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3/9/2010
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. FORMS DIVISION ANNOUNCES INCREASED SALES
WARD/KRAFT, INC. FORMS DIVISION ANNOUNCES INCREASED SALES Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Forms Division reports increased sales while lowering prices. Ward/Kraft Forms continues to stay competitive while offering customers innovative products at reduced prices. Ward/Kraft Forms made this breakthrough by adding equipment ...
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3/9/2010
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS NEW PRESSURE SEAL AND U-SEAL™ SIZES
WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS NEW PRESSURE SEAL AND U-SEAL™ SIZES Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Forms Division announces new product sizes for U-Seal™ and Pressure Seal documents. Ward/Kraft Forms Division now offers A-4 Pressure Seal and U-Seal™ documents. Also known as European sizes, A-4 documents are 8 ¼”...
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3/9/2010
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS CUSTOMIZED DUPLEX SHIPPING LABEL
WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS CUSTOMIZED DUPLEX SHIPPING LABEL Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March, 9 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Long Run Label Division offers a new application for its laser Duplex Shipping Label, allowing end users to personalize the label and offer future sell incentives. The 8 ½ x 5 ½ label is manufactured with patterned adhesive allowing e...
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3/9/2010
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Expands Plastic Card Production Capabilities with AZ Machine
Ward/Kraft, Inc. Expands Plastic Card Production Capabilities with AZ Machine Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. can now process plastic cards with more capabilities in less time. Ward/Kraft Commercial/Short Run Division is enhancing plastic card production with the equipment expansion of an Atlantic Zeiser machine, adding un...
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3/9/2010
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Features Benefits of Add-A-Label™
Ward/Kraft, Inc. Features Benefits of Add-A-Label™ Ft. Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Forms Division features an innovative and complete label and form solution designed to save customers labor and enhance accuracy in documents. Ward/Kraft’s Add-a-label™ is a label applied to a form, also known as an affixed label....
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3/9/2010
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. NOW OFFERING 3-DAY DELIVERY ON PLASTIC CARDS
WARD/KRAFT, INC. NOW OFFERING 3-DAY DELIVERY ON PLASTIC CARDS Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Commercial/Short Run Division is excited to offer 3-day delivery on photo quality cards on quantities up to 10,000. This expedient turn around allows Ward/Kraft to meet distributors’ needs for quality plastic cards in less than h...
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3/1/2010
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS PATTERN SILICONE ON INTEGRATED FORMS
WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS PATTERN SILICONE ON INTEGRATED FORMS Fort Scott, Kansas PRWEB March 9, 2010 Ward/Kraft, Inc. Forms Division offers unique new features on integrated forms. Ward/Kraft Forms now has in-house capabilities to generate pattern silicone on integrated forms, creating features such as flags, labels and patches. Patter...
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12/8/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. STRIVES TO DELIVER SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
WARD/KRAFT, INC. STRIVES TO DELIVER SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Fort Scott, Kan. – Ward/Kraft, Inc. goes to great lengths to deliver product to distributors. Shawn Goans, CTC General Manager, recently personally delivered a shipment of PVC cards to a distributor to ensure the product arrived on time. “Now that’s what I call jumping through hoops!” ...
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12/8/2009
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WARD/KRAFT INC. APPOINTS KEVIN SMITH TO WORKFLOW & QUALITY MANAGER
WARD/KRAFT INC. APPOINTS KEVIN SMITH TO WORKFLOW & QUALITY MANAGER Fort Scott, Kan. - As current and forecasted exponential growth continues in the Creative Technical Center, Ward/Kraft, Inc. is excited to announce that Kevin Smith will assume the position of Workflow & Quality Manager to help facilitate growth in plastic, prime labels, prime magnets and large-forma...
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5/5/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. INTRODUCES BUILD-A-LABEL SHOWCASING NEW LOWER MINIMUMS FOR PIGGY-BACK OR BLOWN-ON LABELS
WARD/KRAFT, INC. INTRODUCES BUILD-A-LABEL SHOWCASING NEW LOWER MINIMUMS FOR PIGGY-BACK OR BLOWN-ON LABELS 5/5/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. introduces the new Build-A-Label program that focuses on short runs of blown-on or piggy-back label applications. Ward/Kraft, Inc. today announced the release of the Build-A-Label program for blown-on...
