Fredericktown, OH / Fort Scott, KS
February 2005

Vacation Sales Incentive

Ward/Kraft announces the first winner in the 2004-2005 Vacation Sales Incentive giveaway. Dave Dambek of Numina Systems in Burr Ridge, IL 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, 6 night trip of his choosing to either Sandals or Beaches resorts or aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Ward/Kraft's Vacation Sales Incentive program rewards distributors with varying levels of vacations based on achieving $50,000 or $75,000 or $100,000 in new orders on any of the following products: Presentation Folders, Plastic Cards, Magnets, 4 color or more work, Print & Mail Services, Label Products, LaserBand, Pressure Seal, Pocket Promotions, or Card Products. Click here for details on the Vacation Sales Incentive Program.


More stock items available in 2005 than ever before!

While you may be well aware of our stock labels, stock pressure seal, and our stock LaserBand products, are you in the know about all of our specialty stock items? Check out the list below and click on the following links to learn more.

  • Invelope™ - Our laser printable envelope/form combination available in either memo or letter size.
  • Patient Sign-In Sheets - Our sign-in sheets allow for complete confidentiality at the sign-in desk at a medical office.
  • RealCard™ - Laser and Inkjet printable plastic cards stocked in 1, 2, or 3 up versions suitable for simplex or duplex printing.
  • Pocket Promotions - Poly Pockets added to label stock to make a holder for CD's in presentation folders along with other uses.
  • Magna Vue™ and Magnetic Messages® - Unique constructions utilizing magnets, coupons, and pockets. Check out the whole family of products.
  • Patient Privacy Labels - Protect patient privacy in the pharmacy by covering up info on discarded prescription bottles.

Contact a Ward/Kraft Customer Service Representative to learn about our additional stock product offering!



Ward/Kraft is looking for you!

Have you heard about the latest WK idea to help educate and inform distributors? Our On Site program has been a resounding success with more than 2200 people attending a 2 hour training session on the latest in new products and solutions from the industry leader in innovative new ideas. We have traveled to over 200 different cities in an effort to help our distributors gain more knowledge and learn from our expert presenters. Topics cover a wide range of products from all divisions at Ward/Kraft, including digital printing, presentation folders, healthcare products, pocket forms, plastic cards and many more!

Upcoming On Site Dates and Locations
March 2 Bend, OR
March 2 Eugene, OR
March 3 Portland, OR
March 8 Lexington, KY
March 8 Louisville, KY
March 15 Eden Prairie, MN
March 15 Rochester, MN
March 16 Manchester, NH
March 17 Boston, MA
March 17 Houston, TX
March 17 San Antonio, TX

Visit our Schedule of Events calendar to sign up today! If you would like additional information, please email our On Site Coordinator.


WK On Site Rave Reviews

Dear Ward/Kraft,

Jaime and I both enjoyed your presentation in Huntsville. We were unsure if you even had anything to offer that we would be interested in before we attended, but once we saw what WK is about, we can now see many possibilities. I hope yesterday was the beginning of a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship.

The possibilities are so endless. I will not be surprised as to where we grow with Ward/Kraft. We expect it to be in the Medical sector, but there are so many other opportunities as well. You got our wheels turning and we found that refreshing. I hope that you will find the time and expense that you went to present your company to us was worth it in the long run.

Our hats are off to you in the creative way you seem to have gotten around the tradeshows. That is a real concern to use as we have no tradeshows in this area any more. It is getting more and more difficult for us to meet new and old vendors and grow in new directions when we don't get to see any innovative ideas. Seems as though everything is going to the World Wide Web. But, you have embraced this change and have found ways to grow with it. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.

Sincerely,
Kelly Griffin
Quality Quick Printing


Pricing Notice

Over the past year the Printing Industry has experienced increases in materials that go well beyond the normal inflationary rate. This situation is a direct result of demand exceeding available capacity. The diminished capacity has occurred through the continuing consolidation of pulp manufacturers and raw material suppliers.

In 2004 alone we received four paper increases within an eight-month period We have seen the industry increase free sheet paper costs between 15-20%, coated free sheets costs by 8-10% and other paper grades have followed double-digit increases in material costs. Label stocks have followed the same pattern YTD with recent announcements from three of the industry leaders of another 6-7% increase, all of which became effective January 3, 2005. The rapid escalation of these costs along with other materials used such as pallets, boxes, poly bags, adhesives, inks, etc....has necessitated that we modify our pricing so that we remain a stable and dependable source and can continue to meet your business product needs. Therefore, effective January 3, 2005 the cost of certain form and label products will be increased in an effort to help absorb some of these increases that have been thrust upon us.

We will continue to work hard to provide you, our Distributors, with innovative products, new services, and market opportunities. We appreciate your continued support and understanding during this time and look forward to growing our relationship.

Kevin Marquardt
Director of Pricing
Michael Del Chiaro
Senior Vice President

 

Why Distributors Buy From Ward/Kraft

Our CSRs and Sales Representatives receive calls and letters daily from our distributors throughout the nation expressing their happiness with Ward/Kraft's unparalleled service, relationships, products, features, and solutions. Follow this link to read a letter answering "Why buy from Ward/Kraft?"

Patient Privacy Labels

Patient Privacy Labels has been added to Ward/Kraft's stock products 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 cannot be shredded such as prescription bottles, packages, bags, and glass containers. The combination of an extra aggressive adhesive and tamper evident slits provides excellent privacy for these types of applications. Demand has been sparked by recent concerns regarding Patient Sign-In Sheets for confidential registration in doctor's offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical registration in doctor's offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities concerned about patient privacy. Contact Brian Webb at 800-351-9302 for samples or a price list on either of these items.


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