Affordable Option to our Standard Printed Binders

You can think of it as a hybrid-binder because it has the same great qualities as our standard FlexHinge binder from Corporate Image...great printing, a 3 ring mechanism,  but it's made from 18 or 24 point paperboard and can come with pockets or without. It's really a cross between a pocket folder and a binder...we call it a Presentation Binder and it's affordably priced to funciton as a binder, but save you money. It comes with a 1/2 inch, 3/4 or 1 inch round ring that mounted on the spine. Pockets are available on one side or both and we offer tab dividers to accessorize your binder, as well as a printed disk holder.

They're a sturdy solution when you want to present materials for conferences, seminars or for employees, whether it be new employees or benefit information for health plans. As always, Corporate Image has you covered. It's what we do and we do it well...print and manufacture custom binders, tabs, folders and boxes. Our press is devoted to printing just covers and we've been doing it for over 30 years.

Templates Make Ordering Custom Printed Binders, Tabs, Folders and Custom Boxes Easy

When planning your next presentation project, let Corporate Image help you get it right with our easy-to-use templates. We will  send you a digital die overlay for standard products iin which you can drop your artwork so you can be sure it fits Corporate Image's die specications. If you would like to create a custom printed binder, folder or box, we will create a custom template just for you. Before we produce your job, we will send you a proof that has been folded to your products dimensions so you can visualize the finished job. Next step...your Sales Representative will advise you about production schedules and estimated delivery times. Ordering with Corporate Image is a breeze.

Versatile Printed Pocket Folders Will Impress Your Audience

From Media Kits to creative presentation systems, beautiful and durable Corporate Image printed Pocket Folders can be designed to meet virtually any need or budget. Choose one or two pockets, vertical or horizontal pockets, box pockets, expandable pockets, file tabs, portfolio closures and more. Folders are printed on 12-or 18-point stock, then film laminated with gloss, semi gloss or natural matte with your choice of smooth or linen finish for greater strength and protection.

Printed folders can be customized to your specifications or our package designer can help you create a new format. We offer a wide range of styles including the Glueless Pocket Folder pictured above. It is a great solution if you have limited storage space, because it will ship flat. And, it's an environmentally friendly design that simply fits together with a tab and tuck closure, so no glues or equipment are used in the assembly process.

Ringless Binders are Perfect for Holding a Pad of Paper

For your next conference, consider a ringless binder for taking notes. It easily and securely holds a notepad of paper in place, while branding your company at the same time. Printed binders, with our without a ring, are designed to make an impression and are the perfect balance of form versus function. Available with a round back binder or a square back binder these binders will stand out and make a great take away from the conference.

The portfolio binder style shown above offers a very professional look and protects the contents as well. It's really the perfect presentation solution. What's more it's green to the core. All of our 3 ring binders at Corporate Image are made from 100% post-consumer waste binders board that is 100% recyclable. What's more is they are truly sustainable. Our FlexHinge binders are made to last. In fact, they have been tested by the United States Testing Laboratories to see how many openings and closings of the binder would it take to break the hinge. After over 250,000 flexes, the hinge did not fail, which is about the equivalent of 10 years of use

Build your brand and what it stands for with Corporate Image's custom printed binders. Print should be part of your brand strategy, as it is a very effective way to get your presentation into your customer's hands. Print is powerful because it's tangible, it's 3-dimensional and it endures. As more and more information migrates to the web, it becomes more important for your name and message to stand out from the digital clutter.

Our 3 ring binders will not only hold and organize your materials, but they communicate your company's image and can make that important first impression more impactful. And, it's long lasting as a binder can be a resource that is used over and over. Plus, they look great on a shelf or a desk.

We make it easy to order printed binders to help reinforce your company. As many of our customers turn their attention to environmental concerns, we have high-end solutions that will reflect your committment. Our eco-friendly binders are made from 100% post-consumer waste and are completely recyclble. We were the first true American alternative to the vinyl binder and continue to create new eco-innovations.

One of our client’s binder projects was awarded “World's Best Binder” by Eska Graphic Board of the Netherlands. The judges were impressed with the innovative design, the different decorating methods used and overall quality. Corporate Image was the first to pioneer this unique binder style, which has come to be known as a flush-cut binder.

To produce it, we start by applying a printed cover and liner to an oversized binders board. Next, we trimmed the board so the cover and liner are flush with the board edge. We use natural paper that can be offset printed using soy inks. The result is an interesting blend of board, paper and ink that reveals the core of the binders board.

In addition to the construction, what made this environmental binder stand out among the other entries was that this project called for debossing, foil-stamping and printing, which showcased the designer’s artwork. It also had a very eco-friendly look because he chose a natural colored, recycled paper that printed beautifully and didn’t need lamination.

This particular binder style is used by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife because of its eco-friendly qualities: it’s made from 100% post-consumer wasted binders board, printed on recycled paper with soy inks and is 100% recyclable.

Artesian Cancer Center

Flush-Cut Round Back Binder

1 ½ inch D Ring

80# Oatmeal Endleaf Paper

A custom printed binder can make all the difference whether your products get noticed in the marketplace

Precision Set Fine Jewelry Works wanted to showcase their stunning designs in a binder that reflected their elegance and beauty. They chose a full-color, round back style binder with an image of a ring that wrapped around  the spine to the back cover.

The artwork, highlighted by the beautiful printing on the cover of your 3 ring binder, draws ones attention to the gem stones on the ring which seem to sparkle. It truly invites a person to pick up the binder and when they do, they will be impressed by the design of the  tab dividers, each featuring a different piece of jewelry photographed in black and white. On the back of each tab is a succinct messaging in white type on a black background that reinforces the product and brand. The entire package is complete with an abstract color photo that spans the interior liner from edge to edge and perfectly complements the black and white tab dividers.

This is one of the most beautiful projects we’ve seen at Corporate Image and points to the added value that comes from collateral materials that work together. It’s a wonderful example of how design and artwork cab contribute to the overall success of a sales campaign.

Tension Envelope company wanted Corporate Image to create a custom printed folder that would hold their envlelope samples, make a positive imprssion and brand their company. Working with our internal package designer, we created a pair of folders for the project; one to hold the samples and another to present important product information. The sample folder was customized with a series of sturdy slots that held the envelopes firmly in place, as well as neatly organizing them.

Not only was the folder durable and functional, it was impressive from a design perspective. The artwork on the folder cover was visually very effective and the printed liner offered another opportunity to make an impact.

