Supply55 and NEPATA announce release of the new DL1650 Film Separator for Self Adhesive Films

Supply55, Inc. and NEPATA GmbH are pleased to announce the release of the NEPATA DL1650 Film Separator developed to help PVC vinyl film manufacturers achieve sustainability, protect their brand and reduce landfill waste. “When deployed in the manufacturing workflow the DL1650 prevents thousands of tons of PVC and release liner from entering the waste stream […] The post Supply55 and NEPATA announce release of the new DL1650 Film Separator for Self Adhesive Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Tips on Picking a Domain Name

Picking a domain name is just as important as choosing a brand name or a name for your business. An ideal domain name is a part of your company’s branding, your internet identity and can help someone find you on the web. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you choose a domain […] The post Tips on Picking a Domain Name appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Supply55 releases SL6500™ a silicone lubricant engineered for use with roll slitters

SL6500 is a silicone lubricant engineered for use with roll slitters when slitting application tape, VHB tape, heat transfer vinyl, pressure sensitive vinyl, self adhesive vinyl, reflective films and other hard to slit material. Benefits of SL6500: Extended Blade Life – SL6500 extends blade life by aiding media release and reducing friction during slitting. Reduces […] The post Supply55 releases SL6500™ a silicone lubricant engineered for use with roll slitters appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Making Follow Up Part of Your Daily Routine

Opportunities for new business don’t often knock at your door. More often than not, you have to do the knocking. And as any experienced sales person knows, you have to knock on plenty of doors before one opens up. That amounts to a considerable investment in time and effort.  For that reason, once you have […] The post Making Follow Up Part of Your Daily Routine appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Supply55 releases ColorCheckQA™ a quality assurance, color sampling, verification and preflighting software utility

ColorCheckQA is an intuitive software utility for color sampling, verification and preflighting print environments in combination with an X-Rite i1Pro, i1 Pro2, EFI1000 and EFI2000 spectrophotometer. Power up the X-Rite and EFI spectrophotometers with the ColorCheckQA Quality and Sample Tools: ColorCheckQA Quality Tool: The Quality Tool delivers fast, accurate verification of the print environment with […]

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Time Management Tips for Sales People

Why do some sales people accomplish more than their peers? Here are some time management tips to help improve sales performance. To make the most of your day, I have compiled some time management tips for sales people: Sales people should schedule their daily appointments and activities days in advance. This will give you plenty […]

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Writing Better To-Do Lists

I picked up the habit of writing “To-Do” lists when I worked for my father-in-law, as a construction manager. The boss actually insisted on it. These lists were important to my job because it helped me organized my activities and maintain my focus on what I needed to do to move projects along. I haven’t […] The post Writing Better To-Do Lists appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Habit Forming

Time Saving Tips: Which Work Habits Are Important In Managing Time? Are you a creature of habit? Whether you want to admit it or not, everyone is.  According to behavioral scientists, we run our lives the majority of the time on autopilot. We all get into a routine of doing the same things, the same […] The post Habit Forming appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Overcoming Failure

Failure occurs on everyone’s road to success. Babe Ruth struck out 1330 times but set a record of 714 home runs. Michael Jordan claims to have missed 9000 shots and lost 300 games on his road to six championship titles and numerous NBA records. Thomas Edison tried 10,000 filaments that didn’t work before he discovered […] The post Overcoming Failure appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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The Philosophy of Kaizen

How Incremental Improvements in Your Business & Personal Behavior Can Dramatically Change Your Life… I recently received a comment from a sign maker, who lamented that she had to continually change her behavior in order to accomplish her goals. Aren’t we all in the same situation? To reach our destinations we all have to make […] The post The Philosophy of Kaizen appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Color Trends

Popularity of colors among designers and consumers can vary from year to year. To keep pace with color trends, vinyl film manufacturers and paint companies try to gauge changes in the marketplace. Colors from the world of fashion and interior décor have impacted color selection in the automotive market and in corporate graphics. Bold and […] The post Color Trends appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Where Social Media Fits in Your Marketing Plan

