Summer 2010 Volume 21, No.3

As the world turns to more environmentally friendly products, Johnson Plastics is proud topresent LAZRCLEAN, a 100% natural, biodegradable, all purpose cleaning solution forlaser engraving machines.

Developed by Innovative Plastics (IPI), this totallygreen product is derived from a blend of soy and cornwith IPI’s own surface active substance in a water-based solution. It contains no solvents, kerosene,phosphates or other harmful toxins.

Gentle to the skin, LAZRCLEAN quickly removes greaseand dirt from laser engraving lenses, machine partsand engraving materials that are not harmed bywater. Beginning in August, Epilog Laser MachineCompany will ship a bottle of LAZRCLEAN with each oftheir new machines.

The new product has been tested successfully onmany post-cleaning processes of laser engravedmaterials …especially the residue after lasering wood, the sticky edges on lasered plas-tic, and the cleanup necessary when making rubber stamps with your laser.

LAZRCLEAN comes in a kit with a bottle of concentrate and a spray bottle. Mix the con-centrate with water according to directions, spray the solution on the surface to becleaned, wait a few minutes and wipe with a damp cloth or sponge.

Try LAZRCLEAN and create a clean, worry-free envi-ronment for your staff and customers.

Call JP Customer Service for a FREE 16 oz. samplewhile supplies last.

SEE YOU AT THE SHOWSJuly 30-31

Texas Trophy ShowLewisville, TXAugust 12-14NBM ShowLong Beach, CAAugust 20-21NNEPNashville, TNSeptember 9-11ISS AtlantaAtlanta, GA

September 30-October 2

ISS Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

October 13-15

SGIA Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

November 4-6

NBM Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

JP OPEN HOUSES

July 22-24Johnson Plastics Office

Algonquin, IL

August 26-28Johnson Plastics Office

Concord, CA

September 23-25Johnson Plastics Office

Atlanta, GA

October 28-30Johnson Plastics Office

Phoenix, AZ

November 18-20Johnson Plastics Office

Winston-Salem, NC

NEW LAZRCLEAN - the Green Solution ForCleaning Laser Engraving Equipment

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The little things canmake a big difference

I remember when you had to be careful

to put the correct weight of oil in your

car. Lighter weight in summer, heavier in

winter… or was it the other way around?

Do it wrong and you had a problem.

The same is true today with sublimation

paper. There are lots of choices. Every

vendor claims theirs is the best. But

users keep telling us they tried a differ-

ent paper (for any number of reasons)

and found the print quality was not the

same.

At Johnson Plastics we test the papers

we sell with different printers and sub-

strates, so our sublimation specialists

can help you make the best choice for

each situation.

We don’t sell a product because it’s all

we have to offer or we make the biggest

profit on it. We sell it because we know

it’s the best for you – our customer.

Call for free samples – and free recom-

mendations -- anytime.

Check Out Our New, Much Improved Website

Unisub Adds Large-Size Chromaluxe Photo Panel

If you haven’t visited our website lately, be sure to take a look. You’ll find lots of changes that

will help answer your questions and keep you informed. Here are just a few:

NEW ENGRAVING AND SUBLIMATION FORUM

The latest articles, news, events, blogs, tips and more. Sign up at our home page

and you’re ready to go. Do it before September 1 and get in on our drawing for a FREE Ipad.

(Go to www.johnsonplastics.com/ipadsweepstakes.html for terms and conditions.)

ON-LINE CATALOGS, ORDERING, ORDER TRACKING, INVOICING

Easily access our on-line catalogs, print individual pages, add page notes and

bookmark pages. Online ordering is a snap! Order tracking and invoice emailing also

become easy options.

WATCH FOR INTERNET SPECIALS!

Visit often to get in on Internet specials offered only through our website. See the insert in this

newsletter for more information about why www.johnsonplastics.com is the place to be!

Your customers will love the large new Chromaluxe Photo Panel from

Unisub. The 15” x 18.75” photo panel fits on a 16” x 20” heat press and

comes in two finishes, Gloss White and Gloss Clear. Packed 10 per case,

this photo panel requires an Epson 4880 or larger printer. The new prod-

uct allows owners of the most popular-sized heat presses to offer high

definition photo panels to their customers. Call Customer Service for

more information.

