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America Coats w/XtraCoat
With the intense demand for American print-finishers to remain competitive and productive, uv coating systems have started a new trend with the way finely printed products are now finished. Due to the overwhelming efficiency of a uv coating system, such as the XtraCoat Mini UV Coater, print finishers can start saving on coating costs daily by switching to a uv coating system. While having the options of apply high-gloss, matte or satin coatings to finish your printed products, print shops can now offer high-quality printing at affordable prices for their customers.
As American printing shops and American print-finishers are converting from their older, worn down machines that are bad for the environment, the XtraCoat UV Coating systems offered by lloydsofindiana.com produce ZERO VOC’s when operated! Not only are printing shops and finishers saving on the costs of production by switching to one of the many XtraCoat UV coating machines, but they are also taking responsibility for their environment into their own hands…
The XtraCoat Mini UV Coating System allows for both digital and offset printing to be coated with a high-gloss, matte or satin finish. This UV Coating System is sleek, compact and efficient. It produces NO VOC’s, and is enviornmentally friendly. This is a great solution for any office or production facility. Now you produce high luster business cards and post cards fast and economically.
My American Binding
American made binding products have started making a comeback in recent years. As the focus today for the nation is job growth, productivity and innovation; print-finishers have been cutting costs and contributing to strengthen our dollar by binding with American made machinery.
One of the most popular American made binding machines on the market today is the Rhin-O-Tuff Electric Pro Series 3250 CL binding system. With just a touch of a button, the electric system quickly punchs 25 sheets at a time – no more time-consuming and tiring manual punching. Engineered to be trouble-free, the Electric Pro Series punching is done vertically instead of horizontally, reducing punching errors. While proudly made in the USA, this binding machine is simply incredible.
Section 179 Updates for 2012
Both the ‘Tax Relief Act of 2010′ as well as the ‘Jobs Act of 2010′ that passed in late 2010 affected Section 179 in a positive way for this 2012 tax year. Following are the highlights for the 2012 tax year:
2012 Deduction Limit = $139,000
Section 179 Deduction limit after adjustment for inflation has increased to $139,000 (maximum allowance would have been only $25,000 prior to the new legislation).2012 Limit on Capital Purchases = $560,000
Section 179 Threshold for total of equipment & software that can be purchased has increased to $560,000 (threshold would have been only $200,000 prior to the new legislation).2012 Bonus Depreciation = 50%
The new law allows 50% “Bonus Depreciation” on qualified assets placed in service during 2012
For more information about Section179 visit Section179.org
Made in America
As the nation is now seeking job creation, a strong dollar and most importantly American Made Products, ABC ‘World News’ has issued a challenged to all those in tune with the economy to keep America #1. They are challenging everyone to: buy American made products/services, and hire American workers to fulfill American Jobs.
“As the print-finishing industry is one of the most underestimated industries out there, one company has taken the effort to promote the American Made Challenge–Lloyds of Indiana, Inc.; As their wonderful “Assurance through Experience” resonates with their newly turned aged of 25 years, Lloyds of Indiana is sure to become one of the most lasting, and most memorable companies of 2012.” — Made in USA.
UV Coating for the WIN!
The True Benefits of UV Coating & UV Coaters
The Quality is in the Coating…
Using uv coating on your printed products allows for colors to become more vibrant and rich. For example, all of your printed materials with blues or blacks in them will allow for a nearly wet-like appearance. Coating your products with a uv coater is one of the most effective (and efficient) ways to create beautiful, finely finished products.
Document Mailing without the Damage…
Do you print a lot of products that are mailed for your customers? Well, as your customer’s documents travel from post office to post man to post man to post office to their consumers, the document may become damaged or warped or even destroyed as it makes its journey. Using uv coating on your printed documents provides durable, damage-resistant products without lacking any visual appearance! Additionally, products that are uv coated are resistant to smudging and marking which allows for not only your customers professional presentations to look great, but yours as well.
Go Green, Stay Clean…
With regulation worries, an over taxation applying, uv coating provides an outlet for business owners to print and finish responsibly. UV coatings are free of solvents and do not emit volatile organic compounds, or VOCs when cured. This basically means 2 things:
1 – You’ll get a great PR value with not only your current customers (and the general public), but you’ll also get a distinct marketing edge as well for presenting to newer clients.
2 – You are taking the correct steps to help save the environment, and going green is staying clean.
Finishing your printed products with a uv coating system has now become more efficient than ever. ‘And with the overall high-quality, fast output of a uv coater, uv coating has never been easier.
Watch the video below to see just how fast the XtraCoat Mini UV Coating System (without lacking any quality) really is…