Label Works

Nearly three years have passed since the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) joined forces with management firm SmithBucklin and relocated its headquarters from Alexandria, Va., to Chicago. Now the PSDA is making bold moves once again.

The Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) is adding even more charm to Baltimore this year.

North Mankato, Minnesota-based Label Works, a Navitor Company, introduced freeform™ by Label Works, an innovative program designed to make uniquely shaped or oddly sized labels affordable.

Every business knows it's better to not just tell potential customers about your products, but to show them

Label Works, a Navitor Company, is now an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Authorized Label Supplier.

Take a look to your left, and then take a look to your right. In fact, take a look anywhere and you will more often than not see some of these. Stickers and decals are the ultimate in-your-face way to promote a brand. After all, what better way is there for a contractor to get his business message across than to display his company's logo with an inexpensive and long-lasting decal on the side of his work vehicle?

Tis the season—for shoplifting. Add the desperation associated with an economic recession to the busy holiday rush and the end result is probably less than desirable for store owners. Sure, product moves off the shelves, but not through purchase.

Promotional products are where it's at—the money, that is. Sales figures alone for Promo Marketing's annual Top 50 Suppliers ranking showed healthy growth for the 2008 fiscal year. In fact, this year's Top 50 reported a combined total of $5,368,273,564, a 12 percent increase over findings from 2007.

A little change never hurt anyone. With that in mind, this year’s big show promises a change of pace, a change of scenery and a change in demand. The newly revamped PSDA (formerly DMIA) will host its annual Print Solutions Conference and Exposition on Oct. 23-25 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. This year’s featured general session keynote speaker will be Charlie Pesko, founder and president of InfoTrends, a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industries. Technological advances and refined marketing strategies are just some of the issues gaining momentum in a slowing economy. To encourage print

For more than 60 years, Carlson Craft Business Solutions, Regency and Label Works—all independent entities of Mankato, Minnesota-based Taylor Corporation—have successfully serviced the personalized business printing needs for their printing partners across the country. After careful review and consideration, Tom Ninneman, vice president, operations, announced that the three entities would merge into one unified brand, better serving their customers by providing a breadth of offerings and focusing on the qualities that have made each company a long-standing leader in the field. “We believe that our new brand, Navitor, clearly reflects our commitment to assist customers in charting the best path to meet their