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5/5/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE TWO-SIDED THERMAL SHIPPING LABEL AND PACKING LIST SOLUTION
WARD/KRAFT, INC. INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE TWO-SIDED THERMAL SHIPPING LABEL AND PACKING LIST SOLUTION 5/5/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. introduces duplexpackslip™ shipping label and packing list combination for duplex thermal printers. Ward/Kraft, Inc., announced today that they have become the exclusive licensed manufacturer of the in...
Release Date:
3/1/2009
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WARD/KRAFT CTC DIVISION NOW OFFERING WIDE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY PRINTING UP TO 60’ ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES
WARD/KRAFT CTC DIVISION NOW OFFERING WIDE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY PRINTING UP TO 60’ ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES 3/1/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft CTC Division answers demand for short run wide format options by adding 60” photo quality printing to their distributor offering. Ward/Kraft, Inc., continues to expands its’ digital color offering...
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3/1/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS FASTER TURNAROUNDS ON DIGITAL COLOR ORDERS WITH THE ADDITION OF THEIR SECOND INDIGO 3050
WARD/KRAFT, INC. OFFERS FASTER TURNAROUNDS ON DIGITAL COLOR ORDERS WITH THE ADDITION OF THEIR SECOND INDIGO 3050 3/1/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft Commercial / ShortRun Division answers need for faster digital color printing turnaround times by adding a second Indigo 3050. Ward/Kraft, Inc., expanded its’ digital color and became one of the ...
Release Date:
4/23/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. RECEIVES 2009 BEST OF FORT SCOTT AWARD
WARD/KRAFT, INC. RECEIVES 2009 BEST OF FORT SCOTT AWARD 4/23/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas For the second consecutive year, Ward/Kraft, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Fort Scott Award in the Labels category by the U.S. Local Business Association USLBA. The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses ...
Release Date:
4/6/2009
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WARD/KRAFT FORMS DIVISION OFFERS NEW CAMERA VERIFICATION
WARD/KRAFT FORMS DIVISION OFFERS NEW CAMERA VERIFICATION 04/6/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas The Ward/Kraft Forms Division announces the addition of camera verification equipment. Ward/Kraft, Inc. has expanded its offering of chain of custody products to include turnkey, end-to-end solutions for the rapidly expanding market. Chain of custody refers to th...
Release Date:
3/31/2009
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WARD/KRAFT CTC DIVISION NOW OFFERING WIDE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY PRINTING UP TO 60” ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES
WARD/KRAFT CTC DIVISION NOW OFFERING WIDE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY PRINTING UP TO 60” ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES 3/31/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft Creative Technology Center CTC Division answers demand for short run wide format options by adding 60” photo quality printing to their distributor offering. Ward/Kraft, Inc., continues to expand ...
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3/6/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. 2009 STOCK LABEL OFFERING READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING
WARD/KRAFT, INC. 2009 STOCK LABEL OFFERING READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING 3/6/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc., the industry leader in stock label products and solutions has released their initial offering stock labels for 2009. The 2009 stock label offering includes the largest ion ever of labels ready to ship within 24 hours. Stock laser l...
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3/5/2009
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KIM MESPLAY TO DRIVE NEW SALES GROWTH AND PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR WARD/KRAFT COMMERCIAL / SHORTRUN DIVISION
KIM MESPLAY TO DRIVE NEW SALES GROWTH AND PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR WARD/KRAFT COMMERCIAL / SHORTRUN DIVISION 3/5/2009 - Ft. Scott, KansasWard/Kraft, Inc. assigns key Commercial / ShortRun Division sales position to seasoned industry veteran Kim Mesplay. Ward/Kraft, Inc. has increased its commitment to developing new growth opportunities and solutions ...
Release Date:
1/30/2009
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF SHAWN GOANS TO CTC SALES REPRESENTATIVE
WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF SHAWN GOANS TO CTC SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1/30/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft announces the return of Shawn Goans in a new role as sales representative for the Creative Technology Center CTC. Ward/Kraft, Inc. has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to developing new growth solutions in plastic...
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1/26/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF CHRIS SMITH TO LABEL DIVISION SALES REPRESENTATIVE
WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF CHRIS SMITH TO LABEL DIVISION SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1/26/2009 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft promotes seasoned print and sales veteran Chris Smith to sales representative for the Label Division. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of label products and services for print distribu...
