June 2006


Industry News

All major domestic paper mills have announced mid-June price increases of approximately 7% on white uncoated free sheet paper. Read More.

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Contact the Triage Tag Experts at Ward/Kraft

  • Quick, easy and reliable method of assessing victims
  • High-density water resistant synthetic material
  • Water resistant labels with bar coding
  • 3 or 9 bar coding aids in identification and tracking of victims
  • Standard graphic symbols and four-color visuals
  • Bar coded wristband can be attached to victims

Follow this link to request your complimentary EMTag samples.

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Chain of Custody

What does Chain of Custody mean to you? What is the importance of Chain of Custody? I found out very quickly while researching Chain of Custody, that everyone has their own idea of what Chain of Custody means. So, I decided to look up the meaning; "Chain of Custody refers to the document or paper trail showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis and disposition of physical and electronic evidence", according to Reference.COM. By using this definition, there are several applications that can be considered Chain of Custody...not just the most common medical form. Follow this link to learn more.

Gayla Gardenhire
Sales Representative, Forms Division

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Pressure Seal

If you are selling to Government agencies, then we have the product for you! One of the newer applications we are seeing in this vertical market is unique Pressure Seal products. Currently, most Government agencies utilize Pressure Seal for Voter Registration cards. With all of the talk regarding voter registration and ensuring that every vote is counted, states are looking at a better way to offer valid voter registration cards. With our Integrated Card product inside of a Pressure Seal Mailer, you offer your customers a way that they can efficiently and securely send an identification card, and other information inside of a Pressure Seal mailer. We even have further opportunities for security features including holograms, and taggant ink to ensure that the identification cards are authentic. For more information on this product, please follow this link.

Visit our website to learn more about our Pressure Seal capabilities!



You're Invited to a Complimentary Web Seminar

WK Live is Ward/Kraft's exciting Interactive Online Training, Sales and Service Tool. Join a session and enjoy the advantages of technology. Communicate directly with our expert document specialists. Log on to the Internet and participate as they demonstrate LIVE on screen, offer product presentations, share applications and participate in team sales calls. Long distance conferencing will never be the same again.

Ward/Kraft will be hosting the following WK Live presentations.

Upcoming WK Live Presentations
Digital and Commercial Print July 7, 14, 21, 28
Form Label Solutions June 16, 23, 30
Laser Card Family June 12, 19, 26
LaserBand® July 7, 14, 21, 28
Plastic Cards June 12, 19, 26
Pressure Seal

June 16, 23, 30

Prime Labels July 10, 17, 24, 31
Speedy Solutions July 10, 17, 24, 31

To view our schedule, or to sign up for a WK Live presentation, please visit our Schedule of Events page.


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 6000 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 230 different cities in an effort to help our distributors gain more knowledge and learn from our expert presenters.

Upcoming On Site Dates and Locations
June 13 Oakdale, MN
June 13 St Louis Park, MN
June 15 Eau Claire, WI
June 15 Providence, RI
June 15 Rochester, MN
June 20

Alexandria, LA

June 20 Baton Rouge, LA
June 20 Columbus, GA
June 20 Muncie, IN
June 21 Atlanta, GA
June 21 Indianapolis, IN
June 27 Akron, OH
June 28 Youngstown, OH
June 29 Kenner, LA
June 29 Lake Charles, LA

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

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Ohio Sales Team

Ward/Kraft, Inc. 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 phone numbers associated with the Ward/Kraft Ohio office will be transferred to the new location. The new address for the Ohio Sales Team is:

Ward/Kraft, Inc.
Ohio Sales Team
309 South Main St.
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

For further details on the relocation of the Ohio Sales Team, please contact Brian Webb or Amy Gaddis at 800-351-9302.

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, affixed and single card applications. Some of these include ID, gift cards, hotel key cards, insurance, medical and promotional plastics. "When someone sells a plastic card the next natural step is to sell a digital color delivery device such as a card carrier, rack card or envelope. Expanding our plastics offering will compliment our digital color and commercial equipment installed over the last few years", states Ward/Kraft. For more information on Ward/Kraft's plastic card capabilities, please visit our website.

Why Distributors Buy From Ward/Kraft

Our CSR's 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 find a letter answering "Why buy from Ward/Kraft?"

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