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Employee Spotlight: Kris L.
This month our employee spotlight turns to Kris, one of the most positive, upbeat people we know. He is a great team player and a favorite co-worker in every department. In typical fashion, Kris willingly agreed to help us by taking time from his busy schedule to answer a few questions… with a smile. How long have you been with the company? I have been with Flexpress for 3 years now. But it feels like I just started a few months ago. How would you describe your duties here? I started in the bindery and I still pitch in there when needed. But I now handle the daily shipping, whether UPS, FedEx, USPS or couriers. I also assist Philip and Sandy up front from time to time and I help everyone if they have iPhone issues, especially in setting up their emails on them. What was the most unusual job you held before joining Flexpress? My first job I worked for Dominos Pizza. That was pretty interesting and an experience. I didn’t know how picky people were with pizza. LOL What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is the interaction I have with … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | Bindery Services, Dallas printing, digital printing, employee spotlight, Flexpress Digital Printing, shipping services, University of Texas at Dallas |
Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day will be observing its 42nd year of raising environmental awareness on Sunday, April 22, 2012. As spring beckons us outside to enjoy nature, it is an excellent time to stop and reflect on what we can do for the environment. It is even better when we can make changes that lessen our impact on a daily basis. We are glad to say that great strides are being made by the printing industry to that end. When people think of the environmental impact of printing they tend to think in terms of paper. This makes sense because paper is the most publicly visible component. Paper mills are indeed working hard to make positive changes through the management of sustainable forests using responsible logging practices and limiting the use of herbicides and pesticides. The Forest Stewardship Council was established to implement a stringent chain of custody procedures to ensure the cleanest, most energy efficient processing and manufacturing possible. And of course recycling remains an important part of their efforts. What is less publicized is the “greening” of the actual process of printing. Traditional offset printers are switching from petroleum-based inks to vegetable-based inks such as soybean, linseed and flax. All of … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | Digital presses, digital printing, Earth Day, Flexpress Digital Printing, iGen, recycled paper, variable data printing, Xerox |
Tee Time Gets Personal
Spring officially arrives March 20th. Warm weather and green grass beckon. For many people this means one thing: it’s time to hit the links. As tempting as it might sound to sneak out from work to play a few rounds, at Flexpress we are content to stay busy printing custom golf ball boxes. Personalized packaging is a great attention grabber and these custom boxes are perfect for any number of golf events, from charity golf tournaments to wedding party gifts or even private labeled for country clubs. They also make great fundraising items for school teams. The custom printed box can hold three golf balls and provides ample space to display your message. We can supply the template, or set up the art for you if you’d rather be golfing. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss a thing. Although we can’t join you on the golf course for a “business meeting” we will be more than glad to discuss any questions you may have, just email us at sales@flexpress.com or call 972.980.2631 at your convenience.
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A Great Meal Could Be In the Cards For You
As many of you know, we were Valet Sponsors at the Fort Worth ADDY Gala on February 25th and handed out gift bags. Those bags contained a bottle of custom labeled water and a deck of playing cards. Each deck had a unique number printed on its box. (don’t you love Variable Data Printing?) As promised, we have drawn three numbers this week for $50.00 gift cards to your choice of Mi Cocina or Gloria’s. If the number on your box matches the number drawn you win! Simple, yes? Today we reveal the third and final number. It is: FWADDY2229 If that number matches the one on your card deck you can claim your gift card by either calling us at 972.980.2631 or emailing us at sales@flexpress.com. As a reminder, the number drawn on Wednesday has not yet been claimed. It is FWADDY2357 Good Luck!
| Categories: | Community |
| Tagged With: | AAF Fort Worth, ADDY Gala, boxes, digital printing, Flexpress Digital Printing, gift card, playing cards, variable data printing |
One Down, Two to Go. Is Today Your Lucky Day?
Congratulations to Liz Heck of JODesign for winning a $50.00 gift card to Mi Cocina, courtesy of Flexpress. How did she do it, you ask? Simple. She picked up a free goody bag from us as she exited the Fort Worth ADDY Gala last Saturday and then checked the number on her deck of cards against the randomly drawn number we posted on Monday. Winner! The good news is, you may also be a winner. If the number on your deck of cards is: FWADDY2357 you have won a $50.00 gift card to your choice of Mi Cocina or Gloria’s. All you have to do to claim the prize is give us a call at 972.980.2631 or drop us a line at sales@flexpress.com with your contact info and your winning number. Show us the box when we drop off the gift card and that’s it, you’re all set. If that isn’t your number, don’t worry. You still have one more chance to win this week. We will be drawing the third and final winning number on Friday, so be sure to check back then. Good Luck!
| Categories: | Community |
| Tagged With: | AAF Fort Worth, ADDY, digital printing, Flexpress Digital Printing, Fort Worth printing, gift card, playing cards, winner |
Employee Spotlight: Sandy S.
