CommuniPak is a valuable resource when we need to produce a promotional package. They have been very helpful! They find solutions that fit with our design and budget. When a project gets the green light, I can be confident that all will turn out just as we expected.

Terri Burress
Fleishman Hilliard Design Group, Kansas City, Missouri

CommuniPak is NOT one of those vendors that you have to follow up with everyday. From the time I release final art, to delivery of final product, they give me complete confidence that my project will deliver in a timely manner and will be an award winning piece. They are such a great resource for me.

Theresa Ancona, Print Manager
Momentum Graphics, St. Louis, Missouri

We have used CommuniPak for several projects and when this new concept shaped up, we immediately thought of them. The direct mail project was very unique and required a creative and resourceful supplier. Conceptually, we took a box and transformed it into a cat swallowing a computer mouse! When we showed CommuniPak the conceptual drawing, they jumped right into the project, producing a protoype and a budget.

Of course, this project kept changing and CommuniPak worked very well with us as a creative partner--producing revised prototypes and pricing.

Once final approval occurred, we had a very short lead time for production--CommuniPak came through, handling printing, fulfillment and mailing. Our success was capped by our client receiving 5,000 new contracts!

At one point, we were missing three chocolate computer mice. We do have our suspicions--Steve Schrier was seen with a cat-like grin! Seriously though, we have found CommuniPak to be great to work with, with a level of professional service that you don't always find in today's marketplace.

Marilyn Brown
Print Production Manager
Kupper Parker Communications, St. Louis, Missouri

CommuniPak proved themselves in several ways. They sent us samples of totes and educated us on the products and the production process. They kept us informed about pricing and schedule as we pursued different possibilities for this project, and in the end, they delivered a quality product.

Christie Dennis
Corporate Marketing Coordinator
DST Systems, Kansas City Missouri

Case Study 1: United Van Lines Contract Kit

When one of CommuniPak's client's was in need of creating an organized and impressive contract kit for United Van Lines, CommuniPak was selected for their experience in providing cost effective kits.

United Van Lines previous contract and sales materials, although effective individually, was not a united set of communication materials. Steve Schrier, president of CommuniPak, suggested modular pieces that fit together easily, allowing customization based on the client's needs.

The design agencies developed graphics for a strong corporate identity and this was adapted to each piece of the kit. CommuniPak recommended economical materials and methods of construction, engineered custom components that would fit and match other components and provided sample mock ups.

In the end, United Van Lines decided on a kit that was composed of a slipcase that held everything-folders, binders with tabs, and literature boxes. With all components being produced under one roof, CommuniPak was able to ensure a perfect look and fit. They were also able to ensure an economical package whose overall price competed with "off the shelf" products, but had a much higher impact and a much larger degree of customization.

Once produced, United Van Lines kept each component on hand, allowing for easy organization and assembly — no more scrambling to put together a sales proposal!

United Van Lines now has an organized kit that makes a favorable and lasting impression, emphasizing quality and organization. This package represents over 40% of their business. Personnel from United Van Lines have commented on how well this kit has been received by their prospects.

Case Study 2: IAMS Cat Foods Fur Ball Press Kit

Fleishman Hilliard Design Group of Kansas City had a challenge and an opportunity from IAMS Cat Foods. They were asked to develop a press kit for a new product, one that prevents hair balls in cats.

Fleishman Hilliard pursued a colorful design concept of a box holding a fake fur ball with a sound chip inside. This was sure to get attention! Since CommuniPak had served them so well in the past, Fleishman Hilliard asked them to research the possibilities of producing this on a quick turn-around basis.

CommuniPak could easily produce the box and the sound chip, but the fur ball was a challenge. After pursuing quite a few leads, CommuniPak found a supplier who could produce this custom product in the turn-around time necessary, proving once again, that CommuniPak always does their best to exhaust all possibilities.