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Travel Tags executives visited the KBA factory in Germany to see their press being built. (From left) Chris Travis, KBA director of technology; Mark Smolik, Travel Tags operations manager; Roland Gebauer, KBA sales manager; and Larry Eidem, Travel Tags operations project manager.

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn.—August 6, 2015—To maintain its top quality production, impressive customer service and technological innovation that sets the company apart from its competition, Travel Tags, a leading award-winning provider of stored value card manufacturing and manufacturer of lenticular, 3D, animation and motion graphics solutions, will be adding a new KBA UV sheetfed press.

“This sleek new KBA press is an investment in our customers,” said Mark Smolik, Travel Tags operations manager. “It will enable us to continue to serve them quickly, accurately and cost-effectively for years to come. The new press is part of our ongoing plan to ensure we’re aligned with our customers’ needs and to continue to provide the highest quality product possible. It will help us not only meet our customers’ on-time needs but also in meeting and exceeding their high quality expectations.”

The print specialists at Travel Tags investigated other printing press manufacturers and decided to purchase a new KBA based on performance and service. “We’ve been fortunate to have installed several other KBA presses and have had them in service for several years,” relayed Smolik. “The machines have performed very well and support from KBA has been good.”

Source: Printing Impressions

“We are truly excited about the new KBA Rapida press investment made by Travel Tags,” commented Steve Korn, KBA director of national and key accounts.

REDLANDS, CA – Virtual Images, a division of Travel Tags, Inc. today announced the appointment of Al Rausch as president.

Mr. Rausch brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his new role and has a strong background in leadership, operations, business development and growth strategy.

“Al is the ideal leader for our organization,” said Curtis Mohr, executive vice president at Taylor Corporation, Travel Tags’ parent company. “His broad experience is well suited to help convert the deep engineering and manufacturing disciplines at Travel Tags to continued growth within both current and new markets.”

Rausch’s impressive track record includes building company operations from the ground up, growing revenues in mature categories, and successfully bringing new products to market.

“I am excited to join such a recognized leader in the card manufacturing industry,” said Rausch. “As we continue to uphold a stellar reputation for quality, service and innovation in our core markets, I look forward to seizing additional opportunities in markets that may be unfamiliar to us today.”

VIRTUAL IMAGES MEDIA CONTACT:
Maile Kaulukukui
909-255-7312
mkaulukukui@virtual-images.com

REDLANDS, CA – December 3, 2013 -- Virtual Images, a division of Travel Tags, Inc., announced today that John Tomczyk has joined the company as vice president of innovation.

After a brief departure in 2012 to pursue other opportunities, Tomczyk has rejoined the company’s senior leadership team. He will play an integral role in driving the company’s growth initiatives, with a particular focus on advanced printing technologies and business and process innovation.

A pioneer and innovator in the field of lenticular print techniques and card manufacturing, Tomczyk has over 22 years of experience in the industry and is sole or co-inventor on more than a dozen printing and dimensional imaging related patents. Tomczyk is responsible for breakthroughs such as dimensional gift and credit cards, dimensional in-mold labels, spot lens materials and many cards in Travel Tags’ line of sustainable solutions.

“We could not be more thrilled to have John back on the team,” said Eric Pohl, vice president of sales. “He has always embodied the company’s core values and our focus on exceptional customer service. He also has an extraordinary talent for developing smart solutions to our customers’ most pressing challenges.”

“I am excited to begin working with John,” said director of product development Steve Dunn. “The depth and breadth of his experience puts us in an even stronger competitive position.”

“Travel Tags has made significant investments in talent and capital to be the World’s leader in card production and related services, and I am excited to get back to work to serve our customers to make their dreams a reality,” said Tomczyk.

VIRTUAL IMAGES MEDIA CONTACT:
Maile Kaulukukui
909-255-7312
mkaulukukui@virtual-images.com