Convertible Solutions was founded in to solve problems for digital printers. Our first solution was for a problem of our own.

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2 Convertible Solutions was founded in to solve problems for digital printers. Our first solution was for a problem of our own. When Inter-State Studio and Publishing shifted to digital photo printing for school portraits, we gained the ability to personalize and enhance the images in ways that our customers had not imagined. We needed a way to deliver a proof envelope and order form that would feature each child s portrait personalized with their autograph and a selection of bright, attractive graphic themes. Since completed envelopes wouldn t transport or print well on our digital press, we developed a process to pre-convert the stock with scores, perforations and cohesives inplace so the stock could run flat through the press and be folded into an order envelope afterwards. The process worked great, reduced waste and boosted sales. We were delighted! Although we had developed a unique process, the problem it solved was not unique to us. An unmet customer need is the perfect recipe for a successful business model so we formed Convertible Solutions to help digital printers create complex marketing pieces for short run and variable data printing. In October of 200, we introduced Panoramic papers which utilize Convertible Solution s TRU-Flat technology for the highest quality lay-flat premium photo book creation. The Panoramic papers have cohesives on the back so a printer can simply print the book pages on one side of the sheet, fold the sheets image inward, stack them into a book and seal them together with pressure. The binding process is so simple that any printer can implement it and the books are beautiful with images streaming seamlessly across the center of each two page spread. Our newest product, MultiLoft pre-converted sheets and inserts, are available in various colors and stocks. MultiLoft is perfect for announcements, menus, invitations and elegant cards. The result is a thick card fine paper stock that invokes the look and feel of the letterpress era from your digital press. Thank you for reviewing our many fine product offerings. We are confident you will appreciate the high quality of our products, solutions and attention to detail [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm]

3 Index MultiLoft & Double Thick Cards MultiLoft...3 MultiLoft Inserts...4 Double Thick Card DT Portal (2up) - DT Reveal Card (2up) - DT Panoramic s Panoramic s - PA-040, PA-93, PA-94 Panoramic End s - PA-38, PA Fold N Go Mailers Return Mailer -FG-002, FG-092 V-Fold Mailer Pull-Tab Mailer Single Pull-Tab Mailer - FG-066, FG Mailers with Cards Mailer with Laminated Perforated Card - FG-03 Mailer with Perforated Card - FG Mailer with 2-Laminated Perforated Cards (2up) - FG Specialty s Door Hanger (6up) - SP Envelopes Mailer with Remoist Envelope - FG Flyer with Envelope - FG

4 Template Legend Perforation (dashed green line) Facilitate detaching cards, coupons, pull-tabs, or return envelopes. Score (solid purple line) Makes Makes folding easier and reduces the danger of cracks forming in the printed surface. Fold Perforation (dashed orange line) Fold perforations facilitate easy folding and allow for easy detaching. Die Cut (solid blue line) Die Cut Indicate Indicates location of pre-converted die cuts where appropriate. Fold Line (solid red line) Fold marks unmistakably indicate where the product must be folded Cohesive Glue (solid teal color) Products are sealed by cohesive glue which is dry to the touch when lined up with the same glue, gets activated when pressure is applied. Remoist Glue (solid light blue color) Will adhere only after it has been moistened [427.20mm] Dimensions Overall and intermediate size specifications make it easier to configure layouts correctly and check for accuracy during printing. Our pre-converted sheet contains certain additional information such as layout marks, the name of the product, do not overprint instructions and a millimeterscale alignment bar [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm]

5 Our MultiLoft pre-converted sheets and inserts are designed to run through standard digital presses. You can produce double, triple or quad thick cards on your digital press. Multi-color, multi-thickness, multi-papers, unlimited options with MultiLoft stationery quality cards [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm]

6 Postcards are one of the simplest, least expensive and effective forms of direct mail. Thicker postcards catch the eye (and fingers) of prospects, they stand out and dramatically increase response rates [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 2

7 MultiLoft s Multiple, Various s 8.5 x 2 Determined by Customer Determined by Customer Call For Details MultiLoft card stock, allows the creation of 34 point, stationery quality cards on the HP Indigo and other digital presses, and with the MultiLoft Inserts, layering to reach 5 point and 68 point finished cards is possible. MultiLoft sheets have the elegant feel of fine-crafted paper, reminiscent of its roots in letterpress printing. MultiLoft sheets are the perfect choice for wedding announcements, event invitations and many high status print projects. MultiLoft sheets function similarly to the Double Thick Impact Cards. Each sheet is 6 points thick with pressure sensitive cohesives on the back. After printing in a standard digital press, the front and back sheets are assembled back to back. The pressure from the trimming clamp seals the sheets together into an impressive 34 point card. After assembly, the sheets can also be die-cut into specialty shaped cards. 00# MultiLoft sheets are available for presses that require lighter paper weights. See MultiLoft Inserts to take your cards to next level. Available in your choice of sheets: Accent Opaque Smooth, UltraWhite Textured, White Textured, Kraft Speckletone, Sunrise Eggshell, Alpine Eggshell, Somerset Smooth, Cherry Wood FX, Birch Wood FX [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 3