What is your official title at Flexpress? Front Desk Receptionist How would you describe your duties at Flexpress? I would describe them as ACTIVE. Yes, active, as we are always moving, moving, moving and I don’t mind it one bit. This isn’t your regular receptionist job that requires you to just sit, enter data and answer calls. I like that I can move around from department to department helping wherever I am needed. My favorite part of the job is that we never have a dull moment. If you could switch jobs at Flexpress for the day, what would it be and why? That’s a tough question because every job is a challenge here. I would go with Pre-press. I want to know how the machines work. That would be beneficial to me so I can understand how long it takes to run jobs. What do you like to do outside of work? This one is easy. SHOPPING! That doesn’t mean I always buy things but I love the challenge of finding a great deal. Are there any organizations that you belong to? If so, how did you get involved with them? When I get the chance, … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | Baile Folklorico, Dallas printing, Digital presses, digital printing, good folks, prepress |
Top 10 Things We Love About Digital Printing
We love digital printing. We love thinking about. We love talking about it. We love doing it. And with Valentine’s Day fast approaching we’d love to share why: 1. Fast Turns. No offset plates = short set up time, and at 110 pages per minute our presses are fearless in the face of deadlines. 2. Ton of paper choices. When it comes to stock, digital printing is anything but plain white vanilla. Our digital presses can print on weights all the way up to 24 pt. and on a variety of colors and finishes – metallic, pearlized, textured and recycled stocks, even plastic! 3. Inline Collation. Electronically collate page images while mixing total black pages with color. Genius. 4. Auto duplexing. The ability to print both sides of the sheet with one pass through the press makes digital fast, efficient and cost effective. What’s not to love? 5. High quality. Vibrant colors and sharp details make our hearts flutter. 6. No shop smell. No alcohols, chlorinated solvents or acids means no stinky vapors. Ahhh… we really, really love that. 7. No messy inks. Digital presses use non-toxic dry inks in closed containers, making it safer for our employees and greener for everyone. … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | auto duplexing, Curious Papers, Digital presses, digital printing, inline collation, paper choices, recycled paper, short print run, variable data printing |
Expand Your Reach with Every Door Direct Mail™
Recently we discussed the personalized targeting capabilities of variable data printing in direct marketing. But what about those times when you simply don’t have a database established yet? The United States Postal Service is offering a new service that allows you to reach every customer in a chosen area without having the street addresses or even names. With Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM™) you can target areas by neighborhood, ZIP Code or city. USPS letter carriers will deliver your ad or promotion to every mailbox along the selected routes. Because they are already making those stops while delivering the daily mail the cost is extremely reasonable – as little as 14.5 cents per piece for postage. EDDM Retail is a great way to deliver coupons, offers, sales, specials and event promotions to desired audiences in a specific area. It isn’t necessary to know the names or street addresses. Just use the approved EDDM format of “Local Postal Customer”. EDDM Retail is geared to smaller businesses with smaller mailings of 5,000 maximum mail pieces per mailer per day. There is no need for a postage permit and there is no annual fee. However, there are certain size and weight restrictions. To … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | advertising, coupons, digital printing, direct mail, EDDM, Every Door Direct Mail, Flexpress Digital Printing, United States Postal SErvice |
Employee Spotlight: Ralph L.
What is your official title at Flexpress? I believe my official title would be Printer Operator/Bindery How would you describe your duties at Flexpress? My job at Flexpress varies due to being a printer and working in bindery. At times I am collating books, padding, inserting, tabs and binding, and other times I’m working the printers, running jobs and monitoring the machines. What is your favorite part of your job? The favorite part of my job would be the spontaneous goods and big potlucks we have about every month. I can never resist free food and desserts. What one thing would people be most surprised to find out about you? One thing I think people would be most surprised to find out is that I was in All District Choir. What do you like to do outside of work? When I’m not working, I love to relax and just hang out with friends. I also love dancing, filming, going to the gym and playing sports such as football and basketball. I understand you are in a dance group. How did you get interested in that? The dance group I’m involved in is a group called the Filipino Student Association (FSA) … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | Bindery Services, Dallas printing, Digital presses, digital printing, Filipino Student Association, hand bindery, modern hip-hop dance, photography, University of Texas at Dallas |
Personalized Messages Hit the Target
As marketing options continue to increase, the number of messages consumers receive each day is reaching critical mass. How can you stand out in this crowded field? Surprisingly, the best answer might be direct mail. This “old school” approach is actually favored by U.S. consumers, according to a recent survey by Epsilon Targeting. Not only does direct mail get high marks for the preferred method of receiving information, but also for the trustworthiness of the info received. A resounding 60% of those polled said they enjoying checking their mailboxes for postal mail.* It isn’t considered especially sexy or new by marketers, but the numbers indicate consumers do have an emotional bond to direct mail. Adding personalized messages via Variable Data Printing is a great way to further increase that connection. VDP is a process whereby copy and even graphics can be customized inline on digital presses while the job is being printed. This means a marketing piece can be adapted any number of ways to suit the individual recipient, creating a more one-to-one experience. It creates brand recognition and a memorable message because, honestly, who doesn’t like to be recognized and catered to? By targeting their interests and providing relevant … Continue reading
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| Tagged With: | Dallas printing, Digital presses, digital printing, direct mail, PURLs, target marketing, variable data printing |