Kernie Kohlmyer Wins$100 Gift Card from JP

Congratulations to Kernie Kohlmyer,Gold Medallion Awards, San Diego,CA -- lucky winner of a $100 Best Buygift card from Johnson Plastics.Kernie’s name was drawn from thosewho purchased sublimation ink dur-ing the month of May. A long timeengraving customer, Gold MedallionAwards began sublimating aboutthree years ago.

THE GREAT FRAME UP IS EXTENDED

Ricoh Printers for Sublimation

Unisub’s Great Frame Up promotion, offering the UN1019 sublimatable picture frame at the

special price of just $6.99, has been extended through mid-August. This unique frame is

great for life’s special occasions: new baby, weddings, graduation, Father’s Day, Mother’s

Day, birthdays, holidays, sports awards and more.

Made of MDF, the 8” X 10” frame holds a 4” X 6” photo. It has a gloss

finish, black beveled edge, black back, and two keyholes for hanging

or an easel for desktop display. A four step marketing plan and over

100 graphic designs for the frame are available at www.unisub.com.

Stock up now before the offer ends.

Johnson Plastics is pleased to offer the following Ricoh printers for sublimation –

excellent choices thanks to the introduction of Sawgrass Technologies’ SubliJet-R inks.

The GX e3300-N -- Fast, economical. For sublimation transfers up to 8.5” X 14”. The perfect

choice for the novice decorator or those wishing to test the dye sub market.

The GX7000 -- Oversized media office printer. Produces

brilliant four-color transfers large enough for just about any

product in our catalog at laser printer speeds. Extremely

reliable print engine for less clogging, more printing.

Call for more information about these printers or to talk to

one of our sublimation specialists.

Ricoh GX7000

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Check us out at www.johnsonplastics.com

Not all sublimation paper is created equal. The following descriptions will help you decide

which paper is right for your application.

FOR LARGE FORMATS…We offer three Textprint high release papers: Textprint XP, Textprint XP Plus and Textprint Tacky;

as well as JP Roll Paper.

• Textprint XP -- Thinnest, least expensive paper. Best with printers that are 44” wide and less.

• Textprint XP Plus -- Heavier, higher quality but more expensive. (XP and XP Plus have the

same coating and are said to produce the same quality image.)

• Textprint Tacky -- Tacks to the fabric when pressed, prevents shifting when the press is

opened for less ghosting.

• JP Roll Paper for wide format and hard surfaces. (See JP paper article.)

SMALL FORMAT PAPERS…In addition to JP Sublimation Paper in cut sheets (see JP paper article), we offer:

• Accuplot EPQ paper (several sizes) for use with Sawgrass ink.

• True Pix paper for Artainium ink on fabrics.

• T-shirt transfer paper for cotton and poly-blend fabrics. (Specify paper for light or dark fabrics.)

• Special Chromoblast paper for Chromoblast ink.

Call Customer Service for the right paper for your needs.

Have you tried our JP Sublimation Paper for small format printers?

It’s recommended for use with all sublimation inks on all hard and

soft surfaces, the paper comes 100 sheets per pack in five sheet

sizes (8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 14”, 11” x 17”, 13” x 19”, and 17” x 22”), as well

as 13” x 100’ and 16.5” x 100’ rolls. Priced about 20% lower than

other papers on the market.

Call Customer Service now to request your FREE sample pack of ten

sheets of 8.5” x 11” paper…and get in on the bonus offer of end quantity pricing on your

first paper order. See for yourself - JP Sublimation Paper really is the best!

Penny Verral, Customer Service in

Minneapolis, has retired after 25-plus

years at Johnson Plastics. She and

husband Jim are looking forward to

traveling, a son’s wedding and

becoming grandparents.

Glen Gatlin is retiring at the end of July

after more than six years as our Texas

Branch Manager. We wish “the tall

Texan” happiness as he begins his new

career in retirement.

Congratulations Madalyn Sherman, new Manager of our Texas

branch (replacing Glen Gatlin). Madalyn has been with us for

five years in Customer Service in Texas. A Dallas Cowboys fan,

she has three children, four granddaughters and one grandson.

Alex Bee has joined our Minneapolis warehouse crew for his

summer college break. He is the son of Dallas Bee, our

Fabrication Manager, who came to JP in 1986.