Release Date:
1/20/2009
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Receives Honors
Ward/Kraft, Inc. Receives Honors The 34th International Gallery presented hundreds upon hundreds of truly dazzling entries from around the globe to its International jurors October 10 & 11, 2008. The competition is produced annually by the IAPHC, The Graphic Professionals Resource Network in support of the IAPHC’s guiding purpose to Educate, Promote, Inform and Connect EPIC its tho...
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10/15/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVED-RED CROSS COMPLIANT LABELING FOR BLOOD COLLECTION
WARD/KRAFT, INC. ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVED-RED CROSS COMPLIANT LABELING FOR BLOOD COLLECTION 10/15/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas The Ward/Kraft Label Division offers FDA approved, Red Cross compliant labeling for blood collection. Ward/Kraft, Inc., expanding the health care products offering, now includes labels critical in the blood collection process. Dist...
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10/13/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS THEIR INTEGRATED LABEL AND CARD OFFERING
WARD/KRAFT, INC. SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS THEIR INTEGRATED LABEL AND CARD OFFERING 10/13/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas The Ward/Kraft Forms Division expanded their stock integrated label product line to an industry leading 19 integrated label products and also added 2 new stock integrated card products. Ward/Kraft, Inc. expanded its role as the trade’s leadi...
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9/17/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC ADDS NEW UV VARNISH AND LAMINATION TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDING WEAR RESISTANT BARCODES AND VARIABLE PRINT DATA
Ward/Kraft, Inc. expands barcode and variable data printing capabilities with new wear resistant UV varnish and laminate coating options. 9/17/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of barcode and variable printing solutions, announced that new on line imaging equipment enables variable data such as barcodes and data based te...
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9/15/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. EXPANDS MAG STRIPE OPTIONS FOR PLASTIC CARDS AND MAILERS
WARD/KRAFT, INC. EXPANDS MAG STRIPE OPTIONS FOR PLASTIC CARDS AND MAILERS 9/15/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. expands plastic card offering to include eco friendly holographic green coating, more mag stripe sizes, additional encoding options and the ability to add a mag stripe to traditional and larger composite plastic products through proprietary improvements of t...
Release Date:
9/3/2008
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WARD/KRAFT, INC. ADDS PRINTING UNDER THE SILICONE TO THEIR CAPABILITIES
WARD/KRAFT, INC. ADDS PRINTING UNDER THE SILICONE TO THEIR CAPABILITIES 9/3/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. adds printing UV ink under a silicone layer to their ever-expanding capabilities. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in value added labeling solutions, has announced that they have perfected their ability to print large and small quantities of silicon...
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8/29/2008
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WARD/KRAFT INC. ADDS NEW EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND PRESSURE SEAL AND INTEGRATED PRODUCT LINES WHILE CUTTING COSTS AND DELIVERY TIME
WARD/KRAFT, INC. ADDS NEW EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND PRESSURE SEAL AND INTEGRATED PRODUCT LINES WHILE CUTTING COSTS AND DELIVERY TIMES 8/29/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. implements faster turnaround times, lower pricing and expanded product offering by leveraging recent investments in new equipment in their Forms Division. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in...
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8/5/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Awarded the "Benny" in International Print Competition
8/5/08 – Fort Scott, KS Ward/Kraft, Inc. of Fort Scott, KS was awarded a Benny, the highest honor in the 2008 Premier Print Awards, for their entry Stampa Caffe Letterhead. The Premier Print Awards, the graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition recognizes outstanding achievement in print production. Ward/Kraft, Inc. received their...
Release Date:
7/25/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Premiers Eco-Friendly Holographic Coating For Virtually Any Printable Material
Ward/Kraft, Inc. among first approved in the US print industry to launch new eco-friendly 100% recyclable UV holographic coating with zero VOC. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing security printing solutions for print distributors, announced the release of an eco-friendly security printing option. This VOC free holographic UV coating is 100% recyclable and non-polluti...
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7/18/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Promotion of Mary Sisseck to Senior Sales Representative
Ward/Kraft, Inc. promotes well known industry instructor, presenter and certified CustomerChampion Mary Sisseck to Senior Sales Representative. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of printed products and services for print distributors, announced the promotion of Mary Sisseck to Senior Sales Representative. Sisseck will be responsible for working wi...
Release Date:
7/10/2008
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Ward/Kraft Implements New Suite Of Cost-Effective Security Features For Long Run Labels
Ward/Kraft expands long run labels offering with cost-effective security features ranging from simple but effective labeling options to ultra complex anti-fraud labeling solutions. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing long run label security features for print distributors, today announced that their expanded suite of long run security label options now includes anti-f...
