Ed Pepe was delighted to accept the "Leadership in Our Community and Industry Award" from Phil White CEO of Better Packages on December 21st. "It means a lot to us to be recognized by our peers," stated Pepe. "Our company was founded in CT, and we intend to stay here despite the economic storms. We have enjoyed helping other CT manufacturers grow and prosper over the years. As their businesses have grown, their need for labels and packaging products, and our industry expertise has grown too. Thank you all for being a part of our growth as well."

Robinson Tape and Label, Inc. received an Official Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly.

"In celebration of 40 years of manufacturing labels and packaging products. We commend you for your contribution to the community and for 40 years of making it through the ups and downs. Congratulations on your success and we wish you many more years of successful business in Branford."

A commemorative plaque was presented by:

Representative Lonnie Reed, 102nd District

Representative Patricia M. Widlitz, 98th District

Senator Edward Meyer, 12th District 

Robinson Tape and Label was pleased to receive recognition for 40 years in business by the Town of Branford First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos. 

"Robinson Tape and Label has been an excellent corporate neighbor and tremendous asset to the Branford community. We look forward to continuing our partnership in the future."

In honor of our 40th anniversary, we wanted to do something to give back to our local community. During this difficult economic period, we felt it would be best to help provide food for local people. We presented our donation to Pat Kral, Executive Director, just before Thanksgiving.  

We are proud to announce that this month we are beginning our 40^th year in business. We could not have achieved this milestone without you and many other loyal customers. Thank you for your continuing patronage. It means a lot to us.

You have helped us to grow. Hopefully, we are helping you to grow your company by making sure we deliver what you need, when you need it.

Our success can be attributed to our willingness to make changes to meet the fluctuating needs of our clientele and the marketplace. “You can’t do today’s job with yesterday’s methods and be in business tomorrow.” (anonymous) We continually invest in new technology and further training for all of our employees. In addition, we are always researching new products that will be beneficial to our customers.

Know that we are here for you anytime, and we are ready for the future, whatever it may hold. We are 40 years old, but we are young, willing and able to serve you. Give us a call to say hello and happy anniversary. We would be delighted to hear from you. 

You can print your own custom labels with on-demand thermal transfer printing. Thermal Transfer printing technology is great for variable information labels, barcodes, date codes, lot numbers and more.

The package includes a 300 dpi printer, professional labeling software and installation. For just $1,999.00 you can create your own labels affordably, when you need them. 

For More Information Please Contact:

Robinson Tape & Label, Inc.
(800) 433-7102
www.robinsontapeandlabel.com

Shelton, CT, April 2010 —Better Packages—the number-one trusted name in water-activated tape dispensers and carton sealers for over 90 years—announces that they have acquired the business operations of The Crowell Corporation. For 90 years, Better Packages has been setting industry standards with its durable, dependable Better Pack® brand of water-activated tape dispensers. Better Packages products are sold and supported around the world by a network of Authorized Distributors. Other Better Packages brands include BetterSeal Secure Tape®, TapeShooter® and SealMaster®.
Better Packages and Crowell products are distributed by Robinson Tape and Label, Inc.
http://www.robinsontapeandlabel.com/better_packages.htm

About Crowell 
The Crowell Corporation, founded in 1906, is a leading producer of water-activated sealing tapes, corrugated box tapes and cold seal (self-sealing) packaging materials. The Crowell facility in Newport, Delaware, is a modern manufacturing facility, equipped with three coating/laminators. The complete line of tape products produced there includes plain and reinforced grades in a full range of various strengths. Crowell offers complete contract converting services. Well known Crowell brands such as Samson®, Newport®, Dolphin®, Cro-Nel®, Nyvel® and Super Seal are included in this acquisition.



For More Information Please Contact:

Robinson Tape & Label, Inc.
(800) 433-7102
www.robinsontapeandlabel.com

This state of the art digital platemaking technology offers high precision computer to plate output. Print quality is further enhanced, especially in 4-color process label manufacturing. The Flexo Laser is specifically designed for the label industry. The system is a complete digital solution, delivering superior quality output for label manufacturing, eliminating the need for film and chemicals, which is better for the environment.

Robinson Tape & Label has also installed the Xante Automated Prepress and RIP System. The workflow system enables our prepress operators to process highly complex digital files to meet multi-faceted electronic graphic application requirements.

In addition to manufacturing labels, Robinson Tape & Label also distributes industrial packaging products, packaging machinery, and automated packaging systems.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Robinson Tape & Label

(203) 481-5581

www.robinsontapeandlabel.com

Better Packages—the number-one trusted name in water-activated tape dispensers and carton sealers for over 90 years—is proud to announce the successful UL testing and approval of its Better Pack 555e Series electronic dispenser. Since its original introduction in 1960 and re-introduction of the electronic dispenser line in 1999, the gummed tape dispenser has continually maintained the rigorous UL Listing standards for electronic and operational safety.