TJ Kvilhaug, wife Bria, and big sister Madison, announce the

birth of Avery Elizabeth, June 1. TJ is a Customer Service Rep.

and sublimation expert in Minneapolis.

What You Should Know About Sublimation Paper

Try Our JP Sublimation Paper For FREE

RETIREMENT GOOD WISHES... A TEXAS-SIZE PROMOTION...

IT’S A GIRL...

THE BEES - THE NEXT GENERATION

Tom Johnson and Penny Verral

FREESAMPLEJP Sublimation

Paper

Generate some extra sales with our great new

sublimatable tote bags! These 11.5” x 14.75”

white polyester bags are easily decorated with

a favorite family photo. They’re great for kids

and adults carrying books, toys or beach items,

toting knitting or craft supplies or even a few

groceries. As low as $2.39 each. Be sure to ask

us to send out a sample with your next order.

Vapor Apparel has announced price

increases averaging about four per-

cent on some product lines. The

increases are due to the increase in

the price of yarn, changes in curren-

cies and higher transportation costs.

Our website and on-line catalogs will

be updated with the new pricing by

the beginning of July. Please check

with Customer Service for more infor-

mation on pricing.

Vapor Apparel PriceIncreases

SUBLIMATABLETOTE BAGS

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SUMMER

STOCK�UP

SALE

Johnson Plastics Locations:

Minneapolis, MN: 1/800/869-7800

Chicago Area: 1/800/869/7840

Concord, CA: 1/800/869-7820

Dallas, TX: 1/800/869-7830

Columbus, OH: 1/800/869-7800

Atlanta, GA: 1/800/869-7870

Phoenix, AZ: 1/800/869-7887

Winston-Salem, NC: 1/800/334-0427

Toll-Free FAX: 1/800/869-7853

www.johnsonplastics.com

service@johnsonplastics.com

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Your Blue Chip Distributorship9240 Grand Avenue South

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Hurry. Special stock up prices end August 31, 2010.

The Great Frame Up

UN1019 Sublimatable Picture Frame

• 8” x 10” MDF frame for 4” x6” pho-

tos

• Gloss finish with black beveled

edge, black back

• Keyholes for hanging, easel for

stand-up display

• Marketing plan & over 100 graphic

designs available at www.unisub.com

Metalgraph Plus+ from RowmarkEnd Quantity Pricing - Any Quantity

Some big advantages over NoMark Plus+

• Less expensive

• Laser androtary engravable

• Engineered for outdoor use

• UV stable

• Exceptional corrosion resistance

• Moisture and fingerprint resistant

ONLY

$6.99 EACH

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Have you seen the new Johnson Plastics website? Take a look! You’ll find lots of new features - the latest, most up-

to-date products - plus lots of valuable information and tips to help keep your business growing.

Available to all engravers and sublimators

• Engraving and sublimation sections

• Articles, blogs, news, events

• General, equipment and product discussions

• Troubleshooting help and tips

• Marketplace, Regional sections

Signup and bookmark www.engravingsublimation.com

JOIN OUR NEW ON-LINE ENGRAVING

AND SUBLIMATION FORUMS

www.johnsonplastics.comNew! Improved! Better than ever!

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Easier than ever to do business with Johnson Plastics

• On-line Ordering

• Shopping cart convenience

• Dropdown menus

• Item images and descriptions

• Order tracking

• Invoice emailing, too

www.johnsonplastics.biz

PLACE AND TRACK YOUR ORDERS

ANYTIME - 24/7

Find the products you need quickly and easily

• Save the entire catalog to your computer

• Print individual pages

• Updated regularly during the year

• Natural page flipping

• Page bookmarking and page notes

• Index with direct-to-product clicking

• Zooming, word and part number search

www.johnsonplastics.com

ACCESS OUR ON-LINE ENGRAVING AND

SUBLIMATION CATALOGS

Get in on all the latest...

• Money saving promotions

• New products and services

• News and events

• Troubleshooting and tips

• Downloadable documents and forms

• Locations and contact information

• Links to all JP-related sites

We’re adding a live help chat, and sign-up for special offers and promotions.

All just a click away at www.johnsonplastics.com

AND MORE... COMING SOON!

NEW FEATURES TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE

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