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6/17/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Expands Their Plastic Card Offering To Include Stock Process Color Gift Cards With
Ward/Kraft expands plastic card offering with new stock four color process plastic gift cards and matching carriers that ship within 24 hours in quantities as low as 250. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of plastic cards and card carriers, today announced their expansion into stock process color gift cards and coordinated carriers. The expanded sto...
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5/27/08
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Invests in Integrated Card and Label Solutions to Cut Costs and Delivery Times
5/27/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft implements new pricing and delivery benefits stemming from recent investments in new equipment at the Kansas Forms Division. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of integrated labels and cards, today announced new lower costs and faster standard delivery times on medium to large run blank integrated cards a...
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5/8/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announced as Award Winner in Regional Print Competition
The Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica has announced that Ward/Kraft, Inc. of Fort Scott, KS is an award winner in the Associations 19th Annual Graphic Excellence Awards Competition. The announcement was made April 24th at the Associations 2008 Graphic Excellence Awards Gala, with nearly 400 industry professionals in attendance. This years competition attracted nearly 800 entries fr...
Release Date:
6/11/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Fort Scott Award
Ward/Kraft, Inc. has been ed for the 2008 Best of Fort Scott Award in the Labels category by the U.S. Local Business Association USLBA. The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and...
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6/2/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Launches New Stock and Imprinted RealCard Program Lowering Costs and Delivery Times
5/20/2008 - Ft. Scott, Kansas Ward/Kraft, Inc. launches new stock and imprinted membership card program with new pricing and delivery benefits. With this new program, distributors no longer have to meet long run minimums. Ward/Kraft, Inc., the trade leader in providing the complete range of integrated labels and cards as well as plastics, today announced their ne...
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2/14/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Receives Honors
The 33rd International Gallery presented more than 2,250 entries from around the globe to its International jurors on September 26, 27, 28, 2007 at Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. The competition is produced annually by the IAPHC, The Graphic Professionals Resource Network in support of the IAPHCs guiding purpose to Educate, Promote, Inform and Connect EPIC its thousands of individual members and ...
Release Date:
1/9/2008
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Executive Promotion
Roger Kraft, Owner and CEO of Ward/Kraft, Inc. announced the promotion of Mark Tucker to President of Ward/Kraft, Inc. effective January 1, 2008. Tucker, a 28 year member of Ward/Kraft, has been a part of the management team since 1985. He most recently has been serving as SR VP of Manufacturing. Michael Del Chiaro will be moving on to other exciting opportunities. ...
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11/19/2007
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Ward/Kraft Announces Winners
During the 2007 Print Solutions Conference and Expo Ward/Kraft launched their new WK Product Catalog and showcased several products and services. To help promote their WK Cash Rewards incentive, distributors who visited the Ward/Kraft booths were able to enter their name in a drawing for 1 of 5 $500 pre-paid Visa cards. Ward/Kraft received over 300 entries and the following distributors walke...
Release Date:
8/19/2007
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WARD/KRAFT EXPANDS HIGH VOLUME PLASTIC PRODUCT OFFERING FOR APPLICATIONS IN KEY MARKETS
New capabilities allow Ward/Kraft to provide higher volume plastic products. This expansion opens up faster turnaround for distributors who sell large orders of plastic cards and plastic tags. Ward/Kraft, Inc, an industry leader in photo-quality plastic card printing, today announced the expansion of their plastic printing capabilities. This expansion enables them to offer quicker tur...
Release Date:
9/10/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Promotions
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently announced two key promotions within the company. “We appreciate the dedication and enthusiasm of those promoted,” states Michael Del Chiaro, President. Henry Maus, Labels Office Lead, was promoted to Office Manager of the Forms and Labels divisions. During his 15 year career, Maus gained experience in the Forms Division as a scheduler and held many position...
Release Date:
7/30/2007
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Vickie Walwoth, CDC Joins Ward/Kraft, Inc.
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently welcomed Vickie Walworth, CDC as Corporate On Site Manager/Sales. Walworth comes with over 20 years experience in the forms industry including working as a distributor sales representative in the Kansas City and South Florida markets, and working as a Sales Manager for business forms manufacturers Perfection Forms Corporation-Greenville, SC division, CFC Print Solutio...
