Adpro Imprints

News Alert: Winter is Being Postponed This Year!

2012-02-01T11:40:00.000-08:00

All of this balmy “winter” weather has me thinking about sipping umbrella drinks poolside. Think about it, in just 30 days it will be March. Right now is the time to start planning ahead for your field day, family reunion, or company picnic. Below, we’ve compiled some ideas for March to help get your creative juices flowing.

March is National Ethics Awareness Month

Every business talks about ethics, but sometimes they may stumble and act in a less than ethical way. Well, March is the time to get moving along on the right track and launch an ethics awareness campaign. Begin with a new mission statement that you send via e-mail and post to all your social media outlets like Facebook. Next, visit clients and commit to being the best business partner for them in words and action. Bring logoed gifts. Finally, have a more intimate affair, like a wine and cheese party, with staff members and select guests. Parting gifts can include etched bottles of wine. Your distributor can help you craft a month’s worth of events for productive and positive results.

March 8 - International Women’s Day

Today is set aside to honor women, especially working women. Run a campaign today focusing on the women at your company who contribute in so many ways. Also, give shout-outs to your female clients and vendors. Post videos to your website, tweet messages and recognize everyone on Facebook. Consider giving everyone a special lapel pin as a thank-you.

March 13 - National Agriculture Day

Agriculture is so important to our way of life. Today anyone in that industry can run awareness campaigns. And schools and local businesses can run events for students teaching them the joy and benefits of growing a garden. Provide everyone with imprinted garden products like gloves, hoes, shovels, seeds and watering cans. Your distributor partner can help you secure the items and help you come up with great catch phrases as well.

March 20 - Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day?

Mr. Rogers spent nearly 40 years on TV as a friendly and warm neighbor to millions of children. Today, the anniversary of his birth, take the time to reach out to your corporate neighbors to find ways to get along better (not that you don’t get along). In a nod to Mr. Rogers, outfit your staff with corporate cardigan sweaters. If you work in an industrial park with other businesses, organize a mixer or other event that gives everyone the chance to network. You never know, you might find new customers.

John Zalepka

Adpro Imprints

Think Spring!

12 Ways to Save in 2012

12 WAYS TO SAVE IN 2012!

2012-01-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

2011 IS WINDING DOWN- TOUGH YEAR?

2011-11-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

As 2011 is coming into the "home stretch", I can't help but reflect on what we've done as an organization, how hard we have worked, and how far we have come. Gone are the days of relying on Yellow Page, Super Page, and Yellow Book ads to get your message out there. More than ever, Brand Recognition has been the key to success. Of course, you have to combine that with Brand Loyalty which only comes from satisfying your customers, and in return, having your satisfied customers recommend your services to others. Social Media hasn't hurt either. Oh- and GOOGLE of course.

I know through speaking with colleagues, friends, fellow business owners, etc, that this has in fact been a very tough year. Our sales are down. Consumers aren't spending what they used to. Long time, loyal customers are losing their businesses. These are heartbreaking times for those who chose to live the American Dream. Even tough the general tone of this so-called blog has been a real bummer thus far, the point I'm trying to make is that if you rise to the challenge, there is nothing that can't keep us from having our best year ever in 2012 (if you haven't beat the odds already).

I don't try to sell products or services in my blogs- I rather try to light fires and spread goodwill. I believe in my company and the people that work for this company. I applaud them for their undying efforts they put forth this year. I've said over a hundred times to colleagues and coworkers, if you do what you do better than anyone else in you industry, or within your specific niche, there is no way you can fail. You may have to adapt, improvise, and overcome, but if you keep working hard and never give up, you will be rewarded.

These are the things I am thankful for this holiday season (not just reserved for one turkey engorged day BTW). Spread the love, spread the joy, spread the generosity, work hard, and good things will come your way. I know the year is not through yet, but Christmas, Hanukkah, and many other joyous holidays are upon us, and I felt like saying this now and not waiting until the New Year. Happy Holidays, and as always, thank you for your continued & loyal support.

Pete Demaree & The Entire Adpro Family

IMAGE IS EVERYTHING/CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!

