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KDM is growing again ~ acquires digital printing company in Atlanta

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:59:31 GMT

KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Norcross, GA based American Digital Communications (ADC). ADC specializes in providing digital printing, finishing, kit-packing and delivering customized point of purchase materials to several retail industry segments, including quick serve restaurants, beverage cpg’s, convenience stores and home improvement retailers.

The addition of specific digital state-of-the-art print technologies will substantially increase capacity and expedite speed to market on short to medium production runs. New product offerings include 5 and 7 color web-fed printing, duplex printing (simultaneous on both sides of substrate), flexo printing and a digital offset press that requires no film, chemistry or plates.

“The addition of ADC will increase KDM’s print production and manufacturing capabilities, will expand our geographical presence in the Southeast portion of the United States and create further opportunities to foster growth of product offerings to our customers,” says Bob Kissel, President and CEO of KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group. “One of the many positives about ADC is the company culture,” he continues.

KDM is now a proud member of ARE: Association for Retail Environments

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:12:00 GMT

To learn more about ARE: www.retailenvironments.org

"The Association for Retail Environments is a non-profit trade association advancing the retail environments industry and our member companies. These international leaders in the retail built environment include store fixture suppliers, retail design firms, suppliers of visual merchandising products, suppliers of materials and equipment for the industry, and service providers such as 3PLs and installers. Through on-site, online, and on-target venues, we connect retailers and brand marketers with the professionals who bring their brands to life."

KDM offers new HP FB225 Scitex Inks: GREENGUARD Children & School Certified.

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:58:02 GMT

KDM has upgraded its HP Scitex FB7500 high speed digital flatbed press to the new HP FB7600 platform including the new HP FB225 Scitex UV inks. As a Beta site for the press upgrade and the new ink system, KDM is happy to report less odor and better ink adhesion on the previously more challenging substrates such as polycarbonates. In addition to higher productivity, the new ink system is GREENGUARD Children & School Certified. You can view the KDM interview conducted at the SGIA press conference on You Tube.

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KDM POP Solutions Group to exhibit in BOOTH #722 at Global Shop 2012

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:06:43 GMT

We would like the pleasure to meet you at Global Shop 2012 in the Marketing at Retail Pavilion: BOOTH #722.

IRDC was impressive

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:37:40 GMT

WOW. We were very proud to be an Emerald Sponsor of such an impressive and relevant dynamic at the 2011 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) last week. The speakers were outstanding and the networking and comradery was more than we expected. We hope to continue to build on the relationships that were started.

KDM is a proud sponsor of the 2011 IRDC

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:57:29 GMT

We hope to have the pleasure of introducing ourselves to you at the 2011 International Retail Design Conference. The retail experts at KDM create distinctive and compelling retail environments that will meet or exceed your marketing goals. You will benefit from our comprehensive solutions, production horsepower and our years of experience that span every retail segment.

We invite you to explore our P.O.P. Solutions on our website to learn more about the services we offer to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your point-of purchase, branding, decor, merchandising displays and store fixture needs. www.kdmpop.com/irdc

NACS Show a Success

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:33:14 GMT

KDM had a successful run at the 2010 NACS show. We appreciate all of the people who stopped by the booth to talk about how KDM can give them an advantage at the point of sale.

Also, congratulations to Susan Golightly at Hoosier Lottery. The winner of the iPad.

Visit us at NACS

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:09:53 GMT

KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group will be exhibiting at the upcoming NACS 2010. The NACS Show is the most comprehensive event for convenience and petroleum retailing professionals. This year’s NACS Show will take place October 5 to 8, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.

Look for us at BOOTH #1977. Stop by and see how KDM helps you capitalize on your advantage at the point of sale.

Stop by the booth, and get your badge scanned. You will be registered to win a new Apple iPad. The giveaway will be Friday, Oct. 8 at noon in our booth. Stop by to see if you are a winner.

One entry per person. The chances of winning are dependent on the number of entries that are received. You must be a registered convention attendee, participant or exhibitor to be eligible to enter. Staff or associates of KDM POP Solutions Group are not eligible to participate. The estimated retail value is $540.

A Green alternative to foam board

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:37:18 GMT

Traditional foam boards (foamed styrene core with clay paper coating) have been an economical, short-term display choice with a decent appearance for many years. However, the short comings have been overlooked: this display board cannot be recycled. Enviro-Green Board is a solution. It is designed to look and print like a traditional foamboard, but it is made of recycled paper and is completely recyclable. At KDM, we like that it's warp resistant, rigid enough for free standing signage, lightweight and economical.

This material can be used on our screen and digital presses. It is made of recycled paper board with a high-gloss clay paper laminate. Available in 1/8" and 1/4". This board should never make it to the dump.

Shipping costs 15% of a P.O.P. project - Really?

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:15:03 GMT

Did you realize that shipping costs can be as much as 15% of a point-of-purchase campaign? KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group is continually looking for ways to save customers money and help them get the most from their marketing dollars.

For example, KDM proposed a faster more economical way to ship monthly POP kits for the maker of a popular beverage. We utilized 7 warehouse locations to ship 7,226 monthly POP kits to 226 bottlers across the country. Using the warehouse network, the soda maker saved $73,560 per year on shipping alone.

It's important to take the time to look at the entire package. Competitive pricing isn't just about the per piece printing cost. Consider the entire end-to-end result and the service you receive for that price. Our partners rely on us to be accurate, on-time and looking out for their best interests.

Four-color Process vs. Four-color: What's the difference?

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:24:12 GMT

Four-color process printing involves printing using only Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK). Four-color printing involves any combination of 4 Pantone (PMS) colors.

In the vast majority of printing, using the four process printing colors (CMYK), just about any color can be achieved, even high-quality photographic printing.

Sometimes, a company may have one or two specific brand or logo colors that they want to ensure is true each and every time. To achieve that effect, they'll sometimes request a five- or six-color printing project.

In these cases, the fifth and/or sixth color is used for those important logo items in the design and the four-color process is used for the remaining graphics.

Recognizing this need for customers, KDM P.O.P. Print Solutions Group has four- and five-color screen printing presses and five- and six-color large format offset presses. This equipment provides you with the capabilities to run the desired number of colors for nearly any project.

Healthy UV Printing

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:51:13 GMT

Screen-printing was one of the earliest adopters of UV inks. Having been a screen-printer for 38 years- we are way ahead of the Green Scene, making great strides in being both environmentally and employee safety conscious. Add to that, economically efficient. The UV inks we currently use at KDM for offset and large format digital UV printing, in addition to screen-printing, provide these beneficial characteristics:

100% solids and non-toxic once cured
emit almost no VOCs
use less energy to cure compared to solvent-based inks
optimized to print on faster printing presses
stable printing- allowing us to reach optimal color
reproduction faster and more consistantly

Ink is a small part of the overall finished print. There is more to be gained by using sustainable substrates. Contact us for information on recyclable, reusable, renewable, or biodegradable substrate options.