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Arthur Blank & Co. expands short-run plastic card operation

Thursday, January 6, 2005

BOSTON (January, 4, 2005) – Arthur Blank & Co. (www.arthurblank.com), the industry leader in card marketing solutions, announced today the expansion of its short-run division, to produce high quality laminated plastic cards, in smaller volumes with faster production cycles.


“The value of gift and membership cards, and loyalty and couponing programs is being embraced by companies of all sizes,” said Eric Blank, executive vice-president, Arthur Blank & Co. “Demand from our print brokers for high quality, short-run card printing is fueling the expansion of our production capacity.”

Orders as low as 500 standard credit card-sized laminated cards are now available through Arthur Blank’s new, dedicated short-run department. Short-run cards are produced with the same high-quality and offer the same personalization capabilities as longer runs, but with faster delivery times.

This newly dedicated short-run division is located at Arthur Blank’s 80,000 square foot production facility in Boston. Further information about Arthur Blank & Co. can be found by visiting www.arthurblank.com, or calling (800) 776-7333.

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About Arthur Blank:

Arthur Blank & Co., Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in all facets of custom printed plastic cards. Products include private label loyalty, gift, phone, credit, debit, membership, security I.D., access cards, RFID and smart cards, as well as complete card numbering and personalization. For more information, please visit www.arthurblank.com or call (800) 776-7333. [end] 

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