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2010-06-23T14:08:00.006-05:00

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2009-08-01T20:28:00.025-05:00

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Articles - Proforma Custom Products - Blog

2009-08-01T20:28:00.023-05:00

1- Hero Materials: Commercials, Video, Motion Graphics and 3D Animation
2- Proforma Custom Products Website
3- Award Winning Multimedia Services - We thrill You
4- Asset Management - We'll Design a Web to Print Personal Website for You.
5- Asset Management - Using our Motion Graphic Capabilities to Sell you PROecom
6- Why choose Proforma Custom Products - Feedback.
7- You Save Time and Money - Your One Source Vendor
8- Total Project Management - Motion Graphics
9- Apparel Catalog
10- Cutter & Buck Corporate Catalog
11- Our Catalog - Wades Through the Tidal Wave of Products and Information - Our Favs
12- Preserve the Old, Know the New - Sublimation
13- Print, Using our Motion Graphics Capabilities to Sell Print
14- Printing - Our Capabilites
15- Unusual Print Products - Easy to Produce & Sell
16- Print=Promote=Profit
17- Go Green... it is Asset Management
18- Our Green Website is not a Printed Catalog
19- Green in the Eye of the Beholder - Green Print Terms
20- Impact Marketing
21- Promotional Products Motion Graphics
22- Promotional Products - Proforma - Website
23- Technology Pushes You Profitably
24- USB! USB! USB!
25- Christmas all Year Long
26- Work for Yourself, We are Looking for Talent
27 -This is My Proforma

Proforma Custom Products for Launching a New Product

2009-07-27T14:19:00.011-05:00

We want to be your one source for promotions!

*Create multimedia for Award Winning Video Commercials or Motion Graphics for your Website.

* Target your audience with personalized emails or direct mail.

* Tradeshow Booth - No! We'll design a Tradeshow Display. With Award Winning Video, Custom Signs, Custom Display and Corporate Identity Apparel. No need to just stand on your feet for hours, we will make impact happen for you!

* Web to Print is ecologically sound for new product information, directions and sales brochures.

I'm happy to quote your marketing campaign for you. Edward Gardere. Proforma Custom Products 281.362.0521

Proforma Custom Products ~ We pride ourselves on service

2009-07-21T19:03:00.010-05:00

Bug? That's not a bug, that's a feature.

Technology makes life more convenient. And then again, not always. I am always glad to hear from you, your phone call is returned the same day.

Proforma is awarded #1 Printing and Promotional Products Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. Link

- Edward Gardere
281.362.0521

Terms to Think about for Green Print

2009-07-17T14:34:00.008-05:00

You need to be 100% post-consumer paper to be processed chlorine free. 100% post-consumer recycled is 100% processed chlorine free. FSC is only one small element in determining the paper is environmental.

Call or email Proforma Custom Products for a quote today. 281.362.0521

We'll Print Anything .... Almost ....

2009-06-26T18:49:00.003-05:00

Go Green! Feel Good and Profit..Feel Even Better!

2009-06-17T18:34:00.020-05:00

Going Green Feels Good! Green doesn’t have to be More Expensive. Green appeals to everyone, it’s noticed and green is profitable.

New Technology support new green efforts: we’ll design a custom print –on-demand website for you and you’ll save money. Using your new custom website for print-on-demand technology, saves by running exact quantities - minimizing waste through overruns and obsolescence. Save on storage costs, too! Order just as much as you need, only as you need it.

Link: Our Green Website

Green is durable: Vegetable-based inks are from renewable resources emitting less volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than non-renewable petroleum-based inks. Aqueous coatings protect printed pieces with a high-gloss surface increasing longevity.

Many FSC - Forest Stewardship Council - certified papers fall into the same price group as the usual paper. The Forest Stewardship Council from trees in a documented, reputable forest that follows strict guidelines for maintaining the ecosystem around it. Look for the FSC's logo!

