We dove into a custom order for weatherproof labels with a company that is all about adventure and fun! The request came from a waterpark resort in Texas, which draws visitors from near and far for surfable fun in the sun and more! Whenever we hear there is water involved in our customer’s needs, we […]
We can’t lie, sometimes when a customer reaches out for freezer rack labels, it’s just a normal day at EIM. But when an indie ice cream maker in California called in needing help labeling a new cold storage warehouse, the foodie Label Experts perked up! Have we told you how passionate we feel about ice […]
Labels failing to stick through water baths is a common headache in labs. This was the issue researchers at Hawaii Ant Lab were experiencing when they reached out to The Label Experts.
A cruise ship line approached us for custom equipment labels for their new vessels. The initial request seemed straightforward. They needed 10,000 custom labels pre-printed with their logo and a QR code. But, as we delved into our cruise ship operator’s equipment labeling needs, we discovered a myriad of potential issues. Equipment Labeling Challenges […]
Uncover the challenges and solutions when selecting weatherproof labels that won’t curl at the edges. Let’s take a closer look at some issues a lumber company client faced with outdoor labels. They encountered problems like edge curling and weather durability. What they needed their labels to do: It took some trial and error […]
The owner of a car wash reached out to us in search of custom car wash stickers for their business. With a unique situation at hand, Label Expert Ed August was up for the challenge of providing a clever solution for their anti-theft label needs. Find out how he tackled this task! Mandy, the savvy […]
An international logistics company contacted us because they wanted to purchase magnetic warehouse rack labels for their brand new facility. Normally, The Label Experts go with what the customer wants, but in this case we suspected that the standard ‘perfect’ solution of magnetic rack labels might be overkill. Is There a Good Alternative to Magnetic […]
We frequently have the opportunity to provide long-term labeling solutions for manufacturers who create lesser-known components of things people use every day. Sputtering Components is certainly one of those organizations; they create cathodes, specifically magnetrons, that are used to apply a thin protective film to various glass products, electronics, solar panels, and more. Whether it’s […]
The Sailing Museum of Rhode Island was an exciting client for The Label Experts to work with on multiple levels! Not just for their awesome mission (more on that later) but they’re also one of our rare non-industrial clients with a very specific need for our niche product, SilicodeTM! Its unique adhesive is engineered to […]
Here at EIM we are always happy to help one of America’s hottest industries solve their problems to keep their momentum going! And today, it hardly gets any hotter than the lumber industry. That is why we were so excited to hear from Mans Lumber & Millwork, a 120-year-old Michigan family lumber business. They came to […]
Ohio winters are no joke! That’s what we were thinking when our client, a wind turbine installer, came to us needing outdoor vinyl asset labels. They needed to label their outdoor tools and construction assets, including… collapsible bulk containers? That was a new one for us, but fortunately, our Label Experts consider frigid temperatures a […]
Color-Coded Label Sets for Body Parts? You would think a medical device company with the word “cryo” in its name would use our ultra-cold temperature CryoLabel®. They do in fact, specialize in low-temperature preservation of human implantable tissues but they also develop implantable biological devices and biomaterials such as surgical adhesives used in cardiac, vascular, […]
Fish Tags Help Keep Track When customers give us challenges, we jump―just like fish in a big pond… We love tackling interesting applications such as one that came our way from a software developer working in the fish and meat packaging industry. To provide a full labeling solution for their customer, they needed both labels […]
Unfortunately, a springtime increase in import prices on consumer goods like automobiles overshadowed a temporary drop in fuel costs. Some of this increase understandably developed as a result of the unfortunate circumstances in Japan that created supply disruptions and led to a dramatic drop in auto imports during April & May 2011. On the positive […]
It is sometimes sad to realize just how much we take for granted in our everyday lives and that a lot of laboratory work involves extensive time and effort to understand the very world around us. For instance―rainwater…Plus the need for water survey labels. One of our customers at the State Water Survey, a division […]
Since Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. appreciates the efforts of good marketing and promotion, we can’t help but think about one of our customers who has established a strong and ever-growing position in the food and candy packaging industry. Working through distributor and corporate partnerships, they focus on the custom, personalization of tins, jars, wrappers, and […]
The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) of the School of Veterinary Medicine, is renowned for its precision in animal DNA testing. Their work encompasses a wide amount of animal lineage verification, forensics, genetics and disease research. One of their interesting programs involves DNA drug testing for equestrian sports. Here blood and urine samples are taken to […]
