Printed Bind-in Sleeves Offer Yet another Solution for TurnKey

TurnKey Solutions Corporation (TKS) has been doing business with Univenture for more than 10 years. When they required a printed bind-in sleeve for a national promotion they looked no further than the trusted sales representatives at Univenture, who played an instrumental role in the selection and production of their sleeve.

“Long term relationships are important to TurnKey Solutions,” said Allen Mayville, National Account Manager. “Listening to what the customer is saying in regards to their project needs has helped us solidify our relationships with customers.”

The Univenture Bind-in Sleeve chosen by TKS, made of paper and polypropylene, presented a high-end look while yielding an economical approach to manufacturing. The sleeve was to be bound into aviation trade/hobby magazines to promote Mach 2 to Oshkosh and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).

A DVD went inside each sleeve and was suitable for assembly through the Univenture Operations department. “The design of the sleeve made insertion of the DVD quick and easy, allowing for more efficient and economical production,” said Mayville.

With a target audience of aircraft enthusiasts, the custom artwork needed to be sharp and exciting. Univenture offers custom printing on the front and back of their bind-in sleeves, among other products, and TKS took advantage of this unique service. Read More »

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Ohio Soybean Industry Sees Bright Future with UniKeep Binder

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) hosts one Ohio Soy 2020 forum each year with a specific theme in mind.  At the forum on August 31, 2009, the theme was soy-based bioproducts.  On this day, presentations and group discussions were focused on soybeans and their future as a feedstock for the bioproducts industry.

Attendees of the forums usually received a notepad or other giveaway but the opportunity to put a locally made bioproduct into the hands of attendees was intriguing.

Prior to the forum, funded by the OSC, Battelle had developed a process to combine soybean meal and plastics, creating a soy-based polymer.  The agricultural plastic was tested using Univenture’s patented UniKeep design and injection molding process.  A binder was produced using the agricultural plastic, affirming commerical success.  The collaboration resulted in an R&D 100 award for their combined efforts.

“Battelle scientists have devloped an innovative method and technology of using agricultural co-products to reduce the use of petroleum based products.  Univenture has been a strategic resource for us to be able to demonstrate the commercial success of our soy-based polymer and to produce a marketable commodity such as the UniKeep Binder,” commented Barry McGraw, Battelle’s Program Manager.

“The UniKeep Case Binder by Univenture, Inc. came immediately to mind when we were planning this year’s forum, due to the recent announcement that Battelle, OSC, and Univenture had received an R&D 100 award for the soy-based polymer that was used to create the binder,” said Kirk Merritt, OSC director of international marketing and Ohio Soy 2020 project manager.  “The binder was a perfect example of how a soy-based, environmentally friendly product can be developed and brought to industry and the marketplace.”

“It’s great to know that there are companies in the state like Univenture who are working to put bioproducts out there in the market.” 

-Keith Kemp, OSC Chairman and Soybean Farmer from Preble County

 

Univenture provided their patented, one-inch UniKeep Case Binder made from soy meal polymer, a byproduct of soybeans.  The binder was digitally printed with the OSC and Ohio Soy 2020 logos on the front of the binder.

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Multiple Causes Promoted on One EnvyPak Envelope

The National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation (NRSF) has made great strides in saving children’s lives by spreading knowledge about Reye’s Syndrome, its prevention, and raising money for further research and assistance from the FDA.

The NRSF depends wholly on voluntary contributions for support of all programs.  Their newest fundraiser was a Cell Phone Recycling project, in which they needed an envelope for cell phone donations to be sent.

They looked upon Univenture’s EnvyPak envelope, made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, to provide their resolve.

“The EnvyPak envelope brought a lot of ‘class’ and a sense that we, as a Foundation, cared about the project,” remarked Cathy Zraik, Adminstrative Assistant, NRSF.

“The Univenture team was absolutely great to work with.  Their care and concern about making the project fit our needs; their creativity in design, and the entire process were such a pleasure.”

The envelope was a 9″ x 6″ printed mailer, which displayed detailed steps on how to recycle a phone, as well as the NRSF slogan and contact information.  On the back of the envelope they were gracious enough to include an ad promoting the unique packaging options available with Univenture.

