Packaging for a Global Audience

Globe packaged a "handle with care" boxNowadays, many Americans are pushing brands to think of the environment, both in the creation of their products and packaging. However, this isn’t a concern globally, which may give brands more leeway as they produce their goods.

For example, many foreign countries prefer metal packaging, which is driving investments in metal industries. Recent innovations in the production of metal are key factors, which with brands in the food, personal care, beverage and healthcare industries using the material for their product packaging.

As Packaging Digest notes, metal containers offer a variety of unique features, ranging from improved storage to low production costs. Moreover,… Read the rest of Packaging for a Global Audience

Do You Know Who Your Label Colors Are Talking to?

" "The old adage “a picture is worth 1,000 words” is only partly true.” In reality, it’s the colors that do the most talking when it comes to images, including label artwork. When consumers’ eyes dart across the various products situated on retail shelves, they aren’t going to be picking up minute details in pictures. A vibrant color, though, may very well catch their attention.

Because one set of colors may speak to one consumer demographic yet fall on the deaf ears of another one, product manufacturers should keep their… Read the rest of Do You Know Who Your Label Colors Are Talking to?

Custom Labels Website Gets Customized Makeover

Website gets a new look for 2012 - Lightning Labels

Our custom labels website has a fresh new look for 2012. Bright and modern with a beautiful gallery of product photos up front and center on the home page, we think you’ll love it as much as we do! Its streamlined navigation will make it even easier to use, too. And did I mention that you can get your instant, online quote without leaving the home page?

The website makeover is just one way we are celebrating our tenth anniversary of printing premium labels … Lightning Fast!

Other Treats to Look Forward to in 2012 Include …

Early Birds Take Note, We’ve Expanded Our Office Hours!

Clocks illustrating expanded hours

Starting today, we are expanding our office hours here at Lightning Labels. New hours are as follows:

7 am to 5:30 pm (Mountain Time)

Monday through Friday

That means you’ll have one more hour in the morning to chat with a Customer Service Representative about the slick new labels we’re creating for you. One more hour to get as many quotes as you want if your computer happens to be on the blink. One more hour so you can cross “order custom labels” off your list … first thing in the morning.… Read the rest of Early Birds Take Note, We've Expanded Our Office Hours!

Failing to Put Warning Labels on Products is Risky Business

Toy Warning LabelIt seems like a no-brainer — if products could pose any danger to users, manufacturers should disclose this information. It doesn’t matter of they make toys or dietary supplements, it’s vital that brands note any potential dangers.

Yet, for some reason many companies forget to do this and have to recall their products — or even worse, they get sued by their customers as a result. Either way, these simple mistakes can cost thousands or even millions of dollars, depending on the size of the company and the popularity of its products. Not to mention… Read the rest of Failing to Put Warning Labels on Products is Risky Business

Closing Early Today Due to Icy Denver Roads

Our office will close early today at 3:30 pm MST so that our employees may safely make it home. As the result of a snowstorm and dropping temps, many of the roads here in the Denver metro area will become hazardous as dark falls.

As always, you may get an instant quote for your labels and stickers or start your online order 24/7 using the Lightning Labels website.

Our office will reopen tomorrow as usual at 8 am. Safe journeys, everyone — wherever you may be — and thank you for your patience!… Read the rest of Closing Early Today Due to Icy Denver Roads