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Last week marked 14 years with no lost-time accidents at our Tennessee facility. We are so proud of this accomplishment! Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we appreciate our dedicated employees for always putting safety first!

We are proud to announce that we have received our recertification as a G7 Master Facility!

The Idealliance website describes G7 Masters as the following:
-Skilled, tested, and proven leaders in print production
-Users of global standards to match proof-to-print across any process, ink, or substrate
-Committed to reducing costs, speeding product to market, and improving their client's brand image

Our G7 certification proves our commitment to consistent excellence in print across multiple substrates, inks, and processes.

To learn more about our certification, visit https://lnkd.in/eHQbsWV

Our new plant in Corona, California will offer all of the capabilities that we currently offer at our Tennessee location. Design services, manufacturing, assembly and fulfillment, specialty gluing, and of course digital printing technology. With the addition of the Barberan Jetmaster to California, we will be the first corrugated display manufacturer to have high-speed, digital printing in two U.S. locations.

We are excited to better serve our customers through an expanded geographic footprint while maintaining our high-quality service and capabilities.

Reach out to us at info@usdisplaygroup.com to get started!

Today marks 13 years with no lost time accidents at USDG. We are very proud of this accomplishment and know that safety doesn’t happen by accident. Safety is at the heart of everything we do because we know that by taking care of our employees, we are better equipped to serve our customers.

We are proud to announce that we have received our recertification as a G7 Master Facility.

The Idealliance website describes G7 as "Idealliance’s global industry-leading set of specifications for achieving visual similarity across all print processes. Idealliance certifies our industry’s most knowledgeable experts to qualify leading providers of print, creative, and prepress services in the G7 methodology."

Our G7 recertification once again proves our commitment to consistent excellence in print across multiple substrates, inks, and processes.

To learn more about our certification, visit https://connect.idealliance.org/g7/about/whatisg7

Floor displays are a common display seen at retail because of the great variety of design options that they offer for your product.

Reach out to us at info@usdisplaygroup.com to get started on your next display program!

Counter units are a great option to turn a counter or a shelf into a significant selling space. Counter displays can conveniently be placed on a counter or a shelf and can increase impulse purchases at checkout.

If you’re ready to get started on your display program, reach out to us at info@usdisplaygroup.com!

TENNESSEE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF GENERAL CONTAINER CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TULLAHOMA, TN – August 17, 2020 – U.S. Display Group announced today the acquisition of General Container Corporation (GCC) of Buena Park, CA. The Company has acquired all GCC assets; the local facilities will continue to operate and service their customers as they do currently.

“U.S. Display Group’s acquisition of GCC provides a major growth opportunity for both businesses through an expanded geographic footprint that will help us better serve our clients. We are excited to bring high-speed, single-pass digital printing amongst other technologies to the GCC customer base,” said Greg Moore, President of U.S. Display Group. 

“General Container Corporation is pleased to join in a transaction that positions our business for modernization and future growth.  We believe the GCC team and its customers will benefit from the merger into U.S. Display Group,” said Tim Black, GCC CEO and Principal Shareholder.  “My family and I have benefited greatly over the years from the hard work of our employees and the loyalty of our customers.  We were determined to find the right future for all Stakeholders in our business, and we are convinced joining with U.S. Display Group is the proper path to achieve that goal,” he added.

The expanded business will be the first corrugated display manufacturer to have high-speed, digital printing in two U.S. locations efficiently serving markets throughout the country.  In addition to digital printing, U.S. Display Group will offer similar manufacturing and fulfillment capabilities from both facilities.

About U.S. Display Group

U.S. Display Group is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of custom, corrugated point-of-purchase displays and packaging with over 35 years of experience. The company offers structural design, graphic design, manufacturing, and assembly and pack-out services all under one roof.  

Contact

U.S. Display Group

810 S. Washington Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388

(931) 455-9585

info@usdisplaygroup.com

Your product. Our expertise.

With a rise in e-commerce, graphic packaging is a great way to make your product and branding stand out. Our in-house structural and graphic designers work with your products to give you the best packaging design with eye-catching graphics.

