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Southwest Plastic Binding Company, a St. Louis, MO based manufacturer and distributor of document finishing products is please to add Designer Edge Boards to their wide format supplies. It’s the perfect progression for the customer wanting a professionally mounted print without the hassle of framing. Designer Edge Boards are designed to work with heated roller laminators and wide format pouch laminators such as “The Phoenix” and ProSeal systems. The process is simple. Place your print on the heat activated Designer Edge Board, then put the laminate overlay on the print and run through your laminator. Designer Edge Boards are slightly smaller than the print allowing for an easy to trim plaque-style finish. After laminating trim the sides for a finished and framed Designer Edge Board.

Designer Edge Boards are a lower cost alternative to framing without sacrificing the professional look. Some of the uses include corporate lobby signs, trade show displays, courtroom exhibits and countless others. Designer Edge Boards are lightweight, shatterproof and easy to ship. They are available in black, white, red and blue framed edges with 8″ x 10.5″, 10.5″ x 16.5″, 17.5″ x 23.5″ and 23″ x 35″ sizes in 1/4″ and 1/2″ thicknesses. Designer Edge Boards without laminate are also available.

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NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A burglar stole a driver’s license printer and laminator from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles office in North Augusta early Saturday, but officials said Monday it would be difficult for the thieves to produce phony licenses.

Beth Parks, the communications director for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, said because certain supplies were not stolen with the laminator and license printer, the thieves could not make fake identification cards.

“There’s no information or files on the printer,” she said. “The printer has been set up to do a specific thing, but it’s just a printer. The printer alone is not going to be able to print a license.”

Officers responded to a burglar alarm at the building at 1913 Ascauga Lake Road shortly before 3 a.m., according to a North Augusta Department of Public Safety report.
There was a camera in the room, but it was facing the floor, the report said. An officer checked it for damage and dusted the camera for fingerprints. Parks said that camera was not used for security purposes.
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A Barrington man accused of manufacturing fake driver’s licenses pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lake County Circuit Court.
Sam Rzepnicki, 21, is charged with manufacturing fraudulent driver’s licenses and possession of driver’s license-making materials.
Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Stanton said police acting on a tip served a search warrant on Rzepnicki’s residence in the 500 block of East Main Street on Nov. 17.
Stanton said police found multiple fake licenses, 100 sheets of laminating paper marked with the logos of Illinois and other states and a laminating machine.
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Press release from the issuing company

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Transilwrap Company, Inc., a leading supplier of manufactured and distributed plastic films and sheets to the print and graphic arts markets, has entered into a co-operative arrangement with Azuna, LLC to be the exclusive supplier of Azuna’s patented second-generation 3-D print technology.

This line of recyclable clear polypropylene creates eye-catching visuals for point-of-purchase, packaging, signage, publishing inserts, direct mail, cards and other printed material, boosting the impact of your message. Studies have shown that promotions containing a dimensional graphic can be five times more effective in a grabbing a viewer’s attention, reinforcing brand recognition and ensuring long-lasting awareness of your marketing campaign.

Printed on the surface using UV litho, screen or digital print processes, the “magic” is in the substrate. It trims, cuts, glues and binds as normally done with polypropylene. Equipment requirements are less stringent, so the market just got bigger. And the spectacular dimensional effects surpass lenticular graphics in depth, clarity and affordability. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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Acquisition broadens Transilwraps products for printing, other industries

Originally by Jenni Spinner — Graphic Arts Online, November 23, 2009

Transilwrap Company Inc., has announced that it has acquired Quest Films Inc. of Woodstock, IL. This acquisition represents Transilwrap’s long-term commitment to superior quality, customer service and product innovation through industry consolidation and partnership. “Quest Films has been a highly respected competitor of Transilwrap for over 10 years and has built a loyal customer following during that time,” says Mark Stevens, Transilwrap CEO. “Not only are we happy to be adding their valued customers and products to Transilwrap’s existing market position, we are anxious to work alongside their valued employees. We are also proud to welcome the principal’s of Quest Films into the Transilwrap family as key members of our management team that will help us leverage the strength of two great companies in the coming years.” “We look forward to the vast… READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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Laminating machines protect important or frequently used documents and can be used in small companies or major corporations. Laminators can help you save money by eliminating the need to recopy or reprint documents that have not held up. Lamination machines are great for businesses that regularly print items, such as ID cards, maps or menus. In addition, laminators are a crucial piece of equipment for companies that produce VIP passes and backstage passes for concerts, sporting events and other events.

One of the main choices that need to be made when deciding which type of office laminating machines to buy is whether to choose a hot lamination type or cold lamination type. Both have their relative advantages and disadvantages. Cold laminator is the type of laminating machines use pressure sensitive adhesives to bind the lamination film. These machines are used when the material being laminated is sensitive to heat. For example, some ink jet printers use inks that can melt when heated. There are other types of printers that use heat sensitive paper. For these types of applications the cold laminator is the best choice. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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GBC showcases their lineup of new products at Print 09. 2064 CT Wide Format Roll Laminator – CC1700 Electric Color Coil Inserter – HeatSeal Sprint H950 Therm-A-Bind 500T Photo Book Solution.

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