“The state of the economy has led us to seek creative forms of fundraising and we are excited about the cell phone recycling project,” said Zraik.  “Not only does this project keep cell phones out of landfills, it puts the phones back into the hands of people who need them most; battered women and at-risk children.”

“The dollars generated from this fundraiser will pay for new Novel H1N1 Flu brochures and Public Service Announcements, of which there is now the most urgent need.  We are so pleased with how this all turned out,” remarked Zraik.

The envelopes were passed out to convention goers at the 91st Annual American Legion Convention in Louisville in August of 2009.  “Most Legion Members took handfuls of the envelopes back to share with other Unit Members and with family and friends.  Everyone commented on the appeal and the uniqueness of the envelopes,” said Zraik.

About NRSF

The National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation was founded in Bryan, Ohio, 35 years ago, in 1974 by John and Terri Freudenberger after they lost their 5-year-old daughter to Reye’s Syndrome.  Since that time, the foundation has made tremendous strides in saving children’s lives, being responsible for most of the Reye’s Syndrome research in the United States, and the FDA push to have all aspirin products labeled with the Reye’s Syndrome warning.  To donate or find out more about the NRSF, visit www.ReyesSyndrome.org.  For more about their recycling program, visit www.reyessyndrome.org/recycleprogram.html.

About Univenture

Univenture, Inc. is an award-winning inventor and manufacturer of a wide variety of eco-friendly packaging, document storage and marketing mailers.  Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988.  Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China.  For more information on Univenture and its products, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s coporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

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An Eco-Friendly Incentive for New Members

“It was a real pleasure doing business with a company that is innovative, creative, and employs people that have a real sense of professionalism and thoroughness.”

Marilyn Grant,

Executive Assistant

PolymerOhio, Inc. is a non-profit group with a mission to support and grow Ohio’s position as a worldwide center of excellence for polymers.  They provide resources to companies about how to enhance their business; one of those resources is their PASS (Purchasing and Shared Services) Program.

“Our company offers benefits to our Network members and we wanted to customize a binder that would be appealing and stand out,” stated Marilyn Grant, Executive Assistant, PolymerOhio.

Univenture, Inc., a member of the PolymerOhio Network, offered their product, the UniKeep Case Binder, as well as their creative design serivces, to serve as the memorable giveaway.

“I presented an idea and they created a binder that exceeded my expectations,” said Grant.  “We are very excited about the finished product and so are they people receiving it.”

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UniKeep Enhances Educational Materials for Small Businesses

‘The Joy of Marketing’ is dedicated to helping boutique photography studios grow their businesses with workshops and educational products.  Café Joy, their educational membership-based service, helps encourage its members to invigorate their business every month without ever having to leave home. 

“We have members all over the globe; photographers who own their own photography business,” said Sarah Petty, owner, ‘The Joy of Marketing.’  “We help them monthly to grow that business.”

Membership includes monthly mailings full of samples and ideas to help give boutique owners a competitive edge with their marketing.  These mailings often include audio CDs, which led ‘Joy’ to seek out a convenient way for members to organize their discs.

“We needed a sturdy case to keep our monthly audio CDs contained in one tidy place for our members,” said Petty.  “We wanted this product to encourage loyalty to our program.  When members join Café Joy, they receive a box full of marketing educational materials, a welcome CD and the current monthly CD.  They continue to receive discs each month.”

The UniKeep™ CD 30, made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, offered ‘Joy’ a practical solution.  The CD 30 was unique compared to other products available on the market. 

“We liked that more CDs could fit inside,” said Petty.

UniKeep Disc Wallets can be easily customized to be useful in a variety of applications.  The wallets are designed for both shelf storage and portability, while providing fully enclosed product protection.  The package came together perfectly with a custom insert designed by ‘Joy.’

“We customized the cover insert with a full color off-set printed design.  We also created a custom die-cut pocket folder for each month to include the monthly marketing CD.  When we were testing the final product, our target market LOVED it,” said Petty.

Univenture’s greatest feature is their ability to understand customer needs and find a solution that adds value and differentiates a company’s product from others available on the market.

