Press Room

Carded Graphics Acquires Gerber Innovations
M3000 Sample Maker

Full range of substrate cutting/creasing/plotting compatibility
Built-in safety beam security system
Windows Front End CAM software
Format capability: 89” x 120”

• Routes aluminum up to .080” thick (multiple passes)
• Routes wood and acrylic up to .750” thick (multiple passes)
• Engraves wood, acrylic, aluminum, PVC, and a long list of other materials
• Various Substrates::
• Gatorfoam
• Dibond
• Coroplast
• PVC foam board
• Foil film
• Vinyl materials
• Polyester materials
• Folding carton substrates
• Corrugated materials including triple wall
• Kiss cut vinyl materials
• Produce folding carton samples
• Produce corrugated carton samples

• Produce P.O.P. samples

The Mvision cutting head will register to printed material and produce samples on any substrate that the equipment will cut or route.

Please contact Christine Kelley, Director of Marketing and Sales Services at ckelley@cardedgraphics.com, with any additional inquires.

Carded Graphics Acquires New HP SCITEX FP700 Large Format Digital Printer

The new HP Scitex FB700 Printer

A versatile 98-inch (2.5-meter) flatbed printing solution that can load, print and collect up to six sheets of media simultaneously.

The flatbed printer features efficient media loading and prints on materials up to 2.5 inches thick and up to 98.4 inches wide by 120 inches long for the production of durable outdoor and indoor applications, including point-of-purchase displays, packaging mock ups, tradeshow graphics, interior decorations, banners and furniture.

Especially efficient for short run projects

UV Ink based so great for front/back imprints, full bleed imprints up to 6 colors, 4-color plus white, and coating when requested.

Various Substrates Available:

• Paper Board; All Types
• Corrugate
• Coroplast
• Foam Core
• Acrylic /Glass
• Various Metals
• Vinyl

Carded Graphics Hosts the Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s Cabinet for Technology Tour
2 Industry Way, Staunton, Virginia
September 6, 2011

The Governor’s Cabinet visited the new advanced technology/engineering building and program at Blue Ridge Community College earlier in the day and requested to tour a manufacturing facility, and the regional economic development partners decided that Carded Graphics would be the perfect stop!

A few noteworthy items included our 2007 Governor’s Opportunity Fund , our interesting waste collection system, our recent Washington Post article, 2009 Industry of the Year Award, our role in the regional supply chain (providing packaging to Hershey’s, Hollister, ASR, etc), internships that we host in-house, and additional educational partnerships with higher education such as Virginia Tech and University of Virginia.

The Secretaries were interested in seeing high technology such as our Heidelberg press, the sheeter for more efficient use of paper board and the Pre Press design department in a manufacturing setting.

The Guest List of Secretaries:
Secretary Jim Cheng (Commerce and Trade)
Deputy Mary Rae Carter (Commerce and Trade)
Assistant Jimmy Rhee (Commerce and Trade)
Secretary Jim Duffey (Technology)
Secretary Domenech (Natural Resources)

The tour also included all area Economic Directors and City of Staunton development, Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment and other area business leaders.

Please click on the link below for complete coverage by the Daily News Leader. http://www.NewsLeader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201109070445/NEWS01/109070323

For additional information contact Christine Kelley, Director of Marketing and Sales Services, ckelley@cardedgraphics.com.

Carded Graphics, Manufacturer of Folding Cartons featured in the Washington Post

In the fall of 2009, the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, under the leadership of Marc Lipson, Associate Professor of Finance conducted a study evaluating the company's need for a new MarquipWardUnited sheeter. This capital investment was analyzed by the group of students to determine if this was a good strategy for the growing business.

The sheeter is integral to the manufacturing process of the folding carton. Carded Graphics purchases large rolls from paper board producers and then custom cuts the paper based on the job’s actual requirements. The internal ability to "sheet” the board helps ensure more efficient production and less paper waste during the flow of manufacturing.

The findings from this intense review will be highlighted Sunday, April 17, 2011, in the Washington Post. The article will be featured in the Business Section under the column Case In Point.

www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-04-17&bk=G&pg=2

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For additional information please contact Christine Kelley, Director of Marketing at ckelley@cardedgraphics.com.

Carded Graphics Acquires Heiber+Schroder Rotary Window Patching and Carton Lining Machine

Carded Graphics continues its commitment to having the most up to date innovation and technology with the recently purchased Heiber+Schroder Rotary Window Patching and Carton Lining Machine.
In line with the corporate philosophy "Speed to Market", the output on this machine is up to 1,200 pieces per minute, 72,000 pieces per hour. We currently offer the complete process of window patching in house but with this modern technology we will be able to significantly increase our capacity.

