Discount Labels

Global DocuGraphiX (GDX), Lincolnshire, Ill., awarded three Quality Park brands--PrintXcel, Wisco and Discount Labels--Vendor of the Year awards for their product lines during GDX's 2005 Annual Sales Meeting and Vendor Exhibit, held in Amelia Island, Fla. For the third consecutive year, PrintXcel earned the Vendor of the Year for Traditional Documents award, Wisco received the Vendor of the Year for Envelopes for the second year, and Discount Labels was awarded the Vendor of the Year for Labels award--giving Quality Park, Englewood, Colo., the Triple Crown title. Bob Lytle, vice president of regional sales for PrintXcel, said, "We are honored to receive these

VersaSeal, a Quality Park brand based in Englewood, Colo., announced the introduction of a proprietary folder-sealer designed for small to mid-size users. The VersaSeal VSX pressure sealer delivers up to 85 documents per minute with a weekly duty cycle of 4,000 pieces. The unit features an integrated conveyer and is capable of handling 11" or 14" products in C, V, Z, or custom fold configurations. VersaSeal provides pressure-seal solutions for the independent marketplace. All of its products feature UL approval, as well as on-site installation and training. The company is a brand and registered trademark of Quality Park, a market identity under which

PrintXcel, a Quality Park brand based in Englewood, Colo., recently announced its "Print and Play" sales contest award given to forms and documents distributors for new sales of continuous forms, unit sets, label/form combinations and the VersaSeal print-to-mail solution. Qualifying participants will win an all-expense paid trip for them and a guest to the Marriott Grand Hotel Resort in Point Clear, Ala. The contest runs through Jan. 31, 2005. DMIA members may contact their sales representative or call (877) FOR-XCEL to register and receive complete contest details. PrintXcel is a Quality Park brand--a market identity under which Discount Labels, Dealer Label,

Cenveo, Englewood, Colo., recently appointed Allen Conway as president of its resale segment, and will be doing business under the Quality Park name. In addition, Bob Hart has been appointed as the company's special assistant to the chairman. Conway, former executive vice president of Cenveo's resale segment's custom division, has been with the company and its predecessors for 26 years--starting at Discount Labels (now a Quality Park brand) where he invented production equipment. In his new role, Hart, the former president of Cenveo's resale segment, will be responsible for implementing a company-wide quality improvement initiative and driving execution of key business improvement opportunities.   Cenveo

Discount Labels, New Albany, Ind., a Quality Park brand, recently was awarded the Supplier of the Year Award from Cleveland-based Proforma, a 12-year customer of Discount Labels, during the 2004 Annual Proforma Convention in Chicago. For the third consecutive year, Discount Labels earned the award that recognizes superior service and quality, consistent pricing and collaborative efforts. Mike Vejar, vice president of marketing for Quality Park and Discount Labels, and who manages the national account for Proforma, accepted the award on behalf of Discount Labels. Quality Park is the brand under which Discount Labels, Dealer Label, Lancer Label, PrintXcel and Wisco Envelopes operate. It

Discount Labels, New Albany, Ind., has recently upgraded its ClickPrint system to make it more user-friendly, load 30 percent faster and provide four new promotions. Specific features of the new upgrade include a navigation layout that allows users to conveniently design online with drag and drop technology, upload completed designs and submit multi-color jobs. Since its inception in 1999, ClickPrint, which allows dealers to sell print products and services online, has attracted thousands of users. There are no set-up costs or on-going fees for this free Web site and dealers can earn up to 50 percent commission on all ClickPrint orders. The

For the second straight year, Proforma, Cleveland, has named Discount Labels, a PrintXcel brand, Engelwood, Colo., as its Vendor of the Year in the Business Documents Category. Discount Labels was cited for its superior performance in the categories of service and quality with consistent and competitive pricing. The award was determined by vote among Proforma's 600 franchisees.

Unified by a strong core infrastructure, PrintXcel serves all printing needs great and small. Upon learning that Englewood, Colorado-based PrintXcel was named BFL&S' 2002 Manufacturer of the Year, chief customer officer Charles Stickler exclaimed, "This is good news for everyone." For indeed the recognition proves that PrintXcel is on track and in touch with market de-mands, but it's also symptomatic of a healthy industry that's generating opportunities. Yet, as President and CEO Kevin Lombardo observed, "The industry is currently experiencing the same softness that the overall economy is experiencing and there is a sensitivity to people's spending." He explained that customers are

It took Paul Harstrom, composition manger at Discount Labels, New Albany, Ind., three years of comparing high-end proofing systems before deciding on Latran Technologies' Prediction digital halftone proofing system. And less than a year since installation, Discount Labels is extremely satisfied with its choice. "Our operators believe 100 percent in Prediction digital halftone proofs," said Harstrom in a recent press release. "The proofs provide them with quality assurance, consistency and accuracy points." Harstrom said that he selected Prediction for its consistency, accuracy of color and ability to support Discount Labels' expanding needs. "It needed to be a proofer that was going to grow with us over

Acquisitions and consolidations make a shaky year in the print industry remain profitable. Transcontinental Printing Once again Transcontinental Printing, Warminster, Pa., has achieved the top ranking on the BFL&S Top 100 Manufacturers list. Reporting $2 billion in development within the United States for its latest fiscal year completed—$200 million more than last year's figures—the company thrives on nothing less than offering the best. According to Tracy Dennis, director of business, this year the best has meant concentrating on strategic relocation maneuvers and internal growth. "We've undergone consolidation, as well as staff, procedural, manufacturing and program changes that all contribute to Transcontinental's continued success," said