A sales box is an effective and affordable solution for healthcare marketers when looking for a way to package important patient information. Whether it's for a pharmaceutical company or a medical device manufacturer, sales boxes keep the contents organized and close at hand. Corporate Image has a wide variety of dies from which to choose or if you have a specific size or configuration in mind, we can customize your sales box.

Corporate Image is exhibiting to show our line of enviromentally conscious presentation materials that promote many of the products at Greenbuild. Our binders, boxes and folders are made with recycled post-consumer waste and are designed to be fully recyclable. It is how the company got its start...as an alternative to vinly binders that are toxic to the air, land and water. We have a full range of solutions that will house your materials and promote them from full-color printing to bare board that can be decorated and differentiated with foil stamping, debossing and cloth options.

The conference wraps up tomorrow morning.

Here is a preview of the Corporate Image product lineup. To get more design ideas and to see the complete range of product possibilities, click here for our digital version of the  2013 catalog. If you would like a print copy, please call us at 800.247.8194 or click here to request one online.

Our printed binders put your brand in the hands of your customers, literally. They give an organization a presence and credibility that virtual communications just can’t match. Yet they’re flexible enough to allow you to customize presentations and update information on the fly. Printed binders add dimension to your presentation, reinforcing your message and products in a memorable way. And they’re eco-friendly, unlike many vinyl binders that release hazardous chemicals into our environment. With durable hinged binders board, sturdy metal rings, cloth printed covers and your choice of protective lamination finishes, our printed binders leave a lasting impression — beautifully.

Pocket folders are the ideal multi-purpose tool when companies need to present an important message. Whether you’re presenting a proposal, product information or company capabilities, a well-designed pocket folder is the perfect first impression. Pocket folders offer both flexibility and versatility with a complete range of styles, sizes and options like portfolio closures, expandable pockets, USB holders and glueless pockets that ship flat. With full color printing inside and out, a choice of lamination finishes and decorating options, the design possibilities are endless.

They’re a great way to deliver your message, introduce or reinforce your brand and leave a lasting impression, long after the initial presentation.

Custom boxes create an immediate hands-on experience and a WOW factor guaranteed to open doors. Our packaging options are designed to present a multi-level sales story in a professional, organized format. A sturdy build and beautiful four-color printing inside and out, work well to deliver brochures, samples, materials or gifts while providing premium real estate for presenting the brand.

Styles range from self-locking boxes to large sales totes with handles — and everything in between!

Greenbuild features three days of inspiring speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, industry showcases, LEED workshops and tours of the host city's green buildings.

Launched in 2002, Greenbuild is a great opportunity to build new relationships and connect with colleagues from throughout the industry and around the world. Join thousands of other people who agree that green building is a good idea and good for business.

Stop by our booth - North Hall 3185N - and see our variety of impactful binders and presentation materials that meet LEED standards for ongoing consumables.

For more information about the Greenbuild Conference and Expo, call us at 800.247.8194.

Our binders are made from 100% post-consumer waste binders board and are 100% recyclable.

Corporate Image is pleased to be recognized two years in a row for outstanding craftsmanship and product design in a worldwide competition. It's our good fortune to be able to work with talented creatives from across the country to make their designs a reality. 

The 2011 and 2012 award-winning binder style was originally developed by the Corporate Image design team in 2008 to be 100 percent recyclable. Free from toxic plastics, the binder is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste binder board and printed with soy-based inks. The ring mechanism is nickel-plated metal, which can easily be removed for recycling.

This binder design has been used by numerous clients since 2008 and has been well received.  In fact, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) held a nationwide competition to find the greenest, most appropriate binder for their use. The contest outlined 25 criteria that needed to be met and this binder met them all! Today Corporate Image produces this binder for the department of U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

How is it made? First, we apply a printed cover and liner to an oversized binders board. Then we trim the board so the cover and liner are flush with the board edge. We use natural paper with 10, 30 or 100% recycled content that can be offset printed using soy inks. The result is an interesting blend of board, paper and ink that reveals the core of the binder’s board. Laminate it or not — it’s a great look and 100% recyclable.

  http://graphicartsmag.com/news/2012/03/read-more-to-see-the-worlds-best-binder

If you want a product to reflect your company's environmental perspective, we have a variety of recycled papers from which to choose and it can be certified by a leading organization for forest management.

The "best binder in the world" was designed to be used as a "journal and planner" by patients at a cancer center in the states. In designing the binder, Jason Maddox of Maddox Creative, selected an uncoated paper for the cover. Eska was particularly impressed wtih the craftsmanship and beauty of the foil stamping that was the predominant graphic feature and the creativity of the overall art.

Corporate Image partnered with this year's HOW Conference attendees to plant 300 trees. For each business card we received at the Chicago event, we planted a tree through the American Forests Organization. The trees will help reforest areas in the United States that have been affected by severe storms and intense wildfires.

Thank you HOW attendees!

Corporate Image is dedicated to preserving the enviornment. We are an FSC certified printer and strive to develop the most eco-friendly presentation products available, such as our bare board binders and glueless pocket folders. Every FlexHinge Binder is made from a 100% post-consumer waste binder's board. We use soy-based inks in all process printing, as opposed to traditional petroleum based inks. Our lamination film is inert and can be recycled, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to toxic vinyl binders.

Learn more about what Corporate Image's efforts to protect our enviornment.

Architectural and Building Products can be paper-intensive industries and that's not just drawing table plans.  From correspondence documents, photographs, consultant drawings and construction specifications, organization through the use of 3 ring binders, tab dividers, pocket folders and software packaging is a necessity.  Copy, sort and file everything in one place for easy information retrieval and long term storage.

Finger pulls are a great addition for retrieving information off the shelf.  Also, when archiving, organize your data with customized tab dividers.  When presenting to a client, use our easel binder and give them a customized pocket folder with all the important documents.  If you want to add digital information and additional documents that won't fit in the custom folder, put your disc in one of our customized software packaging units that fit in any corresponding binder.  Corporate Image also offers a pocket folder with an added USB flash drive holder, customized to fit any size.  It's a perfect place to hold your digital media and paper files all in one place.

