Why should I consider adding automatic or semi-automatic finishing equipment to my production line rather than just hiring a few temps to take care of it?
Like it or not, our industry is being called upon to provide more services to our customers, as they try to find ways to improve their efficiency. A packaged product which is neatly folded, labeled or tagged for convenience, protected for shipment and during storage, and which is traceable through a bar-coded label applied to the garment or the bag can be a very attractive time-saver for those customers. Though much of this “finishing” work may have historically been done manually, the increased demands are causing many printers and embroiderers to consider investing in automated machinery. For many, an automated line’s increased efficiency will quickly justify the investment required. Folding and packaging is also a great way to differentiate yourself from your competitors, and can offer a nice new revenue stream to pad your bottom line. Along with the advent of newer, more automated technologies come opportunities for garment decorators to realize increased consistency of product pre
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