8 MultiLoft Inserts Multiple, Various s 8.5 x 2 Determined by Customer Determined by Customer Call For Details MultiLoft Inserts are designed to work in concert with MultiLoft s to create triple and quadruple thick stationery quality cards on the HP Indigo and other digital presses in thicknesses up to 68 points. With MultiLoft Inserts, which have cohesives on both sides, thickness layers are added by placing the Inserts between the MultiLoft sheets to create triple thick and quadruple thick cards. After assembly, finished cards can be die-cut into specialty shaped cards. Available Insert Color Options: Gumdrop Green Lemon Drop Wild Cherry Razzle Berry Blu Raspberry Grape Jelly Limeade Cotton Candy Orange Fizz Nightshift Blue Springhill Canary Springhill Blue Springhill Green Springhill Gray See MultiLoft Card Stock to create triple or quadruple thick cards. White Black Licorice 2.00 [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 4

9 Double Thick Card DT x x 5.5 (4up) determined by customer 4.25 x 5.5 2pt. CS, International Double Thick Cards get noticed! Twice the thickness of a typical thick postcard, they catch the eye and the fingers of your prospects and dramatically increase response rates. 24 point Double Thick Cards were designed to run through standard digital presses. Perfect for short run and variable data jobs! Each sheet is 2 points thick with cohesives on the back and a perforation down the center. You print both sides of your postcard on the front of the sheet. When folded and trimmed, the front and back of the postcard seal together to create an impressive 24 pt card. The Double Thick Cards can be trimmed to your customer s specifications [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 5

10 244 Double Thick Impact Card with Portal This is a Fold N Go product 236 gsm, 2 pt. CIS paper stock Convertible Solutions, CS Double Thick Impact Card with Portal This is a Fold N Go product 236 gsm, 2 pt. CIS paper stock Convertible Solutions, CS Portal Card (2up) DT x x x 5.5 2pt. CS, International Pull-tab portals are a fun and interactive way to reveal QR codes, contest results, and any other content you choose. And at twice the thickness of a typical thick postcard, the Portal Card will catch the eye and the fingers of your prospects and dramatically increase response rates. After printing, the sheets can be UV coated to add gloss and protection. Portal size is approximately.5 x [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 6

11 Reveal Card (2up) DT x x x # Matte Cover The removable front panel is a fun and interactive way to engage your customer and reveal graduation announcements, engagement photos, baby pictures, contest winners, and any other content you choose. And at twice the thickness of a typical thick postcard, the Reveal Card will catch the eye and the fingers of your prospects and dramatically increase response rates. After printing, the sheets can be UV coated to add gloss and proction Reveal card size is x [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 7

12 Return Mailer V-Fold Mailer FG-002 (FG-092 with movable perforation) 8 x 2 8 x x 5 80# Dull Text FG-02 (2-up) 8 x x 8.5 x # Dull Text The Return Mailer is suitable for many different market segments. Use it for customer surveys, direct debit authorizations, contracts, sweepstakes... the uses are endless. We ve combined a mailer with a response page and a return envelope all on one sheet to efficiently get return response. This V-Fold Mailer allows you to print variable data runs with four-color digital graphic design. This versatile product provides for many delivery options. Print unique personalized variable data mailers or on-demand static runs. For item FG-092 you can move or remove the perforation on the response page. Inside dimensions of Return Envelope: x 3.5 No tabbing required Meets USPS requirements Minimum order quantity required Secure seal, No tabbing required Meets USPS requirements 2.00 [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 8

13 Panoramic s Panoramic End s 5 x5 7 x5 5 x8.5 7 x x8.5 6 x 7 x 8.5 x PA-040, PA-93,PA x 2 Various Various Options Smooth, prophoto Medium PA-043 (version A), PA-044 (version B) 8.5 x 2 Various Various Vellum, with pressure sensitive and traditional Designed for photographers, architects, creative professionals, and those that want to deliver an exquisite visual impact Designed to run on digital presses The pages lay perfectly flat when the book is finished and deliver stunning digital photo reproduction without the traditional gutter running down the middle of the page Crossovers are gone and color always matches across the spread! Build books for important presentations, proposals and studio portfolios Ideal for creating photo books with photos that flow seamlessly across the fold, making each spread a visual feast Artists, art galleries, museums, high-end product catalog designers will love the ability to layout their pages without concern for images getting lost in the gutter Digital printers can produce high-value, highimpact books using simple bindery techniques You ll be able to showcase photo-rich projects from cookbooks to calendars to corporate collateral End #PA-38 with pressure sensitive adhesive is designed for press shops that do not typically produce photo books. The finishing is created by sealing the end sheet to the panoramic sheet with pressure. End #PA-382 is designed for press shops that typically run photo books. The seal is created using traditional end sheet finishing methods. Panoramic papers utilize Convertible Solutions TRU-Flat binding technology [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 9