When making presentations, show professionalism and quality with presentation materials by Corporate Image.  Your impression exhibits your confidence and knowledge while representing you and your firm or company.  We find that the furniture industry likes an easel binder, a three-part binder that easily displays information to others.  Corporate Image knows that living in the digital environment, more infmoration can be added to disc or USB drive.  To pass on the added information without using a tree to print the amount of materials, choose the eco-friendly presentation folder with a specialized space for a USB drive, and or any sized software disc, or accompany a custom folder or 3-ring binder with professional software packaging.  

In the office, keep an organized account of in depth analysis, data, trends, market share, and forecasts with Corporate Image custom binders and folders.  With a variety of sizes to choose from, also add a finger pull as a sleek customized design for ease of storage and access on the office shelf.  Tab dividers make a great custom addition that can organize each binder by personal divisions. 

Whether you're looking for something eco-friendly or just a beautiful custom design for you, your firm, or client, Corporate Image has you covered.  We have a reliable design department to support you with the ease of templates, mock-ups, and samples.

Using a customized financial planning 3-ring binder or pocket folder is a productive way to do financial plans and serve your clients better, while maximizing productivity and the associated productivity. We find that many financial planners choose a three-ring binder with a D-ring and custom-made tabs for multiple section plans. D-ring binders tend to keep pages flatter, and they close more easily than regular three-ring binders.

We ensure a professional image so that your client is presented with an excellent image of your success. Your custom printed materials make an impression about you and your firm and the validity of the binder contents. Corporate Image also offers a high quality option with a minimum of only 50 binders. A variety of custom options allow you to personalize your materials for you and your client.

The Insurance Industry is trusted to secure a client's material belongings, health, family, and life. In order to gain trust and ensure a professional impression, the industry chooses Corporate Image for customized presentation materials. Give your client important documents in a organized, custom printed binder or presentation folder. These presentation materials can be full-color printed with your name, company, and contact information. They also make excellant promotional materials for potential clients. With expandable pockets and a special place for your business card, present your next client with a high quality presentation folder detailing benefits and securities that you offer.

To meet the demands of today's changing market - Corporate Image has designed a excellent new binder. With a vastly reduced carbon footprint, this high quality 3-ring binder can be customized, produced in small or large quantities, and shipped in 5 days.

Eco-friendly Binder

This 3 ring binder is eco-friendly, made from FSC certified 100% post-consumer waste binders board.  It also has a digital wrap printed on paper that follows the FSC certified chain-of-custody standards. 

Customizable Binder

Make an impression by customizing this three ring binder with a full color digitally printed wrap on textured endleaf paper.  You can also choose to leave your binder bare.  This ring binder is also available with 3/4”, 1”, or 1-1/2” chrome D-ring.  Organize your binder with additional 3-hole digitally printed tabs that will ship just as fast, also in 5 business days. 


Quick Facts

    * Available in quantities of 50 - 2,000.
    * Ships in 5 days.
    * 100% recycled board.
    * Full color digitally printed wrap.
    * Leave your binder bare or wrap it with black textured endleaf paper.
    * Available with 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" chrome D-ring.
    * Matte lamination is inert and recyclable.
    * Digital tabs ship in 5 business days.
    * Digitally printed tabs are 3-hole drilled, collated and mylar reinforced.

• You need a professional way to make an impression and keep all the official documents in one place. 
• You need a custom printed folder to present to your client as a promotional tool and to deliver the information in an organized manor.
• You want to be as green as possible by cutting down on the amount of printed paper.
• You’re looking for a green printer that can create a custom marketing package for your proposal with excellent complete color printing.
   

The Solution:

As a green printer, Corporate Image has the perfect solution with the most eco-friendly pocket folder specially crafted to hold any USB Drive.  Now all of your information can stay in one place. 

Because no two jump drives are alike we suggest sending the memory stick to Corporate Image where our expert designer will create a custom fit for the drive.

Save paper and space by storing only the necessary printed material in this high quality pocket folder and put the rest on a flash drive that fits perfectly into the USB Drive space.

Make a big impression with our many additional customizing options including an additional space for business cards.  Stay organized with added expandable pockets or choose the USB option for a custom 3 ring binder.

With Corporate Image’s expertise and proficiency in the green printing field expect only the best complete color printing on your custom eco-friendly pocket folder.

We're pleased to present our very first Product Feature Video showcasing a beautiful - and functional - pocket folder we recently produced for Student Assistance Foundation. In the video you'll meet Lori Owens, one of our dedicated sales representatives, and find out how Neenah's Conservation paper was a perfect fit for this client's environmental and end use goals.

No trees were harmed in the making of this folder! Neenah's Conservation paper is made of 100% post consumer fiber, completely recyclable and backed by certification from a leading responsible forestry organization. Even better - we printed with soy inks and followed customary responsible manufacturing processes that help minimize waste. Nothing from this folder hit the landfill - everything was recycled or used.

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*Soybean oil must be the predominant vegetable oil, with vegetable drying oils added as needed, but not to exceed the level of soybean oil set out in the respective formulation. Alcohol esters of soybean oil may be substituted directly for soybean oil in news, sheet-fed, cold-set and business forms inks to obtain the minimum concentration standard. The minimum soybean oil concentration for heat-set inks increased to 15% (by weight) when alcohol esters of soybean oil replace soybean oil in this formulation.

For the entire article and others like it click Learn more about Corporate Image's Soy Inks- Benefiting YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

Environmentally Friendly -   By switching to soy ink Corporate Image offsets the use of petroleum.  Soy ink is created from a renewable resource, soybeans. 

In order to recycle paper, it has to go through a de-inking process where the ink is detached from the fibers.  The clearer oil and less pigment make soy-based inks easier to de-ink,  therefore making it easier to recycle.  This allows the recycled paper to have less damage to its paper fibers and have a brighter appearance.

Volatile Organic Compounds, VOCs, have negative impacts on the environment and human health, therefore switching to soy significantly minimizes toxic emissions and helps reduce air pollution .

For the entire article and others like it click Learn more about Corporate Image's Soy Inks- Benefiting YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

For the entire article and others like it click Learn more about Corporate Image's Soy Inks- Benefiting YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

There are many reasons Corporate Images chooses NOT to use Vinyl or PVC in the manufacturing of sustainable presentation materials.  We pride ourselves in creating eco-friendly binders, 2 pocket folders, and other green marketing tools for all of your needs--good for both you and the environment! 