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7/23/2007
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Integrated Document Solutions Signs Dow Jones & Company using Ward/Kraft, Inc.'s MyXpresslane® Print
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently added Dow Jones & Company to its list of many MyXpresslane® accounts. Dow Jones & Company, which publishes the world’s most vital business and financial news and information, was signed by Ward/Kraft, Inc. distributor, Integrated Document Solutions based in Perkasi, PA. MyXpresslane® is a full service Print Management and E-commerce system. Print manage...
Release Date:
6/22/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Promotion
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently announced a key promotion within the company. “We are very pleased to see this employee grow within the company,” states Michael Del Chiaro, President. Mitchelle Hall, Ecommerce Solutions Sales Representative, has been promoted to Director of MIS and Software Development. Hall’s great experience with Ward/Kraft’s ecommerce systems will allow her to lea...
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6/18/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Receives Honors
Ward/Kraft, Inc. was awarded five awards in the 3rd annual Print Excellence And Knowledge PEAK Awards competition. The PEAK Awards acknowledge companies that not only met customers’ printing needs through creativity in design, manufacturing, fulfillment and other services, but also solved problems for end users or improved their clients’ business. The Grand Award in the Labels an...
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6/11/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Mourns Loss
Mr. Harold E. Kraft passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, after a courageous 7 year fight with ALS. Mr. Kraft founded Ward/Kraft Inc. in 1972 along with J.W. “Jude” Ward who preceded him in death. Mr. Kraft often requested that the members of the Ward/Kraft family call him “Harold” even though it seemed almost disrespectful then, as it does now, to do so. Those who knew him personally know that H...
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5/24/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Granted Two Patents
Ward/Kraft, Inc. was recently granted two patents. Label or business form/label combination having multiple layered or patterned coated adhesives and methods of making same Patent # 7, 181, 878 Granted on Feb 27, 2007 The invention makes it possible to use labels on certain materials or in certain applications that have typically prevented labels from b...
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4/18/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Promotions
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently announced two key promotions within the company. “We are very excited about the recent promotions,” states Michael Del Chiaro, President. Debbie Buck, Sales Manager, was promoted to General Manager over the ShortRun division and will be responsible for Sales and Service and Order Entry for both ShortRun and the CTC division. Buck has extensive knowledg...
Release Date:
3/1/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Promotions
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently announced two key promotions within the company. “We appreciate the enthusiasm and dedication of those promoted,” states Michael Del Chiaro, President. Gina Holt, Director of MIS and Software Development, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development/Sales for all of Ward/Kraft. Holt has accomplished incredible achievements with Ward/Kraft’s s...
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2/2/2007
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. Announces Key Executive Promotions
Ward/Kraft, Inc. recently announced two key promotions within the company. “We are excited about and appreciate the commitment of those promoted,” states Roger Kraft, Owner and CEO. Michael Del Chiaro, Senior Vice President, has been appointed President over Ward/Kraft, Inc. and all the Kraft family-owned companies. Del Chiaro’s success, loyalty and commitment to Ward/Kraft are...
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11/13/2006
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Another Ward/Kraft Sales Member Hit's the big 50!
Ward/Kraft, Inc. presented Lisa Butler, Ohio Sales Representative, with an engraved airplane for presenting at over 50 WK On Site seminars. Butler is a 24 year member of Ward/Kraft and the printing industry. Presenting the award is Brian Webb, Ohio Sales Manager. Also shown is Katie Frazier, CSR, who has recently joined the On Site Presenter team. WK On Site is a 90 minute seminar...
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10/30/2006
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Ward/Kraft Promotes Networking at the DMIA!
Ward/Kraft had a unique way of promoting the networking theme of the DMIA Print Solutions show. They sponsored a drawing in their WK Coffee Blog booth and ed six winners. If the winner was a DMIA member they received free registration to the 2007 Spring Retreat meeting. If the winner was a non-DMIA member, Ward/Kraft paid for their first year’s dues. Below are the winners. <...
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10/25/2006
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Ward/Kraft Announces Newest Division, WK Commercial
WK ShortRun and Creative Technology Center have come together to create Ward/Kraft’s newest division, WK Commercial! WK Commercial houses a Karat 74, Indigo 3050, and a Ryobi 3404 DI capable of printing all your color needs. The division will offer several benefits including a variety of substrates, photo quality up to 2540 DPI, quick turn-arounds, and quantities from 1 on up. Offline binder...