One customer inquired about a laser labeling solution for the tap handles at his upscale saloon—which in turn is “provisioned” by his specialty microbrewery. Although he had tried various other products, the labels kept falling off from the curved surface of the tap handles and from exposure to his . . . well . . […]
One of our interesting customers that purchases microscope labels has a remarkable history dating back to the mid-1800’s when they first opened their doors as a workshop for precision mechanics and optics in Germany. Their incredibly complex work covered a wide range of product development. By defining the criteria of sharper imaging in optical lenses, […]
We have a customer who needed a helmet label that hosts an off-road motorcycle-racing event known as a Hare Scramble. Naturally, we thought it referred to some peculiar breed of fox hunting—led by a master of foxhounds in a silly hunt cap chasing a red fox. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s about […]
Atherosclerosis, hardened arteries, a condition of plaque build-up in the arteries… Studies have been conducted throughout the years, but none such as the one MESA has put into action. MESA―short for the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis―is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, has made headway in […]
“Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect – Remain close to the Great Spirit – Show great respect for your fellow beings – Work together for the benefit of all Mankind – Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right – Look after the well-being of mind […]
Scientific Study Labels – A Case Study “Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing.” – Wernher Von Braun Among all the research being done in the world, some very important work is performed right in our neck of the woods, that is― in New England. The work the university’s Center […]
One of our customers is in the green – recycling that is! When they came to us to discuss a tag application for identifying their products, we had no idea that they were an industry leader in collecting and repurposing motor vehicle tires. By finding practical, eco-friendly applications for discarded tires, this company is ridding […]
Here at EIM, we have plenty of experience working with clinical laboratories, collegiate research facilities, diagnostic facilities, and small to large healthcare facilities. But every so often, The Label Experts are met with unique opportunities within the medical industry. Such was the case when we had the privilege to assist one of our friends in […]
Having a reliable way to label samples is a must for research laboratories of all types. Hearing about the research our labels are a part of is one of the greatest perks of being a Label Expert. Recently we’ve been working closely with a University who were kind enough to fill us in on their […]
“What The Bunk?” We recently received a phone call with a unique request. The label seeker declared a need for “bunk tags” to track their inventory. Admittedly, we were a little perplexed by the phrase, but here at EIM, we love a new challenge! As it turned out, they worked for a leading casket manufacturer. […]
Total traceability. The ability to trace something back from the purchaser to the very materials it was made from, machines it was made with and tools used on those machines. Total traceability is already enacted in some businesses, and it is turning up the heat on accountability. To facilitate this, total traceability labels are required. […]
Forensics Labels Help Solve the Crime! C’mon now – you want to make it right – don’t you? Leaving mysterious crimes unsolved isn’t in your nature; it’s not something you’re capable of. The wicked don’t rest and you won’t either until you get to the bottom of their twisted ways. It’s almost as if you […]
Family Owned and Naturally Grown in Need of Warehouse Location Labels Beginning in the 1980s there were very few options for vegetarians on the go. Frozen food companies were not directing their attention towards this type of customer and people were just beginning to notice the lack of selection every time they visited the grocery […]
One of our customers is a perfect example of adjusting to change and they are using new technology to help them continue their growth well into the future. They needed a way to keep track of everything coming and going in their dockside warehouses. With millions of dollars of goods, they wanted a way to […]
Ski Labels – Valet Parking for Your Car, Sure! But For Your Skis??? Imagine you are driving up to the formidable Pepi’s Face slope—at one of the foremost ski resorts in America, if not the world—and you are looking forward to a great ski vacation. You get out of your car and a person approaches […]
Strong, stable, streamlined and speedy—ever since the wheel was invented, people have been trying to improve it! Extreme wheel performance is of paramount importance to cycling manufacturers. Competitive cycling demands fast wheels and lighter weight that can perform in harsh conditions. For one of our customers who is a cycling component manufacturer, they needed tracking […]
Ex Vivo. Out of the Living. Donor Lung Tags. 1. Organ Donation. Ex Vivo. Rehabilitation. Artificial Environment. Perfusion. Novel Lung Trial. Transplantation. Lives Saved. 2. Safety Measure. Anodized Aluminum. Autoclave. Barcoded Tags. Sutured to Tissue. Right Lung. Left Lung. Suitable. Lungs Saved. 3. Donor Organs. 83% Discarded. Unsuitable. Marginal Lungs. Chronic Lung Disease. Even if […]
Train Labels in the Subways Subways are a big part of our lives in modern times. Imagine labeling over 175 subway trains made up of four or six cars and then scanning barcode train labels on them in tunnels as the trains swiftly make their way towards their destinations. Sound fantastical? Well, think again, one […]