1- Production of PVC creates dangerous chemicals

PVC additives contribute to serious health risks including asthma, lead poisoning and increased cancer risk as well as neurological damage, birth defects, reproductive and immune system damage.  According to The Center for Health and Environmental Justice, these chemicals are especially toxic to children who are much more susceptible to this poisonous material.  For these reasons Corporate Image is dedicated to being 100% green at our core in order to produce safer, eco-friendly marketing materials.

2- Vinyl is hard to Recycle

Vinyl is not accepted at most recycling programs because it has the potential to contaminate other plastics such as PET. One piece of scrap PVC can render 50,000 bottles of PET unrecyclable.  On the other hand, as a green printer, Corporate Image binders are 100% recyclable and are produced with FSC certified 100% recycled board.
 
3- When vinyl burns, it produces Dioxins

According to the United States Fire Administration, each year in the United States an average of 8,400 dump and landfill fires are reported to the fire service.  The largest sources of Dioxins to the atmosphere are landfill fires where PVC burns.

4- There are very good alternatives to PVC

Corporate Image makes durable and eco-friendly three-ring binders with a range of environmental considerations. For example, the flush-cut binders are rated the most environmentally friendly binder option at Corporate Image because they are 100% recyclable and could be made from virtually 100% post consumer fiber.  View 9 Ways to Customize a Three Ring Binder for a complete list of environmental information on custom options.

5- If you don't use PVC plastics, you will find yourself in Good Company!

A lot of companies are making strides to become responsible environmental leaders.
Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Shaw, Firestone, Nike, Mattel, Lego, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, and Volkswagen are among a few!  The city of San Francisco and the State of New York have also banned PVC pipe.  Corporate Image has chosen to create a more responsible, eco-friendly binder without the use of vinyl.

For the entire article and others like it click Five Reasons Not to use Polyvinyl Chloride -PVC or Vinyl- in anything! (Certianly not a Three-Ring Binder)

The Corporate Image staff considers itself fortunate to work with wonderfully talented clients. For more than 25 years, it’s been our pleasure to help create beautiful, compelling and effective presentation packaging. Now that we’ve expanded our product line to include eco-friendly presentation materials, we’re looking forward to making an even greater impact on the environment. From the beginning, we’ve used 100% post-consumer waste binders’ board in the production of our binders and now we can take advantage of new papers that contain up to 100% PCW for folders, software packaging and boxes. It’s an exciting time as companies, government agencies, designers and universities are making the switch from vinyl binders which are detrimental to the environment to new sustainable alternatives. Our experienced team can help the most sophisticated print operation all the way to the novice find innovative and unique solutions to their packaging needs while delivering outstanding service.

Digital printing is an eco-friendly method of producing four-color process tabs. They are best for projects that don’t require full-bleed printing or a PMS match. Printed on sturdy, 110 lb, FSC certified index stock, these tabs have Mylar reinforcing on the tab and binding edge for added strength. Digital printing is the reproduction of digital images on paper using toner rather than liquid inks. Generally intended for “short-run” projects under 1,500 tab sets, it is an economical solution. There is no paper waste and fewer chemicals compared to offset printing. Tab sets can be ready to ship in only five days, so they’re a great option when you need them fast.

Corporate Image is located in the heartland of the U.S. where Interstates 80 and 35 meet. That puts you in Des Moines, Iowa where the company was founded almost 30 years ago. The mission then was to develop an alternative to the vinyl binder that was attractive and not detrimental to the environment. Europe at the time was moving away from toxic vinyl because it could not be safely incinerated or disposed of in the landfills.

We were the first company to follow their lead and started printing and manufacturing our signature FlexHinge binde in 1981. The name comes from the fact the binder is made from one piece of 100 % post-consumer waste binders board with a spine that’s formed by pressing grooves into it. This makes for a very strong hinge that can be opened and closed over 250,000 times without the hinge failing. That’s the equivalent of opening and closing the binder 20 times a day for 34 years.

Today, our company is even more resolved to helping the environment by offering new products made from up to 100% recycled paper. We’ve found innovative ways to create attractive new designs by mixing and matching materials, so the products stand out and command attention. Our central location makes it ideal for reaching our markets around the country in only a matter of days, so you get your shipments fast and on time. 

Sales Boxes are designed to help you market your products and services by holding everything from brochures, loose sheets, tab dividers or nearly anything else you can imagine. People refer to them as Presentation Boxes, Sales Boxes, Welcome Kits, Tool Kits and Sales Totes. But whatever the name, they will keep your materials neatly organized and keep on selling your message. They’re the perfect solution to a wide range of presentation packaging needs. For example, colleges and universities use them for admission information; medical companies use them for patient or product information and manufacturing companies present samples in them. The possibilities are limitless.

Our boxes are printed directly onto 18-or 24-point card stock and can be finished in your choice of gloss, semi-gloss or natural matte lamination. We offer several flap styles and a variety of sizes. They can be customized to give the look of a tote or a briefcase by adding a plastic handle and a secure locking mechanism.

Using film lamination is a way to enhance and protect your 3-ring binder or folder project. When Corporate Image was founded almost 30 years ago, the goal was to introduce an alternative to vinyl binders. Europe at the time was phasing out  vinyl because it could not be safely disposed of in the land fills due to its toxic properties. Printed binders took the place of vinyl and soon designers realized the graphic opportunities that print provided. Corporate Image followed suit with the introduction of our FlexHinge binder and looked for a product that would protect the binder and enhance the graphics. It also could not be harmful to the environment either in the production or disposal processes.

Our lamination is made of either a thin sheet of polypropylene, polyester or nylon and all can be safely recycled. When applied to paper, the paper can be repulped and the plastic film will be separated and recycled with other plastics. We offer gloss, semigloss and natural matte lamination films that are available with a smooth or linen finish. Our polypropylene film, natural matte, has become the most popular because it is non-reflective and has a smooth, silky feel. It provides a protective coating that allows you to reuse the product, thus extending its life so your project can make a lasting impression.

When we were searching for a tag line for our new bare board binders, we came up with the idea of highlighting the binders board – the heart of the binder or "the core" as it was to become known. The binders’ board we use for all of our binders is unique and makes for a good story because it is constructed of 100% post-consumer waste, but it’s not ordinary waste, and hence not ordinary board.

We refer to our board as binders board, but it’s commonly called solid board in the industry and has a number of qualities which make it unique. First, it is not made from your average street waste, but clean waste that is collected from health clubs around Holland, so it’s a mixture of magazines, newspapers and other like paper. This recycled paper complies with the FSC standard when the composition of the ultimate solid board demonstrably comprises at least 85% FSC paper and/or recycled paper. Because it is FSC certified, customers know that the board complies with responsible forest management. The production process employs very clean and safe manufacturing conditions.

