Winter 2010 Volume 21, No.1

A GREAT IDEA FOR THE TROPHY AND AWARDS INDUSTRYJohnson Plastics and IPI (Innovative

Plastics) announce the Engravers

Advantage, four affordably-priced laser

and rotary products with many uses for

the trophy and award industry. Sold in

quarter (12” x 24”), half (24” x 24”) and full

(24” x 48”) sheets, they are great for tro-

phy plates, award plaques, bag tags,

name badges and more.

Peel N Stick is ideal for trophy plates. Easily laser cut into custom shapes, it is flexible enough for

curved surfaces. The two-ply product is .022 thick with adhesive pre-applied. Comes in Gold,

Silver and Bronze with Black core; gloss or matte Black with Gold core.

Laser Ultra Thins is a .004 thick micro-surfaced, two-ply pre-adhesive product for the laser

engraver. It is UV stable and permits detailed engraving. The product bonds to metals, plastics,

rubbers, wood and foam. Extremely durable and resistant to solvents and abrasions, it is great

for industrial applications. In Black with White, Gold or Silver core; Gold and Silver with Black core.

Laserables II is an economical, two-ply micro-surfaced matte finished, 1/16” thick laser engrav-

ing material. Laserables II hot stamps and screen prints, is heat bendable and bondable, comes

in a variety of colors, and can be used in exterior applications.

The SmartBuy Primary Plus series has many rotary applications including trophies and awards.

The matte finished product comes in a variety of the industry’s most popular colors. Very eco-

nomical and excellent for interior detailed engraving, SmartBuy Primary Plus scores and shears, is

heat bendable, bonds, hot stamps and screen prints.

We are excited to offer these IPI Engraver’s Advantage products in the full, half and quarter sheet

sizes at no extra charge for cutting.

As the industry’s largest distributor of sheet stock, you can count on us to have the product you

need, when you need it, at the most economical price. If not, we’ll work with you to find a solu-

tion. That’s the JP Advantage.

SEE YOU AT THE SHOWSJanuary 22-24 ISSLong Beach, CAJanuary 29-30 FastsignsAustin, TXFebruary 19-21ISS

Orlando, FLFebruary 24-26ARALas Vegas, NV

March 12-13

DAX

Bloomington, MN

March 12-14

ISS

Atlantic City, NJ

April 30-May 1

DAX

Chicago, IL

OPEN HOUSES

March 18-20Johnson Plastics Office

Phoenix, AZ

March 25-27Johnson Plastics Office

Minneapolis, MN

April 15-17Johnson Plastics Office

Algonquin, IL

Johnson Plastics and IPI Introduce theEngraver’s Advantage

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Laserable Materials from IPI As Low as $43.81 Per Full (24” X 48”) Sheet

Now is a great time to stock up on two laser-friendly IPI products and save up to 20 per-

cent! Choose The Laserables, the only outdoor product with a hardcoat, or LaserTuff, IPI’s

new industrial grade product line.

The Laserables are very durable, UV stable and require very little clean-up. Two- and

three-ply; 1/16” and 1/8” thick. LaserTuff is extremely flat, very durable and easy to laser.

Two-ply; 1/16” thick.

For information about any of these great specials call Customer Service, see insert or

back page of this newsletter.

The Value of a Good

Support Team

At Johnson Plastics we have always tried

to do more than just sell engraving and

sublimation materials. That includes

doing everything we can to provide

you, our customer, with good technical

support.

In our sublimation business, our commit-

ment to supporting you has led us to

assemble what we believe is the best

technical support team in the industry --

one you can count on for the help you

need. You may have seen our recent ads

in trade publications promoting our team.

We know we have competitors…and we

know our prices are competitive for similar

products. If you are tempted by a com-

petitor’s promotion or newly announced

support teams, think twice. And remem-

ber, it’s at those critical moments when

you need help that the value of a proven

support team is priceless.

Big Price Cuts on MagneticFindings

Johnson Plastics has significantly reduced our prices on large quantities of our J53 and J55

magnetic findings. The prices of these magnets are now:

J53 (each) J55 (each)

1 – 99 $ .88 $1.58

100 – 499 .66 1.19

500 – 999 .59 1.06

1000 .53 .95

2500 .48 .87

5000 .44 .70

These magnets are made in Canada and can be shipped by air.

