ARMAC Inc.

Cigarette Menu Boards

David — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:17:13 +0000

We have noticed a trend emerge in the Convenience Store Industry: the need for standardized cigarette pricing boards that provide numerous brand options with tools to facilitate easy pricing updates at an affordable price. We are happy to announce the new innovative ARMAC cigarette pricing boards, with 3 configurations available to meet your cigarette advertising needs. Each sign is produced on highly durable polystyrene and includes prefabricated hardware, specifically for hanging from drop ceilings. The boards contain tracks that permit interchangeable brand inserts and number flipbooks that make constant price updates easy to execute. We currently offer 14 brand inserts, with custom inserts available at a small additional charge. If you are interested in obtaining boards for your store, feel free to purchase directly from our website with a credit card or PayPal account. Place your order today!

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.

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.

Southeast Petro 2010

David — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:40:07 +0000

It’s hard to believe, but in less than two months it will be time for the annual Southeast Petro – Food Marketing Expo in Myrtle Beach. As a member organization of NCACS and SCACS, we look forward to this event every year as a chance to get to see many of our customers and nearby partner organizations. Like every year, the show is scheduled for March 3-4th at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. We’ll be debuting a new booth and showcasing some products you might not have seen before. If you’re planning to be in town, I hope you’ll stop by and say hello.

Other than having the opportunity to meet with yours truly and several other representatives of our friendly, knowledgeable staff (as if that isn’t reason enough), the show is always a fun affair. If you are interested in attending, please check out this link and sign up. We hope to see you there!

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.

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.