A simple warehouse label audit can reveal where labels are holding back performance, from slow scans to picker confusion. With a structured approach, you can refresh aging labels, realign them with your WMS, and get your warehouse back to running at full speed without rebuilding everything from scratch.
Learn how to design warehouse labeling systems that improve scanning, from material selection and barcodes to layout and long-term maintenance.
It’s that time of year where all of us at Electronic Imaging Materials look back at our most popular labels of the year. And what a year it has been! We’ve labeled everything from vials holding invasive species, to warehouses of artisan ice cream, to batteries under the hoods of the latest and greatest EV […]
Our team brings together innovative technology, meticulous attention to detail, and true customer care from your first call to final delivery! Every label is proudly made by us right here in the USA, by people who take pride in getting every detail right.
Did you know we can label almost anything around here? Electronic Imaging Materials has an ever-growing range of labels for everything from oily car parts to specialized test tube labels for laboratories. Our latest custom project? We’ve been working on a unique label for cell phone security bags. You may have happened upon products like […]
Juan Munoz is part of the leadership team at EIM, More than that, he is the master of technical solutions; the creative adhesive that holds our product innovation together! This month marks his 20th year aboard the Electronic Imaging Materials train, but let’s back that train up for just a minute! Before Juan landed at […]
What makes people want to stay? Let’s hear directly from the mouths of these four extraordinary interns to employees! EIM has a long history of elevating people from within, including many interns who have continued on as full time employees! We got to sit down with four of EIM’s former interns and our President, Alex […]
The answer is: Yes — and we can tailor them to fit your exact needs. Whether you need full color labels that hold up in tough conditions, chemical-resistant laminated options, or barcode labels with variable data and colors, we’ve got you covered! Only need your logo in color? We offer partial print labels if you’d […]
Looking for permanent but also removable labels for your warehouse racks? Some may say you’d have better luck finding a unicorn than a permanent removable rack label you can reposition and move around with every inventory turnover…unless you work with The Label Experts at EIM! We specialize in creating the unicorn of removable labels! But […]
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 […]
Have you ever tried to get a barcode label to stick to a non-stick surface? Labeling silicone can be tricky because of silicone’s low surface energy. The lower the surface energy, the tougher it is for adhesives to stick...
It’s All-American label hero (and the longest standing employee at Electronic Imaging Materials) Jason Wilder’s 30th work anniversary! This WILD man (see what we did there?) is one of the backbones of our business.
Question: Can you change a QR code link after printing? Answer: A barcode’s function on an adhesive label is to carry information. Once a QR code is printed onto a label, the information is locked-in. So, no, we cannot change the information contained in the code, HOWEVER, we may have a loophole that could work—especially […]
Meet The Label Expert sales rep who's gone from the print floor to the customer service team, and now sales team!
Slide labels hold up to high heat, solvents, and freezing in the lab. Learn what materials and adhesives work best under extreme conditions.
As we wrap up another incredible year, it’s time to dive into the standout blogs that captured your attention in 2024. Here’s a definitive list of the top 10 must-read blogs: 10. XyResist® is the Top Choice in Xylene & Chemical Resistant Slide Labels (VIDEO) Are damaged or smudged slide labels making it impossible to […]
Oh no! Santa lost the list… Guess who came to the rescue? It’s that special time of year… and Santa & Mrs. Claus need all the help they can get to meet their delivery deadline! Wishing you and yours a festive and cheerful holiday season! -The Label Experts Enjoyed this video? Enjoy other zany adventures […]
Account Manager Erin Temmen is a newer addition to The Label Experts’ sales team. She recently celebrated her first anniversary with EIM! After a career in wholesale distribution, Erin was looking for a new challenge when she found her way to EIM. Initially, Erin said the most difficult part of mastering labels was “Learning product […]
What kind of labels & tags are safe to use in museum settings? Check out our guide to acid free archival labels to find out.
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 […]
Presenting a different facet of label proficiency, we’re excited to introduce to you Austin Stitham, our esteemed Estimating Associate! Austin has been a cherished and intriguing member of the EIM team for nearly four years now. His company in the office always brings a sense of warmth with his friendly attitude, infectious smile, and clever […]
Working with The Label Experts can streamline your purchasing process and prevent unnecessary label waste, i.e. buying the wrong labels, too many labels, or MORE label than you actually need! Understanding Common Label Buying Mistakes When buying labels, it’s common to end up with excess in more ways than one! We’ve had numerous customers approach […]
Retiring Account Manager Ed August shares wisdom and memories from his 26 years as a Label Expert.
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 […]
Veronica and I met for coffee on a cold New England winter morning. Knowing I was about to take in a day in the life of Electronic Imaging Material’s Production Planning Coordinator, I went for my usual double espresso. Veronica, on the other hand, decided to switch things up with a new latte flavor to […]
We're on a mission to leave the Monadnock Region better than we found it—and to do that, we know we have to be mindful of the investments we make in our business’ future!