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10/16/2006
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Ward/Kraft Announces New Composite Technology for their Plastic Card Division
Ward/Kraft, Inc., Fort Scott, Kansas, announces the addition of Digital and Commercial printed cards, otherwise known as Composite Cards to their current PVC card offering and their ever increasing Prime Line of Photo Quality products. Responding to multiple requests for this application, Ward/Kraft’s Product Development Team, The Genesis Effect, conducted extensive research to provide the bes...
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10/9/2006
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Die Cut Indigo Labels
Announcing the addition of yet another great product group to Ward/Kraft’s offering. We now offer pre-die cut labels printed on our full color digital offset press. Seven different designs with both round and square labels are available to support a variety of needs. Utilizing the pre-die cut labels will provide a more cost effective solution when looking for a short run 4 color process labe...
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9/25/2006
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Ward/Kraft adds BioLam to their product offering.
Ward Kraft, Inc. has added a new product to their list of offerings. BioLam™ is a thermal lamination with an antimicrobial surface. This protective laminate uses AgION technology to prevent the spread of bacteria, molds, fungi and mildews. One of the most common ways to spread bacteria is through contact with contaminated surfaces including printed documents. BioLam™ provides an inhospitabl...
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8/8/2006
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Ward/Kraft and Mike West form consultative partnership
Ward/Kraft and Mike West form consultative partnership Ward/Kraft announces that effective September 1, 2006, Mike West will resign from his current position as National Sales Manager, Label Divisions. West will remain involved with many customers and vendors on a consultative basis and will continue working on current special projects. Mike and his wife Tonia have purchased a small...
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5/18/2006
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Ward/Kraft Joins ICMA
Ward/Kraft Joins ICMA Ward/Kraft has recently joined the International Card Manufacturer’s Association ICMA to expand their knowledge of plastic card applications, growth markets, production processes and specialty materials. Current production systems will be expanded in the near future in the Kansas plant. Ward/Kraft produces 7 mil to 30 mil cards for use in laser, ink jet, affixe...
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5/11/2006
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Ward/Kraft Receives Honors
The 31st International Gallery of Superb Printing presented Ward/Kraft with 15 awards. The competition is devoted to the principles of honoring excellence in the graphic arts by Celebrating Craft, Applauding Art and Showcasing Science. Throughout its development as a prestigious graphic arts competition, the International Gallery has been proudly produced by the IAPHC, a trade association wit...
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4/24/2006
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Ward/Kraft Ohio Sales Team
Ward/Kraft, Inc., Fort Scott, Kansas, announces a new office location for our Ohio Sales Team. Ward/Kraft’s Ohio Sales Team has been a vital part of Ward/Kraft’s success since 1980 and we will continue that tradition from a new facility. The Ohio Sales Team will be tasked with further account growth and all service related issues for our Distributors located in the East Coast Region. All pho...
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2/8/2006
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WK Consolidates Production Units for Efficiency
Ward/Kraft has announced a major move to improve customer care and efficiencies. Internal studies have shown capacity within the multiple production units in Kansas can absorb the Ohio volume improving overall production efficiencies without affecting customer delivery demands. Production volume within the Ohio facility will be transferred to the Kansas operations over the coming months. A maj...
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2/6/2006
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New High Security Laminate Available from Ward/Kraft!
Requests for higher levels of security in integrated cards and other products were the key drivers for Ward/Kraft’s development of a new Taggant lamination. The laminate can be applied to the face of a document then die cut to create the integrated card. To authenticate the card the face is exposed to a laser IR beam from a pen device. The resulting coded reaction will tell the viewer if the...
Release Date:
1/16/2006
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40 Inch Jumbo Pressure Seal Rolls Now Available
Ward/Kraft, Inc., Fredericktown, Ohio announces the addition of 40" Jumbo rolls to its already extensive Pressure Seal line. Responding to multiple requests for this application, Ward/Krafts production team worked exclusively with Ward/Krafts Machinery division to develop the equipment necessary to bring this application to market. The Jumbo Roll applications are suited for both Z and V Fold ...
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1/16/2006
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WK Adds Another Envelope Solution
Announcing another unique envelope solution available at Ward/Kraft, Inc. The new 2-Way envelope is a single #10 standard window envelope that can be used for both the out-going envelope and the return envelope. It is designed with 2 strips of re-moist glue and a handy zip strip that allows for its opening and resealing. By eliminating the #9 envelope, consumable costs can be reduced, postag...