How Poultry Laboratories Keep Consumers (and Chickens) Safe with Poultry Testing Labels We’re not “egg-xactly” sure when/why/how chicken jokes became so popular and goofy, but our guess is that it dates back―at the very least―to the popularity of chickens and chicken breeding in the mid-to-late 1800s, into the early 1900s. It was during that time […]
Fuel Labels to Keep Farmers Going Farmers have it tough these days. They have it even tougher in this economy. Thank goodness one of our customers specializes in meeting the needs of farmers. Established to assure reasonable prices and consistent supply of petroleum products, this farmer-owned cooperative is not only successful in today’s harsh economy, […]
Flexible Packaging Labels for Organics Organic products are booming now that more people want to be environmentally friendly. One of our clients offers organic hygiene products made with coconut oil. For those unaware, coconut oil is the unsung hero of the oil family. Not only can it do wonders at rejuvenating dry, wrinkled skin, but […]
Tube Labels for the Caps & the Tubes Complex data analysis, algorithms, mass spectrometry, multivariate tests, molecular profile, differential diagnosis, therapeutic intervention… oh my! Early stage research, personalized medicine, serum proteomic test, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, epidermal growth factor inhibitor… huh?! Don’t worry. It’s complex for us—yes, but not for one of our clients. […]
Barrel Labels and Lumber Tags – Whiskey or Wine, Anyone? While some people may not like the strong taste or smell of whiskey or wine, you certainly can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into perfecting such spirits. Part of this fine art involves storing and aging in just the right types of barrels. The quality […]
Loaning out fancy designer duds? Better have some barcode clothing labels to keep track of it all! Believe or not, an A-list celebrity was caught red-handed by the paparazzi with barcode labels still stuck to the bottom of her heels at a Red Carpet event! The fact is that celebrities don’t always buy their gowns […]
Customer Spotlight: BS5609 Labels for Underwater Equipment For a select few curious people we call oceanographers, the ocean is a vast underwater world filled with new discoveries. What types of marine organisms and ecosystems live in the vast oceans that can survive the dark depths of the sea, and haven’t yet been revealed? And what […]
Nanavut Gold Needs Mining Tags North of the 60th Parallel! What’s there? And what would they need mining tags for? The Canadian territories of the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut along with the remote parts of the U.S. For those of you who find it hard to keep up with geographical changes, Nunavut is […]
School Asset Labels for Universities One of our higher education customers was ahead of the game this spring when they contacted us for extra tough labels to put on the door frames in all their residence halls, classrooms, student activity centers and maintenance buildings. These door frame labels will be used along with school asset […]
Produce distribution requires inventory storage, inventory storage requires a widespread warehouse and a widespread warehouse requires barcode labels that can scan long distances. For sizable warehouse applications, retro-reflective labels are the way to go. The family-owned enterprise that we work with is responsible for importing produce, storing it, and distributing it to local stores (where […]
Who said labels are boring? Well, if you have been in business as long as EIM has been (since 1987!) you will find that that couldn’t be further from the truth! We love it when we are challenged with interesting applications and one of them fits right in with everyone’s favorite fall sport. We were […]
“Drivers, start your engines! ONE…. TWO… THREE… and they’re off!” As the sound of hundreds of tires screeching on the hot pavement fills the track, pit crews are eagerly scrambling to their respective positions. Imagine, hundreds of pit crew workers all over the place, vying for their spot amongst the excitement. How on Earth does […]
Have you ever wondered how some governments work outside the Western world? And what does this have to do with government labeling? Nigeria is just one example that we think you will find as interesting as we did. Ignore the fake online Nigerian princes…those scams do not really originate in Nigeria and Nigeria is not […]
Do you enjoy gambling? Well, perhaps ‘enjoy’ isn’t quite the right word. Maybe you LOVE gambling? It’s alright, we won’t judge. Either way, slot machines (with metal labels!) are a popular way to partake without necessarily needing any skill. (Unfortunately, the easier the game, the worse the odds are for winning and there isn’t a […]
My Labels are Too Specific! Are you part of a business? You may find you need labels for very specific applications. One of your worries might be that you think your needs are too niche, and that these types of labels don’t exist, like car wash labels, for instance. Never fear: The Label Experts are […]
Understandably, most of EIM’s labels are made to stick to objects for practical applications, like cargo shipments, slot machines, football helmets…wait, never mind, you can find our labels on anything! So, it’s not surprising that The Label Experts have had their thumbs in many different pies: auction house labels for labeling pieces of fine art […]
