Anatol Screen Printing Machines & Equipment
Friday, June 5, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND
“There’s
a relationship going forward. There’s a human element, a friendship element.”
- Jamie Buhr, Midwest Graphics & Awards
Even before the
camera started rolling, Jamie Buhr of Midwest Graphics & Awards,
located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, began to share his experiences in the screen
printing industry. Experiences that everyone who runs a custom screen-printing
operation knows all too well, which Jamie summed up with: “If anything
can go wrong, it probably will.” From shipping issues to vendors who
don’t have the garments you want in stock, it’s always something.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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To learn more about Midwest Graphics & Awards and their working experience with Anatol Screen Printing Equipment, take a few minutes to watch the full video here.
Anatol’s efforts to
foster a personal connection with clients within the professional relationship
matched Midwest Graphics’ own approach to serving customers. Midwest and Anatol
both believe a customers’ experience should be fast, easy, affordable, and
tailored to the individual. With their shared ethic, Midwest Graphics immediately
established a partnership with Anatol. “We have a friendship with their
representatives and technicians,” says Buhr. "There’s a relationship going
forward. There’s a human element, a friendship element. I’m grateful I went
through this whole experience with Anatol.”
Midwest Graphics & Awards currently serves their customers with the Anatol Titan and Anatol Horizon presses. “My mantra,” Buhr
tells his staff, “is, if [the product] isn’t something you would wear or give
to your family or friends, then don’t give it to our customers.” Anatol’s presses have exceeded the
expectations of the company and provide the quality, dependability, and speed
Buhr and Midwest were looking for to meet the needs of their customers.
To learn how you too can improve your screen printing business with
top quality equipment and personalized service, visit www.anatol.com, or call
847-367-9760.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Part 2: VOLT TECHNOLOGY GAINS AND DELIVERS A NEW, MORE PROFESSIONAL EDGE
In
PART 1: VOLT
TECHNOLOGY GAINS AND DELIVERS A NEW, MORE PROFESSIONAL EDGE,
we explored how one of the first businesses integrated VOLT
technology into their operations, and directly benefited from the
professional image and efficiency the VOLT provided in a competitive
market and environment. In PART 2, we continue our conversation with
Steve Farrell, the owner of Los Alamitos, California’s Cali
Stitches. Today, we’re talking to him about the practical
application and advantages of VOLT technology as well as the
professional installation and service support of Anatol Screen
Printing Equipment.
As
Cali Stitches added equipment to provide its customers with a wider
range of services and products, Farrell explored options in
screen-printing equipment. In comparing technical designs and
engineering the VOLT caught his attention because of one outstanding
feature – and that outstanding feature became the reason he
selected VOLT for his operations. Servo-driven technology eliminates
the compressor and chiller.
For
Farrell this single feature separated the VOLT from competitive
machines. He said, “I liked the idea of the registration being
controlled by an servo indexer rather than by a
pneumatic indexing system. With the
servo we won’t have to worry about registration issues so we would
be able to ensure proper registration on every job.”
What
Farrell discovered, along with others that are now integrating the
Servo-electric VOLT into their screen-printing operations, is that
the removal of the pneumatic system eliminates frequent down time
from faulty airlines, toggle switches and solenoid valves.
Elimination of the pneumatic systems also improved the quality within
the workplace environment by reducing sound pollution emanating from
the compressor and chiller.
“It’s
been a beautiful machine,” noted Farrell. “With a lot of great
features we really appreciate, like the 15-inch touch-screen
controls.”
The
Volt’s 15-inch touch-screen allows the operators to modify
operations with a single touch to enhance production rates through
printing efficiency.
Farrell
also found the quality of the installation and follow-up service by
Anatol Equipment to be a perfect match for the high level of
performance and Servo-electric technology offered by the VOLT.
From
its ability to efficiently deliver high-quality printing machines for
its customers to the enhanced image to projects and the marketplace,
the All-electric VOLT plays an important role for Cali Stitches. “It
has shown our clients that we are investing in the best
screen-printing technology to ensure the best outcomes for them,”
says Farrell. “It ensures them that they will receive the best
screen-printing available.”
For
more about Cali Stitches, click here.
For
more details about the technology and advantages of Anatol’s VOLT,
click here.