2011-11-08T13:05:00.000-08:00

IMAGE IS EVERYTHING

It’s been said time and again that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and this axiom is particularly true in the business world.

The first impression that prospective clients get of your business most often comes by way of your logo. Your logo symbolizes your company and plays a crucial role in promoting your business in the marketplace. A great logo design is the foundation for building a recognizable and memorable brand for your business. And a professionally designed logo can make even the smallest business look established, stable and credible.

Below are the 3 Main Reasons for having a great logo.

1. To create a unique identity

In almost every industry imaginable, the market is very competitive, with very little differentiation between products and services. A unique mark or logo can help to separate you from your competitors. A particular design can help to make an impact on prospective clients’ relative short-term memories by providing a representation of your product as being more attractive than the competition. A visual identity can establish a good image and personality for your business, even more so then a written description (a picture is worth a thousand words after all).

2. To represent a reputable image

Most people, whether it’s right or wrong, judge a thing or person by what they see. An effective logo has the capability to communicate immediately to a prospective client that your company exists and is ready to cater their needs. This is why it is vital to come up with a mark that mirrors the strengths and vision of your company. A weak or non-existent logo can lead to anonymity, causing you to blend into the market, which can eventually lead to failure.

3. To represent quality

Along with creating a reputable image, a quality logo will also portray the quality of your product in prospects’ minds. If it looks like you spent some time and resources on developing a quality logo, it means that you have most likely done the same when developing your products and services. People usually stick with quality brands that can be trusted, so if your logo can help get them to that point, you may be well on your way to developing a quality relationship with a loyal client.

Attaining success in the business world requires proper management, accurate planning and effective marketing strategies. Your logo should be at the core of your marketing strategy in order to give you that edge against your competition in order to attract more prospective clients. Your logo is a representation of your company and can say, “Hey! Consider us! We are the best in our industry!” On the other hand, poor logo design will miss to serve its purpose of identifying and communicating, and in many cases may even negatively impact your business.

Designing an effective logo is not an easy task and usually requires a lot of thought and effort. In order to have the most appealing and persuading logo possible, kindly consider letting the professionals at Adpro help you conceptualize and create it for you. With almost 30 years of experience in making our clients look good, you can trust that we will do the same for you.

John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.

FACEBOOK CONTEST WINNER(S) ANNOUNCED!

We would like to thank all of our long-time, loyal clients who entered our Facebook "Old Logo" Contest last month, and we are pleased to announce our Ocean location winner!

All Pools & Spas is located in Oakhurst, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Ocean. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have thier logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with thier new logo. We look forward to our continued relationship with them for years to come. If you are ever in the need for pool & spa products or superior service, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.

All Pools and Spas, LLC, a family owned business serving Monmouth County, NJ, prides itself on providing their customers with quality pool products, personal customer service and programs customized to fit your needs.

Members of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA)

CPO Certified Technicians who take the time to listen to the customer's needs and walks them through each step of the process.

Fully insured to service both residential and commercial properties.

ENJOY YOUR POOL !

Contact us today and we will keep it CLEAN and CLEAR so you don't have to!

All Pools and Spas, LLC. 327 Roosevelt Avenue, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 • Phone: 732-757-9368

AND...

We are pleased to announce our Farmingdale location winner!

Security Cam Depot is located in Neptune, NJ, and has been a long time customer of Adpro in Farmingdale. They were randomly chosen from a handful of applicants to have their logo reworked by our design team, and have marketing collateral printed with their new logo. If you are ever in the need for Security/Audio/Video Integration for your home or business, please visit them. They are our top choice in the area.

When it comes to your security for your home or business don't trust it to just anyone. Call Security Cam Depot with over 15 years combined experience in the Security/Audio/Video Integration field we sell, service and install all major brands of security equipment and alarm systems. We have systems to meet everyones budget because we undersatnd what hard time we're in. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured by the State of New Jersey.

Servicing the Tri-State area and East Coast of Florida. Call us today for a free estimate and consultation.

