Nice words from a beer label customer…

We are always thrilled when our customers say nice things about us.  This website is all about communicating the value and expertise we bring to our customers, but oftentimes the customers can say it much better than we can:

The quality of their labels is top-notch, but that is actually secondary to their level of service. Because of Shaun’s attention to detail, we have been alerted to errors within our own graphics, saving us time, money, and embarrassment.

We are frequently courted by other label companies, receiving expensive label portfolios on a near-weekly basis. Nothing any other company could offer us compares to the quality and service we receive from Shaun and Rose City.

Thanks to all of you that trust us with your labels – we take the responsibility seriously and we always do what it takes to make it happen.  Read the full letter by clicking here.

Cheers!

BPA Plastics and GMOs in Foods – News Update

This news was just released from our trade association, TLMI.  Regardless of your feeling about GMOs in foods, it is nice to have some level of clarity about future label requirements.  Please call us if you have questions:

 

FDA Makes Announcements on BPA and GMOs


Bisphenol-A (BPA) – After an additional 4 years of analyzing roughly 300 studies, the FDA as reaffirmed its position that BPA is safe for use in food and beverage packaging. They will continue to review studies as they are issued by the scientific community, but another major decision from the Agency on its safety for packaging is not scheduled to occur. Industry stakeholders and the health/environmental community had been awaiting this decision for some time.

GMOs – At a Congressional hearing yesterday, the FDA stated that all science available indicates that use of GMOs for food production is also safe. They have a slightly better history with GMOs, as they have been regulated and monitored since their inception, whereas, BPA has been in use for 60 plus years, and the Agency had a lot of catching up to do.
Also, in contrast to BPA, there appears to be little political divide on GMO safety and labeling requirements. Top Democrats have expressed concern that even labeling of GMOs may cause more confusion then anything else, and give the impression that the federal government believes they are dangerous.

Impact for TLMI Members – Or maybe we should say, “lack of impact”..both of these decisions will make it much more difficult for state legislators to implement either bans, or even labeling requirements, reducing potential customer and supplier burdens to TLMI member companies. That being said, we anticipate that in 2015 a handful of state legislators around the country will introduce bills touching on either BPA or GMO requirements.  We will keep you informed as they do.

 

Ink on Paper!

Thanks to all of you that have followed our journey the past 3 months — today is the day that our press put ink on paper!  This is a huge step forward in print technology for Rose City Label.  Thanks in advance for your patience as we learn to maximize this amazing new resource.  Better quality and faster labels for you!


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You can’t really tell from your computer screen, but the print quality is outstanding.  Very fine dots, very crisp edges, and unlimited potential for the future – stay tuned for more information!

 

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Thanks again for trusting us as we move forward with technology and innovation.  Thank you!

Tomorrow is the Day!

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The new digital room looks beautiful and the press arrives tomorrow – amazing to reflect on all  the things we had to do to make it happen.  Happy to be very close to install, training, and then making more great labels for you.

Thanks for helping us to make this happen — our vendors and partners have been fantastic in this process.

  • Room cleared and cleaned – done!
  • Plumbing – done!
  • Wall built – done!
  • Sheetrock – done!
  • HVAC – done!
  • Electrical – done!
  • Floor reinforcement, sanding, coating – done!
  • Painting – done!
  • New air lines – done!
  • Ethernet lines – done!

Stay tuned for print samples and an open house soon.  Thanks again for all your support.

Thankful For You – Holiday Hours

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Thanks so much to all of you that have supported Rose City Label this year — we are truly thankful for each and every one of our customers.  We have been very busy meeting tight deadlines and preparing for the press install next week, but the rest of this week we are closed.  We want our team to relax and enjoy their families and reflect on all the blessings we share.

Rose City Label will be closed Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th.

We will reopen for business at 7:0o am on Monday, December 1st and we look forward to serving you then.

Thank you again for all you have done to make this an amazing year at Rose City Label – stay tuned for even better things in 2015!