Wrong! When trying to determine how long a label will last, service life and shelf life are commonly mistaken to mean the same thing. The service life of a label material is the minimum length of time that a label will reliably stay fixed on a surface. This rating takes the material’s intended usage and […]
Hot and humid summer weather is upon us, causing your labels to be at risk of adhesive ooze buildup. We thought it would be good timing to educate on what you can do to control that summertime OOZE!!! Here’s how it works. As temperature and humidity increase, the adhesives in pressure-sensitive labels can start to […]
July 1, 2016 was the key deadline to comply with Vermont’s labeling law that required that foods sold in retail stores to bear mandatory labels if they contain genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients. The state law also prohibited manufacturers from packaging foods as “natural” or “all natural” when they in fact contain GMO ingredients. Two […]
As we look forward to warmer days here at Electronic Imaging Materials, we revel in the joy of helping nurseries and greenhouses prepare for their upcoming growing season. While we’re happy to supply hanging tags for plants and trees, The Label Experts are also equipped to solve more complex horticultural labeling challenges. We’ve worked with […]
Your inventory data is sacred; it should never be adjusted or compromised in order to fit in a barcode. Nonetheless, variables like surface area and number of characters in your data can influence the way they’re applied to your samples and equipment. That’s why we ask questions first before preparing your order; ensuring barcodes are the […]
What do babies have to do with labels? Babies at work? Full disclosure, I am writing this at my desk, while I have one foot sticking out trying to rock a baby to sleep in a vibrating baby rocker. She doesn’t want to sleep, she wants to play, so we need to find another activity, […]
The Label Experts are extremely honored to announce our selection as one of this year’s winners of the 2016 TLMI Eugene Singer Award for Best Managed Converter! This award comes at the conclusion of an unforgettable year that included many exciting new customers, fresh faces in the office, record sales, and even babies at work. It’s also just […]
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 […]
“I think the fact that we don’t have an automated phone system, and anyone that calls is getting a human on the other side is a big reason our customers keep coming back to us,” says Product Manager Juan Munoz. “We pride ourselves on our fast response to not only sales inquiries, but to quality issues […]
One of our most commonly asked questions about made-to-order labels! Find out why made-to-order labels can take a little longer to get to your door.
Meet Larry Ames—one of our most multi-talented Label Experts! After realizing that his demanding, hours heavy job at a plumbing company wasn’t allowing him enough time with his family, Larry signed on with EIM as a Press Operator in 2010. Once here, Larry quickly transitioned, from press operator, into being our Production Supervisor and jack […]
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 […]