This particular board is selected for our 3-ring binders because it is strong and it retains its strength, shape and volume even in humid and damp conditions. It can also be easily customized in many different designs and dimensions and special printing and embossing techniques can be used to make a product that stands out. We landed on using “green at the core” for our tagline to describe the environmental benefit that comes from our bare board binders and because there is no lamination, it is green from the outside cover to the core.

Less expensive to ship

Take less space to store

Use less energy to make

Less harm to the environment

Our new glueless folder made from 100% recycled paper can do more for you while using less of those things that impact the environment. We have reduced the energy required to make the folders because they’re glueless and there is no coating on the paper. And to make them even more green we use soy based inks and send them flat to save valuable storage space and shipping costs.

The glueless pocket folder is a versatile folder that you just fold, tuck and lock to create a pocket with a capacity up to ¼ inch. It is great solution for media kits, annual reports or to use as your everyday pocket folder. We have 8 different styles to choose from that are attractively priced to save you more money. You will be surprised that 100% recycled folders are such a great value!

We have discovered a quality 100% recycled paper that we use for pocket folders, custom boxes and multi-media packaging that is very affordable. Available in bright, white 80 lb. text and 100 lb. cover weight, it is a smooth sheet that is fully recyclable and of course FSC certified. It is a great option for greening your presentation project and it won't break your pocketbook.

The flush cut binder from Corporate Image is a great innovation in green binder technology. We designed a binder that is constructed with our 100% post-consumer waste binder’s board that does not need any lamination on the cover. Instead, we adhere a sturdy recycled paper to the board that can be decorated with offset printing, debossing or using metallic or pigment colored foil stamping. Then the board and paper are trimmed so the cover and liner are flush with the board edge. We also round the corners for extra durability and to enhance the appearance. The result is an interesting blend of board, paper and ink that reveals the core of the binders board. It’s a great look and 100% recyclable. Our customers love the fact that the binder it unique, doesn't have any coating or lamination and it communicates their commitment to the environment. 

Corporate Image makes a line of heavy-duty binders for environments in which wear and tear or even moisture can be an issue. For such conditions, we offer durable options made from poly-cotton with an acrylic coating. These binders are highly resistant to moisture, mildew and abrasions. They typically have an equally heavy duty steel ring with a locking mechanism to prevent the ring from accidentally opening.

Other cloth options include an attractive lighter weight cloth that is available in a vellum (solid) or linen finish. Like the heavier weight cloth, it can be foil stamped with metallic or pigment foils. You can also deboss a design or logo into the fabric’s surface.

All of our binders are made from sturdy 100% binders board that can meet the toughest challenges.  We press the hinge directly into a single piece of 110pt binders board constructed of 100% post consumer waste. This leaves no weak spots on the binder. In fact, an independent lab has tested the hinge strength by opening and closing the binder over 250,000 times and it did not fail and showed little sign of wear. This is the equivalent of using the binder 20 times a day for 34 years without breaking the hinge.

When you want a sophisticated look for your project, nothing beats the look of a cloth binder. And no one has a more extensive collection of fine book binding fabrics than Corporate Image. Our parent company LBS which serves all facets of the bookbinding industry. We have earned a reputation for innovation and excellence by creating, stocking and manufacturing the essential components of quality books which includes beautiful cover materials. They carry a large inventory of different materials and colors from which you can choose and because they're in stock, we can quickly produce the job.

You can easily find the right material for your binder project. The selection ranges from durable acrylic-coated fabric that offers the maximum protection in strength and abrasion resistance to beautifully dyed naturals with vibrant colors. We can supply swatch books to help you find the best look for your binder. Fabrics can be hot foil stamped with metallic or pigmented foils. You can also deboss a design or logo into the fabric's surface.

The possibilities are endless. You can combine fabric a fabric cover with offset printing or mix and match different fabrics. You can for example add a cloth spine wrap to a printed binder cover or vice versa or you can apply a cloth wrap to a bare board binder to create a very eco friendly binder.

At Corporate Image, we don't charge extra for full color printing on the liner of your binder. Many people don't realize that the liner offers another opportunity to communicate your message or provide information for the user. For example, some of our customers use the liner space for specifications, mission statements or to coordinate artwork with their cover design. It makes the binder an all around communication tool.

You can even mix a paper liner with a cloth cover for a unique combination, giving you the best of both worlds. The cloth adds an elegant look, whereas the liner can be used for promoting your service or product.  

At the core of all of our Corporate Image binders is 100% recycled PCW that we call "binder's board". It is used everywhere in the world for bookbinding, menus, 3-ring binders and game boards to name a few. Our board is unique because it is made from very clean post consumer waste consisting of newsprint, clean office waste and magazines. The waste paper is pulped and made into board layers that are adhered together to our specified thickness which is heavier than a standard binder and more durable. In addition to being made from 100% post-consumer waste, the board is also FSC certified so the FSC logo can be printed, debossed or foil stamped on your binder to communicate your green commitment.

Corporate Image has been providing designers for years a canvas so to speak to show off their design skills. Our custom 3-ring binders, tab dividers, folders, sales boxes and multimedia packaging offer almost unlimited design possibilities. Having a package designer on our staff is a big advantage when it comes to helping graphic designers find the right vehicle for presenting a product or communicating a message. With debossing, embossing, spot uv, diecutting and foil stamping as decorating options to name a few, one can create a unique and head turning package to promote their brand. You know what they say, "presentation is everything."

Now there is a reusable 3-ring binder pocket that is a great solution for holding your loose papers. With our FlexHInge binder system, these polypropylene pockets are designed to fit into the rings. Vinyl binders on the other hand, have a pocket built into inside front cover. We don't produce vinyl binders at Corporate Image due to their toxicity and because they look inexpensive. We value good design so we developed an alternative binder that is attractive and good for the planet, which meant finding another option to hold loose sheets of paper. There are 3 possible pocket options that we offer starting with our recyclable pocket page that is an eco-conscious way to hold papers and communicate your green commitment. They are nicely designed and compliment any of our green binder designs. We offer a polypropylene pocket that can be adhered to the inside cover and there is the new polypropylene solution that can be used time and time again. It is truly a green option since polypropylene is recyclable and it is inert so it doesn't produce offgassing like vinyl. The pockets are clear so you can see the contents inside and they are strong which means they are sustainable and cost effective because you can reuse them.

