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 General Information
 ARTWORK
BMI Tools’ imprint methods require camera ready black & white artwork. Electronic format is preferred in file types EPS, Adobe Illustrator®, PDF, or Tiff. File resolution must be 300dpi or greater. Please call factory to see if other formats are acceptable. Please email your art file to bmitools@aol.com. We also require a hard copy printout of the file with your order.
We will spend up to 30 minutes, on a no charge basis, to make the submitted artwork camera ready. Additional time required will be billed at an hourly rate of 35.00(R). This additional work must be authorized before done. Unless a special request is made, artwork will be sized for the best fit. In most cases this is the maximum imprint area listed for each item. |
SET-UP CHARGES
$60.00(R) per color / per location for preparation of printing plate and machine set-up (unless otherwise indicated). No charge on subsequent orders using exact same logo & size (unless otherwise indicated). First imprint color is included in catalog prices.
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IMPRINT COLORS
Factory will “sight” match to any PMS color (except items on pages 3-7). Exact matches are subject to a laboratory charge and extra lead-time. Color shades may vary slightly on re-orders. |
PROOFS / SPEC SAMPLES
Fax or email proof available at no charge. Actual speculative sample available for the item set-up charge plus item running charge plus cost of item. Please inquire.
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COMBINED QUANTITY PRICING
Allowed if imprint remains the same size, color, and content on all items ordered. Each product ordered must meet the catalog minimum. |
ADDITIONAL IMPRINT COLORS
For each additional imprint color add a $60.00 (R) Set-up charge plus the following per piece running charges (applies to all items except cloth tapes, see individual cloth tape items for extra color charges):
50-99 |
$1.58 |
500-999 |
$0.27 |
100-249 |
$0.83 |
1000+ |
$0.19 |
250-499 |
$0.42 |
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LARGE QUANTITY ORDERS
Additional discounts available on large quantity orders. Please call factory for special quotation on quantities of 2,500 or more. |
UNIMPRINTED MERCHANDISE
Use price two quantities higher than quantity ordered. Items Tailor’s Tape, Auto-Return Cloth Tapes, Diameter & Architects Tapes, Seam Ripper use one quantity up. |
LESS THAN MINIMUM ORDERS
Absolute minimum is 1/2 of the smallest catalog quantity price for item ordering. Add $0.83(R) per piece. No less than minimum available on cloth tape items. |
RE-ORDERS
No Set-up charges for exact repeat orders except custom versions of item #519. There is 50% charge to re-do the custom screens after 2 years of no order activity. All other artwork is kept on file for 3 years (unless otherwise indicated). |
PRODUCTION TIMES
In stock items shipped in 5-10 business days after proof approval. Items on pages 3-7 require 20 business days after proof approval. Items on pages 3-7 also carry a 5% under/over allowance due to manufacturing process. |
SHIPPING
F.O.B. Roanoke, Va. via UPS or FEDEX ground service unless otherwise requested. All claims for non-delivery or damage must be made within 10 days of ship date. Published rates are charged plus $3.00 per package handling and package insurance per carrier guidelines. Split shipments $10.00(R) for each destination. |
PRICES
All prices are F.O.B. Roanoke, Va. and are subject to change without
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CANCELLATIONS
Must be approved by factory and submitted in writing. All costs for work performed to that point will be charged accordingly.
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TERMS
Net 30 days from date on invoice upon approved credit. Deposit is required for 1st time and large quantity orders, or if credit is not granted. |