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It Out
By Rick Davis, Contributing Writer
What to look for when
selecting and managing
a contract screen printer.
An option for a growing
business is hiring a contract
screen printer. All images courtesy of
Anderson Studios, Nashville, Tenn.
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ne of the good "problems" associated with a screen-printing
shop's growth is reaching the
point where it can no longer handle the
current production load.
At this crossroads, you have one of two
options. First, you can explore expanding
your facility with another press and more
staff. Or you can look for additional printing capacity outside of your own. This decision should not be taken lightly, as you
will be entrusting production runs to another screen printer.
In many cases, industry contacts can
help you find a reliable contractor to handle your excess production. When this is
not the case, research the companies that
specialize in contract printing, and know
their facilities and capabilities well before
committing to that process.
When identifying a quality contract
screen-printing facility, there are many aspects to consider. Since most established
contract screen printers are far from novices, the primary things you still need to
look for include:
* Condition of the facility
* Cost
* Total capacity vs. available capacity
* History of on-time delivery
* Off-quality history.
Start the qualification process with
the inspection of the facility. Most large
companies that contract out their screen
printing will not engage a facility without
inspecting it first. Some also have a predetermined set of criteria for the potential
contractor to meet before scheduling the
inspection. Since you already have experience, you should have a good idea of what
you want to see in a facility.
The following is a good list to start with
during a visit.
OVERALL CLEANLINESS
You should be able to determine the
plant's practices within your first 10 steps
into the facility. Screen printing is an inherently messy process, which only can be
controlled through proper handling of the
inks, inventory and products being printed.
It typically is easy to determine when these
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Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Production
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Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Digital Decorating
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