“We were working under a short time frame and needed a company that could be responsive to our needs,” said Petty.  “Our sales representative sent us a sample overnight, and was eager to get us the quantity we needed quickly.  When our reputation is at stake, it is critical to work with the highest quality companies.”

Sarah Petty officially launched her own photography studio in 2001, and within five years, the studio was named by the Professional Photographers of America as one of the most successful studios in the country.  Because of demand, and to help others with their own marketing and business growth, ‘The Joy of Marketing’ was born.  In February 2008, Café Joy was introduced to the world as a monthly marketing program to feed ideas, strategies and inspiration to photographers to help them run a more successful business.  In January of 2009, Café Joy was honored with the PPA Hot One award, a prestigious award given to the hottest new products of the year.  Due to demand, ‘Joy’ will soon offer their products to boutique businesses outside of the photographic industry.  To receive free marketing ideas and strategies, and to stay updated with the ‘Joy’ blog, visit www.thejoyofmarketing.com. 

About UniKeep™

UniKeep manufactures an award-winning line of 100% polypropylene binders and disc wallets that are both stackable and fully enclosed.  UniKeep has won numerous awards and rave reviews for the design of their products, their high quality printing and creative customer solutions.  For more information, visit www.unikeep.com.

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Digital Printing and Spiritual Development Unite

AZ Reality Publishers, LLC (AZRP) was formed in 2001 as a self-publishing company to support its global audience.  The company is continuously reaching out to share their guidance and direction with others.  For the book series, A Course in Light by Antoinette Moltzan, a five series study course of books and CDs, they were looking for a dynamic way to package the collection while keeping costs down. 

During an Internet search, the company came across Univenture’s custom packaging capabilities, as well as their new service, which offered digital printing directly on their fully enclosed UniKeep™ Case Binders. 

“When we discovered Univenture and their ability to use digital printing we realized that their concept would fulfill our need,” said Antoinette Moltzan, co-owner of AZ Reality Publishers, LLC.  “They put forth the effort to create a precise match to our book covers.  It was a perfect complement to our materials.” 

The UniKeep Case Binders that AZRP used are made from 100% recyclable polypropylene that is durable and archival-safe.  The case closes securely to protect the contents, making it ideal for loose items and kits such as A Course in Light.

“The enclosed case binder is unique and cost effective.  Our shipping expenses are less, yet the product is more protected and easy to package,” said Moltzan.  “I am delighted and impressed with the outcome of our product.” 

The audience for A Course in Light generally consists of those searching for self-development and spiritual fulfillment.  Students throughout the U.S., Taiwan, China and Australia use the series, with even more anticipated potential globally.  The series is also available at a variety of bookstores and through Web sites like Amazon and BookSurge.

“Those who have viewed the package are very impressed with the look and quality of the case binder,” remarked Moltzan.  “We are pleased with the result and proud to use them for our students and bookstores.”

Univenture offers packaging solutions all the way from concept and development to design and manufacturing.  AZRP took advantage of this customization using input from the product design team to improve the printing template before completion.

“Working with Univenture was easy.  They continued to communicate with us with each step,” recalled Moltzan.  “The production was fulfilled in time and the printing was excellent.  I look forward to a long relationship with Univenture as their product enhances our books and the presentation of the package.”

Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988.   The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous industry awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers and sales growth.  For more information on Univenture and its products, visit www.univenture.com.

A Course in Light is structured over five series of meditative processes and includes a book and range of CDs.  For more information about A Course in Light, the series, visit http://acourseinlight.com/.

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Jammin’ with The Jazz Fly

By Matthew Gollub

Like most children’s authors, I started my career by writing books for other publishers.  But I always wanted to share more than the written word.  I worked out ways to perform my stories live, adding percussion, theatrical gestures and foreign phrases for effect.  At times, the live performance took over the written word.  I especially liked rhythmic stories that used jazzy chants and beats.

My first such book, The Jazz Fly, has won a standing ovation of awards.  But since I created the story as a performance piece, I felt it needed to come with a CD.  Why settle for mere words on a page when I could include my narration set to a jazz quartet?  The big publishers baulked when I explained the concept.  They said including a CD with a book was too expensive and was not what they did.