14 Panoramic : Convertible Solution s TRU-Flat binding technology allows photo book printers to print and easily bind beautiful lay-flat photo books. This technology has been incorporated into Panoramic Book Block paper stocks. Panoramic books are perfect for photographers, architects, creative professionals, and those that want to deliver an exquisite visual impact. Designed to run on digital presses, the pages lay perfectly flat when the book is finished and deliver stunning digital photo reproduction without the traditional gutter running down the middle of the page Digital printers can produce high-value, high-impact books using simple bindery techniques. You ll be able to showcase photo-rich projects from cookbooks to calendars to corporate collateral [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 0

15 Pull-Tab Mailer Single Pull-Tab Mailer FG x 2 7 x x pt. Matte Text FG-066 (2-up) 8 x 8.25 x x pt. Matte Text This is a COOL multi-layered interactive product. Interact with the recipient. Utilize your variable data to the fullest extent with 6-Pull-tabs and a full section for your call-toaction marketing message. Pull the tabs to reveal prize winnings, catalog offerings, event information, co-marketing messages, take-away information, coupons, and much more! Get Your Direct Mail Opened! Designed as a mailer with an interactive feature, the Pull-Tab. With the unique interactive pull-tab feature, reveal prize winnings, maps, new products, or your choice of information. The pull-tab can be removed from the card for a take-away reminder, an entrance ticket, coupons, or many other uses. Get your direct mail opened with this Pull-Tab Mailer! Dimension of large pull-tab: 2 x.5 Dimension of the 5-pull-tabs:.25 x.5 No tabbing required Meets USPS requirements. Dimension of the pull-tab: 4 x 3.5 No tabbing required Meets USPS requirements [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm]

16 Mailer with Laminated Perforated Card Mailer with Perforated Card FG-03 (2-up) 7 x 8.5 x 8.5 x pt. Matte Text FG-05 (2-up) 7 x 8.5 x 8.5 x pt. Matte Text Send membership cards, customer ID cards, frequent buyer cards, season passes, fund-raising cards, gift or loyalty cards with this C-Fold Mailer. Send unique cards to individual customers. Print your cards on-demand digitally on site! Send unique cards to individual customers! Send membership cards, customer ID cards, frequent buyer cards, season passes, fund-raiser cards, gift cards, or loyalty cards with this C-Fold Mailer. Save time, keep your job in-house, print your cards in one pass, and mail today. See comparable item 05 and 029 Each mailer contains a perforated card at x mil gloss laminate on both sides of card Meets USPS requirements, tabbing required post press See comparable item 03 and 032 Each mailer contains a perforated card x 2.25 no laminate on the card Meets USPS requirements, tabbing required post press 2.00 [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 2

17 Mailer with 2-Laminated Perforated Cards (2up) Door Hanger (6up) FG-09 7 x 8.5 x 8.5 x pt. Matte Text SP-07 8 x 2 4 x 9 4 x 9, 3.25 x (if bleed is used) 7 pt. Matte Text Send membership cards, customer ID cards, frequent buyer cards, insurance cards, season passes, fund-raiser cards, gift or loyalty cards, and much more. Print your cards on-demand digitally on site! Send unique cards to individual customers, with this C-fold Mailer. Door Hangers are a HIGH IMPACT and low- cost way to advertise! Create a totally unique marketing solution for your clients. Create variable offers on multiple door hangers. Get your message out with this simple and cost-effective marketing method. See comparable item 029 Minimum order quantity required Each mailer contains two laminated perforated cards at x mil gloss laminate on both sides of card 2 Diameter Hole Meets USPS requirements [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 3

18 Mailer with Remoistenable Envelope Flyer with Envelope FG x 2 7 x 8.5 Determined by Customer 80# Dull Text FG x x x 2 80# Gloss Text This solution allows customers to target specific groups easily. The remoistenable envelope is a unique way to complete the envelope. This flyer was designed to meet a specific customer need. The customer required a return envelope as part of the finished mailer. The envelope allows easy access to the contents with plenty of space for your marketing message. Inside dimensions of remoistenable envelope: x Inside dimensions of the return envelope: x 3.25 Optional: Zip Strip Call for various template options [304.80mm] [23.83mm] 8.00 [427.20mm] 4

19 Notes [85.73mm] [88.90mm] [5.88mm] [7.4625mm] 5

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