Reach out to us at info@usdisplaygroup.com to get started on your next program.

Take your display or graphic packaging from concept to reality with U.S. Display Group. We want to help you stand out at retail. For more information on our process and to get started planning your next display program, reach out at info@usdisplaygroup.com.

Quality is our top priority for your display at USDG.
The graphic below showcases some of our certifications and the important steps that we take to ensure that you receive the highest quality product.

Our Barberan Jetmaster 1750 offers speed, value, efficiency, and flexibility. Check out the image below to learn more about all that it offers!

Reach out to us at info@usdisplaygroup.com for more information!

 At USDG, we want to take care of your display needs while also taking care of the environment. We are dedicated to creating and implementing sustainable display solutions that work for you. Check out the image to see how we’re committed to being environmentally responsible.

Your Point of Purchase display relies on substrates and fluting to provide strength and stability.

Email us at info@usdisplaygroup.com if you have questions!

Digital printing is transforming the display industry. Check out our infographic below to learn more about the benefits!

Shipping your display is the final step to retail and a very crucial one! Check out some of the struggles that displays can meet in transit and how to prevent damage.

If you have additional questions about shipping, email us at info@usdisplaygroup.com

The acronyms and terms associated with freight carriers can certainly be bewildering. We created an infographic to take some of the mystery out of it!

If you have additional questions, email us at info@usdisplaygroup.com

Tooling  [ too-ling ]

noun
work done with a tool or tools

Machinery

1. a number of tools, as in a particular factory

2. the planning and arrangement of tools for a particular manufacturing process

What is tooling?

Cutting dies and print plates used in point of purchase displays and retail ready packaging are referred to as tooling. They are custom made to fit each component for the project. 

Print Plates

1. What is a print plate?

A print plate is used for flexo printing and is a large custom stamp made from a polymer material. It attaches to a machine cylinder to apply graphics on to the corrugated display component. A specific print plate is needed for each color you are printing on the display.

2. Are print plates always necessary?

Print plates are not necessary when a digital printer or litho is used to apply graphics to the component. Our Barberan Jetmaster 1750 digital printer prints directly to the corrugated sheet and does not require print plates.

3. Can a print plate easily be changed?

The formed polymer print plate is made custom for every component. Changing your design once the print plate is manufactured isn’t as easy as it may seem. Making a change typically requires making a completely new custom print plate. Any changes need to be reviewed by the print plate manufacturer. 

4. How long do print plates last?

Print plates can be used over and over. The polymer plate can warp or degrade over time. However, multiple uses can be expected.

The print plate below shows that a separate print plate is needed for each color on a display.

Cutting Dies

1. What is a cutting die?

A cutting die is like a cookie cutter. It is made from wood (typically ash or birch), rubber, and steel rule. Steel rule is inserted into the wood and cuts the display components out of the corrugated material. Cutting dies are mounted to machinery to cut out components at a high rate of speed. It’s an efficient, effective way to get you the best desired product.

2. Are there different types of cutting dies?

Yes, there are two types of cutting dies: rotary and flat.

3. What's the difference between rotary and flat cutting dies?

Rotary dies are round and are typically utilized for high volume or large components. Steel rule insertion is slightly limited on the rounded shape so this style die is not used for intricate designs.

Flat dies can be used for various order volumes. A flat die offers options for machine manufacturing. Clam shell and Bobst utilize flat dies. Smaller run sizes of 500 or less will usually have a flat die.

If you have additional questions regarding cutting dies, print plates, and getting started with the display process, email us at info@usdisplaygroup.com!

U.S. Display Group achieves the level of G7 Master Qualification with colorspace compliance

Tullahoma, TN: U.S. Display Group announced today that it has achieved G7® Master Facility Qualification of its integrated color management system.

In the first quarter of 2018, U.S. Display Group announced its purchase of the Barberan Jetmaster 1750, a high-speed single-pass LED inkjet press. Today, U.S. Display Group announced that it has achieved Idealliance’s G7 Master Qualification, which provides third-party verification that U.S. Display Group delivers exceptional color matching and color consistency.

