At Southwest we are always searching the globe for the best equipment out there. Which is why we are very excited to introduce our new line of Formax Machines. Formax is a US equipment manufacturer that specializes in pressure seal, mailing, and digital print finishing solutions. They have been in business for 31 years and in that time have developed high quality, patented machines that we ours...
The manufacturer of our most popular and durable Power Punch Machines, Rhin-O-Tuff, has just launched their new Tornado AutoPunch EX. This is the World’s first automated collating punch, eliminating the need for manual collation and removing slip sheets. This system automatically feeds, collates, punches and delivers offset book stacks making them ready to bind.
Here are the specifications:
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New Product Showcase – Ready Pack File / Storage Box
The New one piece collapsible and reusable File / Storage Box makes storing and transporting papers, samples, products, etc., quick and easy. Below are some of the great features:
Holds multiple sizes documents and file folders including letter and legal size
Preprinted label are for easy identification of contents
Integrated ha...
This year we are teaming up the CURE Foundation for Breast Cancer on May 15th for National Denim Day. This event encourages people to donate $5 to the CURE Foundation so they can wear Denim to work on the Tuesday after Mother’s Day.
This event has been going on since 1996 when the CURE Foundation was funded. The CURE Foundation then takes the donations and uses it to purchase hospital equipm...
Meet the New ERSO 1030FB Business Card Slitter which was developed specifically for Southwest. This is the first machine of its class to be able to accommodate 4 different stock sizes: 8.5” x 11”, 11” x 17”, 12” x 18” and 13” x 19” with full bleeds. The two pass system allows for easy and quick adjustments between sizes and perfectly square business cards each time.
This machine came to ...
There are tens of thousands (probably even hundreds of thousands) of different promotional supplies out there. So with all those options, how do you know what to choose to get the most return on your investment? Here are 5 easy steps to help you choose the best promotional item for your business:
Be Useful: There is a reason why cloth bags, pens and drinkware are so popular, it’s because t...
Power Punching Machines are one of the best inventions in our Industry. What’s not to love? It’s one machine which electrically punches the pages of a document, the dies can be switched out to do multiple different punching styles, you can have the bits in the die sharpened to work like new again and because of their all metal construction they last a really, really long time. However, there do...
Promotional items are a great way to get your name out there and to remind people about you and you’re your services whenever they look or use it. Since these are such a powerful tool, it’s important to know when to use them. Here are 6 examples of when you should be using promotional supplies.
Trade Shows & Conference: There are going to be a lot of people vying for the attention of t...
Every year in the Fall, we have a free lunch to honour the people who have been working at Southwest for 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. This year, two employees hit a very special milestone, their 30 year anniversary. So we wanted to honour them by telling you more about them as well as asking them how they started at Southwest and what has made them stay for all these years.
Anna Ostrowski:
Anna ...
Even with technology touching everything we do, people still love a paper calendar. Not only does it show you important dates and events at a glance, but you can be a lot more creative with images and pictures.
Calendars are one of the most popular gift items during the holiday season not just for the grandparents, but also for customers. And that’s a good thing if you’re a print department or...
Is your business still waiting for equipment to fail before fixing it? Learn why a proactive maintenance strategy saves money and keeps operations running smoothly… Read more
If you’re considering an automated punch or cutter, the smartest first step isn’t the spec sheet, it’s the ROI calculator. Knowing when (and how) the equipment pays for itself turns a capital...
Sports naturally bring people together. These events offer more than entertainment — they create high impact opportunities for corporate events, client engagement, and brand visibility. When planned...