We helped the U.S. Fish & Wildlife meet their challenge to create an earth-friendly 3-ring binder that would be 100% recyclable. They wanted to move away from vinyl slip sheet binders to more environmentally clean materials for use in their training programs. The task put to Corporate Image was to create a custom binder that met strict ecologically sound standards- a three-ring training binder made of recycled materials, 100% recyclable, with a matching pocket page to hold loose leaf paperers and CDs. But even further, they required 70% recycled content, and no volatile organic compounds.

A number of prototypes later, we found the solution: 100% recycled board and an FSC certified natural cover sheet with a high percentage of recycled content. We printed with 19% soy based inks and adhered the sheets to the binders board. Today, participants in U.S. Fish & Wildlife training programs use on e of teh most attractive and greenest 3-ring binders in America.

When you want to include software with your presentation, our custom folder solutions from Corporate Image are designed to incorporate a USB Flash Drive or DVD into the folder, so you can keep everything organized and together. We have different options to hold your digital storage devices that can be tailored to your project specifications. It's the perfect combination of form and function.

The top photo shows an expandable pocket folder holds a jump drive and a disk and the lower photo has a jump drive built into the front spine.

This is the binder and tabs project Corporate Image produced for the Des Moines Arts Festival as part of our sponsorship. This will be the 7th year we've participated in this event which has just been voted the Number 1 Arts Festival in the World for 2010. That's really impressive considering how it has developed from a small festival that was held at the Iowa State fairgrounds as recently as 10 years ago.

What has really added to its world class stature is that a prominent Des Moines businessman, John Pappajohn, donated almost 20 contemporary sculptures to form a beautiful new sculpture park in the center of downtown where the festival is now held. It's an incredible collection of pieces from the likes of Joel Shapiro, Sol Lewitt, Louise Bourgeois and Deborah Butterfield, who is well known for her horses made from found objects like wood and metal.

The Festival has moved up steadily from the number 10 spot about 10 years ago which was for the US competition to it's new position of the number 1 Arts Festival in the world. The 3-ring binder and tab dividers are handed out to all of the exhibiting artists and the sponsors who support the event. 

The Architect Binder from Corporate Image is perfectly configured for your important proposals. The 11x17 format can be foil stamped or debossed to brand it or it can be ordered as you see above without decoration and ships the next day from our sister company Naked Binder. The binders board is made from 100% post-consumer waste and has a beautiful and durable cloth spine. The rings easily pop off in seconds so the entire 3-ring binder can be recycled when you're through using it... but that could be awhile. We've independently tested the binders up to 200,000 flexes before showing any wear. That's a whole lot of openings and closings. In fact it adds up to over 20 years of average use. And they say "they don't build them like they use to". The Architect Binder is made right here in the United States and has been designed to make a big impact on your client but not on the planet.

When you want your folder to stand out, consider a custom folder from Corporate Image to give you an edge over the competition. Hy-Vee, which is a large Midwestern grocery store chain sponsors the annual Hy-Vee Triathalon designed a unique tri-folder for the event which was about half the size of a typical pocket folder and die-cut the runner's profile to draw attention to her. It was a very well received piece and we heard lots of comments as to the effectiveness of their graphic design. Creating a unique folder is easy and custom dies are very affordable.

Corrugated Packaging from Corporate Image provides a variety of options for packaging your presentation. It’s strong and lightweight so it makes a great shipper for samples, software or about anything you can think of because it is completely customizable and will protect the contents. When you have a unique packaging challenge, it is the go to material that will give you unlimited structural and design flexibility. If you’re putting together a kit, you can neatly organize printed collateral, training materials, student and patient education kits or promotional gifts.

You can make angled slipcases, standard slipcases, tuck lock styles or a sales tote that can be accessorized with a handle. There are also corrugated closures that will secure the contents and give your box a clean finished look. Print directly on smooth brown kraft or bleached white corrugated stock or apply offset printed sheets to corrugate for beautiful packaging.

The natural Bare Board Binder from Corporate Image has a beauty all its own, with fibers and flakes of the 100% post-consumer waste. It is a binder in its most basic form, but takes on a classic look because of the simple design. It can be either a traditional square back binder or it can have the rounded spine, giving it a contemporary appearance. Both styles have rounded corners and decoration can be applied to the spine and front cover. You can choose from a hot foil stamp or a deboss to brand your binder. Whichever direction you go, you will know that you’re using the “greenest” binder around and when you’re done with it, you can just pop out the ring and recycle it. 

Whenever a member of your sales team is selling your products or services, you want to make the best impression possible. If he or she is pitching a client, their marketing materials need to communicate the importance and value you place on that business opportunity. At the end of the day, when the decision maker reviews your proposal, will it stand out among the others?

There's a lot to be said for making the investment up front in your corporate image. Our goal is to help you sell your product or service, so you can be more successful.

At Corporate Image, we continually refine our product line to bring the best presentation materials to market. And, unlike ordinary vinyl binders that are harmful to the environment and even to one's health, our binders are made from 100% recycled binders board that is recyclable. We call them "binders with a conscience."

Ready to begin a global adventure?

Follow Fritz James, the founder of Corporate Image as he drives a 1929 Model A Ford in the Peking to Paris Rally.

Three years ago, Hans Berkoltz a binder from Switzerland, told Fritz about an international rally for vintage cars that starts in Peking and ends 37 days later in Paris. After asking long time friend Lang Wightman if he would be interested, Fritz started looking for a car. Several months later, they selected a 1929 Model A Ford. For the past 2 years the car has been rebuilt and prepared for the rally.

This is an adventure of a lifetime and if you would like to check in every once in a while you can by going to the blog pekingparis2010. The website is now live if you would like to know more. Car 19 is sponsoring the cause of international literacy. Fritz and Lang saw an opportunity to create awareness for this global cause to help eliminate poverty.

Share this great adventure as they motor through the Gobe Desert, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy and France. For more about the history of the rally, you can go to www.pekingparis.com.

Corporate Image is located a short distance from the fair on the east side of Des Moines. We occupy 2 new buildings in an area that has been redeveloped into an attractive business park. One of the distinguishing features of our company location is the beautiful landscaping around our buildings that gives it a campus like feel with all of the trees, grasses and plants. If you make it as far as the fair, please stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you and show you how we make the best 3-ring binders, folders and boxes in the industry!