The Better Pack® 555e Series, a family of rugged, versatile electronic tape dispensers for carton sealing with reinforced water-activated tape (WAT), is the only dispenser of its kind in the industry to be UL Approved and Listed. The dispenser consistently passes current UL requirements for electronic and operational safety. It is engineered and built to also meet or exceed FCC, CE, CSA, CUL regulatory requirements. The standard age of Better Packages' electric dispenser models in use today is over 16 years.

The Better Pack® 555e Series electronic dispenser offers the most options and the highest level of automation available from any WAT dispenser manufacturer. Machines are available in six models designed to fit various packaging applications needs. Features include a color-coded keypad, a random length key and the largest tape capacity (accommodating 1000 foot tape rolls) in the industry. They also offer auto repeat and auto feed functions, a programmable H pattern and customizable tape lengths.

Accessories available for the Better Pack 555e Series models include the CodeTaper® for imprinting words, numbers and logos directly on the tape. An Automatic Measuring Device (AMD) measures the box using ultrasonic waves and automatically dispenses the length of tape needed. The Better Pack 555e with the AMD (Automatic Measuring Device) accessory can save time and money in busy packaging areas by eliminating material waste and significantly improving productivity. Other productivity enhancing options include a Foot Pedal for hands-free dispensing, and a Tape Aerial for easier and quicker handling of long lengths of tape.

About Better Packages
Better Packages was founded in 1917 and has been headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, since 1924. Better Packages is the world's leading manufacturer of water-activated tape dispensers used for carton sealing. Its products, including tape dispensers, case sealers, water-activated tape and many accessories, are sold and serviced in the United States, Canada and Mexico and in 20 countries worldwide. The company's systems are used whenever security, strength, efficiency, productivity and a professional image are an absolute must. For more information, please visit http://www.betterpackages.com/.

Robinson Tape and Label, Inc., a leading manufacturer for high quality custom labels has announced a new e-commerce addition to their website, featuring their extensive line of complimentary shipping and packaging products.

The new e-commerce enabled store features shipping tapes, packing list envelopes, packaging products such as stretch wrap, and a full line of tape dispensers, including the industry leading Better Packages® brand of water activated tape dispensers and carton sealing systems. All products are priced very competitively and are in stock, ready to ship, for fast delivery.

“Since these products were in stock and ready to ship, there was no reason not to make them more readily available for sale, and the internet is the perfect place to do this,” said Ed Pepe, President  of Robinson Tape and Label. “Making it easier to do business with us, is just another way for us to better serve our customers.”

When asked why the custom labels weren’t part of the new e-commerce site, Robinson explained that they still feel understanding each customers unique needs is still important to ensure optimum satisfaction. Therefore, they still take every custom label order via phone as their commitment to quality and excellence. Robinson takes pride in every label printed – from small address label orders to the most complex labels for major international manufacturers who expect only the best.

About Robinson Tape and Label

Robinson Tape and Label, Inc. is a label manufacturer and a distributor of an extensive line of packaging and shipping products. Robinson specializes in flexographic printing and makes labels for companies of all sizes, in many different industries including automotive, medical, electronics, hardware, chemicals, gourmet foods, beverages, and retail. For more information, please visit www.robinsontapeandlabel.com.

In spite of the economic downturn, Robinson Tape & Label, a Branford, CT label manufacturer, has expanded its physical plant by almost 40 percent. The newly acquired, now customized addition is being utilized for both manufacturing and office operations.

Robinson Tape & Label manufactures labels on rolls for diverse industries including consumer products, hardware, electronics, food and beverage producers, nutritional supplements, chemicals, medical devices, automotive, and UL approved products.. “By serving such a wide range of industries in various geographic areas, we are able to remain active, even in difficult economic times,” stated Pepe. “Our company is committed to embracing new technologies and the continued training of employees, in order to increase efficiency, offer innovative new products, to save customers money, and to be an excellent source of knowledge for our customers. We serve as advisors and consultants, to help design solutions to meet very specific business applications. No two customers are exactly alike. Every customer’s business is unique. Our ability to respond to these situations has helped us to grow to what we are today.”

In addition to manufacturing labels, Robinson Tape & Label also distributes industrial packaging products, packaging machinery, and automated packaging systems.

Customers can log on to their own customized product database on the Robinson Tape & Label website to place orders, view purchasing history, check order status and more.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Robinson Tape & Label

(203) 481-5581

www.robinsontapeandlabel.com