New Product Masking From Rowmark

Rowmark has announced a new masking for all their products, in response to customer feed-

back about a ghosting residue occasionally left on sheet materials after masking removal,

requiring additional clean-up.

The new masking formulation completely eliminates the residue problem. The masking also

features fabrication instructions for Rowmark products, including helpful hints on stacking, cut-

ting and storing. We anticipate three new masks, one each for rotary, laser and value series,

will be phased in throughout 2010.

GREAT PRICES ON GREAT PRODUCTS

NEW! White SS Travel Mug As Little as $4.70 EachOur very popular 14 oz. stainless steel travel mug is now

available in White stainless steel (XP8300W) -- exclusively

from Johnson Plastics.

The new mug features a double-walled design to keep hot

liquids hot and a rubber-lined pop-top lid to prevent spilling.

The disassembled mug has four parts including a white

stainless steel sleeve that sublimates beautifully using a

mug press or mug wrap.

Promote it as a great fundraiser, promotional or gift item.

Each comes gift boxed. Call Customer Service or see

back of this newsletter.

J55

J53

MattWoodhouse

JohnBarker

Don Shaw

RodgerVieau

KevinLumberg

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AS LOW AS $43.61 FOR A FULL SHEET OF 24” X 48”

Great Buys on IPI20% Off List Price on Two Popular IPI

Products for Lasering

The Laserables are the only outdoor product with ahardcoat. This product is extremely durable, UV stable, verylaser friendly, and requires very little clean up.

LaserTUFF, IPI’s newest product line is known to have an ex-tremely flat sheet. It is industrial grade as far as durability isconcerned and it is very easy to laser.

LASERABLES LaserTUFF

LZ901G, 901M LZ902M

LZ903G, 903M LZ904M

LZ905M LZ906M

LZ907M LZ909M

LZ912M LZ914M

LZ916M LZ917M

LZ919M LZ930M

LZ933M LZ942M

LZ947M LZ950M

LZ9213G

LZ9218M/G

LZ9408G

LZ9412G

LZ9204M/G

LZ9202M/G

LZ9204FG

LZ9202FG

LZ9200M/G

LZ901MK LZ902MK

LZ903MK LZ904MK

LZ906MK LZ914MK

LZ917MK

LZ1100GK

LZ916MK

LZ1000GK

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FREE Unisub Graphics

Now you can find the sublimation artwork

you need any time day or night -- thanks to

Unisub and Johnson Plastics.

Just go to www.unisubgraphics.com and

become a Johnson Plastics complimentary

member by registering, using the coupon

code 14-2010. Choose from over 3,000

design files to help you make money with

full color personalized products. You’ll find

artwork for corporate to seasonal designs to

fit a variety of sublimatable products. New

designs are continually added throughout

the year.

Most designs are layered making it easy to

edit text and images. Choose from high

resolution artwork files in psd, cdr and jpg

formats.

Get in on this special opportunity…….sign

up at www.unisubgraphics.com today!

GOOD NEWS ON 2010 PRICES

Vendors try to hold the line

We normally receive price increases from our vendors this time of the year. But the good news

is most vendors are maintaining their pricing on most products, at least for now.

IPI engraving plastic has announced no product price increases and has reduced the price

of their Engravers Advantage Laserables II.

JRS Sign Frames also has no increases at this time. A couple of magnets have dropped in price

along with standard white magnetic sheeting. Some metals also may decrease slightly. That’s

the kind of news we know you like to hear.

Some prices are up a bit

Rowmark has announced increases in their Satins, Textures, Heavy Weights and acrylic en-

graving products. Cutters for rotary engraving machines are going up two or three percent,

and a few adhesive tapes will increase.

As far as sublimation products are concerned, Unisub says four of their ChromaLuxe silver photo

panels are the only product increases at this time. A few of our pewter pieces are up slightly.

Hopefully this pricing news will help each of you plan for what we hope will be a better 2010.

New Products for Sublimation

By early February Johnson Plastics will have a number of new products for sublimation. Three

new wallets (two leatherette and one denim) are already in stock each with a sublimatable

side. We also will have a new inexpensive tote bag,

smaller than our popular grocery bag.

