July 30, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek Inc., a St. Louis-based full-service printing company, is a nominee for a Print Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) award.  The awards will be presented this fall at the annual Print Solutions conference and expo in Baltimore.

The PEAK award recognizes companies that consistently meet customer needs for printed products.  Award winners demonstrate outstanding problem solving, creative approaches to print design and the craft of printing itself.

“Kopytek is honored to be nominated for a PEAK award.  We pride ourselves on providing excellence in printing quality, superior customer service and fast turnaround,” John Peterson, president of Kopytek, said.

Kopytek recently moved into a new 20,000 square-foot headquarters in Olivette and purchased over $2 million dollars of state-of-the-art digital imaging equipment.  Kopytek was also nominated for the Gold Ink Awards, which recognizes the highest quality of work among commercial printers.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company.   Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time.  Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

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July 3, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek Inc., a St. Louis-based full-service printing company, has been nominated for a prestigious Gold Ink Award.  The Gold Ink Award winners will be announced later this fall at the annual banquet and gala in Chicago.

The Gold Ink Awards are highly regarded for attracting the highest quality of work from commercial printers throughout North America.  The competition is open to all producers of printed material. 

A distinguished panel will judge on over 50 categories of print production, including job difficulty, paper choice, finishing and overall impression.  Last year, over 1,500 entries were submitted.

According to Kopytek CEO John Peterson, Kopytek prides itself on the high-quality printing results that they have provided over the years. 

“The Gold Ink Award is one of the most respected accolades in the printing industry, and Kopytek is honored to be considered for the award,” Peterson said.

Kopytek recently moved into a new headquarters in Olivette and purchased over $2 million dollars of state-of-the-art digital imaging equipment.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company.   Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time.  Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

June 23, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek Inc. announced the addition of Tracie Jovanovic as Account Manager to its growing group of professionals. 

As Account Manager, Tracie is responsible for client service support as well as internal support to the Kopytek team.

Tracie comes to Kopytek with more than 17 years of experience in the fields of sales, customer service and office management. Over the course of her career, Tracie has served as a customer service or sales representative for companies such as St. Louis Tag Co., Sight & Sound Distributors, Major Video Concepts and National Envelope Corp.

“Kopytek has expanded our workforce to support our continued growth. As part of that growth, we will soon be moving into a new 20,000-square-foot facility, which will more than double our current office space,” said President John Peterson.

Kopytek broke ground on the new $2.2 million facility at 9595 Dielman Rock Industrial Court in Olivette in the fall of 2007. The company will occupy the new space in June.

In addition to new staff and facility, Kopytek recently purchased more than $2 million in the latest digital imaging technology to enhance its operations and product offering at the new facility.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company.  They have built a reputation in the metro area for their superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time.  For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

The world of commercial printing can seem overwhelming for many.  Lots of questions arise, like “how can I get the best piece and save money on my print job?”; and “what should I even be looking at in my quote and on my proof?”; “or how can I get my job done faster?”  Whether you’re new to printing, or have been around the industry for years, there’s always room for a few pointers about getting your projects printed, mailed and fulfilled.

That’s where Kopytek comes in!

Our years of experience in digital and commercial printing, working with large runs, short runs, and companies of all sizes have shown us a thing or two … and we’d like to share them with you.  Each week, we’ll be posting new tips, talking about recent projects, and uploading information that will help you make good choices on your printing projects that will save you time, money, and headache.  After all, it’s something we at Kopytek do for our clients better than any other print shop in St. Louis!

So check back with us often … we look forward to sharing our print-mail-fulfill tips and stories!

May 28, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek Inc. has been named one of the top 25 printing companies in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal. The printing companies were ranked based on 2007 revenue. Kopytek was listed No. 23 with more than $4 million in 2007 revenue.
“In today’s business environment, Kopytek is proud to be one of the few printing companies growing and burgeoning in the St. Louis marketplace,” said CEO John Peterson.

Kopytek has grown quickly the past few years and has recently constructed a new 20,000-square-foot facility, which will double the size of its operating environment. The company will occupy the facility in June 2008.

The new headquarters, at 9595 Dielman Rock Industrial Court in Olivette, will provide space for Kopytek’s employees and $2 million worth of recently purchased state-of-the-art digital-imaging equipment.

Peterson anticipates Kopytek will grow 20 percent within the first year of moving into the new facility and expects revenues to double within the next five years.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

Kopytek, Inc Moves into New 20,000 sq. ft. Facility in Olivette

$2.4 Million Headquarters Doubles Kopytek’s Operating Environment

May 21, 2008: SAINT LOUIS, MO – Kopytek Inc. has just completed its relocation to the new company headquarters in Olivette. Construction was recently completed by L.A. Schaefer Construction Co. Inc, of Chesterfield. The new facility is located at 9595 Dielman Rock Island in Olivette.

According to Kopytek CEO John Peterson, “we have more than doubled our operating environment as our new $2.4 million facility equates to 20,000 square feet of office, production and warehousing space. We also purchased an additional $2 million in the latest digital imaging technology.”

The new headquarters will implement a new workflow design that is expected to expedite turnaround time and facilitate the company’s growth.

Kopytek’s revenue for 2007 was $4.1 million. Peterson estimates the company’s growth expectancy in 2008-2009, directly related to increased business space, will be in the range of 20-30 percent with revenue expected to double within the next five years.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

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May 14, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek, Inc. of Overland has announced a contract agreement with Heidelberg USA (HUSA) in Kennesaw, GA to purchase a high-speed cutting system. The Polar Model 92 XT 36” paper cutter is Heidelberg’s top of the line unit.

