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Food Distribution Labels – Keeping it Fresh

When you snack on a fresh carrot or open a can of tomatoes, do you think about how those tasty fruits and vegetables traveled to you? We do! Some of the biggest names in your refrigerator rely on labels from EIM. From the fields where veggies are grown to warehouses to your local grocery store, […]

EIM’s Day of Caring with Monadnock United Way

Community involvement is a cornerstone of our philosophy here at EIM—during a typical year we embrace giving back to our community in a variety of ways. One of our biggest events of the year is our annual Day of Caring partnership with the Monadnock United Way, where our employees get out of the office and […]

Customer Spotlight: Labeling COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests Across the Nation

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 […]

When You Think Labels, Think a Line from “The Graduate”!

Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Just how do you mean that, sir? You may think that you want a paper label, but—then again—you may need something a bit more durable and tear-resistant. Plastics! Just […]

School Asset Labels: Unsung Hero of the Remote Classroom

School asset labels help school districts track large amounts of mobile inventory. 2020 has forced many schools to adapt to a remote learning environment. More than ever, school assets and technology are helping students to continue learning from home. But all of those assets need to be kept track of. Asset tags and labels bring […]

How to Set Up Barcode Label Data Files (VIDEO)

How do I create barcode label data files? The easy answer: in an excel spreadsheet. But in reality, label data files aren’t so easy and they can give even our most stalwart of Label Experts a doozy of a headache (like Kirk in the video below). Give our video on setting up data files a […]

Much Ado About Ink – Ribbons

So, you’ve graduated to the big leagues, to the pinnacle of label printing in the form of thermal transfer printing? Your challenges have exceeded the capabilities of the lowly laser printer and even the constrictions of direct thermal printing, eh? While you totally get the strengths and specifications of a thermal transfer printer, you may […]

How We Ensure Quality Labels for Every Customer

“We don’t only care about quality when mistakes are made. We work to continually evaluate our processes so we can improve our labels. We take quality seriously all the time.” – Quality Coordinator Cecilia Robinson Our initial obsession with quality started with EIM’s founder, Paul Henkel. Paul wanted to make his new business stand out […]

Work from Home Diaries, Vol. 2

The Label Experts continue to share their personal working from home challenges and victories. Enjoy! Keene State College 2020 Grad Jumps into WFH Digital Prepress Technician BRIANA LEIGHTON My new normal is working part time onsite and then working remotely for a few hours every day. Before this I used to come into work in […]

Environmentally Friendly Label – Want a Green Alternative to Vinyl?

Sustainable business practices and environmental consciousness are important to The Label Experts. Over the years we’ve made an effort to hunt down environmentally friendly label materials. Drumroll please… duh duh dun! Are you looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl labels? We’ve found one! Our 537 label is a greener vinyl labels alternative, with […]

EIM & Keene State College Student Team Up for First Remote Internship

My name is Alex Fawcett, I’m a senior business management major at Keene State College and the Sales/Business Development Intern here at EIM. When looking for an internship, I was looking for something that would benefit both the company and my future career. After my interview with EIM, I realized they had a similar feel […]

Handwriting Lab Labels – Quit It! (VIDEO)

Laboratories are demanding, fast paced environments. Collecting accurate data and avoiding unnecessary confusion and errors are essential to quality research outcomes. All too often research labs and other facilities rely on writing on tape or blank labels to identify and keep track of tubes, vials, microplates, slides, and other pivotal sample and chemical components of […]