The family cooks will love our new large oven mitt (big

enough for a male hand) and pot holder, made with

silver heat-resistant material. We’re also adding an

apron with adjustable neck length that can be subli-

mated with any size image depending on the size of

your press.

We’re also gearing up for outdoor events with a new case for eyeglasses or sunglasses (shown

above).

And one very unique surprise item that is being unveiled at our trade shows in January. See it

at our booth or watch our web site for the big announcement.

JP Part #

SUBTB

JP Part #

SUBGC (eyeglasses case)

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Check us out at www.johnsonplastics.com

ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to Ginger Moss for 15 years with Johnson Plastics.

Ginger manages our Atlanta office. She and husband Derek enjoy

spending time with their two children.

Kyle Hinton, Branch Manager in Phoenix, has passed the five year

mark at JP. A master at inventory control, his numbers are always

right on. Kyle and wife Michelle have two children and four dogs

A BIG OHIO WELCOME

Welcome Karla Flowers to our Ohio warehouse. Karla and hus-

band Stan have two children. In addition to spending time with

family and friends, they enjoy playing pool, video games and

riding horses.

IT’S A GRANDDAUGHTER!

Brenda Othick, Manager of our Illinois office has a new grand-

daughter. Kenna Kaeann was born Dec. 1 to Brenda’s son

James and his wife Miranda. Congratulations Brenda!

Finally! A New Easier-to-

Use Web Site

After many months of hard work, we are

excited to announce that we have

launched a new web site.

The new site addresses many of your com-

ments and makes it easier for you to order

after signing in, track your shipments and

view your account.

The site is more interesting and informative

than ever and has flash, rotating specials,

drop down menu’s, featured brands, news

and events, templates, MSDS sheets…and

lots more to come. Some parts of the site

are still under construction, so please be

patient with us.

We are eager to hear your comments as

we continue to improve the site.

Vapor Apparel Introduces the “Sublithrow”

Create treasured memories with Vapor Apparel’s new sublimatable 39” x 55” decorative

throws.

Choose a single-panel throw for large format

heat presses or a nine-panel throw for use with

large or small (desktop) format heat presses.

The single-panel throw has a 35.25” x 52.25”

printable area for a large, dramatic image. The

nine-panel throw has nine separate 9.5” X

15.75” panels bordered with a dark trim, for sim-

ilar photos or entirely different images.

For more information, call Customer Service.

JP Visits Rowmark in Ohio

In September we traveled to Findlay, Ohio to visit Rowmark, one of our primary manufactur-

ers of plastic engraving sheet stock.

We toured the impressive 75,000 sq. ft. facility and saw multiple extrusion lines for pressing,

laminating and hot stamping. Four storage silos store raw materials and a separate ware-

house contains finished goods.

We learned that Rowmark’s new divisions, recently created for custom products and sign

frames, will continue the compa-

ny’s goal of providing the highest

quality product in the world.

Active in the community, Rowmark

encourages their employees to

support a variety of humanitarian

programs with their time, talent

and resources.

We thoroughly enjoyed our

visit…and look forward to many

more years of a strong working

relationship.

CorelDRAW Association

Announces New Video

Training Program

The Association of CorelDRAW

Professionals has launched a new Video

Training Library for CorelDRAW users.

The library features 66 videos: 40 on

CorelDRAW features and 26 on job

setup applications for laser engraving,

sandblasting, and print operations.

Each uses step-by-step visuals with

voiceover narrative to provide an excel-

lent training tool for business owners and

their staffs. Additional videos are

expected to be made available on a

regular basis. Go to coreldrawpro.com

for more information.(Left to right) Rowmark’s Rich Zydonik and Wayne Jebbett

Nine-panel throw

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facility.

with JP’s Tom, Mike and Margaret Johnson in the

Rowmark

Johnson Plastics Locations:Minneapolis, MN: 1/800/869-7800Chicago Area: 1/800/869/7840Concord, CA: 1/800/869-7820Dallas, TX: 1/800/869-7830Columbus, OH: 1/800/869-7800Atlanta, GA: 1/800/869-7870Phoenix, AZ: 1/800/869-7887Winston-Salem, NC: 1/800/334-0427

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