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Our daily lives can get pretty complicated and common distractions can make it so much worse. By prioritizing your to-do list and being mindful of productivity-boosting technology anyone can become a kick-ass task destroyer!...

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Color can be a very powerful tool when it comes to visual communication. Whether you are rebranding your company, considering colors for your website, designing labels for internal use or product labels for the marketplace: knowing how color effects a viewer is crucial....

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Ever want to stick something anywhere and the surface was just too rough it didn’t cooperate? Ever want to move that label from one place and reapply it to another without leaving an adhesive residue? ClingZ has developed an electrically charged polypropylene film that does the trick and Tri-Flex has the ability to flexographically print and convert it....

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After the printing and converting process is completed it is necessary for the end user to have their labels supplied in a manner suitable for use. The act of finishing refers to taking the master roll of printed and converted labels and winding or packing it into usable units. There are wide ranges of finishing options available to the customers of Tri-Flex....

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The beverage packaging market is set to grow in the next 10 years at a fairly flat rate, the market will be driven by evolving consumer and demographic trends as well as fast economic growth in the developing markets across the globe, particularly in Asia and South America. Visiongain's (visiongain.com) analysis indicates that the global beverage packaging market will reach a value of $105.24bn in 2014....

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When it comes to choosing a typeface for your label, there are thousands of options to weed through and hundreds more being created everyday. Have you ever considered the effect your chosen typeface has on your audience? Truth is, the decision between Serif and San-Serif may seem arbitrary to you but in reality, your potential customers are going to use every bit of visual information available to pre-judge your product or company; including your typeface!...

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Is a phase of reformating nutritional fact panels on the horizon? Food and Beverage manufacturers may be required to make necessary changes if the newly proposed FDA Nutrition Fact guidelines are approved, but you don't have to fret: Tri-Flex is here to help....

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The future of the label manufacturing market looks optimistic as suppliers explore new technologies and equipment. Studies expect to see the U.S. label demand to reach $19 billion by 2017. Billion: with a 'B'!...

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Metallic objects evoke many thoughts and perceptions in the mind of buyers: High-Quality, High-Class, Strength... Are you trying to evoke these same feelings? Spiff up your label and make your product shine with Metallic Inks...

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Keeping up with societal trends is very important in any industry. It's our job as producers to give the people want they want, when they want, and this year, it's purple! In PANTONE's press release, issued Decemeber 5th 2013, they boast that for more than a decade, PANTONE’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design...

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Our talented artists have no problem working on imperfect files when necessary but we all know that time is precious and fixing less-than-ideal files can use up a lot of it! To ensure that you are starting your label on the best foot, follow these ...

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A few years back, the members of the Tri-Flex team began a venture to establish a fresh new image through the development of a new logo that embodied the growth and innovative capabilities that have become Tri-Flex. The result of this process was a new graphic signature that incorporates the character of its team and the essence of their corporate mission. Each of the three layers identifies attributes of their organizations philosophy, wrapped around a sphere which exemplifies their dedication to building lasting relationships with their clients. Quality, Commitment and Innovation are symbolized by these three layers: underscoring the importance Tri-Flex places in each...

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60# Semi Gloss is the bread and butter substrate of our normal converting operations. A large portion of the finished products leaving Tri-Flex’s dock are printed on this high performance and economical stock. Semi Gloss provides a glossy face stock...

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PMS, the abbreviation for Pantone Matching System, is the print industry standard for reproducing colors to ensure the user is provided with the exact color required. When large arrays of colors, shades or screens are required to be printed, many times Process Printing, or CMYK Printing, will be the most suitable solution to achieve the desired effect...

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Product perception is an important tool that drives consumer purchases. A product's packaging is the first visual image for the consumer and plays a significant role in purchase decisions. Tri-Flex Label has become an industry leader in the food, beverage and consumer packaged industries as their vibrant, superior labels are an effective solution to brand marketing...

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A short but sweet instructional article about the difference between ID and OD and how you can use them to increase productivity...

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