Posts by Dana Ritchie
Keeping America Moving, One Label At A Time
Behind every shipment is a label. Behind every label is a company counting on it. As we celebrate Independence Day, I found myself thinking about something most people never see. Every day, thousands of products are manufactured across America. Medical devices that improve lives. Food products that stock grocery shelves. Automotive components that keep vehicles…
Read MoreWe’re less interested in selling a hammer and more interested in understanding what you’re trying to build.
As many of you know, we currently have a construction project underway at PaladinID. What started as a building improvement project quickly became an education in decision-making. Over the past several months, I’ve met with electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, insulation specialists, and numerous other vendors. Every one of them has been knowledgeable, professional, and passionate…
Read MoreHow to Choose Harsh Environment Labels
Learn how to choose harsh environment labels that hold up to heat, chemicals, moisture, abrasion, and outdoor use without failures.
Read MoreThermashield Direct Thermal Labels for Mobile Printers
Learn how Thermashield direct thermal labels for mobile printers improve barcode quality, durability, and field labeling performance.
Read MoreLooking for a Label Solution? Start Here.
Finding the Right Labeling Product Shouldn’t Be Difficult If you’ve ever searched online for labels, ribbons, RFID tags, barcode printers, or printheads, you’ve probably experienced information overload. Thousands of products. Hundreds of manufacturers. Endless specifications. The challenge isn’t finding information—it’s finding the right information. That’s why we’ve expanded the search capabilities on the PaladinID website.…
Read MoreRising Label Costs: What’s Driving the Increases and How PaladinID Is Working to Protect Your Bottom Line
If you’ve purchased labels, ribbons, RFID products, or printing supplies recently, you’ve probably noticed a trend affecting nearly every industry: rising costs. Across the labeling and identification industry, manufacturers are facing significant increases in raw material costs, transportation expenses, labor rates, energy costs, and production overhead. These increases are affecting everything from paper and synthetic…
Read MoreDon’t Know Your Labels? Know Your Label Guide.
The product labeling industry can be incredibly confusing. With thousands of combinations of label materials, adhesives, ribbons, printer technologies, RFID inlays, coatings, and compliance requirements, finding the right solution is not always straightforward. What works perfectly in one environment may completely fail in another. That is why companies today need more than just a supplier.…
Read MoreSetting Up the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000 Series for Peak Performance
When your operation depends on high-quality, on-demand color labels, proper printer setup is everything. The Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000 Series was engineered specifically for mission-critical labeling applications where speed, durability, integration, and image quality matter most. Whether you are printing GHS labels, product branding labels, warehouse labels, compliance labels, or full-color shipping labels, the CW-C6000 series…
Read MoreWarehouse Rack Barcode Labels That Last
Warehouse rack barcode labels improve picking speed, inventory accuracy, and scan reliability when matched to rack type, location, and wear.
Read MoreThe ROI of Color: How Color Labels Improve Efficiency, Safety, Branding, and Profitability
For many businesses, labels have traditionally been viewed as simple identification tools. But today, companies across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, retail, food production, chemical processing, and warehousing are discovering something much bigger: Color labels directly impact operational efficiency, workplace safety, customer engagement, compliance, and profitability. What was once considered a cosmetic upgrade is now becoming a…
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