Monday, February 9, 2015
VOLT TECHNOLOGY MAKES A LASTING IMPRESSIONS AT ISS
After
making its debut at Long Beach ISS in 2014, last month the VOLT
returned to the largest show dedicated to imprinted sportswear in the
United States today for round-two.
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Brett Edmunds –Embroidery Doctor storefront. |
Brett
Edmunds, of the Embroidery Doctor, located in Sparks, Nevada,
represents today’s professional and forward thinking imprinted and
screen-printing business owners. In the past two years, he and his
staff have attended ISS researching equipment to fit the future needs
of his business, as well looking for new trends in the industry,
and taking advantage of training seminars available at the show.
The
overwhelming positive response that the VOLT recieved at lasts year’s
ISS in Long Beach, California, confirmed the rule that a good first
impression is a lasting one. Brett
Edmunds, of the Embroidery Doctor, located in Sparks, Nevada,
discovered the VOLT
during its unveiling at the ISS Long Beach show in 2014. He had
researched a number of screen printing press options before making a
final selection, and the Anatol booth was high on his list for a
visit. His objective was to find equipment and technology that would
cost-effectively expand the scope and services of his company. The
ultimate goal was to find a screen printing press that would
eventually provide more responsive and competitive products for his
customers – and not break the bank.
“I
saw the VOLT at the show last year and was very interested,” said
Edmunds. “Being what I think a good business person should be, I
also wanted to see how the numbers were going to work out for us for
the remainder of the year before committing to a purchase.”
Edmunds
plans were focused on the addition of an automatic screen printing
press to the Embroidery Doctor’s operations to expand production
capacity that was currently being driven by a single manual press.
The
Embroidery Doctor’s services include custom embroidery, screen-
printing, vinyl, patches, artwork and digitizing. The company is
committed to the special needs of their customer service with timely,
professional, and price conscious products. For more about the
Embroidery Doctor visit their Facebook page.
But
what were the final criteria that tipped the scales in favor of the
VOLT for the Embroidery Doctor from 2014 to 2015?
“There
were a couple of reasons. One was, I wanted us to be different,”
said Edmunds. “Nobody else had this kind of technology, so it would
be something for our customers. I also really liked the idea that
it’s 100% electric. Another important factor was that noise level.
I wanted to keep the noise down, and keep a comfortable working
environment for our people. The pneumatic presses are loud.”
The
Volt textile automatic screen printing press was designed exclusively
to step away from the numerous pneumatic automatic printing presses
whose product differences are mainly the color of the press. Anatol
Equipment designed the Volt to be fully powered by all-electric servo
technology for reliability, durability and simplicity.
While
waiting
for the delivery and installation of their New VOLT in late February,
Edmunds and members of the Embroidery Doctor once again attended the
ISS show in Long Beach. This time,
instead focusing entirely on the selection of the next new equipment
for the shop, the Embroidery Doctor crew took advantages of the
educational opportunities offered at the show.
“It
was really good for my employees and me. We attended several
different classes. It was very educational, and it really opened my
employees’ eyes up to new possibilities. They really liked that and
they liked being part of our decision making process.”
We
will revisit Brett Edmunds and the Embroidery Doctor for a report on
his experience with the installation and integration of the VOLT into
his company’s operations this spring.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
PART 1: VOLT TECHNOLOGY GAINS AND DELIVERS A NEW, MORE PROFESSIONAL EDGE
Today’s
screen-printing and imprinted sportswear industry is quickly evolving
in terms of its’ overall professionalism and marketplace
competitiveness. In the past with low barriers to entry and limited
regulatory demands,
the industry was open to innovative artists with handcrafted designs,
and often low-tech, low-volume production capabilities. And, it was
populated with businesses that were operated with flair, but often
with casual business models, and low expectations, as far as customer
service was concerned.
Today,
with a recovering marketplace and increasing disposable incomes in
the
consumer and corporate sectors, plus the proliferation of internet
sourcing, the industry is rapidly becoming more competitive.
New
owners, with more aggressive and professional management styles and
business models, are changing the face of the industry more than
ever.
