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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Labels Many products are tested and evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to determine if they meet safety standards established by regulations, organizations, manufacturers, and UL. The products that pass such testing may be labeled as UL Listed or UL Recognized. The labels affixed to these products, communicating this recognition, must also be …

Very few items, if any, are really tamper “proof.” Tamper Evident Labels Given enough time and effort, most items can be tampered with by those who are intent on causing problems. Nevertheless, steps can and should be taken to deter such activity and protect users of products subject to potential tampering. Tamper-evidency indicates that tampering …

GM Platinum Supplier Status Whitlam Group, an industry leader in innovative labeling & packaging solutions, has achieved “Platinum Supplier” status from General Motors. We received this award as recognition for Outstanding 2018 On-Time Shipping Performance to General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales. Platinum Supplier Status is awarded to top performing suppliers who consistently meet or …

Whitlam Group is proud to welcome Matt Ballard to the team as Account Executive!  We are happy to welcome Matt Ballard to the Whitlam team as Account Executive with a focus on accounts in Michigan! Matt joins us from Adient where he distinguished himself as an Account Manager by greatly improving company-wide sales and supporting …

Beer Can Labels Historically, our everyday vessel for our favorite beer came in an aluminum can that was printed with the mega brewery label. The craft beer hobbyist resorted to glass bottles and hand-labeling on site. The cost of purchasing printed cans were high but it was the minimum order quantity that eliminated this as …

Tracking Methods: Barcodes & RFID There are many ways to track and trace objects to maintain accurate records on pricing, inventory, and other important business information. Among these are barcodes and RFID.

Whitlam Group is proud to participate in the 57th Annual Adopt-A-Child Christmas Program! [ngg_images gallery_ids=”22″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″ gallery_height=”400″] “Each year the Adopt-A-Child Christmas Party for disadvantaged children is held at Cobo Center with thousands of people of all races and religions, screaming, ripping open presents, hugging each other, swapping smiles, kissing and crying tears of …

Whitlam Group is proud to welcome Joe Kay as Account Executive/Business Development! We are happy to welcome Joe Kay to the Whitlam team as Account Executive/Business Development servicing markets in the Ohio Valley and related regions! Joe grew up in the print industry working for his family’s company.  This has provided him with a lifetime …

Manufacturing Day Highlight Story Ashley Redwick, inspired by Manufacturing Day, joined Whitlam Group in 2018 and continues to excel. “Manufacturing Day® is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.” “[It] addresses common [misconceptions] about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what …

Port Dust Cover Functional Labels Can Save The Environment and Your Budget Our Port Dust Cover functional labels provide solutions for error proofing at the assembly plant along with protecting parts from debris or potential scrapping due to incorrect installation. By engineering part-specific, functional, die-cut labels, the part can be protected from debris and contamination …