from Johnson Plastics
from Johnson Plastics
Weather Challenges and More... Johnson Plastics Has You Covered After seemingly endless days of sub-zero temps and epic snowfalls, the long cold winter is finally drawing to a close. This year more than ever, we discovered how weather in just one part of the country can affect us all. More than once, record winter storms from Texas to New England affected our operations. But thanks to our nine branch offices, JP was able to continue to serve our customers and handle their critical shipments even when the weather was a factor.
Sales & Service As your one-stop shop for engraving and sublimation supplies, JP is always looking for ways to consistently serve your needs. Our branch offices are strategically located to provide overlapping coverage and thus reduce weather-related and other shipping delays. They also provide additional inventory when customers place large or unexpected orders. Need help selecting the right product? Our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives have the answers you’re looking for. These CSRs spend several hours every month learning about our newest products. And our supplier partners provide additional educational support so we can suggest the right product for every job.
Need help?
Do you have on-going needs for a specific product and want to make sure we will have enough stock? Just let your branch manager know ahead of time. We will work with you, increasing our inventory levels to meet your recurring needs. We are always happy to work with you on your special projects. Our goal is to help you grow your business!
Nine strategically-located branches. Over 400 years of combined customer service experience. Personal attention to every single order. That’s been the Johnson Plastics Advantage for over 45 years. Why would you settle for less?
Spring, 2015 Volume 26, Number 2
Congratulations... Merissa Johnson has been promoted from CSR to New Branch Manager in Georgia
Mike’s Message Johnson Plastics is continually adding exciting new products that have great potential to help you grow your business. Here are a few new sublimation products that we are very excited to offer you! • The next generation of sublimation printers have arrived with the introduction of two Sawgrass Virtuoso Product Decorating Systems. (See facing page for more info) • The first products from Universal Woods new Global Product Line are on our shelves and ready to go! The sublimatable award plaque line is an economical alternative to the traditional Unisub plaques and sells for 20-30% less. These semigloss plaques are better quality than other low cost options. • Later this spring we will be adding more products from the value priced Global Product Line including Coasters, Ornaments, Key Chains, and Desktop Photo Panels. Look for more info coming soon on this exciting new value priced line of high quality Unisub products. • Two more recently introduced sublimation products that I am excited about are Unisub’s Natural Wood Prints and our new SubliPlex line. Take a look at both of these in our 2015 Sublimation Catalog. (Page 29 and 23 respectively) These are just a few of the new items we have that can help you grow your business. Take a look online at www.johnsonplastics.com or talk to one of our knowledgable Customer Service Reps for more info.
Anniversaries... Congratulations to the following JP Team Members celebrating service anniversaries: Fran Pawlak, Arizona Customer Service 15 years Mike Berglin, Minnesota Call Center Manager10 years
Mina Mae Hodapp
New Baby... Chris Hodapp • Web Specialist, and his wife, Katie are proud to welcome Mina Mae Hodapp.
Trade Show Season in Full Swing! Johnson Plastics is scheduled to exhibit at 23 trade shows across the country this year. Check out our web site or the back page of this newsletter for upcoming shows near you. If you are attending one of these shows, be sure to stop by our booth to say hello, take advantage of our Trade Show Specials and meet our friendly, helpful Customer Service Reps.
Illuminate Creatively with Rowmark’s ColorHues EFX TM
Rowmark has launched their brilliant new ColorHues™ EFX cell cast acrylics product line to meet the growing demand for laser engravable materials suited for backlighting applications, signage and displays. Made from durable cast acrylic, ColorHues EFX is a two-ply front engravable decorative sheet material constructed of a black cap over eight of Rowmark’s most popular translucent ColorHues colors. This unique new product line is perfect for creating beautiful backlit signage with colorful effects, cleverly illuminating engraved text and designs in a variety of colors for easy visibility. With ColorHues EFX, you can set the perfect mood for dim or dark indoor or demanding outdoor projects, including eye-catching restaurant, diner and lounge signage; colorful point-of-purchase displays, window storefronts and retail environments; illuminated way-finding systems and special effect applications. Check out this versatile new sign material. Add even more radiance to your backlighting projects and designs and give them a new “edge” with a striking edge glow feature. The enhanced translucency of Rowmark’s ColorHues EFX Black/Flamingo, Black/Lemon Zest and Black/Citron make them particularly well-suited for edge lighting applications. Call us for a sample. Call JP at 1-800-869-7800 for more information or to place an order.
