Industry News Archives

Check the news archives about products and people in the marking industry.

5/7/2012 COLOP Printer Standard—New Look

This year COLOP has enhanced its Printer line with fresh colours and image cards. The new image colours and the top-to-bottom personalization make the Printer Standard a bestselling product.

5/7/2012 Trodat Ideal InstaPlate i40B Photopolymer

Simple. Clean. Fast. Trodat Ideal InstaPlate is a ready-to-use photopolymer solution in a bag. Simple and clean due to its dosed amount of polymer that comes in a bag. Fast because InstaPlate enables to produce a photopolymer plate in just 3 steps

5/7/2012 The New Traxx Self-Inking Pocket Stamp

Traxx Printer Ltd. is proud to announce that the new T-Pocket as presented at Paperworld 2012 is now available in seven colors. The T-Pocket is a self-inking stamp (14mm x 38mm) with or without USB.

5/4/2012 $250 Instant Rebate on Stampcreator System

The popular Brother Stampcreator Pro System for making pre-inked stamps is now available with a $250 instant rebate. For whoever orders the system and a standard assortment of 42 blank stamps, the rebate will be applied immediately. This limited time offer ends June 30, 2012.

5/4/2012 Companies Join the ArchiType Family

Kevin Reagan, owner of Software Systems Inc., has announced that three manufacturing facilities have joined the ArchiType family and plan to install ArchiType in the second quarter of 2012.

5/4/2012 Connectweb Technologies Inc. Introduces Free In-House Training Opportunities

Connectweb Technologies Inc. has recently introduced a free program which provides training and implementation support in your office.

4/18/2012 LazerBlak™ & LazerWhite™

JDS Industries Inc. expands the very popular line of LazerBlak™ aluminum sheet stock to include several new colors, including a new line called LazerWhite™ that laser engraves to white rather than black.

4/18/2012 The Slump is Subsiding

February was a little dreary for stamps. Sales fell about five and a half percent. Our long- term moving average seems to be stabilizing at levels representing about 75 percent of where sales were 10 years ago.

4/17/2012 Stenciling—Clean and Green

Traditionally, the process of manufacturing oil board for stenciling has been an odorous, sticky and less-than-earth-friendly process. In recent months, however, Missouri Stencil Products has engineered a new formula that is clean and green.

4/17/2012 Trotec Laser introduces the Rayjet 300!

Trotec Laser expands the Rayjet product line with the introduction of the new Rayjet 300! This midsize laser has an engraving area of 29 inches x 17 inches and offers up to 80 watts of laser power.

4/17/2012 Trotec Laser Family of Companies, Trodat, Celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2012!

The Trotec Laser family of companies, Trodat, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2012!

3/19/2012 Trodat USA, Ultimark and the Flash Patent

Trodat USA is pleased to see that the patent dispute in connection with US patent no. 5,858,298 ( the ‘298 patent) has been resolved for Cosco, United Marking, and MMC Shiny

3/12/2012 Cosco Acquires “Flash” Patent From Millennium

On March 8, 2012, Cosco Industries Inc. acquired U.S. patent # 5,858,298 from Millennium Marking Co.

3/12/2012 COLOP at Paperworld 2012

This year, COLOP presented not only a fresh product range that included bestsellers as well as new products, but also represented itself with a new corporate identity.

3/12/2012 Trodat at Paperworld 2012

Trodat presents the latest developments and highlights at this year’s Paperworld in Frankfurt.

3/12/2012 Good (Local) Call From Stamp Makers

The COLOP-owned UK stamp manufacturers Mark C Brown and William Jones Clifton have introduced a series of 0845 numbers into their business. Available to use now, the numbers have been established to save costs for people calling either company.

3/7/2012 In Memoriam: Michael Taylor, 1961–2012

Michael Taylor, who worked in the stamp industry for many years, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2012 at the age of 50.

3/7/2012 Reiner speed-i-Marker 940

After two years of research and development, Reiner is proud to announce the introduction of a great new product to the Reiner family of mobile inkjet printers: the Reiner speed-i-Marker 940, “The Marking Specialist.”

3/7/2012 MidNite Star Laserable Medals

JDS Industries Inc. introduces a new line of laserable medals called the 2-inch MidNite Star Medals.

3/7/2012 Gravograph’s Compact 20W Fiber Laser Gantry System

Gravograph launches a compact 20W Fiber Laser Gantry system.

3/7/2012 USB Stamp

With its brand new USB stamp, the traditional company heri remains true to its product strategy and again creates a practical tool with dual use.

3/7/2012 Getting Better

If there is a positive in a negative, this would be it. Adjusted sales for stamps in January fell about 1 1/2 percent. However, they actually rose against January 2011 sales by almost 4 percent.