Go Green! Call us today for a free needs based assessment. 281.362.0521 edward.gardere@proforma.com

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Unusual Print Products ~ Ask Proforma Custom Products

2009-06-10T14:55:00.011-05:00

We sell many print and print related items to our clients. Some clients are publicly traded printers and they mark our products up again to sell to their end users. We have great prices.

We are located in the Houston, Texas area and our printer clients who re-sell these items are in Utah, Virginia, all over the USA.

Proforma Custom Products is part of the Proforma family, we are number one in print distribution in North America and largest in promotional product sales. We will happily quote your print projects. 281.362.0521

Link: Corporate Website

Over a million sold !!!!!!!

2009-06-09T13:23:00.003-05:00

Proforma Custom Products sold over a million custom tags to one publicly traded company.

Proforma Custom Products ~ the complete package

2009-05-15T21:35:00.009-05:00

~ Save your time and save your money. We want to be your vendor for print and promotionals. Our client just reordered computer attache cases for the 5th year. We did 2,000 educational Custom Binders, 2,500 Brochures, Embroidered Shirts / Hats , a cooler with multi colored logo and Clic Stick pens

A great way to sell your message, our complete packages: With Attache Case or Custom Box, a summary Brochure, educational Binder, a custom USB Stick, and a custom Click Stic Pen.

Proforma technology for Asset Management

2009-01-29T12:24:00.020-06:00

Asset management is one of the most critical responsibilities of your company’s leadership team.

We can save you time, money, reduce storage needs, and avoid over ordering. What you need, as you need it.

We will design and implement a website for your company. It is a one-time implementation. Your website, called Proecom, creates an online technological solution. You're ensured all your marketing materials, business forms and promotional items are produced and delivered effectively & efficiently.

One Source

A large manufacturing company, with 6 offices nationwide, wanted to consolidate print procurement - marketing materials, business forms, promotional items and stationary. Proforma offered a Collateral Management Solution for a custom website powered by Proecom. Proforma became their one source and manages all print materials through their Proforma Proecom website, it's simple for the employees in each office and they don't over order.

Infinite Resources.

Within weeks, the custom online collateral store was up and running. When they realized how much Proecom improved their process, the manufacturing company added promotional items and apparel to the site. All 6 offices were very pleased.

Excellent Results.

The client was very pleased with a major savings through Proforma's Collateral Management Solution. All their materials were readily available and could be customized individual offices to appeal to local markets.They could update materials quickly with no waste and implement changes in their brand of visual identity at the click of a button.

Regional Proforma 2009

2009-01-29T11:56:00.005-06:00

Proforma Custom Products - Regional meetings make Proforma Corporate number one in the USA for commercial print. We take this opportunity learning more technological advances, best selling items & new areas of advancement.

Regional Awards are won for large and medium franchises. Proforma Custom Products is one of 64 owners in the Southwest Region, we began in 2004.

At Regionals this year, we won 2nd largest average sales size. And winning 2nd highest sale. Both in the medium franchise category. Now we are looking towards 2009 and promoting you.

Proforma...One Source...Infinite Resources

2009-01-20T18:09:00.022-06:00

Proforma Custom Products has been busy providing clients with impact products...

FEEDBACK IS AN EXCELLENT THING!!! We return your phone calls and emails the same day. Entrepreneur Magazine has voted Proforma #1 in business services for 5 years.

Last week I received a call from a former client, from a large Houston corporation, they'd been receiving our emails, cards and calls & realized they had really missed the friendly, prompt service. Our office prides itself on returning phone calls the same day, quotes are as prompt as possible ~ usually the same day. We are solution providers! The board of directors will see a noticable improvement in the reports with our recent project.

We recently completed a rush print-promotional item for one of the largest churches in Houston. We were told that the deadline was as pressing as a space shuttle launch. When it was done, I received an email saying, "Thanks for your extra efforts! You are on the top of the list." This is a 6 year relationship client.

Call today, I am happy to give a free needs/use assessment. 281.362.0521

This is my Proforma

2008-05-17T18:59:00.004-05:00

Proforma Custom Products: One of the things that I like to hear from my clients is that they are pleased to work with me. It is important to me to work well with people. The recent example,a client comparing quotes said that although I was slightly higher, she knew that when it came to the details of putting the job together, she'd rather work with me. I work to have a can do attitude.