Selling was so much easier when I first hit the streets nearly forty-five years ago. At my first sales job, I didn’t even need to do any prospecting. Telemarketers unearthed all of the leads. In most cases, they even made the appointment for me.  My task was to make the presentation and close the sale. […] The post Where Social Media Fits in Your Marketing Plan appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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What You Need to Know About Air Purifying Respirators

Identifying Airborne Health Hazards Depending on the type of products that you manufacture, you and your employees can encounter a variety of airborne hazards. Most of us know that we should wear some type of air respirator in many of our work environments. What can be difficult  is identifying the particular hazards and determining what [ ] The post What You Need to Know About Air Purifying Respirators appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Printing Heat Transfer Films with Latex Inks

Printing  a heat transfer film with a latex inks in many cases is as easy as printing a pressure sensitive vinyl. Before you go into production, you will need to do some testing. As I like to tell people, Test, Don t Guess.  The type of film that you will need is a heat transfer film [ ] The post Printing Heat Transfer Films with Latex Inks appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Printing Heat Transfer Films with Latex Inks

Printing  a heat transfer film with a latex inks in many cases is as easy as printing a pressure sensitive vinyl. Before you go into production, you will need to do some testing. As I like to tell people, Test, Don t Guess.  The type of film that you will need is a heat transfer film [ ] The post Printing Heat Transfer Films with Latex Inks appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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What You Should Know About Heat Pressing on Dye Sublimated Fabrics

 What is Dye Sublimation? Most polyester fabrics, such as many of the popular “Performance Garments”, are dyed using a sublimation process. The dye sublimation process uses high heat to permanently fuse   the colorant   into a polyester fabric. Heat serves two critical functions in this dying process.  First, the heat causes the pores of the polyester fabric to open up, so the material [ ] The post What You Should Know About Heat Pressing on Dye Sublimated Fabrics appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Selecting the Best Heat Press Machine for Your Shop

With so many makes and models of heat presses, selecting one is usually confusing.  To make the right purchasing decision for your business, you need to thoroughly investigate your options. Start by asking the right questions. Here’s what you should know before you sign on the dotted line. The most important question revolves around your [ ] The post Selecting the Best Heat Press Machine for Your Shop appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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How to Choose the Best Air Compressor for Your Shop

In shopping for an air compressor, I am reminded of the advice of the Victorian writer, John Ruskin: “It s unwise to pay too much but it s unwise to pay too little. When you pay too much you lose a little money, that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing [ ] The post How to Choose the Best Air Compressor for Your Shop appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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NEPATA Challenge – Rewind Accuracy

 Take the NEPATA challenge. Does a 10 foot rewind measure 10 feet? Ask yourself the following questions: 1 How much inventory shrinkage do you suffer due to inaccurate rewinds? 2 How much money could you save by eliminating roll overages? NEPATA delivers highly accurate rewinds eliminating inventory shrinkage and roll shortage/overage problems. Start [ ] The post NEPATA Challenge Rewind Accuracy appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Take the NEPATA Challenge, 3 – 10 Yard Rewinds in 2 Minutes

Take the NEPATA challenge. Can you rewind and label three (3) ten (10) yards rolls in two (2) minutes with your current converting workflow? NEPATA simplifies the converting process delivering precise material cuts, highly accurate rewinds and advanced inventory control, allowing for quick delivery times across a wide range of media. Stop wasting time, eliminate inventory [ ] The post Take the NEPATA Challenge, 3 10 Yard Rewinds in 2 Minutes appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Changing Printer Settings in Roland Versaworks

How to create a custom profile in Roland Versaworks. To adjust the ink settings for printing on a particular vinyl, such as RTape VinylEfx® or EZ Erase™, you will need to create a custom profile and rename it. For printing on these RTape films I generally recommend using a standard profile for GCVP glossy calendered [ ] The post Changing Printer Settings in Roland Versaworks appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Cutting & Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Vinyl Films

Not all  polyurethane heat transfer vinyl films are the same. That s because some of these flex films aren t 100% polyurethane, which are very flexible, and other heat transfer vinyl films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are much stiffer that a pure polyurethane film. 100% polyurethane heat transfer vinyl films, because they are more [ ] The post Cutting & Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Vinyl Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Films