"Presentation is everything" is still the mantra when it comes to competing for an important economic opportunity and our materials will help you market your city or town. We've helped C.V.B.'s and economic development offices of all sizes find a presentation solution that gets results and fits their budget. We offer wide variety of binder, folder and box options, from which you can choose or you can customize an existing design to fit your project. Decorating possibilities range from full color printing and fine book fabrics to debossing and foil-stamping.

We now offer a full line of eco-friendly presentation materials if you want to communicate your green message. These are FSC certified which can be indicated by printing or stamping the logo on your project.The FSC standards represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. Our binders have always been made from 100% recycled binders board so they can easily be recycled one day.

We have a great resource tool available in the form of our 2010 catalog to help you create your project. Our system has been refined over 25 years so you can easily find creative solutions for your presentation needs. It is also filled with customer projects to give you ideas on what others companies are doing to market their product and services.

The owner's family, who came from Germany, was originally in the book binding business before the company evolved into a supplier of book components to libraries. LBS, the parent company, today continues to serve libraries, book manufacturers and publishers. Some of the manufacturing principals used to construct books have been adopted at Corporate Image. This means finding the best materials, craftsman and equipment so we can produce the best binders on the market. We want them to be sustainable so we don't make things that will need to be replaced in the near future like so many disposable products on the market today. We also use soy inks and recycled papers.

Made in America. Quality guaranteed. And eco-friendly.

Manufacturers want their brands to be seen when the homeowner visits stores like Home Depot and Lowes and are purchasing binders and other presentation materials to keep their names in front of shoppers. When their product binder stands out on the shelf, it can easily be spotted and projects that company's image. Nothing beats the quality of fine printing to showcase a products' features. We're about helping companies succeed and our presentation materials - everything from 3-ring binders and product sample boxes to custom folders and corrugated packaging, canl make the difference between getting noticed and getting overlooked.

Here's an example of a set of binders and a slipcase tprojects a wonderful image of quality construction, beautiful design and sustainability.The binders are made from 100% recycled binders board and decorated with debossing and foil stamping.

When you're sitting in an office environment, you want to feel secure knowing the air quality is good. Many people do not realize that vinyl is toxic and not only contaminates the ground and the water, but also causes air pollution outside and even inside. Vinyl binders off-gas which pollutes the interior air quality and can pose health risks. It is why businesses are making the switch to recycled binders and is how Corporate Image got its start by the way. We realized over 25 years ago that vinyl was very detrimental to the environment so we created the FlexHinge binder made from 100% post-consumer waste binder's board and printed with soy inks.

We're pleased that over the years we've produced millions of binders that are vinyl free and will not end up in the land fills leeching toxins into the ground or off-gassing. We've also contributed to healthy air quality in buildings and homes all over the country and some others. So when you reach for a new binder skip the vinyl and go with the healthy choice. You will be helping the planet and yourself.

Corporate Image has a great new digital tab offering now available. These new tab dividers are an excellent value and can be printed and ready to ship in only 5 business days. Our customers have been asking for a quick and environmentally friendly tab solution. Our new FSC certified tabs are the answer, so we named them "Eco Tabs". They're quick, economical and green!!

Our other tab option is a full color, offset printed tab that can be laminated for protection and extra durability. Nothing beats the look and quality of our offset printed tabs that add brilliant color and style to your presentation. Choose from our standard tabs designs or create your own custom tab configuration.

Corporate Image now produces 100% post-consumer waste folders, tab dividers and pocket pages to go along with our 100% PCW, 3 ring binders. We've found an exciting new recycled paper that is a great value, so we can offer these products at attractive prices. They are 100% recyclable, so they go right back into the wastestream, not the landfills. These products are a great option for placing in a LEEDS Certified environment as they contain no vinyl or plastics. Corporate Image and it's sister company, The NakedBinder, are committed to producing the greenest products for the planet.

Corporate Image has been a HOW sponsor for the past 15 years, producing the conference binders that are distributed to the attendees. This year, we worked with the HOW staff to create a binder that is made from 100% recycled binders board, FSC Certified paper and printed with soy inks. And is 100% recyclable, so everything goes back into the wastestream.

We want to get the word out that there are ecofriendly alternatives to vinyl binders that offer unlimited design potential. If you attend the conference, please stop by booth #507 to see recent examples of our sustainable binders, tabs, folders, and boxes. We will be happy you did and so will the planet!

After a long Iowa winter, we're beginning to see the colors of spring and are looking forward to when everything will again be in bloom again. The crocuses, daffodils and tulips have already come up and Spring will soon be in full force as the magnolias open to be followed by the crabapples, Bradford pears and red buds. We're very fortunate at Corporate Image to be surrounded by beautiful trees and flower gardens. Fritz James, the owner of LBS, shared in a meeting this morning his philosophy about the landscaping... a beautiful natural enviroment can contribute to a positive attitude, such as when one walks up to the building, the flowers and plants can be uplifting.

The most effective way to reach an audience is often the simplest and one that's been proven. What matters is the impression you create with your marketing materials. Pocket folders, ring binders, tab dividers, presentation boxes and corrugated packaging from Corporate Image continue to help companies build their reputation and communicate their message, but don't compete with busy electronic advertising. Our products are designed to hold,organize and promote creating a great opportunity to brand your company name and vie for that coveted spot on a desktop or in the bookcase of your customer or prospect. Top of the mind awareness (TOMA) is as important today as ever so your brand or message stays in front of people.

Our catalog is just the starting point to stimulate ideas...in fact it is really an idea catalog filled with project examples and line drawings of 3 ring binders, tab dividers, folders, presentation boxes and corrugated packaging. And to help you better understand the products and services at Corporate Image, we've introduced a glossary of terms to explain the different materials, processes and options available. You can go online to visit our web site, www.corp-image.com to see recent examples of our work as well and to explore how you can get the most out of your presentation project.

When you need it and don't see it, give us a call and we'll help you realize the possibilities.

We customize the binder by die-cutting a window on a FlexHinge binder wherever you want information to appear from beneath. Simple but very effective because our FlexHinge binder is so versatile. You can design the look you want and personalize the presentation without having to change the art for each individual piece. The FlexHinge binder is similar to a fine hardback book that commands attention. It can be covered in cloth or left bare to show the recycled board and communicate your green commitment or printed in full color. The design possibilities are endless. 