2/16/2012 Stamp Genie Grants Three Wishes to Dealers

The support teams at rubber stamp manufacturers Mark C Brown and William Jones Clifton have asked the COLOP Stamp Genie to grant three wishes to the dealers and ask them what they would want from a custom stamp supplier.

2/15/2012 New Baseline

Please note that we have had a shuffling of the participants in the Industry Indicator.

2/15/2012 In Memoriam: F. Arthur “Art” Doty, 1933–2012

F. Arthur “Art” Doty, co-owner and -operator of Chicago Ink and Research Co. in Antioch, Illinois, passed away at his daughter’s home in Bristol, Wisconsin on January 23, 2012 at the age of 78.

2/15/2012 DRS Imaging of Montana Under New Management

DRS Imaging in Missoula, Montana has been purchased by Jennifer Marcus from Don and Linda Kaveshan.

2/15/2012 Laserable Flasks

JDS Industries Inc. expands its popular line of gift Items by adding several new finishes of laserable flasks.

2/15/2012 Brady Introduces ToughJet Durable Adhesive Sheets for Inkjet Printers

Brady announces the launch of ToughJet™ durable adhesive sheets for inkjet printers, an innovative new line of printable label sheets that can be used in harsh industrial work environments. These sheets are designed for standard inkjet printers, yet they are extremely durable and can withstand water, chemicals and abrasion without yellowing, fading or falling off.

1/24/2012 Johnson Plastics Moves Illinois Office/Warehouse

Johnson Plastics has moved their Illinois office/warehouse to a new location in Crystal Lake just a few miles from their previous location in Algonquin.

1/24/2012 JMP Announces Equipment Price Increase

Jackson Marking Products announces that a general price increase on equipment for making stamps will take effect on April 2, 2012.

1/24/2012 In Memoriam: Linda Bjorge, 1942–2012

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Linda Bjorge, co-owner of L&W Stamps in Onalaska, Wisconsin, who passed away January 17, 2012 at the age of 69.

1/24/2012 Noris-Color and Specialty Ink Co. Inc. Join Forces

Noris inks are now available in the United States, Canada and interested South American countries. Specialty Ink Co. Inc., the famous ink manufacturer in New York, is handling the sales program for Noris inks.

1/24/2012 RubberStampChamp.com Adds Cosco® 2000 Plus All-Metal Date Stamps

Rubber Stamp Champ announces the new addition of Cosco 2000 Plus all-metal industrial date stamps to its website for ordering custom rubber stamps, www.RubberStampChamp.com.

1/11/2012 Fresh Start for the New Year

November was a tough month all the way around. Stamps actually did better than other products.

1/11/2012 Lunar Acrylics

JDS Industries Inc. has a new line of colorful acrylic awards.

1/11/2012 LaserBits 2012 Catalog

The 2012 LaserBits catalog is filled with lots of new products and materials for laser engraving.

1/11/2012 CO2 Laser Lenses Maintain Sharp Cuts with Fewer Passes

A full line of CO2 lenses that feature a broad selection of focal lengths plus low absorption coatings for 100 Watt and up engraving and marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island.

1/11/2012 Brady Launches Updated Safety, Facility and Equipment Identification Catalog

Brady announced today the release of its new S-31 Safety, Facility and Equipment Identification catalog.

1/11/2012 Enter to Become Our 2012 Manufacturer of the Year!

Attention stamp makers! Marking Industry Magazine is requesting entries for its Manufacturer of the Year awards in three categories:

12/13/2011 Millennium Offers I.D. Markers

Millennium Marking Co. introduces the I.D. Marker for marking and identifying all kinds of items.

12/13/2011 In Memoriam: Herbert S. Hebel

Herbert S. Hebel passed away on November 12, 2011. He was the president of Pilot Products, Inc. of Long Island City, New York.

12/13/2011 New Pens, Laser Pointer Pens and Flash Drives

JDS introduces a new line of laserable pens.

12/13/2011 Amanda Katon Joins the Connectweb Team

Connectweb is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Katon to the Connectweb team.

12/13/2011 Cosco Appoints Mike Mauro as National Strategic Account Manager

Cosco Industries is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Mauro as national strategic account manager, solely dedicated to supporting the rubber stamp manufacturer.

11/23/2011 Schwaab Inc. Acquires Carolina Marking Devices

Schwaab Inc. announced today that it acquired Charlotte, North Carolina based Carolina Marking Devices. The terms and conditions of the sale were not disclosed.

11/22/2011 $250 Instant Rebate on Stampcreator System

The popular Brother Stampcreator Pro System for making pre-inked stamps is now available with a $250 instant rebate. Simply order the system and a standard assortment of 42 blank stamps and the rebate will be applied immediately. This limited time offer ends December 31, 2011.