At my high school reunion, I wasn't the most popular or the most athletic by far, but at my reunion people stood all evening to say to me they remember whatever their high school persona, what they remembered about me was my ability to reach across "the borders" to be nice.

Looking for Good, Strong Growth

2008-05-17T18:55:00.016-05:00

Proforma Custom Products: One of life lesson's learned is a company has a personality. I started as an AVP in Commercial Banking. One of my clients owned a print and promotional products company, I was strongly interested because I saw the relaxed business climate, successful salespeople and their salaries.

18 years later, I am gladly working in this industry. I like being my own boss and I've enjoyed the financial rewards of commission sales.

This industry takes self-management, determination and a willingness to push forward. The assets I bring are: self discipline, a can do attitude, follow through and honesty, a desire to work with people. Most of my clients I know quite well, a lot of them I've worked with 10 years or more.

Looking for an opportunity to earn as much as you want to put into your career? I recommend Proforma Custom Products.

I am happy to discuss the possibilities with you today. Edward Gardere, Proforma Custom Products, 281.362.0521 edward.gardere@proforma.com

Proforma Custom Products ~

2008-02-28T22:34:00.002-06:00

Proforma Custom Products - part of the business community making our area a better place to live.

As part of the Chamber of Commerce in South Montgomery County ~ The Woodlands, Texas. Proforma Custom Products gave custom gift bags with custom letter openers and pens (for each visitor) to the South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce's Exposition at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

We also gave a custom bag giveaway at South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce ... Golf Expo – The Woodlands is the largest consumer golf show in the Houston area.

A Gross of Customized Golf Balls for a Corporate Tournamant.

Proforma on all your projects

2008-02-15T17:46:00.003-06:00

Proforma Custom Products is providing your full-service print and promotional products.

Proforma owners together are recognized by Print Solutions Magazine as the largest in commercial print provider and 2nd largest in promotional products in the USA.

My Proforma Custom Products provides you any print job at the most competitive prices, best quality and wonderful turn around time. It's pride in service, keeping our clients happy for 17 years. Proforma looks forward to even better prices in forms, labels and other printed material.

Print on Demand Technology increases your efficiency, saves you time and money. We store your forms electonically and send them to you at your email request. Some companies request we transfer their multi-part forms into carbonless forms & format for laser printers.

Campaigns are our specialty. One of our clients is a non-profit organization with over 250 chapters. We've provided them with products & product bundles. These special offers generate interest and awareness. We embroider their logo on chairs, backpacks & duffles. We've placed their logo on coolers, koozies and maglite flashlights. We delivery to their chapters all over the country. Proforma also specializes in custom direct mail & email communications. This client is interested in new promotional products that interest their members.

Promotional products take time to find, we have close relationships with all leading manufacturers. We are glad to share with you our lists of the most unique and hottest products. ALL of the latest promotional products!

NEWS - Items making an Impact

2008-02-15T16:39:00.001-06:00

PROFORMA CUSTOM PRODUCTS ~ Promoting our clients!

A Contract Program for a Large Non-profit Association. 225 Chapters across the USA, we provide service for embroidered chairs, duffle bags and backpacks. Promoting this organization and increasing interest in their programs and rewarding their members!

Viewbinders and index tabs for a Printer

144 bags for a Pipeline Client

A bunch of Swiss Army knives for an Engineering Educational Client

500 Bags for an Engineering Educational Client

2500 Booklets for a repeat customer and repeat item

Over a million tags for a printer for re-sale!

Technology increases Profitability

2007-08-02T16:31:00.000-05:00

Proforma's Annual Convention: One promotional I really like: the USB stick as a lanyard. That's having it all and carrying it with you!

USB sticks can now carry up to a gig or more. Eventually computer manufacturers have announced USBs will replace current hard drives with USB sticks. This USB logo promotes Proforma's new Proecom website.