KEENE, NH – February 7, 2024 – Electronic Imaging Materials is happy to announce four new internal leadership promotions to reflect the ongoing success and growth of the company. With these new positions, “We are excited to support our strong, sustainable local company as it continues to build toward the future,” said Alex Henkel, President […]
Most Label Experts show up at EIM looking for a new job, but not Derek. Derek showed up at our doors because he wanted to join a band! It may seem an atypical way to look for work, but for Derek it’s a natural progression in his lifelong love of music. Derek has “Been in […]
What kind of lab labels work for Hologic machines like the ThinPrep 5000? Lab labels from vetted Hologic Preferred Suppliers are your best bet. Verified Preferred Suppliers (like The Label Experts!) know how to format your labels so they are readable by Hologic’s complex machinery and individualized for your labs’ unique needs. Early on, we […]
Are you looking for an internship in New Hampshire to take your business skills to the next level and gain valuable on the job experience? Don’t miss this opportunity! Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. is a family-owned label manufacturer in Keene, New Hampshire. Our doors have been open since 1987, and we’ve been doing internships with […]
Using his skills and talents to help others is something of a passion for Lance Shepard, both at work and in his personal life. As our resident Web Developer, one of the things Lance enjoys about his job the most is, “When I’ve written something that a user wants, or doesn’t even realize they want, […]
The Label Experts have a long history of creating made-to-order labels for software developers. It’s common for creators of asset tracking software to need a labeling solution that can withstand harsh weather conditions; including extremely high and low temperatures, sun, water, and high winds. One developer we worked with needed to track anything from a […]
It’s that time… your shiny new warehouse management system is almost ready to go live… and then you realize—you forgot to buy WMS labels! Now what do you do? Do you rush to find warehouse labels online, only to get overwhelmed by all the options? Do you give up figuring out which labels you need […]
Cecilia Robinson has been with EIM since September 2015, when she joined as a Production / Planning intern. She went on to intern in Product Development while earning her Sustainable Product Design major, before joining us full time as a Product Assistant. Fast forward to today, she is our Quality Coordinator & Product Specialist in […]
When we tell our customers we want to help them implement supply chain risk management strategies so they don’t run out of labels, reactions can sometimes be along the lines of “Huh?” After all, it’s just a little label, how hard can it be to keep it in stock? But when it comes to supply […]
Alex Henkel has been working at EIM since high school, when he frequently helped his father box up labels to ship out of their garage on school nights. Younger Alex even coded EIM’s first computer script to expedite shipping processes. Today, Alex regularly interacts with every department at EIM as President and Co-Owner. A typical […]
Meet April, our Marketing Coordinator and an employee you might know better than you think. If you have read one of our previous blogs or received an email from us, there’s a good chance April wrote it. She works in the marketing department and creates a lot of the content you see on our website […]
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 […]
Your barcode labels are important, and choosing the right label material isn’t something to take lightly. But what are your options? Learn more.
Here is another use for that #2 pencil… by just using a pencil you can test to see if your barcodes are accurate enough to be scanned properly! First off, what is a Quiet Zone? This is a blank area or margin on either end of a lineal barcode (such as Code 39 and Code […]
Every year, The Label Experts cap off their annual community involvement week with a volunteer Day of Caring, taking a break from making labels and going out into our community to help a local non-profit. This year, our volunteer day had us back at a familiar site, the Winchester Learning Center! Check out Product Manager […]
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 […]
“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 […]
If you walked into your favorite bakery, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a baker partaking in a fresh baked chocolate-chip cookie. While the products we produce aren’t edible and don’t involve chocolate (much to our dismay), from time to time we also do enjoy the fruits of our own labor. We’re talking about finding […]
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 […]
Whether it’s a self-imposed quarantine or your new workplace normal, a lot of us are working from home… a lot longer than we thought we would be! At EIM, our business continuity plan involves much of our staff working offsite, and remaining staff working in split early morning and evening shifts to provide better physical […]
Allow us to introduce you to our Production Crew. These Label Experts have a tendency to stay behind the scenes here at EIM, but without their digital printing know-how and mad label making skills, we wouldn’t be The Label Experts you know and love. To top that off, they’ve been coping with some unique workflow […]
It’s that time again, you hit the snooze button one last time, rush through getting ready for the day and then commute—to your den office. As we head into fall, some of The Label Experts are still working remotely. We asked them to update us in their own words about how working from home has […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“My favorite part of my job is the people. I like working with people, and especially this past year, I miss being in the office with my coworkers.” Marketing and Engagement Manager Jillian Bishop is here for the people—specifically, EIM’s people! Whether onsite or working remotely, employee engagement is a huge part of Jillian’s job. […]
This fall, The Label Experts had our Annual Community Involvement Week! Every year, employees at EIM get together to pool our resources and time to give back to our local community. This year, we kicked off our week of giving with a pledge drive for the Monadnock United Way—and we beat our previous year’s record for giving! We […]
Giving back to and being involved in our community is near and dear to our heart at EIM. Some of our Label Experts have even formed a philanthropy team, that serves as a liaison between EIM and local charities when volunteer opportunities come up. But when COVID-19 hit in 2020, some of our typical volunteering […]
Production Manager and Label Expert Rob’s favorite part of his job is coming up with solutions for tricky problems. “I really like solving problems—whatever it is, in any department. How can we get through this? How do we figure this out? Whether it’s in workflow, equipment, label orders—in any part of the job.” A typical […]
We are honored to accept the Outstanding Service Award from the Keene State College Alumni Association for our work with Keene State interns, students, and faculty! The Outstanding Service Award, presented annually since 1986, is given to an individual or organization that provides outstanding service to Keene State College through leadership, commitment, and influence in […]
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 […]
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 […]
