ARMAC Inc. » Improvements

A Better Way to Calibrate

David — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:29:39 +0000

ARMAC is pleased to announce that we have achieved certification as a G7 Master Printer.

The training, facilitated by Nazdar Consulting, will result in highly accurate proof-to-press color matching and will also provide for a higher degree of color matching between various printers. All of our production personnel participated in the one week intensive training, and the results shown in our client’s POP items have been excellent.

ARMAC has made a commitment to not only stay current, but also to constantly seek out the latest developments in equipment and processes that will most effectively benefit our clients desires for high quality and effective advertising. Our G7 Master Printer Certification is the latest example of this.

M-PACT, INDY & ARMAC

David — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:31:42 +0000

The NCAA selection committee are not the only ones heading to Indianaplois, IN. in March. ARMAC will be in Indianapolis to exhibit at the 2011 M-PACT Show on March 16-17. M-PACT brings together Petroleum Marketers, Suppliers, C-Store Owners & Operators and others from throughout the entire Midwest. Since 2003 M-PACT has been hosted by the Indiana Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (IPCA), the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMA), Illinois Associatio of Convenience Stores (IACS), the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA) and the Ohio Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Stroe Association (OPMCA). It is the largest regional petroleum tradeshow in the Midwest.

In 2010, ARMAC expanded its service offerings for even greater value to convenience retailers. Our team is comprised of design, production and service specialists who know how to add effective graphics for increasing the bottom line in the convenience retail environment. Site surveys, custom cabinetry, custom interior design and installations, plus complete project management are just some of the support services ARMAC offers. Along with our traditional design, print and fulfillment services, our newest capabilities will be highlighted at the show.

COME BY BOOTH #531 FOR A FREE GIFT AND TO SEE WHAT ARMAC CAN DO FOR YOU!

SE Petro Expo 2011

David — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:20:07 +0000

The Southeast Petro-Food Marketing Exposition is a 2-day trade show featuring the latest in retail and petroleum technology and marketing, as well as educational seminars and opportunities for networking with industry leaders from throughout the region. The 29th annual show takes place in Myrtle Beach, SC March 2-3, 2011. This event, sponsored by NCPCM, SCACS, SCPMA and VPCGA, hosts more than 1200 members who represent over 10,000 convenience stores and service stations.

ARMAC is a proud participant in the 2011 SE Petro-Food Marketing Expo. We have been an exhibitor for over 15 years and an active member of the sponsoring organizations for even longer.

In 2010, ARMAC expanded its service offerings for even greater value to convenience retailers. Our team is comprised of design, production and service specialists who know how to add effective graphics for increasing the bottom line in the convenience retail environment. Site surveys, custom cabinetry, custom interior design and installations, plus complete project management are just some of the support services ARMAC offers. Along with our traditional design, print and fulfillment services, our newest capabilities will be highlighted at the show.

COME BY BOOTH #1132 FOR A FREE GIFT AND TO SEE WHAT ARMAC CAN DO FOR YOU!

M-PACT or Bust!

David — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:16:56 +0000

At the end of the month, ARMAC will go on the road to exhibit at the 2010 M-PACT Show in Indianapolis, IN. Many of our retailer and supplier partners from the Midwest will be present. If you are from the area and interested in attending, please let us know. We always appreciate the opportunity to meet face to face with our associates.

This year, we’ll be showcasing a couple of recent innovations. Our new online proofing tool makes design change requests and proof approval as simple as a few keystrokes. We are also launching a new cigarette track system to help retailers comply with the tobacco regulations taking effect in June. Of course, we’ll also be discussing how our design, production and fulfillment services can improve your existing sign and graphics program. For more information on any of these things, or if you are in the area and would like to say hello, we hope you will stop by and visit us in booth #1123.

SE Petro Expo 2010

David — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:30:41 +0000

This year’s Southeast Petro-Food Marketing Exposition was a great success for our organization. We had the opportunity to meet with many of our business partners as well as make some new acquaintances. If you missed the show, here are some of the offerings we highlighted this year:

Online Proof Approval
We provided customers at the show with a demo version of our online proof approval site. This new tool will enable customers to view proofs, request changes and ultimately approve them for production through our website.

Web Ordering Tool
When it comes to simplifying your inventory ordering process, this tool makes it possible. ARMAC has the capability to provide point and click shopping for store managers or other authorized staff to ship inventory items wherever they need to go.

Product Offerings
Cigarette track signs, interior graphics, island displays, and promotional sign packages are just a few of the many products we offer.

For more information on any of these topics, please give us a call at 1.800.821.7963.

Happy New Year

David — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:56:01 +0000

2009 has been a great year for ARMAC! With the introduction of new products and more streamlined production processes, we’ve been able to maintain steady growth throughout the economic recession. The addition of three new members to our office staff has also brought fresh energy and a wealth of experience to our organization. We are looking forward to even greater days ahead of us as the new year begins.

Remaining true to our core strength in developing monthly promotional sign packages, we are investing resources to expand our presence in this market. Our in-house design department continues to create dynamic designs that captivate onlooker attention and draw them to make purchases. The introduction of our eco-solvent printers brings those designs to life through hi-resolution printed images.

Capitalizing on our investments in routing technologies, custom shaped signs are fast becoming staple products for many of our clients. Hose talkers, counter decals, cooler decals and menu boards are all getting a face-lift. With several different routing machines available, unique die lines are now affordable options for both small and large runs.

Print-to-order wallpaper, permanent vinyl decals, ceiling tiles and cement decals are all catching on since their recent introduction. We look forward to adding other product offerings that meet the changing demands of our industry in the upcoming year. ARMAC will continue to adopt new technologies in areas where we’ve always excelled, while forming partnerships that take us to the next level as a one-stop shop for all your C-store signage needs.

Seeing Double in the Digital Department

David — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:11:20 +0000

The long hours our digital staff puts in at the end of the month can have them seeing double, but this is not a mirage or an optical illusion. Due to the high demand for production on the eco-solvent printer over the past several months, we’ve decided to laugh in the face of the economic downturn and invest in another one. The added digital printer will make it possible for us to roll out orders more quickly, while maintaining the same high quality and competitive pricing that our customers have come to expect. As an added bonus, the eco-solvent inks we utilize yield vibrant colors and are better for the environment than typical solvent inks.

A Little Geek Speak and What it Means for You

David — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:09:10 +0000

Walking into a printing conference, you might hear people exclaiming things like, “Wow, 1400 DPI!” or “183 square feet per hour?!” While we try to sound technical in front of our friends and colleagues, what it really comes down to is that we are fascinated with sleek lines and bright colors. On our quest for production equipment that will provide our customers with the best of both, we’ve recently made a couple acquisitions that you should know about.

Our new Eco-Solvent printer is one of the best when it comes to being able to print high quality images (up to 1440 DPI) at a quick rate. The Eco-Ultra inks, which print directly onto the substrate without the need for a laminate, are durable for up to 3 years in outdoor environments. What this means for you, is that many of your paper window signs, banners, decals and static clings will be produced in higher resolution and ship faster.

In addition, ARMAC purchased a high-performance plotter, making it possible to cut intricate lines around preprinted signs and decals. This means that we’ll be able to provide creative shapes on smaller runs that would not have been economically sensible using our die cutting processes. It will open the way for custom cut decals, static clings, translites and more.

If you are interested in seeing samples produced using either of these machines, please contact our customer service department today at 1.800.821.7963.