“The G7 process gives the industry the tools and guidelines to more efficiently achieve and maintain color reproduction. In turn, G7 Master qualified facilities deliver even more consistent color reproduction for their customers,” explains Timothy Baechle, Vice President, Global Print Technologies & Workflows, Idealliance. Simply put, G7 is a universal calibration methodology that provides print service providers a significant business advantage.

“In a study titled ‘Impact of Color on Marketing' researchers found that up to 90% of snap judgments made about products can be based on color alone” ( https://www.helpscout.net/blog/psychology-of-color/). Needless to say, color is extremely important, and U.S. Display Group recognizes that importance.

Greg Moore, President of U.S. Display Group commented on the company’s accomplishment saying, “We are excited to achieve this level of certification, it is a confirmation of our ongoing continuous improvement initiatives”. With their state-of-the-art digital printer and knowledge of color, U.S. Display Group is able to achieve color quality and consistency every time.

About U.S. Display Group: U.S. Display Group, a WBENC certified company, is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of custom point-of-purchase displays and retail packaging. USDG is an award-winning company with over three decades of experience offering a complete range of capabilities including in-house design, manufacturing, and pack out services.

Attachment: USDG G7 Master Qualification Certificate.pdf

Transformative Technology

U.S. Display Group taps into digital printing technology through the purchase of a Barberan Jetmaster Digital Press

Tullahoma, TN: U.S. Display Group has announced the purchase of a new piece of printing technology – the Barberan Jetmaster Digital Printer.

U.S. Display Group, a leading independent point-of-purchase manufacturer, became one of the first companies in the U.S. to purchase a Barberan Jetmaster high-speed single-pass LED inkjet press. Barberan Corporation, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, manufactures the machine and was the first company to address the need for higher production speeds in the analog-to-digital transformation. This transformation is necessary in corrugated print supply chains for both graphic packaging and point-of-purchase displays.

According to Greg Moore, President of U.S. Display Group, the piece of equipment that USDG purchased is a 66" wide, 6-color LED inkjet machine that can print sheets up to 120" in length. The Barberan Jetmaster is capable of running at speeds up to an amazing 190 feet per minute with print resolutions up to 360 dpi. U.S. Display Group is expecting the machine to be installed in their Tullahoma, TN facility this summer.

Garret Bradley, President of Barberan Corrugated US said, "After their evaluation of the current offerings, we feel very fortunate to have been selected as a partner for U.S. Display Group. They understand how the technology is evolving and the value it will bring to their clients and prospects. For me, it reinforces the quality of our product offering and our value proposition on the consumables side. With several ink suppliers and your ability to choose, you keep control of the number one cost of these machines. You don’t get that option with the other manufacturers."

“We are excited to bring this game changing technology to our customers” said Moore. While there are a few of these machines already in production, U.S. Display Group is one of the first display companies to obtain this technology. Moore stated, “Digital printing continues to evolve and will have more of an impact as we move forward. Having a high-speed digital press that can maintain high quality printing specifications will make an immediate impact on our business.”

Moore elaborated on the impact the Barberan Jetmaster will have on U.S. Display Group by adding, “Among the benefits of digital printing are shortened lead times, reduced waste, less tooling costs and faster set up times on smaller quantities. This will provide opportunities for customized packaging and display strategies that will increase sales for our customers.”

When asked what he was most excited about regarding this new piece of machinery, Moore stated, “Utilizing digital printing in the corrugated industry can prove to be very advantageous. We are excited to be on the front end of this technology and are eager to bring these benefits to our customers.”

See the Barberan Jetmaster Digital Printer in action here.

About U.S. Display Group: U.S. Display Group, a WBENC certified company, is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of custom point-of-purchase displays and retail packaging. USDG is an award winning company with over three decades of experience offering a complete range of capabilities including in-house design, manufacturing, and pack out services.

www.usdisplaygroup.com