At The Shows... Johnson Plastics’ local marketing efforts include industry trade shows around the country. We value the opportunity to meet hundreds of customers and prospects. JP offers promotions and discounts at these shows, so next time we are in your area, stop in to say hello, ask questions or see new product ideas.
FlexiBrass now 30% Off! Easy to engrave and apply to trophies and plaques. Now 30% off regular List price through May 30, 2015. Call or visit our web site for selection and pricing. Use code 9PB5FE3
Kevin Lumberg and TJ Kvilhaug at the DAX show in Welch, Minnesota in March. Kevin Sheehy discusses sublimation with customers at the DAX Show in Welch, Minnesota.
Global Product Line Plaques 10% Off! These new value priced plaques provide great quality compared to other low cost brands. Unisub, a name you can trust. Use code 9PB5U4P. Order now.
Kevin Lumberg at the JP booth at the NBM Show in Orlando in February.
JP’s Kyle Hinton gets ready for the day at the ISS Show in Atlantic City last month.
New Virtuoso Printers Now Available
leverage the new Sawgrass Inks to create stunning HD Photo quality images.
Ricoh and Sawgrass Inks have partnered to develop the new Virtuoso printers, the next generation of small format sublimation printers. These printers feature technology that will
The Virtuoso HD Product Decorating System encompasses the printer, ink and a new easy-to-use graphic design program. The complete system can mean lower start-up costs, lower imaging costs and higher profits for you. Want more information? JP’s sublimation team has over 70 years of combined experience to help you select the right printer as you build a successful sublimation business. Call them at 1-800-869-7800.
2015 Catalogs Are Here! By now all active JP customers should have received our 2015 Engraving and Sublimation Catalogs. These catalogs are your one-stop shop for engraving and sublimation supplies. If you haven’t received your catalogs or wish to request additional copies, please call 1-800-869-7800 or visit www.johnsonplastics.com/catalogs.
See You at the Shows! DAX
April 24-25 • Chicago, IL
JP Educational Workshops and Open House Events
ISS
Laser Engraving Seminar, May 1st- Bloomington, MN
NBM
Johnson Plastics will be hosting a laser engraving seminar for current and prospective engraving business owners on May 1, 2015. The workshop will feature industry expert David Stevens from Universal Laser Systems presenting Laser Material Processing.
May 7-9 • Nashville, TN May 14-15 • Arlington, TX
NBM
June 4-6 • Indianapolis, IN
NBM
July 23-25 • Long Beach, CA
Texas Trophy Show
July 31- Aug 1 • League City TX
NNEP
Aug 6-8 • Nashville, TN
NBM
Aug 28-30 • Philadelphia, PA
ISS Orlando
Cost is $60 per person and class size is limited, so you must sign up online prior to the event. The class will cover how laser systems work, using accessories/optics, common laser wavelengths and selecting the correct materials for your job. The seminar will be held in Bloomington, MN from 8:30 till 3pm. Visit https://jplaserseminar.eventbrite.com , for more information and to sign up. Tentative schedule: 3 hours of instruction covering several topics. Then after lunch, wrap up morning topics, and a Q & A on specific questions. At the end, a ULS laser demo and optional tour of JP Home Office including our sublimation department. Representatives from JP and Rowmark will be on hand to answer additional questions.
Sept 10-12 • Orlando, FL Feb 25-27
Toll-Free FAX: 1/800/869-7853 www.johnsonplastics.com [email protected] www.punchnpress.com Johnson Plastics Locations: Minneapolis, MN: 1/800/869-7800 Albany, NY: 1/800/869-7800 Atlanta, GA: 1/800/869-7870 Chicago Area: 1/800/869-7840 Columbus, OH: 1/800/869-7800 Concord, CA: 1/800/869-7820 Dallas, TX: 1/800/869-7830 Phoenix, AZ: 1/800/869-7887 Winston-Salem, NC: 1/800/334-0427
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Weather Challenges and More... Johnson Plastics Has You Covered After seemingly endless days of sub-zero temps and epic snowfalls, the long cold winter is finally drawing to a close. This year more than ever, we discovered how weather in just one part of the country can affect us all. More than once, record winter storms from Texas to New England affected our operations. But thanks to our nine branch offices, JP was able to continue to serve our customers and handle their critical shipments even when the weather was a factor.
