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Freight Labels with MaxiCode – A Freight Company’s Best Friend

When most people think of a barcode, they picture a white label with numerous black vertical lines that look like a picket fence―an example of a one-dimensional barcode. The MaxiCode is unique since it is two-dimensional where one dimension is vertical and the other is horizontal. To “read” a 2D MaxiCode, you will need a […]

Meet The Label Experts – Joey

“If there’s a challenging label tech support problem,” Joey says, “I always feel good about fixing it.” Joey Cocivera’s IT responsibilities vary from day to day. Some mornings he’s tackling barcode design with customers on the other side of the country, others coaching new printer owners through the set up process so they can print […]

Vinyl Label Materials – 3 Reasons to Consider

Ah yes, vinyl. A classic when it comes to records, but also a modern multi-purpose material when it comes to labels. Vinyl label materials tout three key benefits that should make them a contender for your next labeling project: conformability, durability, and their lower cost. Impressive Conformability The biggest benefit of vinyl labels is how […]

Will My Future Warehouse Need Labels?

At EIM, we’re all about helping our customers keep up with the demands of changing industry norms. And warehouse labeling is no exception. Few of our clients have seen more change in recent years than the material handling industry. The rise of ecommerce and accelerating advances in material handling automation have left warehouses running to […]

Customer Spotlight: Fertility Clinic

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 […]

It’s EIM’s 30th Anniversary!

This post is written by our Sales & Marketing Manager, Jason Wilder It is hard to believe that I have been here at EIM for 23 out of the 30 years that we’ve been in business, which makes me the elder statesman of our great team. Our roots began when our original owners, Paul and […]

A Small Business’s Contribution to the Climate Strike

The Global Climate Strike is happening on September 20 & 27. Galvanized by the youth movement Fridays for Future (started by student protester Greta Thunberg in Sweden), students and adults of all ages are participating in this strike to garner attention and spur action from local politicians and governments. Their mission is climate justice for […]

Why We Don’t Sell Through A Webstore

“WAIT!!!!! WHERE DID THE WEBSTORE GO????!!!!!!” After more than a few panicked calls from our customers, we figured it would be a good idea to clear up the mystery: yes, we closed our webstore. After having the webstore online for so many years, we know it’s a bit of a shock to come to our […]

Customer Spotlight: Barcoding Solutions to Bank On!

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 […]

Ed August – Meet The Label Experts

For Ed August, the most gratifying part of his job is going deep with a customer—moving past simple, everyday transactions and tackling a complicated project from inception to completion. “When you have more interaction with a customer,” Ed says, “And you’ve put in a little more effort, that’s very satisfying.” Ed has been selling labels […]

Test Tube Labels Sticking to Your Gloves? We’ve Got a Fix for That! (VIDEO)

Easy to Peel Test Tube Labels Easily peel the label for your cryogenic test tube and track your vials – without getting them stuck to your gloves! We discovered our lab and healthcare customers often have a common pain point; Their cryogenic labels stick to their gloves instead of the test tubes they’re trying to […]

Supporting Our Community With the Monadnock United Way

Every year, the Monadnock United Way honors a local organization that exemplifies the spirit of the Monadnock region in their strong commitment and continued support for their local community and the MUW. This year, they chose EIM as the recipient for the Spirit of Monadnock Award! Helping Our Local Community—19 Years and Counting! EIM has […]