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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Production Process
Label Material
Materials are ordered for printing

10. 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

11. Printing Options
1 and 2 Colour Press

12. Printing Options
3 Colour Press

13. Printing Options
6 Colour Press

14. Printing Options
7 and 8 Colour Press

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

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

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

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

19. Shipping of Labels
Happy Customers!

20. 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

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