Sales & Service As your one-stop shop for engraving and sublimation supplies, JP is always looking for ways to consistently serve your needs. Our branch offices are strategically located to provide overlapping coverage and thus reduce weather-related and other shipping delays. They also provide additional inventory when customers place large or unexpected orders. Need help selecting the right product? Our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives have the answers you’re looking for. These CSRs spend several hours every month learning about our newest products. And our supplier partners provide additional educational support so we can suggest the right product for every job.
Need help?
Do you have on-going needs for a specific product and want to make sure we will have enough stock? Just let your branch manager know ahead of time. We will work with you, increasing our inventory levels to meet your recurring needs. We are always happy to work with you on your special projects. Our goal is to help you grow your business!
Nine strategically-located branches. Over 400 years of combined customer service experience. Personal attention to every single order. That’s been the Johnson Plastics Advantage for over 45 years. Why would you settle for less?
Spring, 2015 Volume 26, Number 2
Congratulations... Merissa Johnson has been promoted from CSR to New Branch Manager in Georgia
Mike’s Message Johnson Plastics is continually adding exciting new products that have great potential to help you grow your business. Here are a few new sublimation products that we are very excited to offer you! • The next generation of sublimation printers have arrived with the introduction of two Sawgrass Virtuoso Product Decorating Systems. (See facing page for more info) • The first products from Universal Woods new Global Product Line are on our shelves and ready to go! The sublimatable award plaque line is an economical alternative to the traditional Unisub plaques and sells for 20-30% less. These semigloss plaques are better quality than other low cost options. • Later this spring we will be adding more products from the value priced Global Product Line including Coasters, Ornaments, Key Chains, and Desktop Photo Panels. Look for more info coming soon on this exciting new value priced line of high quality Unisub products. • Two more recently introduced sublimation products that I am excited about are Unisub’s Natural Wood Prints and our new SubliPlex line. Take a look at both of these in our 2015 Sublimation Catalog. (Page 29 and 23 respectively) These are just a few of the new items we have that can help you grow your business. Take a look online at www.johnsonplastics.com or talk to one of our knowledgable Customer Service Reps for more info.
Anniversaries... Congratulations to the following JP Team Members celebrating service anniversaries: Fran Pawlak, Arizona Customer Service 15 years Mike Berglin, Minnesota Call Center Manager10 years
Mina Mae Hodapp
New Baby... Chris Hodapp • Web Specialist, and his wife, Katie are proud to welcome Mina Mae Hodapp.
Trade Show Season in Full Swing! Johnson Plastics is scheduled to exhibit at 23 trade shows across the country this year. Check out our web site or the back page of this newsletter for upcoming shows near you. If you are attending one of these shows, be sure to stop by our booth to say hello, take advantage of our Trade Show Specials and meet our friendly, helpful Customer Service Reps.
Illuminate Creatively with Rowmark’s ColorHues EFX TM
Rowmark has launched their brilliant new ColorHues™ EFX cell cast acrylics product line to meet the growing demand for laser engravable materials suited for backlighting applications, signage and displays. Made from durable cast acrylic, ColorHues EFX is a two-ply front engravable decorative sheet material constructed of a black cap over eight of Rowmark’s most popular translucent ColorHues colors. This unique new product line is perfect for creating beautiful backlit signage with colorful effects, cleverly illuminating engraved text and designs in a variety of colors for easy visibility. With ColorHues EFX, you can set the perfect mood for dim or dark indoor or demanding outdoor projects, including eye-catching restaurant, diner and lounge signage; colorful point-of-purchase displays, window storefronts and retail environments; illuminated way-finding systems and special effect applications. Check out this versatile new sign material. Add even more radiance to your backlighting projects and designs and give them a new “edge” with a striking edge glow feature. The enhanced translucency of Rowmark’s ColorHues EFX Black/Flamingo, Black/Lemon Zest and Black/Citron make them particularly well-suited for edge lighting applications. Call us for a sample. Call JP at 1-800-869-7800 for more information or to place an order.
