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Print Awards — A 2017 Highlight

As 2017 comes to a close, we look back at one of the year's highlights for SixB Labels. This year, SixB Labels was recognized by the Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica (a regional division of the Printing Industries of America) by receiving two Graphic Excellence (GraphEx) Certificates of Merit . These Best of Category awards are within the areas of Flexo and Digital Printing for labels we manufactured on behalf of Herman Marshall and Central Market, respectively.

The word meaningful only begins to describe how honored and excited the SixB Family is to have received these awards. It is particularly special to garner this acknowledgement of excellence from our peers in the printing industry!

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Die-cut labels enjoy a universal presence in the realms of business and industry. These labels can be produced with a wide variety of printing techniques and have a multitude of applications. So if you have shopped for retail products, used labels in your company's operations, or produced labels, the odds are very high that at some point you will have dealt with die-cut labels.

Point 1: Knowing What a Die-Cut Label Is

Normally, die-cut labels are created by using a shaped cutting tool, as you would use a cookie cutter or pastry cutter, to slice through the material. This may produce a finished product with rounded rather than square corners, (square corners are more likely to catch on things than round) and one that is generally easy to apply. Often, a custom die-cut label project requires the production of a label that does not conform to any standard shape but is instead based on a wide variety of images, such as a ribbon shape for an anniversary seal, a triangle, heart, or football, or some other custom shape.

Key Digital Approaches To Printing At WestPack 2017

SixB Labels is set for an interactive experience February 7-9 atBooth 5484 during the 2017 WestPack Expoat Anaheim Convention Center. Thousands of packaging professionals are expected to participate in three days of sourcing, networking and education.

Simply use our promo code "INVITE" to save 20% off Conference Passes, or claim a complimentary Expo Pass, at www.westpackshow.com/invite. (Please be advised, this was a timely blog post, and that time has passed.)

Sunny Honey Labels

Client Chats Series — SixB Labels' client, and North Texas local, James Williams, of Sunnyvale Honey Producers, recently shared his company and custom Honey Labels story with us.

How did you get started in the honey business?

I began producing honey back in the 1980’s, in Baytown, Texas. My parents' next-door neighbor kept bees; watching him got me interested. I started with 25 hives, then 100, and kept it growing. At first, I sold honey by the barrel to packers, who resold primarily to bakeries, like Mrs. Baird’s. Eventually I relocated to Sunnyvale, outside Mesquite, Texas, and developed a retail business serving the greater North Texas area.

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Client Chat Series — Susan Springer, at our client company Rhonda Allison Clinical Enterprises, shared some background on their skin care. Of particular interest is how the Rhonda Allison Skin Care Labels reflect the integrity and honor of their brand.

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Client Chats Series — We had the pleasure of hearing Bobby Goodman tell the story of his family-owned mail order gift company, Goodies from Goodman, and how they came full circle to their current business model.

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Client Chat Series — Our client, Christy Evans, shared with us how she started her business, Wee Cleaner, and her experience with SixB as a label provider.

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Client Chats Series — Recently, we took the opportunity to speak with Sophia Stevens about her company's Sweet Pea Spices labels.

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Client Chat Series — We recently visited with Al Anaglia to talk about their Gourmet Basket Labels. He and his wife Margaret own Al’s Gourmet Nuts.

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Client Chat Series — For another take on the theme of simplifying labeling, we recently took the opportunity to chat with Zach Fickey, who is in charge of events for Deep Ellum Brewing Company.

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Print Awards — A 2017 Highlight

5 Points for Producing Impressive Die-Cut Labels

Point 1: Knowing What a Die-Cut Label Is

Key Digital Approaches To Printing At WestPack 2017

Sunny Honey Labels

Rhonda Allison Skin Care Labels

Golden Goodies From Goodman

Wee Cleaner Up

A Pinch of Sweet Pea Spices Labels

Good as Gold Gourmet Basket Labels

Deep Ellum Brewing Company Culture - Client Chat

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