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August Newsletter 2016 // Dr. Shrink, Inc.

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It’s Time to Start Preparing for Boat Shrink Wrapping Season!

One of the many benefits of working with Dr. Shrink is we offer one-stop shopping for all your shrink wrap needs – in addition to having everything in stock. What are you waiting for? order everything you need ahead of time (now!) so you can start shrink wrapping earlier, schedule more jobs, and have the time to wrap more boats! