Marking Talk
News and events on the happenings at Excelsior Marking as well as in our industry
Pallet Identification – Brand, Stencil and Stamp
Call it Marking, Stamping or identifying; every wood Pallet that travels globally must be marked with an ISPM approved mark. The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures – ISPM mandates this fact. The reasons for the mark is clear – to reduce the risk of...
Sustainable Signage Trends
2019 was the year of Sustainability. It seemed everyone was talking about sustainable design and products. Most are referring to Environmental sustainability which can be defined as "responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of...
Industrial Marking/Coding/Tagging of Products – points to consider…
A product Code or Mark is a unique identifier, assigned to each finished/manufactured item. Today, most, if not all, manufactured products require some type of identifying code, mark or tag. Whether it’s an official government requirement, to keep track of inventory...
Creating Recognition/Donor Displays
In todays’ world, we hear much about gratitude –“ the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation and return kindness.” For many Nonprofits, Health Care Facilities and Educational Institutions, saying thank you entails creating a display to...
Architectural Lettering and Logos in Signage
Architectural Lettering and Logos have become very popular in the last few years. Offices, Schools, and Medical Facilities are using individual lettering to name buildings, conference areas and common areas. This type of signage provides a stylish way to name an...
Business Signs, ADA Compliance and Sustainable Design
"We want high end design, efficient function and ADA compliance - all at an affordable price". This statement can heard in many discussions among Project Managers, Architects, Building Managers...So how can we have it all? Excelsior Marking has a innovative sign...
Steel Stamps – Why Quality Matters
Custom, Made In the USA, high quality, Steel Hand Stamps are manufactured from hardened, high-grade tool steel that resists spreading. Custom Steel Stamps are engineered to specific drawings, and should be Heat Treated for hardness. Steel Stamps are machined with...
ADA Sign Requirements -Building Renovations
As a ADA Sign Contractor, we are asked about compliance requirements for building renovations. The general excerpt from ADA Standards ,Section 202.1, states: "Additions and alterations undertaken at existing facilities are covered by the ADA Standards. The extent of...
Why Choose Flexographic Printing for Packaging?
Whether a company manufactures household products, pet food, frozen food or most other consumables, packaging is an important consideration. Packaging protects, provides storage, and defines the product. There are many types of packaging - bags, boxes, cans... It...
Case Study – School Signage
Case Study - School Signage A school in Ohio needed help replacing their older signage. Doug from FASTSIGNS Dayton jumped in to help! He also took the opportunity to educate the school on integrating colors and logos to reinforce their brand while maintaining ADA...