Security Cam Depot, LLC
Neptune, NJ 07753
NJ LIC # 34BX00010300

Email: info@securitycamdepot.com
Phone: 732-485-1514
Fax: 732-361-3460

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!!!

ENTER TO WIN A NEW LOGO FREE!

2011-10-04T12:27:00.000-07:00

Old Logo Contest

Win a Free Re-Branding Package!

Watch our video (Click Here)

Prize Details
: 2001 called…they want their Microsoft clip art logo back!

Are you tired of your logo? Want something new, something fresh?

Enter to win in our Old Logo Contest on Facebook where we will be giving away a complete rebranding package to (2) lucky clients.

A rebranding package consists of a strategy session with you to discuss your vision; then our designers will create up to 3 logo concepts. After a round of revisions to perfect your choice, we will then design and print for you 1000 business cards PLUS 500 letterhead or 500 envelopes, ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Contest Instructions: Entering the contest is easy. Simply visit our Facebook Page , Like Us, & upload your old logo (be sure to add your Website or company name in the caption), and we will choose 2 winners at random. Winners will be contacted via email and featured in our November newsletter that reaches over 2500 subscribers, as well as on our website!
Contest Starts
: September 21, 2011
Contest Ends
: October 21, 2011

Winners will be chosen at random on or about October 21, 2011 with the winners being contacted on or about November 4, 2011.

Website: www.adproimprints.com

Email: info@adproimprints.com

Local: 732.531.2133

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DON'T LET THEM GET YOU DOWN!

2011-09-01T08:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a very short "snippet" I came across recently that reminded me quite simply to never give up on what you believe in. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

-Pete

ADAPTATION IN A CHANGING ECONOMY

2011-08-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

Owning a business can be tough in today's turbulent economic climate. When the economy turned South after the housing market collapse, I don't think there is one business owner that can say they were not affected in one or more negative ways. The question is, how did they adapt to these changes? We have been around for almost 30 years, and have always seen a natural growth with limited marketing and advertising, the result of a combination of factors. We have always provided personal service, technical expertise, and a guarantee on the quality of the work we output. However, at the onset of the "economic crisis" in 2009, our company saw its first loss, or "down year", since 1982. I knew we were not alone based on the conversations I had with our customers, as well as other business owners I had been in contact with. Almost immediately, we knew that we would have to change the way we did things in order to survive. It had become, as Darwin had applied to natural selection, survival of the fittest. We could no longer go about "business as usual" and expect everything to work itself out. When adversity strikes hard, you have to strike back even harder. In the past few years, we have learned to adapt to the changing world around us, developing a website that not only is an excellent marketing tool, but an informational tool for our customers as well. We have embraced the Social Networking phenomenon, utilizing sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to convey our business messages across multiple platforms. We have invested in new technologies, as strong as the temptation was to save the funds for a rainy day, in order to streamline our internal processes and continue to innovate and provide new offerings to our core base of customers. This is the type of adaptation that is necessary to thrive in today's economy. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, or a family owned small business, it is crucial to make changes in the way you do things in order to survive. We have seen a staggering number of businesses fold over the past few years, many of them customers we have known for 20+ years, but at the same time, an equal number of new businesses have been coming to our door, and they are coming in with a new, fresh, positive outlook on things. They have embraced the change, adapted to it, and are ready to move forward without looking back.

Adpro Imprints is a full-service marketing company with locations in Monmouth County. We offer in-house t-shirt printing & embroidery, vinyl sign and vehicle lettering, offset printing, graphic design, and countless other promotional products. Feel free to visit one of our retail locations in Ocean & Farmingdale, or visit us online at www.adproimprints.com for more info.

Peter Demaree, President
Adpro Imprints, Inc.

ARTICLE FROM CNN MONEY

2011-05-10T07:09:00.001-07:00

This article is an unfortunate blow to our industry. We will do everything we can to keep costs low and quality high!