11/22/2011 Johnson Plastics Gets Into the Act With Extreme Makeover’s Jubilee House Vet Shelter

Johnson Plastics was pleased to play a role in the “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” Jubilee House makeover, which aired on ABC on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

11/22/2011 Flame and BriteLazer™ Medals

JDS Industries Inc. has two great lines of laserable medals with many options for both athletics and academics.

11/22/2011 In Memoriam: Dennis Mycoff

Marking Industry Magazine recently learned that this past year, the industry lost another fellow marking professional: Dennis Mycoff, owner of Mycoff Printing and Rubber Stamps in Florida.

11/22/2011 Millennium Marking Co. Acquires U.S. Patent For Flash Technology

U.S. Patent 5,858,298 was purchased from Leo-Henn Humal in early November of 2011 by Millennium Marking Co. The patent is commonly referred to as the “flash patent” in trade circles.

11/22/2011 Software Systems Inc. Releases Improved Version of ArchiType

Software Systems Inc. announces the release of ArchiType version 2.142 with more than 35 improvements. ArchiType has been importing orders from Utypia and Stamp Shop Web for several years.

11/22/2011 New sizes join the Original Printy 4.0 family!

The Original Printy 4.0: unbelievably small, amazingly light and made from up to 65 percent* post-consumer recycled plastic.

11/22/2011 Customer Service Survey Proves Invaluable

The customer service teams at rubber stamp manufacturers Mark C Brown and William Jones Clifton made a brave decision to ask what their customers thought of the service they received.

11/22/2011 Chariot’s on Fire with New Stock Stamp Idea

Natalie Dagne of Nemo member Chariot Office Supplies based in Manchester is the winner of the COLOP Stock Stamp competition.

11/1/2011 MD to Grow the Mo

Kiran D Mistry, the MD of stamp makers William Jones Clifton and Mark C Brown, has agreed to get involved with the Mo-phenomenon and turn himself into a Mo Bro for the month of November.

10/31/2011 Digital Ribbon Printer Introduced by JMP

Print custom ribbon with the click of a mouse! Design and print silk ribbons to fit all of your customer’s needs at a cost of pennies per foot.

10/31/2011 Direct Color Systems Brings Advanced UV Technology to Small-Format Printers

Direct Color Systems® now offers one of the most economical, small-format UV LED printers on the market!

10/31/2011 Johnson Plastics Adds Eco Performance Polos from Vapor Apparel

Johnson Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of Vapor Apparel’s Eco Performance Polos to their growing line of sublimatable apparel.

10/31/2011 VisiMark Group Companies Change Name to Durable Technologies

VisiMark Group Companies, a national leader in custom part marking and identification solutions, today announced its new corporate name, Durable Technologies, to reflect a broader set of capabilities, industry expertise, and strategic direction.

10/31/2011 AMS Announces Acquisition

The Paterson Stamp Division of American Marking Systems is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Winters Stamp Mfg. Co. of Elizabeth, New Jersey. American Marking Systems (AMS) is headquartered in Clifton, New Jersey.

10/31/2011 Durable Technologies Names Matt Martin to Director Position

Durable Technologies, a leader in marking and identification solutions, recently announced that Matt Martin has been promoted to director of sales and marketing.

10/31/2011 In Memoriam: Ben Brewer

The industry mourns the loss of Ben Brewer, 70, owner of Ace Stamp & Sign in Orlando, Florida.

9/27/2011 Introducing Taiyo Tomah Co. Ltd.

Taiyo Tomah Co. Ltd. was the first manufacturer of PE pre-inked stamps with thermal and flash machines. Although neither machine is currently in use, the company still exports a significant number of Taiyo pigment inks to China, India, Europe and other areas.

9/27/2011 heri Introduces New Pen Design

Just in time for its 50th anniversary, heri makes waves again. The new pen design Diagonal Wave is an outstanding combination of aesthetics and practical function.

9/27/2011 Cosco Introduces Contour Comfort Embosser

At this year’s IMIA show, Cosco introduced their new Contour Comfort Embosser. The new attractive modern design is made to fit comfortably in the user’s hand while requiring less force to make a fine raised impression.

9/27/2011 NATURE LINE = now a registered trade mark for Noris in EU

Under the registration number 009755059, NATURE LINE has been registered for Noris-Color GmbH for stamp pad inks, liquid glue and marking inks in the EU.

9/27/2011 New Laserable Gift and Promotional Items for October 2011

JDS Industries Inc. is expanding its popular line of laserable gift and promotional items.

9/27/2011 In Memoriam: Malcolm McIntyre

It is with great sadness that the Rubber Stamp Manufacturers Guild announce the recent death of Malcolm McIntyre.

