercial Printing Sales $(000): 5,625 Total

For an industry plagued by predictions of doom and gloom, it certainly offers tremendous opportunities for growth and success to those who can remain flexible and adaptable. Sales figures for the top 100 manufacturers added up to a whopping $2.97 billion for the last fiscal year completed. And, while this is only a slight increase from the previous year’s grand total of $2.92 billion, it was achieved despite sharply increasing costs for raw materials, postage and fuel. Marketplace demand for printed products, it seems, is on the rise—a trend documented in several key industry studies. Dr. Joe Webb, director of Lexington, Kentucky-based

1 Discount Labels Headquarters: New Albany, Ind. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 84,356 Total Sales $(000): 84,356 2 Label Art Headquarters: Wilton, N.H. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 49,000 Total Sales $(000): 49,000 3 Diversified Labeling Solutions Headquarters: Itasca, Ill. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 45,600 Total Sales $(000): 45,600 4 Kay Toledo Tag/Special Service Partners Headquarters: Toledo, Ohio Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 42,750 Total Sales $(000): 45,000 5 Gill Studios Headquarters: Shawnee Mission, Kan. Labels

NBS Systems has moved its headquarters from Santa Fe Springs, Calif., to Mount Olive, Ill. In addition, its Edwardsville, Ill., facility has been closed, and the web facility in California has been reduced in size and moved to a new location in Whittier, Calif. The move doubled the size of the NBS Systems production facilities, and provides the room the company needed to be more active in fulfillment services. The continuing operations in California will serve the needs of California customers requiring quick turnaround on prescription pads and laser checks. In the Mount Olive headquarters, NBS Systems has expanded its long-run cut sheet production,

Envelopes have become a “green” marketing choice. In fact, approximately 55 percent of the paper used by the United States envelope industry is recovered and reused. The envelope industry’s goal is to capture as close to 100 percent as possible. In addition to a “Please Recycle” campaign launched in July encouraging consumers to recycle envelopes, The Envelope Manufacturers Association Foundation (EMAF), Alexandria, Va., is helping to educate envelope industry stakeholders about sound environmental management. The Environmental Awareness Toolkit on CD-ROM includes information about best practices, the latest technologies and other resources. It is designed to enhance environmental management throughout the envelope manufacturing process, from

In February 1996, Print Professional, then titled Business Forms, Labels & Systems, profiled long-run manufacturer Datatel as its “Forms Pro” of the year. At the time, Datatel, based in Monaca, Pa., generated 75 percent to 80 percent of its profits on long-run business, a significant portion of which was attributed to continuous forms. Yet, it was 12 years ago, and paper was still the norm in almost all sectors. Furthermore, we as a culture hadn’t truly been digitized: the Internet wasn’t a must-have at work or at home, nor was it considered completely reliable for information or the passage of personal credit data. But,

Technology has been both boon and burden to the printing industry. It has streamlined manufacturing and workflow, and has made many arduous and traditional press duties parts of the past. But, it has also aided quick printers in continuing to slip in and swipe short-run jobs, as more printing shops are closed, bought or sold every year. Clearly, we exist in a different, online world—sending some paper-based products the way of the dinosaur. Regardless, there are still a number of ways to increase profits. For instance, post-press services offer ways to secure client loyalty and increase efficiency. From folding to binding and gluing

Blazer construction presents a few pitfalls absent from the manufacturing of items such as shirts or sweat suits. Since blazers are relatively expensive items—and end-users highly value emblems and logos—logo placement requires proper knowledge, communication and attention. Donald Singer, president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Executive Apparel, advised attending to the following manufacturing details: • General logo placement. The logo is usually placed below the upper left-hand pocket, and should be carefully angled to ensure the best presentation when worn. If the job is not going to be performed by a quality embroiderer, or if doubts arise about placement, ask about the logo or emblem presentation.

Headquartered in York, Pa., Glatfelter—a global manufacturer of specialty papers and engineered products—was honored during the third annual Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards program, hosted by “Managing Automation,” a Thomas Publishing Company publication. The award acknowledges manufacturing companies that are progressive in their businesses, the management of their operations and the use of advanced technologies. The 50 companies recognized had to achieve distinction in at least one of the eight core areas defined by “Managing Automation” as critical to future business success: business model, customer service, supply network, data and integration, innovation, training and education, leadership and operational excellence. In addition to being

Pittsburgh-based Label Printing Industries of America (LPIA)—representing label converting, packaging and box-wrap printers throughout North America—will hold its Fall Management Conference at The Palms in South Beach Miami, Fla., Nov. 4-7. This year’s theme is Adapt to Survive & Thrive. Veterans and newcomers will have access to leading industry experts, ground-breaking topics, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Adapt to Survive & Thrive will help attendees gain the competitive advantage and provide tremendous insight into the latest trends and issues affecting the industry. A myriad of topics will cover where packaging is heading; the state of paper; the six mega trends you need to know now;