FINDING VALUE IN T-SHIRTS

2011-05-09T07:26:00.001-07:00

Custom printed t-shirts remain a time-tested, value-proven method of promoting your business or organization. No matter the state of the economy, the state of the world, your location, vocation, or religious beliefs, virtually everyone owns and wears (albeit sometimes too frequently) a favorite t-shirt. T-shirts, just like anything, can range from inexpensive to very expensive, but what most people don't realize is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a high quality t-shirt that gets your message across. In the world of t-shirts, there are, generally speaking, the "basics" (eg Hanes, Jerzees, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom) and the "premiums" (Hanes Beefy T, American Apparel, Next Level). The difference in cost between these 2 levels may only be a few dollars per shirt, and these few dollars could be the difference between a shirt that people love and want to wear all the time, or a shirt that finds its way to the bottom of a drawer, awaiting its inevitable trip to the goodwill bin. What makes a t-shirt "expensive" is the amount of labor and creativity that goes into decorating it. What most people don't realize, and what we try to let our customers know, is that a shirt doesn't have to printed in full color, or even multiple colors, to have a positive impact. If you go to any retail outlet and check out the "Graphic Tees" section, most are printed in 1 or 2 colors on a nice soft shirt, maybe with a distressed fashionable design. With some innovative design work, and a good combination of color, any premium shirt can be printed with an eye-catching, single color and be just as, if not more effective, than a boring design printed in 5 or 6 colors on a basic t-shirt. And it could be the difference between your shirt (with your organization's name on it) becoming someone's favorite or winding up on the bottom, while simultaneously saving you money in setup and print costs.

-Peter

SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

2011-04-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again…time to clean the garage, sweep under the rugs, wash the window sills and put away all that winter stuff. As the weather gets warmer, most everyone does some type of spring cleaning at their homes. But what about your business? Now is a perfect time to take a similar “spring cleaning” approach to your business, so you can be more effective and efficient the rest of the year. Below are 6 areas of your business that could probably use a good spring cleaning.

Your Workspace

I’ll be the first to admit that I am the biggest of packrats, but even if you aren’t, there’s a good likelihood that you’ve accumulated some stuff. Start by keeping only the absolute essentials on your desk surface. It will really help you chi if you keep things simple and neat. Find a different place for printers, magazines and that smart phone charger of yours. Then get some bins or file organizers for the things that you are currently working on. This will help to free up some real estate on your desk and clear up any clutter that you had, you may even find a sale or two that was buried.

Your Organization

If you have procedures that have been proven to be unproductive, inefficient, or just plain unnecessary, then it’s time to clean house. It is never easy to start fresh when it comes to the way things are done within an organization, but now is a good time to think about giving your employees the proper tools to maximize their productivity.

Your Services

Spring is a good time to start to identify and organize your offerings and/or services using a ranking system from the most profitable to least profitable. Market and develop the most profitable, spend less time on those in the middle, and eliminate the services that are least profitable and that drain the resources of your company.

Your Marketing Collateral

Pull out your business card or marketing brochure, take a good look at it and think about if it is sending the right message about your business. Does your logo need a facelift? Does your brand message need revamping? Does the content need some cleaning? Make sure that your collateral is a vehicle for driving people to your business as opposed to simply being a piece of printed material that gets put into the round file (garbage can).

Your Inventory

Are there products that you haven’t you promoted in over a year because they just don’t fit with your model any longer? If you have product that is usable but not something you want to continue offering then do some sort of clearance sale, people love to think they are getting a great deal. And if it’s not something that you feel is sellable, then recycle or donate it…whatever you do get rid of it, you’re tired of looking at it anyway.

Your Accounts Receivable (A/R)

Take the hit on uncollectable A/R and start this spring with a clean list. Constantly chasing money that you know deep down is uncollectable is draining to your resources and your sanity. Will it hurt your balance sheet? Maybe, but I can tell you that your banker likes inflated balance sheets a lot less than these asset write-offs.

So this weekend (after you’re done cleaning the garage) do a little spring cleaning of your business and I promise come Monday morning you will be fired up and do great things!

P.S. Let us know if we can help with the marketing collateral thing.

John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.

What's With This Weather?