Labels for Your Kegger: The Label Experts make Keg Labels Have you ever set up a keg for a big party or event and thought to yourself “How was this keg distributed and shipped to my local store for me to pick up? What were the operation logistics involved to ensure this arrived correctly at […]
Companies and food laboratory scientists involved with the handling and packaging of food products have to be extremely careful of safety practices. Manufacturers are mandated to follow strict packaging and labeling guidelines set by federal legislation. These labels carry all sorts of information through the supply chain, such as handling instructions, inspection legend, net weight, […]
Comin’ in Hot! The Label Experts Wheel Labels Handle the Heat in Talladega We stopped in our tracks when a very recognizable German luxury car manufacturer approached us about a unique label challenge. They required wheel labels – barcode labels that will stick to the interior of aluminum wheels while they undergo testing. That doesn’t […]
Picture it now: You just got back from a long but successful day at the office. Summer is at its end and the leaves are just beginning to uncover their fiery tones. After a quiet drive home, you’re ready to put your feet up and wind down for the day. However, you’re not ready to […]
You’ll be surprised to learn that The Label Experts have a strong interest in history. Particularly, in helping label it. That’s where our collection of archival tags come in. One of our favorite tag customers? An archaeology department. The city archaeology department we work with is responsible for “promoting and preserving the many archaeological resources”. […]
Rental Labels for the Cold There are two types of people when the temperature starts to drop during the winter season. The first, are those who prefer to watch the wintry weather in front of a roaring fire accompanied by a mug of hot chocolate. The second, are the adventurous who choose to brave the […]
The Label Experts are always glad to lend a helping hand, whether it be on land or on sea. Recently we were approached by the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad with a request for an underwater labels solution to use on their dive team’s gear. The Township of Hamilton Rescue Dive Team is a water […]
A Keene-based bakery recently celebrated seven years of success with a revamp of their product packaging labels (see our previous article, here). The new packaging showcases ongoing collaboration with label manufacturer Electronic Imaging Materials (EIM), as well as a promising career kickoff for recent alumni from Keene State College. Owner and head baker Brittany Migneault […]
Infertility at a Glance A recent study by Medi-Resource Inc. showed that 11.5% to 15.7% of Canadian couples experience infertility. If you do the math, that’s nearly one in six couples. It turns out that one of the top fertility treatment centers in Canada happens to be a longtime customer of ours. In fact, their […]
Barcode labels are a company’s best friend when they’re trying to keep track of and manage their assets. We here at EIM never stray away from providing solutions for even the most difficult barcode challenges (bring it on!). This is why when one of the largest financial institutions in the United States turned to us […]
This past month, EIM has been making it a priority to rush label orders for our customers who are supporting the fight against COVID-19. We want to be here for you while you kick this virus to the curb! Different Labs, Same Fight. All need Covid-19 labels. Recently, our laboratory and healthcare customers have been […]
As a second-generation family business, we’re proud of our decades serving many other family businesses in the Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) industry. Our lumber tags and barcode labels support customers from forest to sawmill to kiln to manufacturing floor and distribution warehouse—and in some cases, vertically integrated customers that use our solutions at every […]
WHOA. We did not see the dramatic spike in demand from labs, biotech and health departments coming at the beginning of the year. In our three decades of making cryogenic labels for diagnostic tests and vaccines, we’ve never had to crank out so many so It’s been a year of pivots, especially for our customers […]
Waterproof Asset Labels for Food Collection Buckets: Hodge, Inc. Every year, the US wastes almost 40 million tons of food—over 30% of the total food supply of the country. Surely, there must be a better way to use this wasted food! One Brooklyn, New York company, Hodge, Inc., has come up with the perfect solution. […]
We don’t get the opportunity to work with toy companies very often, so we were excited when a New England based toy manufacturer with a well-earned reputation for high quality stuffed animals and plush toys reached out for help with a labeling challenge. They needed a box label for cardboard boxes containing free samples of […]
Electric cars and solar energy are key components to decreasing global carbon emissions. Because of this, the demand for green technologies is rising. Electric car and solar panel manufacturers are ramping up production of these eco-friendly items—and the components that keep them running. To help with these efforts, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, solar […]
Labeling parts for Black Hawk helicopters.
Label This Local Business A Success For second generation baker Brittany Migneault, reaching her first year anniversary in business has been about more than just perfecting traditional Italian recipes. It’s also been about building local connections that help The Bread Shed deliver fresh, attractively packaged loaves to stores and restaurants across the Monadnock Region. Brittany turned to […]