Still, I believed The Jazz Fly had an audience.  Each year, I was speaking at over 60 schools and conferences; audiences loved the story wherever I performed.  So with a nudge from my mother, and a nod from my wife, I decided to publish The Jazz Fly myself—with my narration, set to my jazz quartet.

I have little aptitude for betting, but this gamble paid off.  The Jazz Fly became the #1 Recommended Children’s Book among independent booksellers nationwide.  It won a Benjamin Franklin award for excellence in publishing and the Writer’s Digest National Self-Published Book Award.  But the manufacturing questions involved at first made my head spin.  How to package the listening experience with the illustrated book?  Should I include a cassette or audio CD?  Attached or inserted?  In a jewel case or sleeve?

Here is where I am most grateful to Univenture.  My sales contact, the personable and highly capable, Kara Dollison, suggested that I use a poly AdhesivePak sleeve.  The CD sleeve enables the book to lie flat.  Its transparency highlights the design of the CD and doesn’t interfere visually with the patterned endpapers of the book.  The sleeve is tamper-resistant to withstand shelf life in bookstores.  The pricing is affordable and disc insertion swift.  Kara even found a cost-effective way to orient the CDs so that the disc faces up when a prospective customer opens the book!

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Joyce Meyer Ministries Embrace Univenture’s UniKeep™ CD/DVD Wallet

Joyce Meyer Ministries is an international nonprofit organization, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, with a global outreach that involves the most powerful forms of media, worldwide conferences, missions, outreaches, and multilingual resources.  It has a potential audience of three billion people, ministering through 13 offices strategically located around the world.

The ministry provides millions of meals to people each year.  The organization supports and operates major medical outreaches in remote areas, operates and fully supports more than 40 children’s homes, and provides humanitarian and disaster relief around the world. 

Joyce Meyer Ministries’ TV and radio broadcasts air on hundreds of stations around the globe and can also be accessed around the clock at www.joycemeyer.org.  In addition, more than 250,000 people attend their US conferences each year, and hundreds of thousands more flock to their foreign crusades.  Joyce Meyer herself leads all of these undertakings.

A prolific author, Joyce Meyer has written more than 80 books, many of which are best sellers, with subject matter ranging from emotional healing to freedom from fear, mental strongholds and mindsets.  She has also recorded hundreds of teachings, which are available on CDs and DVDs.

This is where Univenture enters the picture.

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EnvyPak™ Offers a Clear Solution for Retail

Arcadia Publishing, a leading local and regional history publisher, with more than 5,000 titles in print and hundreds of new titles released each year, was working on a new venture, the Postcards of America series.  This series would require new packaging, which involved research of all the available options. 

They were looking for an envelope to hold a set of 15 historical postcards that would be sold for retail.  More importantly, “we were looking for a low cost packaging solution,” said Monica Pelletier, Marketing Manager of Arcadia Publishing. 

The Publisher decided on Univenture, and the EnvyPak™ envelope as their packaging partner.  “I liked the look and feel of the material,” said Pelletier.

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Edible Memphis Finds Eco-Friendly Solution

Edible Memphis, a quarterly magazine that celebrates the harvest of the Mid-South, was looking for a creative way to package their magazine.  In particular, one that would do double-duty, in that it would show off the attractive front and back cover photography, while protecting the magazine during mailing.  “We wanted the beautiful cover and back page advertiser to show through,” said Melissa Petersen, Editor of Edible Memphis.

Edible Memphis is part of Edible Communities, a family of 44 quarterly regional food magazines.  Being part of such a large organization, it was important that their solution fit the needs of many of their publications.  “We have subscribers all over the nation.  Fifteen other Edible magazines were involved in this purchase—including one in Canada.”

To add another condition to her envelope search, she also wanted it to be biodegradable.  “I wanted a clear plastic envelope to mail the magazines, but because of our focus, I wanted that envelope to be biodegradable.”  To solve Melissa’s problem, she turned to Univenture and their new line of EcoEndure™ products.  She chose the EcoEndure™ Bio Polypropylene Catalog Mailer.  “We had the envelopes imprinted with the EcoEndure™ logo and the words ‘biodegradable · recyclable · compostable.’”

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