2011-02-01T05:13:00.000-08:00

But seriously, what is with this weather? I don't ever remember seeing this much cold, snow, rain, sleet, and misery rolled into one season! People complaining about the weather via social media, horrible, disastrous news stories, and just downright depressing attitudes seem to have everyone in a real funk right now. Question is, what can we do about it? Obviously, we can't do anything to control the weather, but we can certainly do more than a few things to help cheer each other up. Now's a better time than any to let the ones that are closest to you know how much they mean to you. Try to put a smile on someone's face wherever you go. It will make a huge difference in the way that person's day is going. Lend a hand! If you see someone in trouble, stuck in the snow or slipping and falling on some ice, help them out! What goes around comes around, and if you can do one little thing to spread some positivity around, it will come back to you when you need it. Maybe you can even stop in to your local Adpro location and say "Hi". We sure would love some company on these cold days. Even if you're just here for the free coffee, we appreciate the patronage. So be happy, stay positive, and most importantly, stay safe on the streets and in your cars until this all blows over. It will be Spring before we know it. Or will it ever come? Where's that Groundhog anyway...

OCEAN TODAY ARTICLE

2011-01-06T09:26:00.001-08:00

Family Owned and Operated Adpro Imprints, Inc. Provides Unparalleled Personal Service, the Highest Quality Printed Apparel & Promotional Products, and the Latest in “Green” Printing Technology

“It’s important to recognize the changing needs of our customers and be willing to grow to better serve them and the community,” said Adpro Imprints co-owner, Peter Demaree, Jr. “In 2010 we improved our computer and database systems, experimented with environmentally safe printing and cleaning products and are looking to expand our operations in 2011. For us, 2010 was a very good year.”

Part of what made 2010 such a good year was upgrading to a new computer system. “Our new computer system is called Shop Works and it is a database driven system that was designed by professionals in our industry,” said co-owner Anthony “Luis” Lugo. “Our order entry is faster and more efficient and with more data storage we can customize more effectively. Ultimately, Shop Works allows us to provide our customers with a much higher level of service and that’s what we constantly strive to do.”

A family owned and operated business for the last 28 years, Adpro Imprints is a full service marketing company specializing in corporate and casual apparel, promotional products, screen printing, embroidery, full custom graphic design, digital printing, offset printing, business stationary, signs & banners, vehicle lettering, greeting cards and full color digital copies.

“Not only do we want to provide our customers with great products and services, we also want our employees to have a safe and comfortable work place and do our part to keep the environment and our community safe,” said Demaree. “To that end we have been making the transition to becoming a completely “green” business.” To date, Adpro Imprints uses only soy and plant based cleaning products and solvents. “We use a water based adhesive in printing that can literally go right down the sink without hurting the environment and we have been experimenting with water based inks,” added Demaree. Currently the printing industry as a whole is working on becoming 100% phthalate free which is a chemical derived from oil and used in ink.

“Even though we are always looking at new ways to grow with our customers, it’s important to us to remain small enough to provide the individual service they have come to expect,” said Demaree. “It is what makes us stand apart from the crowd, and what helps us remain at the forefront of an increasingly competitive marketplace. We now employ 15 full & part time employees who are truly family. The majority of our work is done in house so that we have complete control over every aspect of a project.” Over the years Adpro has built a solid reputation for quality work, excellent service and guaranteed delivery. Any outsourced work only goes to prescreened, top quality vendors who meet Adpro’s standards.

“Our company has been utilizing Adpro for almost three years,” said Crystal James, ILS Manager of R4 Incorporated. “They have provided us with short sleeved & long sleeved t-shirts, polo shirts, fleeces, coveralls (hot & cold weather), coats, gloves, hats, and all types of other promotional items. During this time we have received nothing but the best customer service. The staff at Adpro goes above and beyond to meet the needs of R4 Incorporated. No matter when we call they are willing and able to get what we need from their vendor(s) and embroider them in a very expeditious manner. Our employees in Iraq and Afghanistan love the quality of work that they provide and constantly ask for the link to ADPRO so they can order other items on their own. Adpro, thank you for providing such excellent service to our company."