If you are a sign maker and have a plotter or printer, garment decorating with heat transfer films is one of those prize opportunities that requires a very short learning curve and an investment in a heat press. The cost for a good clamshell press runs about $1000 to $1200, but  you can buy one for [ ] The post Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Supply55 and NEPATA release of the new UA770 30” SMART Rewinder/Trimmer

Supply55, Inc. and NEPATA GmbH are pleased to announce the release of the new NEPATA UA770 30 inch SMART Rewinder/Trimmer developed for the expanding North American converting market. “The UA770 utilizes the latest in converting technology delivering fast accurate rewinds, precision cuts, automatic label printing for lot number traceability and a 40% increase in productivity [ ] The post Supply55 and NEPATA release of the new UA770 30” SMART Rewinder/Trimmer appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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How to Improve Email Marketing Readership and Response Rate

For years I have used email marketing to introduce products, generate sales leads and complement other marketing efforts, such as telemarketing, social media and face-to-face selling. While I have had good luck in using email to deliver my message, success is far from guaranteed. In fact, most emails are never opened, even if the reader [ ] The post How to Improve Email Marketing Readership and Response Rate appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Supply55 announces price reduction on Guardian Laminators

Supply55, Inc. www.supply55.com announces price reduction on the popular Guardian 65” cold and heat assist laminators. “As our business volume continues to grow and we see direct savings from increased production we are happy to pass the savings on to our customers, making the Guardian line of laminators a price performance leader in the category” [ ] The post Supply55 announces price reduction on Guardian Laminators appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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How to Make the Most of Your Time

We all would like to accomplish more in the time that we have. If you have taken a time management course, you probably are aware of many of the techniques that I list below. This list is a reminder of what you should be doing. If you put these reminders into practice, you should achieve [ ] The post How to Make the Most of Your Time appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Solvents and Fire Safety

Fire is undiscriminating. It can flare up at any time. And can happen to anyone. After finishing a vinyl graphics application job, a former colleague and mentor had loaded the back seat of his car with rags which had been soaked in solvent for cleaning, before heading down the road. As John drove, he [ ] The post Solvents and Fire Safety appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Which Films Stick to Coated Fabrics?

Just before the beginning of WWII, American chemists developed synthetic polyamides.  Polyamides are complex molecules called polymers, which are comprised of smaller “amide” monomers. In nature, these polyamide molecules occur as proteins in fibers, such as silk and wool. In the modern world, the best known polyamides are nylons.   Because of their strength, elasticity and [ ] The post Which Films Stick to Coated Fabrics? appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Heat Pressing Appliques on Leather

Discover which SEF heat transfer film to use when decorating leather. Avoid problems which could cost loss of time and materials, when making appliques. Back when Marlon Brando rode into Hollywood stardom in the Wild One (1953), the leather motorcycle jacket, adorned with a biker back patch, symbolized the country’s rugged iconoclastic spirit. Since [ ] The post Heat Pressing Appliques on Leather appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Shopping for a Heat Press

Discover the most important considerations when shopping for a  press With so many makes and models of heat presses, selecting one is usually confusing.  To make the right purchasing decision for your business, you need to thoroughly investigate your options. Start by asking the right questions. Here’s what you should know before you sign on the dotted [ ] The post Shopping for a Heat Press appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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What Motivates a Buyer

People make their buying decisions based on a number of different motivations.  If you can discover what makes a buyer tick, you can craft your sales proposal to satisfy his particular needs. This makes all the difference when you are in a highly competitive situation. When you are wearing your sales hat, a big part [ ] The post What Motivates a Buyer appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Application Temperature Range

To avoid problems with vinyl or any other pressure-sensitive material, carefully read the vinyl manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Product bulletins will usually contain all of the information you need, including application temperature range. The application temperature range for most vinyl films is usually between 50⁰ and 90⁰F (10⁰ to 32⁰ C). For some films, the minimum application temperature [ ] The post Application Temperature Range appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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