2011 Model WPS 1100-2 features:

• Timed belt feeder for less than one minute set up
• Automatic friction control
• Patented mono-belt vacuum transport for highest accuracy window placement
• Maintenance free vacuum system
• Doctor blade glue system with cleaning system (less than 3 minutes for cleaning)

These features enable the windowing process in folding cartons to operate the most efficiently in the industry. The result is little down time between jobs, better production runs and less waste.

This is scheduled for installation April, 2011.

WINDOW PATCHING OPTIONS

WPS-1100-2

For Immediate Release:
Carded Graphics
Staunton, VA
February 25, 2011

Carded Graphics, leading manufacturer of folding cartons and paper based packaging announces we have recently been approved and licensed with the new (trademarked by PPC; Paperboard Packaging Council) recyclable symbol for folding cartons.

The latest study commissioned by the American Forest & Paper Association demonstrates that the 60% threshold for communities recycling our type of packaging has been surpassed, enabling us to make the unqualified claim that cartons are recyclable.

The consumer will be able to see that the paperboard package they bring home can be recycled and can now directly contribute to extending the life cycle of a package, avoiding the unsatisfying act of placing a package in the trash… and then into the landfill. This furthers the efforts of sustainability and now the converter has this symbol to qualify the product. We will offer this to our customers on their printed packaging without additional charges to perpetuate our commitment to best green practices.

For more information please contact Christine Kelley, Director of Marketing and Sales Services at ckelley@cardedgraphics.com.

Date: August 10, 2010

Carded Graphics Receives Superior Rating from AIB Audit

For Immediate Release:

Staunton, VA:

Carded Graphics a leading folding carton manufacturing and packaging company based in Virginia recently received a "Superior” rating as a result of a 12 hour workplace audit conducted by the American Institute of Baking (AIB). The audit includes the following areas assessed for compliance:

Operational Methods and Personnel Practices

Maintenance of Food Safety

Cleaning Practices

Integrated Pest Management

Adequacy of Prerequisite & Food Safety Programs

Murry Pitts, President and CEO said, "Since merging with Pell Paper in 2006, Carded Graphics has been committed to being the leader in our industry through innovation and quality. Our team has been working on the highest of standards and policies to ensure we provide the environment necessary for the quality and safety of our food and pharmaceutical industry customers. This is now evidenced by the "Superior” rating we received by AIB.”

Carded Graphics, a 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility provides quality folding cartons and packaging to some of the world’s largest food, pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturers and suppliers. With over 85 employees all working together to exceed the industry standards of excellence, the "Superior” rating will be celebrated as a benchmark in the company’s continued success to strive for unparalleled quality.

Since 1919, AIB International has been committed to protecting the safety of the food supply chain worldwide and delivering high value technical and educational programs. Through rigorous independent inspections, superior audits and training, and shared expertise they strive to empower their clients to lower their business risk and strengthen their reputations.

March, 2010:

For Immediate Release

Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce: Carded Graphics, Industry of the Year

Criteria:

The Industry of the Year Award is presented to the manufacturing business for an extraordinary enterprise in the field of business and industry for success through innovative ideas in production, marketing, or general business operation.

Industry of the Year

In October of 2007, Governor Kaine announced that Carded Graphics, LLC, a premier folding carton converter, would invest $6.5 million to expand manufacturing capacity in Staunton's Green Hills and create 35 new jobs. The Governor said that Carded Graphics had been a strong corporate citizen in Staunton for 25 years. The Staunton location was chosen because of the quality of the workforce in Staunton and the location at I-81 and I-64 was a plus for distribution of their product. Finally, the funding and workforce training support from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the City of Staunton sealed the deal.

The company manufactures folding cartons for an impressive list of nationally recognized brands and has one of the most modern facilities in the industry. In its 120,000 sq. ft. facility, CGL converts folding cartons, paper sheets and rolls them into packaging products, and does commercial printing for the packaging industry. The company also handles warehousing and distribution of packaging products.

CGL is the result of a 2006 merger of Carded Graphics Inc. and Pell Paper Company. Murry Pitts, now president and CEO of CGL, bought Pell Paper in the early 1980s and later purchased Carded Graphics Inc. He merged the businesses to combine the capabilities of the two operations, enabling CGL to triple the volume at the Staunton plant and expand the workforce from 33 to 85 employees. This expansion proves that manufacturing sector still has a vital role in Staunton.

Accepting this award is Murry Pitts, President and CEO of Carded Graphics, LLC.