At The Shows... Johnson Plastics’ local marketing efforts include industry trade shows around the country. We value the opportunity to meet hundreds of customers and prospects. JP offers promotions and discounts at these shows, so next time we are in your area, stop in to say hello, ask questions or see new product ideas.
FlexiBrass now 30% Off! Easy to engrave and apply to trophies and plaques. Now 30% off regular List price through May 30, 2015. Call or visit our web site for selection and pricing. Use code 9PB5FE3
Kevin Lumberg and TJ Kvilhaug at the DAX show in Welch, Minnesota in March. Kevin Sheehy discusses sublimation with customers at the DAX Show in Welch, Minnesota.
Global Product Line Plaques 10% Off! These new value priced plaques provide great quality compared to other low cost brands. Unisub, a name you can trust. Use code 9PB5U4P. Order now.
Kevin Lumberg at the JP booth at the NBM Show in Orlando in February.
JP’s Kyle Hinton gets ready for the day at the ISS Show in Atlantic City last month.
New Virtuoso Printers Now Available
leverage the new Sawgrass Inks to create stunning HD Photo quality images.
Ricoh and Sawgrass Inks have partnered to develop the new Virtuoso printers, the next generation of small format sublimation printers. These printers feature technology that will
The Virtuoso HD Product Decorating System encompasses the printer, ink and a new easy-to-use graphic design program. The complete system can mean lower start-up costs, lower imaging costs and higher profits for you. Want more information? JP’s sublimation team has over 70 years of combined experience to help you select the right printer as you build a successful sublimation business. Call them at 1-800-869-7800.
2015 Catalogs Are Here! By now all active JP customers should have received our 2015 Engraving and Sublimation Catalogs. These catalogs are your one-stop shop for engraving and sublimation supplies. If you haven’t received your catalogs or wish to request additional copies, please call 1-800-869-7800 or visit www.johnsonplastics.com/catalogs.
See You at the Shows! DAX
April 24-25 • Chicago, IL
JP Educational Workshops and Open House Events
ISS
Laser Engraving Seminar, May 1st- Bloomington, MN
NBM
Johnson Plastics will be hosting a laser engraving seminar for current and prospective engraving business owners on May 1, 2015. The workshop will feature industry expert David Stevens from Universal Laser Systems presenting Laser Material Processing.
May 7-9 • Nashville, TN May 14-15 • Arlington, TX
NBM
June 4-6 • Indianapolis, IN
NBM
July 23-25 • Long Beach, CA
Texas Trophy Show
July 31- Aug 1 • League City TX
NNEP
Aug 6-8 • Nashville, TN
NBM
Aug 28-30 • Philadelphia, PA
ISS Orlando
Cost is $60 per person and class size is limited, so you must sign up online prior to the event. The class will cover how laser systems work, using accessories/optics, common laser wavelengths and selecting the correct materials for your job. The seminar will be held in Bloomington, MN from 8:30 till 3pm. Visit https://jplaserseminar.eventbrite.com , for more information and to sign up. Tentative schedule: 3 hours of instruction covering several topics. Then after lunch, wrap up morning topics, and a Q & A on specific questions. At the end, a ULS laser demo and optional tour of JP Home Office including our sublimation department. Representatives from JP and Rowmark will be on hand to answer additional questions.
Sept 10-12 • Orlando, FL Feb 25-27
Toll-Free FAX: 1/800/869-7853 www.johnsonplastics.com [email protected] www.punchnpress.com Johnson Plastics Locations: Minneapolis, MN: 1/800/869-7800 Albany, NY: 1/800/869-7800 Atlanta, GA: 1/800/869-7870 Chicago Area: 1/800/869-7840 Columbus, OH: 1/800/869-7800 Concord, CA: 1/800/869-7820 Dallas, TX: 1/800/869-7830 Phoenix, AZ: 1/800/869-7887 Winston-Salem, NC: 1/800/334-0427
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 9240 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55420-3604 Division of Signcaster Corporation
Your Blue Chip Distributorship
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