Paxar teams up with Ultra Distributors for mattress labels

Paxar Corporation, a global provider of merchandising systems including bar code, RFID and identification technologies for leading apparel manufacturers and the retail supply chain, has teamed up with Ultra Distributors, Inc. to develop a complete mattress labeling system. The partnership allows customers to print mattress labels in their own plants, affording greater flexibility, faster turnaround time and lower cost.

‘This partnership allows us to offer customers a complete turnkey system comprised of labels, ink ribbons, machines, and software,’ said Chris Eng, product manager for Paxar Corporation. ‘Together, we are installing printers, training staff, and offering long-term maintenance and service packages to the world’s major retailers, brand apparel companies and contract manufacturers.’

Included in the comprehensive labeling system are Paxar’s 910RFS satin label cloth, which has the feel, look, and color of satin polyester tape but does not fray when cut. This cloth, along with Paxar’s thermal transfer ink ribbons, is available in a wide range of colors.

Paxar’s 636 or 676 thermal transfer printer is also included in the labeling system. The 636 printer has one 300 dpi print head and can print up to seven inches per second, while the 676 printer has three 300 dpi print heads and can print up to five inches per second. Both models offer high productivity and exceptional print quality on a variety of materials including heat seal fabrics, pressure sensitive supplies and shipping labels.

Rounding out the labeling system are Paxar’s VantagePoint and PCMate Platinum software.  VantagePoint allows customers to receive data, manipulate information and transmit data to remote locations, while the PCMate Platinum software creates label layouts, plugs in variable data from print files and sends data to printers.