According to Kopytek CEO John Peterson, the Heidelberg equipment addition will set new standards in terms of high-quality output, reduction of make-ready and non-production times, minimizing start-up waste and enhancing operations.

“It is a powerful tool for economical, high net output production,” he said. “This new cutting system will provide the automation and precision required for a competitive edge in this industry. Our purchase agreement also includes the Polar RA2 jogger with air removal system. The key is that the Heidelberg is programmable meaning we’ll have the capability of storing customer data for easy recall on repeat job requests.”

In addition, Peterson indicated the XT machine comes fully equipped with the following features:

. Fully automatic knife
. Automatic back gauge, slow
. Gripper margin adjustment, programmable
. Repeat cutting on one measurement
. Strip size correction
. Automatic repetition of part of program
. Cut counter
. Compensation for variations in print
. Programming with cutting
. Variable pre-clamping time
. Program protection
. Step and repeat function electro tact
. Variable ejector distance

Bill Rose, HUSA Sales Representative, expects Kopytek to be installed with the new Heidelberg equipment by second quarter 2008, shortly after the company relocates to its new corporate headquarters at 9595 Dielman Rock Industrial Court in Olivette. The company projects to more than double its operating environment with its new $2.4 million, 20,000 square foot office, production and warehousing facility. In conjunction with the company’s current operations in Overland, Kopytek will also add an additional $2 million in the latest digital imaging technology.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

April 16, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek, Inc. of Overland has announced a contract agreement with Datamax Graphic Systems to purchase a Ryobi high-speed color offset press. The 784 model is a convertible perfector unit making it possible to print both sides of the paper in one printing pass.
According to Kopytek CEO John Peterson, adding the Ryobi equipment to his operation enables the company to be more productive and efficient. “This will equate to better, more competitive pricing for our customers,” he said. “Without the perfector, we would normally have to put the paper through the press twice in order to print on both sides. Reducing our production timeframes will increase our ability to get finished product to our client base.”

In addition, Peterson indicated the machine has automated equipment that is standard, which includes semi-automatic plate loading and electronic image control. “This enhancement greatly speeds up the make-ready time of the machine to about 10 minutes for a four-color job,” Peterson said. “Normal make-ready time on machines without these features can take up to an hour to complete.”

Jeff Arn, Midwest regional sales manager for xpedx, expects Kopytek to be installed with the new Ryobi equipment by second quarter 2008, shortly after the company relocates to its new corporate headquarters at 9595 Dielman Rock Industrial Court in Olivette. The company projects to more than double its operating environment with its new $2.4 million, 20,000 square foot office, production and warehousing facility. In conjunction with the company’s current operations in Overland, Kopytek will also add an additional $2 million in the latest digital imaging technology.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

March 14, 2008: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek, Inc. of Overland has announced a contract agreement with Halm, Inc. of Chicago, IL to provide Halm Jet press equipment for commercial envelope print production purposes.

According to Kopytek CEO John Peterson, the St. Louis marketplace has a significant need for a high-quality, quick-turn envelope printer. “Even though we’ve always supplied this service,” he said, “our association with Halm Jet will allow us to produce extremely high quantities in increasingly shorter periods of time. This equipment installation gives us the capability to print 1,000,000 envelopes in 24 hours. Suffice it to say we’re ecstatic to be affiliated with a world leader like Halm.”

Kopytek anticipates its expansion into the wholesale market will expand this already growing market segment. “So much of this business has been forced to leave the St. Louis metro area because clients have been unable to procure product here in a timely fashion,” added Peterson. “We believe our agreement with Halm will have a considerable impact on those businesses needing to purchase locally due to speed and freight considerations.”

Brent McCoy, National Sales Manager for Halm, expects Kopytek to be installed with Halm equipment by second quarter 2008, shortly after the company relocates to its new corporate headquarters at 9595 Dielman Rock Industrial Court in Olivette. The company projects to more than double its operating environment with its new $2.4 million, 20,000 square foot office, production and warehousing facility. In conjunction with the company’s current operations in Overland, Kopytek will also add an additional $2 million in the latest digital imaging technology.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. Since 1986, the company has built a reputation in the metro area for its superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. Kopytek’s client base includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a vast array of St. Louis area businesses. For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.

May 31, 2007: ST. LOUIS, MO – Kopytek, Inc. has announced the addition of Sales Coordinator Heather Haug to its dynamic and growing group of sales professionals.

As Sales Coordinator, Haug is responsible for managing the company’s diverse client base, which includes handling all aspects related to customer service, estimating, problem-solving and proofing. Haug also serves as the internal conduit in an effort to ensure Kopytek’s tight deadlines are delivered on time, every time…and, often times, ahead of schedule.

Haug comes to Kopytek with nearly 15 years of production and customer service experience. Over the course of her career, she has developed professional expertise in a variety of key areas including sales, research and management.

In her spare time, Haug also serves the Manchester community through her volunteer efforts at the Manchester Senior Center.

Kopytek is a full-service St. Louis-based printing, digital imaging, mailing and fulfillment company. They have built a reputation in the metro area for their superior print quality, individualized customer service and fast turnaround time. For more information, call Kopytek, Inc. at (314) 432-2700 or visit them online at www.kopytek.com.