This e commerce site streamlines
your purchase. Not only are repeat orders a simple click for printing or promotional items; you will see your logo displayed on your promotional item before your order.

Projects for Client Satisfaction and Customer Growth

2007-07-12T20:17:00.000-05:00

Archive projects for Proforma Custom Products

1000 Bic pens for a large church in Houston

8,000 more tags with a wire for a printer.

Golf tournament give-aways for a local politician: bags with a cart caddy, a knife, a divot repairing tool, a mug and a towel.

1000 binders for an insurance client

Two Sets of oil pipe booklets: 5,000 at a time. One set had 138 pages and the other 16 pages. This client was very pleased with the result when the original photos were old and low res.
Ain't it Great! : Proforma Corporate awarded the rank of largest in USA for commercial print distribution by Print Solutions Magazine ://www.printsolutionsmag.com/issues/June07/page46.stm ). Proforma's $300 million in revenues is earned, by providing our clients with Solutions in print and promotional items. We prove it everyday with prompt, friendly, reliable service and terrific products & good prices.

Last Week: Cutter & Buck shirts for an up-and-coming manufacturing company. They will look great at their trade show. Don't forget our end-of-year close-out sales. About 50% off of retail, a very good value.

Prior week: A repeat order of 1,000 mousepads for one of the largest churchs in Houston. We love to hear from them, always have praise.

Also last week: Tabs are a product we have a great niche in. We sell to printers. This project is a repeat order, sometimes twice a month. It is 750 set of 15 tabs all with different body copy. Call me anytime for a tab quote!

Previous week: A project involving the logo on 5,000 Mechanical Pencils & 8,000 pens. We recommend a more reliable pen like Bic, worth the minor increase in cost. We recently worked on a project for a large public university. The university wanted their logo placed on a particular Bic pen. This particular pen is one usually sold only in retail capacity and not available for logo usage. Because Proforma has such a large working relationship with Bic, Bic made the pens available to the University through us with their logo on it with a large minimum order, which the University did not mind a bit.
Win, win!!

Previous: 5,000 expandable boxes with
elastic closure & tabs for Insurance Sales Group. This project included the printing, tabs and fufillment. This is a long-time client and one I am always glad to hear from or visit.

Prior : 5,000 binders for a long-time client. Because we have a niche in binders, even long-time clients are pleased to discover that an custom binder is a good show for the money.

1. And: labels and tags for a printer.

2.. And: We also produce boxes for clients filled with items we've printed for them: business forms, catalogs or continuing education. Some boxes are plastic, vinyl or poly.

3. And: Feedback! : A long-time client called to say that what she remembers from years of our service is our friendly & prompt attention to requests for quotes, purchase orders filled and ability to problem solve.

Prior : A repeat performance of 5,000 brochures for a long-time client. This client is very pleased because she although doesn't have original art anymore and it is low res, we have given her great looking brochures. So great that we received a thank you note. Feedback is a great thing!!!

Previous: A padfolios project for Ebby Halliday. It has their logo and has 4 square brass ends. This fabulous lady hands it out in board meetings & as gifts. Padfolios are great when traveling to a meeting. We work with several continuing education services and this is good for students as well.

Previous: We are working on a project for a large corporate office in The Woodlands for retractable badgeholders. Lanyards and badgeholders make good handouts at tradeshows, just like jewelry or your haircut, people like change. Not very expensive, but one of the handouts people are likely to keep. Especially if the lanyard or name tag is interestingly done or calligraphied.

Proforma Custom Products: What makes us unique?

2007-06-29T21:41:00.002-05:00

PROFORMA CUSTOM PRODUCTS ~ One of life lesson's learned is a company has a personality. The individuals chosen for the team were picked because for a reason.

After 18 years, I know how to provide a good product at a good price with reliable and friendly service. A few of my customers & I have an 18 year relationship.