Release Date:
1/5/2006
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft Announces New Sales Promotions
Brian Webb was recently promoted to Sales Manager, Ohio plant, for the Fort Scott, KS based manufacturer Ward/Kraft, Inc. In addition to participating in Ward/Kraft’s On Site educational program, Webb is responsible for all sales for the Ohio Division with primary focus on new product development of pressure seal combinations, plastics and hang tag products. Webb’s background includes 6 years...
Release Date:
12/29/2005
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Ward/Kraft announces winner in 2005-2006 Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway.
Ward/Kraft, Inc., Fort Scott, Kansas, announces another winner in their 2005-2006 Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway. Craig Enerson of Integrated Document and Label Solutions earned his trip based on placing new orders in excess of $150,000 since the start of the program in September 2005. Craig will enjoy a 7-day, six-night trip of his choosing to either Sandals or Beaches resorts or aboard a...
Release Date:
12/5/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft offers Three New Envelopes
Ward/Kraft offers Three New Innovative Envelopes Ward/Kraft has added three new envelope products to their existing envelope offering. Cromatica combines translucency with vivid colors to give the customer a high impact mailer. This innovative design offers superior look through, natural feel and is recyclable. Dentelle envelopes are made from an extra white transparent paper. T...
Release Date:
11/21/2005
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Ward/Kraft, Inc. announces the addition of two new formats to their RealCard® family of stock plasti
Ward/Kraft, Inc. announces the addition of two new formats to their RealCard® family of stock plastic card products. The introduction of a standard size laser sheet with 6 cards on a page and one with 8 cards on a page increases the number of stock formats now available to four. The RealCard® product line allows for simplex or duplex printing of all types of membership cards on a true plastic c...
Release Date:
11/18/2005
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Mitchelle Hall has assumed the Ecommerce & System Development and Account Implementation postion.
Ward/Kraft, Inc. is proud to announce that Mitchelle Hall has assumed the Ecommerce & System Development and Account Implementation position. Mitchelle has been a member of Ward/Kraft for 5 years, where she previously worked as the Implementation Specialist and National Account Manager for Print Management and Fulfillment. Her new duties will include sales, customer service, account setup and...
Release Date:
11/1/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft, Inc. announces winner in Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway.
Ward/Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott Kansas announces another winner in their 2004-2005 Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway. Brian Wiedenmann of US Print & Resource Management earned his trip based on placing new orders in excess of $100,000 since the start of the program in September 2004. Brian will enjoy a 7 day, six night trip of his choosing to either Sandals or Beaches resorts or aboard a Carniv...
Release Date:
11/1/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft, Inc. announces winner in Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway.
Ward/Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott, Kansas announces another winner in their 2004-2005 Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway. MaverickLabel.Com in Edmonds, WA earned a trip based on placing new orders in excess of $100,000 since the start of the program in September 2004. MaverickLabel.Com CEO, Mark Trumper and President Rick Kent both decided rather than accepting the $3,000 voucher, they would have...
Release Date:
10/19/2005
Release Topic:
New Paper Shows A Bright Future!
New Paper Shows A Bright Future! Ward/Kraft has announced they will be transitioning to 92 brightness bond paper in their forms and labels divisions over the coming months. Many of the bond paper suppliers have announced they are converting inventories from a traditional 84/87 brightness to the new level as they deplete current inventories. “This is exciting news for us and our ...
Release Date:
8/30/2005
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Ward/Kraft OH adds a Stock Triage Tag to their product offering.
Ward/Kraft Ohio adds a Stock Triage Tag to their product offering. Ward/Kraft announces that their patent pending triage tag called EMTag has been added to their stock products line-up and is ready for immediate shipment from their Fredericktown, Ohio plant. EMTag offers a synthetic material with a built in wrist band and labels with barcodes for proper patient identification. EMTag ...
Release Date:
3/16/2005
Release Topic:
Patient Privacy Labels added to Ward/Kraft's stock products line-up
Ward/Kraft announces that their Patient Privacy Label has been added to their stock product line-up and is available for immediate shipment out of their Fredericktown, Ohio location. Patient Privacy Labels are designed to be applied as a cover up label over confidential information on items that can not be shredded, such as preion bottles, packages, bags, and glass containers. The combination...
Release Date:
8/1/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft Ohio adds additional Integrated Label and Card capacity
The Ward/Kraft plant in Fredericktown, Ohio has expanded their capacity for integrated label and card production with the installation of a new integrated label line. This new line, combined with existing equipment gives Ward/Kraft the capability to produce integrated products of all types for thermal, cut sheet and continuous formats including continuous laser printers. “The primary reason for...
