St. Paul, Minn.

Elise Hacking Carr is managing editor for PRINTING United Journal, and the special projects editor.

The story behind Bann Business Solutions is anything but boring. Originally a manufacturer of business forms, the Minnesota-based company, then known as Bann Printing, launched in 1939 under the leadership of William J. Bann. He later handed over the keys to his son Richard (Dick), who created new staff positions and built a spacious production plant in Eagan.

Deluxe Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2014. The company's revenue for the period was $405.4 million, a 6.3 percent increase over the same period last year. Net income was up 3.9 percent to $50.1 million.

Rewards. Incentives. "You dun good" happy-time present joys. Whatever you want to call them, reward items are a huge part of the promotional products industry, especially when included in some kind of incentives program.

Deluxe Corporation announced it has acquired OrangeSoda Inc., a leading internet marketing services company specializing in search, mobile, and social media campaign strategies for small businesses. OrangeSoda provides services directly to small businesses as well as through a growing number of strategic partners in media, telecommunications, home services, and other industries.

Rayven, a specialist in laminating, coating and converting services headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., introduced the versatile Any-Pak release liner as a stock item that can be shipped in less than 24 hours. The product was created with the packaging industry in mind for applications involving plastic bags, mailing envelopes, pouches, security bags and more. Constructed using a 2 mil polypropylene as the substrate and a release coating, the release liners work well with hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives. A printed message on one side of the liner instructs users to remove it to expose the adhesive. It can be used for anything requiring a

Rayven, a specialist in laminating, coating and converting services headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., introduced the versatile Any-Pak release liner as a stock item that can be shipped in less than 24 hours. The product was created with the packaging industry in mind for applications involving plastic bags, mailing envelopes, pouches, security bags and more. Constructed using a 2 mil polypropylene as the substrate and a release coating, the release liners work well with hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives. A printed message on one side of the liner instructs users to remove it to expose the adhesive. It can be used for anything requiring a

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