Steve Farrell installed the VOLT into Cali Stitches operations in July of 2014. The introduction of VOLT’s advanced technology fit with the professional direction of the business’s objectives. |
Steve
Farrell, of Cali Stitches
in Los Alamitos, California, represents one of today’s new
entrepreneurs dedicated to working with a dynamic, growth oriented
business model. Since entering the embroidery and imprinted design
industry Farrell has continually grown and evolved Cali Stitches’
operations to offer a wider range of quality products and services
matched with an ongoing dedication to professional customer
responsiveness.
“New
and advanced technology and machinery differentiates us from our
competition.”
–
Steve Farrell, Cali Stitches
The
addition of the Anatol's VOLT
to Cali Stitches, in July of 2014, fit perfectly with Cali Stitches
professional direction.
"Our
focus has been to offer our customers complete design and graphic
development and services,” says Farrell. "There are a lot of
silk-screening operations here in Southern California, but, most
without
real clear structures. Here, at Cali Stitches, we are dedicated to
maintaining open lines of communication with our customers from our
email response system to our customer-relations software. It’s all
about reducing problems and ensuring complete customer satisfaction
by being more of a professional business. The addition of new and
advanced technology and machinery improved our responsiveness to
customer demands, as well as differentiating us from other companies.
We’ve invested in the best technology to produce the best products
for our clients. ”
Cali
Stitches has leveraged the integration of the VOLT to promote its
technical and professional advantage within its marketplace
throughout its social media network.
You
can discover more about Cali Stitches, and its promotion of advanced
VOLT Screen-Printing technology on the Cali Stitches Facebook.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
New: Hybrid screen clamps
Many screen printers, especially those taking the leap into their first automatic, worked with manual screen clamps and do not necessarily consider it
a draw back. The fact of the matter is that in regards to setup
time, pneumatic screen clamps are vastly superior and will save you
more time and money then you might imagine.
Anatol Equipment strives to
become better everyday and that includes improving the design of our
equipment when possible. When we first released the Volt onto the
market, the only criticism that we heard was from automatic
owners who already experienced the pneumatic screen locks
and considered manual locks a downgrade... As you can imagine, that
did not sit well with the engineers here at Anatol.
For a machine that features highly advanced components such as servo-index, AC stroke and servo-lift, central-digital off-contact, digitally controlled stroke/flood speed, as well as Ares OS the industry's most advanced operating system, there simply had to be a better way!
For a machine that features highly advanced components such as servo-index, AC stroke and servo-lift, central-digital off-contact, digitally controlled stroke/flood speed, as well as Ares OS the industry's most advanced operating system, there simply had to be a better way!
But
how?
Other all-electric machines have been on the market for years and their manual screen lock design has not changed and there you have the intrinsic problem with an all-electric machine such as the Volt.
In order to maintain it's "all-electric" status and appeal, simply adding a small air compressor and chiller for pneumatic screen would not suffice and completely go against the fundamental purpose of why the machine was built. Well, it took a good of time to conceptualize, build and test our solution to the manual screen lock issue but we are happy to announce that future is indeed here!
Other all-electric machines have been on the market for years and their manual screen lock design has not changed and there you have the intrinsic problem with an all-electric machine such as the Volt.
In order to maintain it's "all-electric" status and appeal, simply adding a small air compressor and chiller for pneumatic screen would not suffice and completely go against the fundamental purpose of why the machine was built. Well, it took a good of time to conceptualize, build and test our solution to the manual screen lock issue but we are happy to announce that future is indeed here!
Now you can enjoy all the added
benefits that the Volt presents without having to sacrifice speed
during setup. One quick flip of your wrist will engage our
spring loaded mechanical screen locks in the same amount of time it
takes you to flip a pneumatic toggle switch! Another benefit is
that the larger surface area of the clamp will provide a more secure
hold and minimize the possibility of having your screen kick out. Read more at www.anatol.com
Friday, October 10, 2014
When is your business ready for an automatic press?
If your shop has tight deadlines, complex job requirements and larger production runs, an automatic press provides you with a solution to accept these jobs. With a single operator, an automatic press runs at least 3-5 times faster than a manual press. This speed benefit increases with larger job sizes and more complex color jobs. Ten fold increases are common. An automatic press will open up opportunities to take additional jobs without expanding your work space. This will result in better utilization of your personal, controlling your expenses and increasing your profits. View Anatol's line of automatic screen printing equipment at WWW.ANATOL.COM or contact us via Email at Sales@anatol.com
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