One of my long-time customers has paid me the highest compliment. At the Regional Sales Meeting for this publicly traded company, I was the key note speaker; he introduced me by saying that I have the integrity that allows him to sleep at night. After 5 years, we haven't missed a deadline. In a room of sales associates, that is something I can appreciate. One day, long before this sales meeting, I drove 180 miles for a deadline. This client is a commercial print business and reflects the trust this man, & his associates all over the South & Southwest, have in me not to sell to their end users.

Proforma Custom Products is part of Proforma, largest in the United States in Commercial Print and in the top 3 for Promotional Products. This Proforma owner includes 4 experienced sales associates, one I am very fond of, my wife.Thanks very much for your time, as you look through this blog, please let me know if you have any questions. I am always glad to hear from you. 281.362.0521

Proforma Corporation is Number One in Commercial Print in the United States!

2007-05-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

PROFORMA TEAM HITS A HOME RUN!

Each year, Print Solutions magazine presents a list of the largest print distributors by sales dollars. This year, Proforma won & claims the top spot with a reported sales volume of $293,933,000 in print sales in the United States.

This #1 ranking makes me proud to be a Proforma Owner. Proforma achieved this award providing our clients with Solutions. Proforma clients trust us for great service, great price and our friendly, reliable sales team.

http://www.printsolutionsmag.com/issues/June07/page46.stm

Being part of the 600 Proforma owners across the United States, provides purchasing leverage enabling me to provide you with enhanced products and a broader range of services:

* Commercial Printing * Promotional Products * Binders, Folders, Tabs* Business Forms * Inventory Management and Fulfillment Programs* Company Store Programs * Direct Mail

Proforma Custom Products

2006-06-05T13:17:00.000-05:00

Proforma Custom Products,

some clients and services are:

Promotional Products for one of Houston's Largest Churches
One of my clients is one of the largest publicly traded retail print chains in the U.S.
All of the School Lunch Calendars & T-Shirts - in a medium sized ISD.
All the forms for state funded lunch recipients - one of the largest ISDs in the country.
All of the sales binders for one of largest US pharmaceutical companies.
All of the sales binders for one of the largest insurance companies in the Northwest USA

Proforma Custom Products, dedicated service provider for:

* Commercial Printing * Promotional Products * Binders, Folders, Tabs, CDs, DVDs * Business Forms * Inventory Management and Fulfillment Programs* Company Store Programs * Direct Mail * E-mail Solutions for all industries

Google Local lists gives Proforma Custom Products the distinction of being listed as one of the top printers in the area.

Continuous communication creates a dialog paving the path to profit and smoothly functioning business. I've had 16 years experience & I'd be pleased to discuss your project. I'm always glad to hear from you.

Edward Gardere
Proforma Custom Products
281.362.0521
800.856.6151
fax: 281.362.0574
edward.gardere@proforma.com
www.proforma.com/customproducts

Feedback is a great thing!

2006-06-05T12:23:00.000-05:00

PROFORMA CUSTOM PRODUCTS ~

FEEDBACK IS AN EXCELLENT THING!!!

We have done business with Ebby Halliday for 16 years. Everyone in North Texas knows Ebby and everyone in real estate north of the Mason-Dixon line knows Ebby - and her reputation for fair dealing and honesty. Ebby has been in real estate since the end of WWII and the largest independent real estate agency in the U.S. She has been the inspiration in my life for returning phone calls and quotes the same day. Ebby is sending me a letter of recommendation and told me to feel free to use it in business.

Last week I received a call from a former client, from a large Houston corporation, they'd been receiving our emails, cards and calls & realized they had really missed the friendly, prompt service. Our office prides itself on returning phone calls the same day, quotes are as prompt as possible ~ usually the same day. We are solution providers! The board of directors will see a noticable improvement in the reports with our recent project.

We recently completed a rush print-promotional item for one of the largest churches in Houston.
We were told that the deadline was as pressing as a space shuttle launch. When it was done, I received an email saying, "Thanks for your extra efforts! You are on the top of the list." This is a 6 year relationship client.

I am always glad to receive business referrals and will give business references upon request! I am always glad to hear from you.