Tom Kubinski
Printing Consultant
tkubinski@sextonprinting.com
Direct: (651) 255-1225
Fax: (651) 457-7040
Cell: (612) 760-3700

Mary Albers
Customer Service
mkc@sextonprinting.com
Direct: (651) 255-1255


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250 East Lothenbach Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55118
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 September 2002 TK's Korner

What Sets Us Apart From the Rest
You're probably asking, "What makes Sexton/Tom Kubinski different?" Or, "Why should I use Sexton/Tom Kubinski?"

In the 15 plus years that I have been a printing consultant, I have found that for the most part, each company is pretty much the same in respect to having good equipment and capabilities. Typically, one has a little niche over another.

Yet, it is the relationship that one shares with the consultant, their expertise, their ability to bring value to each project via recommendations, showing techniques or samples, delivering on what has been promised etc. That is where I excel.

In addition to selling, I have estimated, job planned/coordinated for three of those 15 years. That gives me/you a great opportunity to evaluate each project to make sure we are able to accomplish all that you have in mind and/or designed. In addition, I bring the following:

  1. Ask questions to make sure the desired effect may be engineered, understand the projects life cycle-one time view disposable or a high profile long shelf life one, make sure the intended design results are accomplished, is it a family member piece that must match others or is it the first and setting the standards for others to follow etc.
  2. Make suggestions on how to get the most for each marketing dollar invested
  3. Save valuable client resources IE time, money, and personnel.
  4. Desire to make a difference by partnering with you. Lets face it, you can't understand all the particulars in my arena, nor I yours. Yet, if we work together and trust one another, we can make each other look great.
  5. Organize tours of paper mills and understand why a certain type of paper will/not work as will you. There are two main ingredients in every job, Paper & Ink. If you understand the differences between each, when to use one over another based on your subject matter or final outcome, then we've just guaranteed a great outcome.
  6. Organize tours of Ink manufacturing, mail house, letterpress shops etc. to aid in a better under standing of all the processes.
  7. Understanding of UV burn and how to manage it. This is one that many still are not aware of and it will burn you in the end.
  8. Compiled a coating technique binder with many one of a kind samples for you to review and use as a design aid to make that next piece stand out from all the rest
  9. Research and write helpful suggestions on various printing topics called TK's Korner. Check it out, there is something for every level/experience www.tkskorner.com
  10. "How did we perform?" golf score card is a great and fun way to evaluate each and every project that we work on together. You will be able to score our team from the beginning of the project all the way to the end.
Sexton also has some very interesting, distinguishing and exciting differences that my prospects turned clients find of value.

Sexton is:

  1. Printing source with over 50 years of experience
  2. Authority on CTP & Digital Technology who's published & been part of industry panels & seminars
  3. Beta test site for Imation & Kodak Plychrome Graphics
  4. Completely 100% CTP/PDF work flow-one of first five in North America
  5. Designed and customized a "Virtual Pre-Press" service. The Virtual suite of on line services offers a "real-time", "on demand" solutions bringing together Sexton and the power of the Internet. These services are tailored to maximize productivity, reduce editorial cycles and enhance outside collaboration.
  6. Offer image data mgt., storage & design on-line for various uses & cost advantages
  7. Offer three different types of proofs that can save money & offer variety Digital Dylux-Replaces standard blue-lines/silvers/dylux's. This is a color proof backed up. Ideal for preliminary proofs when you expect changes or when add'l proofs would make sense. Also and excellent proof for those who are not print savvy. Epson-An intermediate color proof on a coated sheet that's useful when color is not critical Digital Matchprint-Contract dot for dot proof.
  8. CIP4-This means that all the settings for color in our proofs is transmitted directly to the presses, which makes for faster and more accurate press checks
  9. Offer education seminars, newsletters
  10. Have dedicated tech support for on & off site assistance
  11. Broad range of commercial sheet-fed printing & binding services
  12. Efficient in-house mailing services that include mgt of your data
  13. Excel in the printing of publications, marketing materials, working with the Education sector, Colleges, Non-Profits, Direct Mfg etc.
Well, that pretty much says it all. If you would like more information about any of the areas listed above, please either visit the previous issues of TK's Korner or give me a call. Looking forward to our next project together.

It's that time of year again for the TK's Annual Paper Mill Tour.

  • Happening on Sept 20th from 7am till 5pm
  • At the Sappi (formually Potlatch) mill in Clouquet MN
  • Do to popular demand, I have added more spots. So the more the merrier. Yet, please RSVP by 9-9-02 so I may make the proper arrangements with transportation & the mill. RSVP by 9-9-02 via e-mail or phone.
  • Get more info on TK's Annual Paper Mill Tour
Referrals are greatly appreciated. If you know someone who I should contact, please let me know.

If you would like to join me on one of our upcoming tours, if there is something that you would like me to address, or if you know of someone who might like to receive TK's Korner, please let me know via e-mail at tkubinski@sextonprinting.com or phone. Take care and have a great day.

Successfully,
Tom Kubinski-Printing Consultant