Our product line has been designed with the environment in mind and we've noted all the earth-friendly features in the catalog with earth symbols so you can easily create responsible packaging for a LEEDS certified environment. When you want your marketing materials to reflect your environmental position, Corporate Image has the products that will impact your audience and not the environment.  Call 800.299.1009 for your free copy of our idea and design resource catalog.

The 2010 HOW Design Conference travels to Denver, Colorado June 6-10 where we'll join the annual event that brings 3000 creatives together from all over the US and even overseas. As a major sponsor of HOW, Corporate Image contributes a ring binder that holds all of the conference materials. This will be the 15th year of providing the binder which is a great way for attendees to keep notes together in one place.

The HOW Conference provides a unique opportunity for designers to interact collectively to learn and share their experiences. Every year, there is a feautured speaker, along with other well known and admired speakers from the industry who share their expertise. This year's featured speaker is Debbie Millman. She's the president of the design division at Sterling Brands, president of the AIGA and an extremely popular HOW Conference speaker. She's also the host of the first weekly radio talk show about design, "Design Matters with Debbie Millman", and just filmed the Design Matters TV pilot with Hillman Curtis. This year at the HOW Conference, Debbie's using her more than 25 years of experience in the design industry—including redesigns of the global brands for Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, Hershey and Hasbro—to talk about why we brand and why we buy.

Corporate Image will be on hand to show conference attendees the latest designs in presentation packaing. A number of new products center around our commitment to produce environmentally responsible alternatives to vinyl that are unique and eye catching. These range from new flush cut binders to 100% recycled pocket pages to printed binders that need no lamination.

We always look forward to hearing from designers so we stay on top of industry trends and understand their needs. Our goal is to make it easy to produce the best creative solutions that are beautiful and sustainable.

Hope to see you in Denver!

For 2010, Corporate Image is unveiling a beautiful, new cover material for 3 ring binders and packaging that is sure to turn heads.  The sophisticated new line is called Manhattan and offers a selection of 11 brilliant colors that are as pleasing to the touch as they are to the eye. It is made from 100% rayon with paper backing and has a light acrylic coating to protect the surface so the fabric keeps its luster.

Manhattan joins a growing family of fine cover materials produced by LBS, our sister company in Des Moines, servicing book binders, manufacturers and publishers in the US and abroad. It's advantageous for Corporate Image that LBS carries a large inventory of attracitve book binding fabrics and papers that we can readily obtain and for the cost savings it provides our customers.

Beautiful cover materials like the new Manhattan offer another way to make a project stand out and be green at the same time. All of our binders board is made from 100% recycled, clean office waste that can be recycled in the future. And because of their construction quality, the binders willl be around for many years, so they can be reused again and again. Continuing to eliminate more waste from landfills and offering a green alternative to vinyl binders strengthens our commitment to being an industry leader in enivironmental stewardship.

"Cover test flexing was performed on a US Testing Flexing device. The front cover of the binder specimen was placed vertically in a movable clamp with the binder held firmly below it in a horizontal position. The binder's front cover was arranged in a position to enable flexing to occur at the top gutter portion of the spine. The binder covers were flexed back and forth (zero to 90 degree angle) for 250,000 cycles and examined periodically for cracking, failure or any other adverse conditions. The test results showed after 250,000 flexes only slight wear along the hinge.

There you have it. Corporate Image has the strongest binder around. If you use this binder for 34 years, 20 times a day you still will not break the hinge. At Corporate Image when it comes to the 3r's of conservation, we've got you covered. Our 3 ring binders can be reused and reused for years without breaking, they are made from 100% recycled materials and are recyclable. And when it comes to reducing, well, our binders are simply made...no vinyl covering...just recycled materials coming together to form a binder that can be put back into circulation someday to become another binder or book or menu or gameboard,etc...That's a pretty small footprint.           

Inside, business is hopping. Corporate Image and our sister company, Naked Binder have got you covered and uncovered according to your binder preference. More and more customers are moving away from ordinary vinyl binders to the greener alternatives that we provide. This is a pretty easy decision when one takes into consideration the environmental consequences of producing, using and disposing of vinyl binders. Vinyl can be hazardous to workers in the manufacturng process, it off-gasses, compromising air quality in buildings and cannot easily be disposed of without polluting the ground. Our binders made from 100% post consumer waste are a sustainable solution because they will last for many years and are fully recyclable. Choose Corporate Image if you want to decorate your binder with 4color printing, foil stamping, debossing, cloth or paper options and go au natural with Naked Binder, foregoing the decoration. Simply put, you can't go wrong our binders! They're good for you and the planet.

Here's looking ahead to Spring.

Shane

Corporate Image designs a new catalog every 2-3 years, which usually entails a complete art makeover to keep the catalog fresh and inspiring for our audience of designers and marketers. For the past few years , the catalog has taken a different direction and focused on our Corporate Image customers. We traveled to their workplaces with our photographer in tow to capture in print where and how our binders, pocket folders, sales boxes, and corrugated packaging are used and the people with whom we work. It’s been a very successful campaign and soon we’ll point our energy and creativity in a new direction for 2010. Whether it's an annual update or a brand new catalog, we strive to make the catalog a great resource to help our customers find the right products to make their messages stand out.

Today’s Earth Day and it’s great there is a calendar day devoted to recognize the planet. Not to get political, but it’s hard to dispute that a burgeoning world population and expanding industrialization of countries like China,India and Brazil are putting pressure on the planet’s resources and significantly contributing to world pollution. It’s an important issue and one I think most people would agree needs to be addressed.

Go Earth Day!!

How many times do I need to go through my drawers, glove boxes and stacks of papers looking for a receipt before I learn? Like many things that have changed, stores aren’t the friendliest places when you have to return something without a receipt. They invest lots to make their brand recognizable and stores attractive to entice you to part with your money. However, it’s a very different experience when you try to return something six months after it has been buried at the back of your closet. Seldom can it be returned and back to the closet it goes, unhappily. Finally, I said to myself enough and grabbed one of our newbare board binders from the sample wall and a sharpie pen, scrawling the word RECEIPTS in big letters across the front. Now that 3 ring binder sits on my desk where I put all of my receipts into a polypropylene pocket so they don’t get lost. Happily, my closet is no longer cluttered with items I can’t return and it’s all thanks to a very helpful organization tool…the 3 ring binder.

I love it when we exceed our customer's expectations!