Hot stamped labels can be an added expense for every business that tags its products before delivery. The marketing budget for custom labels can not only get out of hand, but also hold up your production if deliveries are not made on a timely basis by outsourced label makers. By making your own custom hot stamped labels, you can be assured that everything that leaves your company has your name on a hot stamped label.
A hot stamping label can be as simple as having your name on it, or as detailed as having your name, address, website and phone number. Since you won’t be buying wholesale hot stamped labels, your logo can appear on everything that leaves your office. Hot stamp labeling equipment comes in a variety of sizes and materials. You could invest in one of many listed below:
1. Foil stamped labels
2. Stamped metal tags
3. Metal marking equipment for direct metal stamped labels
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Attach foil stamped labels to paper and products
Make your own custom hot stamped labels on strips that can easily be removed. The adhesive backing allows you to attach your foil stamped labels or plain paper labels to all mail and packages.
I recommend: IDS Packaging for pressure-sensitive hot stamp label equipment.
CTM Labeling Systems offers refurbished hot stamp labeling equipment.
Use metal stamped tags for longer shelf life
Metal stamped labels and tags are more durable and can be permanently attached to products. The stamped metal labels also are classier for personalizing your products.
I recommend: Emmcorp offers a wide variety of hot stamp labeling equipment for custom metal labels. and for direct application to the product.
Pannier has a worldwide reputation for providing quality stamped metal labels equipment.
Label everything that leaves your office with custom hot stamp labels
Putting your name and contact information directly on to a product is the surest way to keep your name in front of the customer. Look for equipment that is versatile and will give you custom hot stamping label capabilities on all types of surfaces, from paper to plastic and metal. Look for a nice design that can incorporate your logo and add to brand awareness.
I recommend: Connector Specifier is a good source for custom hot stamp labeling equipment for wires and cables.
EFD Fluid Dispense Valves sells a variety of hot stamp labeling equipment for varied uses.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Until you can purchase your own equipment to produce whatever kinds of personalized hot stamp labels equipment you need, find an ad specialty company to get your name put on hot stamped labels or stamped metal tags to attach your name to every piece of paper and equipment that leaves your office.
The official source of Hot Stamped Labels is the Hot Stamped Labels page at Business.com
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