"I have worked with Peter and the Adpro Imprints team now on a number of occasions,” said John Braun of Signature Safety, LLC. “From t-shirts, to embroidered golf shirts, to hardhat decals, everything was completed in the highest quality, in a timely manner, and with friendly service. Not to mention, the prices were great! Not only do I plan on continuing to use Adpro, I have already recommended them to a number of colleagues who have since begun using Adpro as their exclusive provider, based on their satisfaction with the service and product. "

"Over the past 5 years, ADPRO Imprints has been providing my retail business with fine quality, t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, signs and more,” said Kay Harris of Asbury Galleria. “In addition to their great printed work, the quality of their embroidery work is excellent as well. I couldn’t be more satisfied. Their prices are great and their work is always delivered on time. I’ll never need to look elsewhere. Even more importantly, I don’t think you will find another supplier who can provide the level of personalized attention given by Luis, Peter and all of the staff from the front office to back office. Thank you, Adpro. I am looking forward to many more years of doing business with you. Keep those t- shirts coming!”

“We take on any size job,” said Luis. “Whether it’s one t-shirt or 50,000, we treat each order with special care. We like to consider ourselves a marketing one stop shop. We want to help you promote your business. Our in house graphic designer, Jessica Sharon, is probably one of the best designers in the business.” Jim Pagano of JF Kiely Construction Company commented, "Pete, Luis and their staff are professionals in every sense of the word. No matter what the design requirements, quantities, or material, Adpro delivers. Their service and turn around time is exceptional. I have been ordering my shirts from Adpro for the past 4 years and will continue to do so."

Both Demaree and Lugo say their success is also due to the support of their families. Demaree resides in Ocean with his wife, Cheryl , 4 year old daughter Madison and 1 year old son, Weiland. Lugo resides in Long Branch with his wife, Ruth, sons, 8 year old Michael and 2 year old Dominic and 5 year old daughter, Naomi.

“Adpro has been a fixture in our community for three decades, founded on the concept of continually exceeding our customer's expectations,” said Demaree. “We do that by constantly improving our systems to deliver the best product at the most competitive price.”

For more information about Adpro visit their website at www.adproimprints.com or visit one of their convenient retail showrooms.

Adpro Imprints, Inc.

1206 Rt. 35 South
Ocean, NJ, 07712
732.531.2133
732.531.2142 fax
info@adproimprints.com

5103 Rt. 33/34
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
732.938.5225
732.938.5224 fax
john@adproimprints.com

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2010-11-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL TRICK-OR-TREATING

The colors of fall are at their peak. Oranges, reds, yellows and greens jump
at us from the trees as shafts of sunlight illuminate the sky’s canvas. I
absolutely love this time of year; the brisk cool breezes, Indian summer
days, chilly rain- I love them all. Just being outdoors renews our
enthusiasm and refreshes our entire being.

As I was taking a walk yesterday afternoon, I couldn’t help but to think
about Halloween and how great it is that it’s on the weekend this year. My kids
and kids everywhere will be able to soak in everything that fall has to
offer that day, and get treats just for dressing up. And then that’s when
the idea for this month’s newsletter hit me (well, that and another
newsletter I subscribe to): Halloween should be a national holiday, or at
the very least a national sales holiday. Because if you think about it,
trick or treaters are really salespeople in disguise.

1. Trick or treaters dress for success.

2. The most effective trick or treaters plan their routes wisely to maximize
their time in the field.

3. The most successful trick or treaters start early and work late.

4. The most successful trick or treaters ask for the order! (Trick or
Treat?)

5. The most successful trick or treaters network to find out where the best
treats are to be found.

6. It’s a night filled with cold calling.

7. Savvy treaters have been known to try to ask for their fair share, wait a
while, and return for an up sell.

8. If you want to make more treats, you have to make more calls.

9. Smart treaters always say thank you.

10. At the end of the day, if you didn’t get all the treats you wanted, you
only have yourself to blame.

I have to give credit where it’s due, so thank you very much for this list
Andy Dix by way of Jeffrey Gitomer's newsletter.

The list is very funny to read because of the truth behind the message; If
you want more treats, knock on more doors.

Go get 'em!

Happy Halloween!

