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Big News at ARMAC

David — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:12:59 +0000

I am pleased to announce that Harmony Griffin has accepted the position of Sales and Marketing Manager at ARMAC. Harmony brings her over three years of experience running Customer Service to the job along with a degree in Marketing. She also has been developing and implementing the ARMAC Marketing Plan for the last year.

I am also pleased to announce that Jessica Gilmore has joined the ARMAC Team to fill the Customer Service Manager position vacated by Harmony. Jessica has a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design with over ten years experience in the Print Industry. Jessica will have the Customer Service and Graphic Design Departments reporting to her.

I am very excited about the growth which is occurring at ARMAC and wish Harmony and Jessica the best in their new positions.

Regards,

Rusty Young
President/Chief Operation Officer
ARMAC, Inc.

Eagle Award

David — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:39:52 +0000

ARMAC is proud to announce that Harmony Griffin, our Customer Service Manager received “The Eagle Award” from the North Carolina National Guard for her work on the National Guard Boot Campaign. The Boot Campaign supports troops and their families that have financial hardships during active duty. Harmony was quick to point out that it was the work of all the employees at ARMAC that made the campaign a success, she was just the conduit to make sure things went smoothly (like most things at ARMAC). Thank you Harmony for all your hard work and most importantly thank you North Carolina National Guard for protecting our freedom.

Click here for more information on the Boot Campaign.

Boots for Troops

David — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:30:47 +0000

The North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers (NCPCM) is a convenience retail association in which ARMAC is an active and supportive member. NCPCM recently boasted a Media Day where members had a meet-and-greet with officers and support staff from the North Carolina National Guard. There was a presentation of the “big check” which represented money NC Convenience Retailers raised through the Boots Campaign for the National Guard. This program supports troops and their families that have financial hardships during active duty.

ARMAC was praised for its contributions to the Boots Campaign as it is the sole provider of printed boots and supporting marketing materials which go out to participating retailers. Over 40,000 boots have been produced already this year!

At the event the representatives from the National Guard gifted NCPCM with a painting of an actual battle that took place in Iraq. It turned out that one of the officers in attendance was in that battle and he shared his story with the group. It was very moving.

The last thing on the agenda for Media Day was a series of interviews that were videoed and showcased on the NCPCM website and on YouTube. Harmony, ARMAC’s Customer Service Manager, was featured in the showcase. You can check out the videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2doi9huoOkE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H6zYDuOcqQ

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.

Coffee Area Solutions

David — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:38:57 +0000

Does your c-store coffee area need a face-lift? With the cold weather upon us, ARMAC can help boost your coffee sales with a customizable Monthly Sign Package. Our Monthly Packages can include, but are not limited to Building Signs, Pump Toppers, Pumptop Toppers, Window Signs, Window Static Clings, Low Tac Decals, Wobblers, Shelf Talkers, Danglers, Counter Mats and more. Each month you can run new specials or change the contents of your Monthly Package as needed. ARMAC also offers Frequent Buyer Promotional Packages to increase repeat coffee area customers. Why not try a frequent buyer punch card? We can even provide the hole punch!
If you’re not interested in an entire package, how about revamping those old tired looking signs?

Check back next week to see one of our featured coffee area products!

Happy New Year

David — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:43:10 +0000

"Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us." ~Hal Borland

Start your New Year off with a BANG and work with a great team of printing professionals! 2010 was a great success for ARMAC and we look forward to building on this achievement in 2011. We will continue to provide our existing and potential customers with the highest level of customer service and superior quality of signs. Spend some time checking out our website and see how our design, production and fulfillment services can add exceptional value to your business. Contact us toll-free at 1-800-821-7963, or visit our contact page and any of our customer service reps will be happy to assist with all your signage needs.

What Does Customer Loyalty Mean to You?

David — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:48:00 +0000

Most convenience store customers have several locations that they frequent depending on the time of day. Converting your store to their primary destination is a difficult task, but loyalty programs are a great step in that direction. Some stores opt to scan loyalty cards that track customer purchases and offer personalized rewards based on what they buy. Others use less complicated methods such as punch cards to offer incentives for repeat business. Regardless of the type of program your company institutes, ARMAC can provide support to make it a success.

ARMAC offers frequent buyer promotional packages to help increase repeat customers. Whether you choose to focus on your roller grill program, deli or coffee area, we are able to provide everything you need from punch cards to signs promoting the program and the hole puncher that executes it.

If you already have a loyalty card program in place, ARMAC is able to print pump toppers, window signs, wobblers, counter mats and more promoting your unique program and its benefits. Try adding a few signs and watch as your program grows. For more information, please contact us at 1.800.821.7963.

Doing Our Part to Provide Aid to Haiti

David — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:09:53 +0000

This morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake further devastated the already severely damaged infrastructure in Haiti. Last week’s quake had already taken a deadly toll from this island nation. With food, water and medical supplies falling short, ARMAC has made a $1,000 donation to help Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reach more survivors.

MSF has maintained a presence in Haiti for almost 20 years prior to the recent earthquake. They had 3 field hospitals in place, as well as, a network of support for their humanitarian efforts before the quakes hit. Despite damage incurred at their facilities and difficulty receiving supplies, they are working hard to continue to provide medical care to thousands of patients who are in great need. Please visit their website for more information, or to make a financial gift. ARMAC also donated to MSF in 2004, following the Tsunami in Southeast Asia.

Tobacco Update: New Court Ruling

David — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:58:20 +0000

A ruling on Tuesday, in a Kentucky federal district court, opposed some earlier restrictions set forth by the FDA as a result of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Among the mandates that it ruled against is the ban on color graphics on advertisements. The court ruling will likely be followed by an appeal. For more on this story, check out the following links:

Tobacco Advertising

David — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:48:05 +0000

New cigarette advertising and marketing regulations are being implemented as a result of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that was signed into law in June of 2009. Unfortunately, it is difficult to keep up with the changes or understand how it applies directly to our businesses.

We’ve found a couple useful links where you can get more information and will keep you posted as we learn of new developments. As the path of future tobacco advertising becomes clearer, ARMAC will lead the way in creating new promotional signs that comply with changing regulations.