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Exclusive Coverage: M&R Companies Set to Double Capacity in New Building

Exclusive Coverage: M&R Companies Set to Double Capacity in New Building

What started out 30 years ago as a company with just three employees has grown into a global powerhouse that employs nearly 500 in the U.S. and another 130 or so at a separate facility in Poland. And soon, The M&R Companies’ North American operations is about to double its overall capacity with a move to a new building.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (2063)/Comments (0)/
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Techniques For Eliminating Carrier Sheet Marks

Techniques For Eliminating Carrier Sheet Marks

To eliminate carrier sheet marks, use a heat-transfer material that allows for a fast-tack application

One approach to eliminating marks left by a carrier sheet is to use a heat-transfer material that allows for a quick, fast-tack application. 

Thursday, September 3, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1962)/Comments (0)/
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Plan Layout Before Adding Multi-Head Equipment

Plan Layout Before Adding Multi-Head Equipment

When upgrading to a larger multi-head setup, it's important to take space into consideration. It's not shocking that multi-head machines take up space, but errant shop-owners have still found themselves cutting through a wall to admit their newly acquired beasts. Even if you accurately measure your doors, you can still find yourself hurriedly shuffling your entire shop to fit a new multi-head machine.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1938)/Comments (0)/
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Shop Talk - Grow Your Business with Print/Cut

Shop Talk - Grow Your Business with Print/Cut

An easy addition to any company, Josh Ellsworth of STAHLS' explains how beneficial print/cut technology can be.

Thursday, August 27, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1948)/Comments (0)/
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Considerations for Screen Drying Space

Considerations for Screen Drying Space

If you want to build a new drying space for your coated screens, you should be aware of a few parameters that need to be controlled for the best stencil results.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1867)/Comments (0)/
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Specialty Printing for Success – Part II

Specialty Printing for Success – Part II

Learn the tools and techniques necessary for printing with specialty inks and boost your shop's profits. Part II of an article recently published on ‘Impressions‘ by Kieth Stevens.
Thursday, August 20, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (3842)/Comments (0)/
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The Right Tools for the Job

The Right Tools for the Job

A closer look at squeegees and mesh, and how their properties affect specific prints.

A closer look at squeegees and mesh, and how their properties affect specific prints. 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1730)/Comments (0)/
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The Critical Need for (Boring) “Procedures”

The Critical Need for (Boring) “Procedures”

New post from atkinsontshirt: 

It’s a bit risky to write about a subject that literally will cause massive readership injuries when forehead’s everywhere will collectively slam into the table as readers start falling asleep.  Zzzzzzzzzzz.  Bam!

That’s right.  An article about procedures and why they are important.  Eyelids are already drooping.
Why would anyone write about that?  It’s sooooo boring.  Nobody will read it.  Well, I’ve done crazier things… Maybe if I make the article funny enough you’ll keep reading.  Who knows you might learn something!

Monday, August 17, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (2978)/Comments (0)/
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How to Profile Dryer Temperature Output

How to Profile Dryer Temperature Output

The dryer performs a very important job in a screen-printing shop. If it's not working properly it can result in the ink that cracks, or falls off after a garment is washed. Achieving the required temperature to completely fuse plastisol ink should not be a guessing game. 

Just like any other high-performance piece of equipment, the more you understand how it operates, the easier it is to use. 

Thursday, August 13, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1611)/Comments (0)/
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What is a pre-registration system, and should I run one?

What is a pre-registration system, and should I run one?

The question should not be whether to use a registration system, but which one to implement. A registration system is just that: a system. It combines the components in a printer's workflow including the art department, the screen room, and the production floor. 

Wednesday, August 12, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1640)/Comments (0)/
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