Package Manufacturers & Printers Package for Success Presented by Robert Sams, General Sales Manager Access Labels, Amherst NS

About Access Label Who We Are Professional label printer located in Amherst, NS Printing high quality labels since 1993 ISO 9001:2008 certified Certified to print UL certifications Now employ 30+ staff

About Access Label What We Do Print pressure-sensitive labels for food & beverage industry Also tags, header cards, coupons, magnets & signage Up to 8 colour printing in process and Pantone colours Full colour digital printing Paper, card stock, vinyl, plastic, foil substrates Food grade, freezer adhesives, outdoor weather resistance Sequential numbering/ barcoding PAPS/PARS labels for customs Sell and service thermal printers, dispensers, and labelers Wide format printing

Sample Review What’s New? Trends? Options? Variable data Security printing Feedback advertising label Social

Getting Started Initial Steps – Preparation and Checklist What is your product - food grade or non-food? How will it be packaged - container, bag, box? Is it frozen or dry, etc.? What is the supply chain environment? Regulatory considerations? Label stock - paper, vinyl, lamination? Applicator - automated or hand applied? Quantities – what is most economical to print? Design considerations - number of colours, size, diecut? Proposal/ Quote - allow 2 days

Ordering Process Next Steps Placement of order - Submit PO# to begin process Min order $250.00 COD on first order Supply artwork to printer Printer’s proof created and supplied to customer - 1 week Printer’s proof reviewed and approved by customer Once approved, tooling and materials ordered - 1 week Production of labels - Allow 2 weeks Shipping of labels to customer

Production Process Printing Plates A printing plate is used to transfer ink onto a label Printing plates are made for each colour In pre-press, artwork is prepared for printing plates Printing plates are then ordered Creating printing plates is a one week process

Production Process Printing Dies The shape of a label is known as the dieline Artwork is used to create the dieline Custom dies are ordered, or Customers can choose an existing die

Production Process Label Material Materials are ordered for printing

Production Process Ready to Print! Prepress - artwork was completed Printing plates were created Printing die was created, or an existing one was chosen Materials are onsite Now ready for printing to begin

Printing Options 1 and 2 Colour Press

Printing Options 3 Colour Press

Printing Options 6 Colour Press

Printing Options 7 and 8 Colour Press

Printing Options Full Colour Digital Press – Small Runs Primera digital printing/finishing

Printing Options Full Colour Digital Press – Medium/High Quality Runs Xeikon 3030 digital press dry toner

Finishing Process Rerolling and Cutting Create roll sizes for ease of shipping and handling

Finishing Process Rewinders Ensure proper orientation for handling and ease of use

Shipping of Labels Happy Customers!

Summary Steps to a Successful Process Understand your needs Explore options with your printer Allow 2 business days for quotation Allow 3-4 weeks for production, from time of approval of printer’s proof to finished labels

Package Manufacturers & Printers Package for Success Presented by Robert Sams, General Sales Manager Access Labels, Amherst NS