John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

2010-09-01T07:13:00.000-07:00

At last! This brutally hot summer is coming to an end (we'll be kicking ourselves for having these thoughts while shoveling 2 feet of icy snow from our driveways). The end of the summer also indicates our kids will be headed back to school next week. That means we need to shop for school supplies, clothing, and in some case uniforms Can you believe that some school districts are making preschoolers wear uniforms?! In any case, we're here to help. Just stop in to see your favorite company (US!), and we can show you what we have to offer. From basic polo shirts to French Toast brand uniform styles, we have dozens of clothing options available. We also have thousands of options for branded items, from pens and pencils to notepads and binders in case you want to donate supplies to the schools. I'm sure they would appreciate the help, and you'll be promoting your company/organization at the same time. In the meantime, enjoy the peace and quiet, and have a great September!

Adpro Imprints Receives 2010 Best of Ocean Award

2010-07-21T06:05:00.001-07:00

NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2010 -- Adpro Imprints has been selected for the 2010 Best of Ocean Award in the Embroidering Machines category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

STOP THE PRESSES!

2010-06-02T05:56:00.000-07:00

Just kidding =) But I will say that after having a banner month, I wouldn't mind at least one day to relax...or visit my chiropractor (Dr. Buono in Tinton Falls- a great guy. Or Dr. Ari Cohn if you're in the Princeton area). Thanks to everyone who came in to place their orders this May, helping to make it Adpro's busiest month on record (we keep all our records, so lets just call it our busiest month ever)! To show our appreciation, and to see if any of our customers out there are actually reading these rants I shoot into cyberspace, mention this blog and receive 20% off ANY REORDER placed between now and the end of July. If Luis, John, Courtney, Jess, or Jeremy don't believe you, just tell them to "call Peter". They probably will still think you're pulling their leg(s), but I've got your back. Its the least I can do after having ours after all these years. Thanks again for a fantastic May, and I hope we made you happy so we'll see you again!

-Peter

SCREEN PRINTER DAILY ARTICLE

2010-04-29T13:36:00.001-07:00

Shop Profile: Adpro Imprints, INC

Today we are on the East Coast and featuring Adpro Imprints, Inc out of Ocean, New Jersey owned by Peter Demaree, Jr and Anthony Lugo. Peter is 33 years old, and lives in Ocean with his wife, Cheryl , 2 year old daughter Madison, and newborn son, Weiland. After graduating from Neptune High School, he went on to receive a Business degree from The College of New Jersey. Anthony is 39 and lives in Long Branch with his wife, Ruth, sons, 6 year old Michael and 1 year old Dominic and 3 year old daughter, Naomi. After graduating from Long Branch High School, he went on to attend Kean University.

Adpro Imprints Ocean, NJ Location

SPD: How many employees including yourself?

Adpro Imprints: 11

SPD: How long have you been in business?

Adpro Imprints: Since 1982.

Adpro Imprints Farmingdale, NJ Location

SPD: What is your average sales per year?

Adpro Imprints: $1.2m

SPD: What services do you offer?

Adpro Imprints: Screen Printing, embroidery, custom in-house graphic design, promotional products, offset printing, vehicle graphics, signs, banners, custom logo & corporate i.d

SPD: What type of Screen Printing and Embroidery equipment do you have in your shop?

Adpro Imprints: (1) 6 color M&R Chameleon, (1) 8 color M&R sportsman, (1) Tajima 4-head, (1) Tajima 2-head

SPD: Where does most of your sales come from (Screen Printing or Embroidery)?

Adpro Imprints: Screen Printing

SPD: What is your biggest customer group?

Adpro Imprints: Nonprofits, schools, construction and landscape contractors.

SPD: What got you interested in this business?

Adpro Imprints: My father started the business in 1982. My partner and I worked for him for a combined 50+ years of experience in different areas.

SPD: What is the absolute coolest job you’ve ever done, or your “claim to fame”?

Adpro Imprints: Most of our work is pretty standard, because that’s what our customer base requires. I guess the coolest job we do every year is the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. We also outfit a very big customer who trains military personnel to disarm weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ve always found that pretty interesting.

