Label & Narrow Web July/Aug. 2011
There’s an aspect of the labeling industry that is perhaps overlooked.
In discussing labels, at the forefront there’s usually a focus on
evolving print technologies, the latest in substrates, inks and
coatings, environmental sustainability, and ways to enhance brand
awareness. What’s sometimes is forgotten is the fun factor. ...
Label & Narrow Web Feb. 2010
iPhone users can now get a free custom label printing quote in under a
minute with the new iLabel application from Lightning Labels, an
all-digital printer in Denver, CO, USA. To download the world’s first
iPhone label quoting app, users simply go to the iTunes store and search
for iLabel ...
PackagePRINTING Feb. 2010
Even in tough economic times, there are always bright lights shining
through. In the package-printing arena, one of these bright spots is
digital printing. This new printing technology appears to be well past
the critical-mass tipping point ...
Label & Narrow Web Magazine Nov./Dec. 2009
The capability to effectively deliver short run labels opens
converters to new markets and more profits, and the right equipment and
process know-how are key tools for success in this segment of the
industry ...
CONVERTING Magazine Sept. 10, 2009
What’s it really like to adopt and live with digital printing for
your business? Yesterday, four label printer/converters at the TLMI Get
Smart! technical conference offered the answer with real-life insights.
Some of their comments ...
Hewlett-Packard Company May 15, 2008
HP produced this video featuring Lightning Labels and our two HP-Indigo WS4500 digital label printing presses.
Denver Business Journal Dec. 7, 2007
A few years ago, all-natural products manufacturer Raining Rose Inc.
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, needed 64 types of labels for a new line of
shampoos, conditioners and lip balms.
A flexographic printing company that used big, mechanical presses
with pre-mixed inks, screens and plates to print labels charged CEO
Chuck Hammond $15,000--just for machine setup.
Halfway through the project, a consultant told Hammond the ingredient
list had to be changed--thus requiring new inks, screens and plates
that would cost another $15,000.
"We kind of learned the hard way that flexo printing is a terrible way to start a project," Hammond said ...
Inc. Magazine Aug. 27, 2007
Inc. Magazine has just released their list of the fastest growing
companies in the US, known as the Inc. 5000. Lightning Labels, one of
the pioneers in the digital label printing industry, has a four year
growth rate of 500% which places it at #657 on the list.
"We are delighted to be recognized by Inc. Magazine for our rapid
growth," said Lightning Labels president Steve Smith. "But it is really a
testament to our hard working employees and the loyalty of our
customers." With over 2,500 active customers Lightning Labels has one of
the largest customer bases in the label industry ...