Release Date:
6/27/2005
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Ward/Kraft adds HP Indigo 3050
Ward/Kraft is now in full production with their new HP Indigo 3050. The upgrade increases their capacity for digital color print as well as providing customers with full variable color capability. “The primary reason for the upgrade from our previous Indigo to the new HP Indigo 3050, was the need for faster speed, higher quality digital output, and the variable capability”, according to WK m...
Release Date:
3/1/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott Kansas announces the first winner in their 2004-2005 Vacation Sales I
Dave Dambek of Numina Systems in Burr Ridge, Illinois earned his trip based on Numina’s entering new label orders in excess of $100,000 since the start of the program in September 2004. Dave will enjoy a 7 day, six night trip of his choosing to either Sandals or Beaches resorts or aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Ward/Kraft’s Vacation Incentive Program rewards distributors with varying levels of ...
Release Date:
2/11/2005
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft Announces New Sales Positions
Ward/Kraft is proud to announce the promotion of Debbie Buck from Sales Representative, Creative Technology Center, to Sales Manager over Creative Technology Center CTC. Buck has over 20 years in the printing industry with a background in commercial printing, binding, fulfillment, sales and production management. In addition to participating in Ward/Kraft’s On Site educational program she wil...
Release Date:
1/5/2005
Release Topic:
New equipment... New opportunities!
Ward/Kraft Short Run has added an Indigo 3050 to their line-up, which will replace their current E Pro 1000. The short run digital color market is exploding and industry predictions say it is the next major market just like forms was in the 70’s and labels in the 80’s/90’s. Commercial color print is taking a dramatic change in the fact the average quantity per order is dropping. Currently 45...
Release Date:
11/11/2004
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft Expands Short Run Capabilities
Ward/Kraft, Inc. has announced the addition of new equipment in their Ft. Scott Short Run facility. They have added one and two-color sheet fed presses, die cutting, folding and binding capabilities. “Our customers often need short run products on stocks not available in rolls or products not suitable for our continuous pack to pack operation. Adding this equipment has expanded our ability t...
Release Date:
9/2/2004
Release Topic:
Stock Integrated Magnets
Ward/Kraft, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative business documents, has announced a new addition to their stock products offering. You may now purchase blank stock integrated magnets in full carton quantities. The product is produced on standard 32# ledger with an integrated magnet located in the lower third of the sheet. This product is laser and ink jet compatible. Markets include ...
Release Date:
8/2/2004
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft Launches Pocket Promotions™
Ward/Kraft Launches Pocket Promotions™ Ward/Kraft, Inc. has announced a new line of pocket applications for promotional opportunities called Pocket Promotions™. These pockets consist of a poly pocket attached to an adhesive liner so the product may be affixed to various products. “The concept actually came from one of our customers that requested us to design a l...
Release Date:
7/1/2004
Release Topic:
Myron Roever Award
SWM Printing & Promotions presents Myron Roever Award to Roger Buck of Ward/Kraft SWM Printing & Promotions, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, recently awarded Roger Buck, CDC, National Sales Manager, Forms Divisions, of Ward/Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott, Kansas, with this years Myron Roever Award. This special business partner award is named for Myron Roever, fo...
Release Date:
7/1/2004
Release Topic:
DNA Envelopes
DNA Envelopes Ward/Kraft, Inc. is now producing a new document engineered as a sample transportation document. The original design was created to move DNA collection from one location to a testing lab and return to the issuing authority. The patent pending document included a transport envelope, storage envelope, bar code integrated labels, cross reference numbering...
Release Date:
6/1/2004
Release Topic:
Ward/Kraft's DualScript passes criteria for Lexmark Converter Listing
Ward/Krafts DualScript passes criteria for Lexmark Converter Listing. Ward/Kraft has passed the Lexmark performance criteria for the manufacturing of Duplex Printed Pharmacy Script labels and will be listed on the converter list under the Duplex Printing category. Ward/Kraft met or exceeded the standard for all T-series printers in this category and is the only manufa...
Release Date:
4/1/2004
Release Topic:
Powerful Presentation Folders
Powerful Presentation Folders How many times have you heard the phrase, "Presentation is everything!” There is something new and exciting at Ward/Kraft ShortRun! We now offer four-color process presentation folders in very small quantities did I hear someone say 10?. These can include pockets on the left and/or right interior panels. The pockets are pre-di...

 

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