SPD: What do you do better than your competition?

Adpro Imprints: We’ve always worked on doing as much as we possibly can better than the competition. We’ve had a lot of time to try things out and see what works and what doesn’t. My father always emphasized customer service, so obviously that is very important to us. We’ve also always kept up with the latest technologies and maintained the best equipment in the industry. It allows us to output at a level of quality that a lot of others can’t. In a nutshell, I guess you can say we really care about what we do better than the competition.

Peter Demaree
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
1206 Rt. 35 South
Ocean, NJ 07712
732.531.2133
732.493.8555 shop
732.614.0936 cell
732.493.8582 fax
peter@adproimprints.com
www.adproimprints.com

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

2010-04-01T06:11:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here! If not in person (I've never seen so much rain in my life), then definitely in Spirit. Our presses are partying like its 1999 (I think that's the last time the economy was good to us), and our entire team is warming up for what appears like its going to be a busy summer. So get out there and play in the sun- get some golf in, enjoy the local beaches and boardwalks, and be sure to visit your local businesses to keep this economy headed in the right direction. Oh- and don't forget to order your t-shirts! What would a beautiful Spring/Summer be at the Jersey Shore without your favorite, comfortable, reliable t-shirt... =)

FEBRUARY BLUES?

2010-02-01T12:11:00.000-08:00

Business slows down in February. Christmas is over, taxes will be due before we know it, and it's soooooo cold outside. Being a small business owner, I wouldn't normally say this, but so what??? This is a good time to spend a little more time with the family and recharge for the Spring, because we all know what happens in Spring. Things speed up. Business starts rolling in. We get less and less time to relax and spend time with the ones we love. So lets embrace this cold weather. Recharge. Refuel. Maybe work on a few projects that have been sitting on your mental shelf collecting dust. Feel accomplished. Then get back to work. This is going to be a good year.

BIG NEWS FOR 2010

2010-01-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

On January 1, 2010, Universal Promotions will be teaming up with long time supplier Adpro Imprints.

What this means for our existing customers is a direct source for silk screening and embroidery, a full service art and creative department, and an expanded and secure area for inventory programs. Adpro has been a Universal Promotions supplier for over 30 years, and together we felt this union would further enhance our capabilities, while enabling us to provide our current and future customers the best possible service and price in the industry.

Our new web site is www.adproimprints .com please take some time to familiarize yourself with it as well as the full range of services we can provide.

We look forward to working with you in 2010, continuing to exceed your needs while providing the products and service that you have come to expect.

Best Regards
Paul Travers

2010 AND BEYOND...

2010-01-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

The New Year is finally here, and is time for everyone to make their "resolutions". I already quit smoking, so my resolution will be to make Adpro the best it can be. In the coming year, we'll be implementing new system software to make us an even more efficient and effective at what we do, with the intentions of making your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. We will also be further developing our "sister site", www.adproimprint.com, enabling our customers to place orders for business cards, brochures, menus, and much more right from their home computers. as always, Adpro is only a short ride or a phone call away to help you with all of your professional design needs.

I you happen to be looking for a way to jump start your new year, please check out our latest newsletter for (10) ways to make this new decade work for you. Happy 2010!

-Pete

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2009-12-23T07:17:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season, and thank you for all of your support this past year. 2010 should prove to be an exciting year, as we add services and technologies that will help us and our customers to do business more effectively and efficiently than ever before. Please keep in mind that we will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Remember to stay safe over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing you again next year! -Pete

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2009-11-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to take the time to wish all of our loyal customers a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving weekend, and to thank everyone for your support this past year. It was a trying year for businesses everywhere, but because of you we were able to keep moving forward, doing what we love to do. That's definitely something to be thankful for. Have a great weekend!

NOW HIRING

2009-11-10T10:26:00.000-08:00

We are currently searching for a full time screen printer to run our automatic press. For details, please contact peter@adproimprints.com directly. Experienced printers only please.

TEST BLOG

2009-11-10T08:05:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of our "What's New" page. Check back regularly for exciting company news & announcements!