8/26/2011 QR Codes—Be There and Be Square

The use of QR Codes, which have been prevalent in Japan since 1994 and in the United States over the last couple of years, have landed on our doorstep, and they look set to have a huge impact on the way we conduct business in the future.

8/26/2011 New Engraving Material from Gravograph for Curved and Flat Surfaces

Gravograph introduces their latest innovation, Flexilase™, a high-resolution material that is flexible and engraves on rotary and CO2 laser systems.

8/16/2011 Laser Optics for Steel Cutting Lasers

A full line of CO2 laser optics featuring lenses and mirrors that are direct OEM replacements for popular high power steel cutting lasers is available from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island.

8/16/2011 Winters Stamp Mfg. Co. Merges with Paterson Stamp Works

Winters Stamp Mfg. Co. of Elizabeth, New Jersey announces its merger with Paterson Stamp Works of Clifton, New Jersey.

8/16/2011 Made-to-Order Online with Trodat uTypia and ECi Software Solutions

Trodat, a top supplier of stamp components in the U.S., is now providing the tool that helps stamp makers and office dealers boost their sales of custom stamps. Trodat’s uTypia custom product ordering solution has been integrated as a microsite within the ECinteractive Web storefront from ECi Software Solutions.

6/27/2011 John K. Barker Jr., Joins Johnson Plastics

Johnson Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of John K. Barker Jr. to its sublimation sales team as a sublimation specialist. The former ...

5/5/2011 Ceramic Coasters and LazerMugs™

5/5/2011 Xenetech Color Touch Screens Retrofit-able to Older Rotary and Laser Engravers

5/5/2011 New Durable CO2 Laser Markable Material Available For Sale

5/5/2011 Introducing Laser Satins from Bur-Lane Inc.

5/5/2011 ArtClip3D Adds 3-D Functionality to 3-Axis CNC Routers

4/28/2011 Isotech Inc. Partners with Jefferson Rubber Works to Provide Molded Rubber Parts Using Precision Molding Technology

4/28/2011 Control Panels with Overlays from Nutron

4/28/2011 Griffin-Rutgers Introduces the Sauven 6000RPlus with Remote Printhead

4/6/2011 Custom Blanks Making You Blankety Blank?

4/6/2011 Technomark® Develops an Intelligent Marking Solution

4/6/2011 Digital, Real-Time-Variable, High-Resolution, In-Line Coding and Imprinting

4/6/2011 Low-Maintenance Coder for 2-D Graphics

4/5/2011 In Memoriam

4/5/2011 The New Cosco Price Book Is Here!

4/5/2011 JMP Introduces Polymer Plus Model 300

4/5/2011 MMC Releases New Self-Inking Stamps and Daters

4/5/2011 Johnson Plastics Named "Supplier of the Year" at ARA 2011

4/5/2011 Shiny USA Introduces a No. 2 Felt Stamp Pad

4/5/2011 JDS Introduces Laserable Specialties

4/5/2011 Gravograph Offers Engraving Solution for Rings and Bangles

4/5/2011 MMC's "Spring into Action 2011"

3/11/2011 Walker Companies Celebrates 60th Anniversary

3/11/2011 FRS Rolls Out New 2011 Catalog

3/11/2011 ULS Announces New Multi-Wavelength Laser Platform™

3/11/2011 ARA Elevates Guy Barone to President

3/11/2011 New Venue for Trophex 2010

2/9/2011 Beijing Longstar Offers Stamp Mats and Double-Color Engravable Plastic

2/9/2011 Brady Launches New Safety, Facility and Equipment Identification Catalog

1/31/2011 Trodat Introduces the World's First Climate-Neutral Stamp

With the new Original Printy 4.0, Trodat presents the first climate-neutral stamp. It's good for the environment, but also interesting for stamp makers, thanks to many...

1/31/2011 COLOP Introduces Liquid Wood

COLOP announces the introduction of the Printer Special Edition 2011 created with an innovative material...

1/31/2011 Ready for Laser Introduces Eco Line Laser Rubber

Ready for Laser (formerly Printy Poland) announces the introduction of its most environmentally-friendly laser rubber, the Eco Line...

1/31/2011 Trodat Introduces the World's First Climate-Neutral Stamp

1/31/2011 COLOP Introduces Liquid Wood

1/31/2011 Ready for Laser Introduces Eco Line Laser Rubber

1/31/2011 Oliver Zeitler New Managing Director at Noris

1/31/2011 MMC Introduces New Ink and Stamp Pad

1/31/2011 Shiny USA Introduces New Line of Self-Inking Daters

1/31/2011 Trodat Key Product Price List Now Available

1/31/2011 New Product Catalog from Noris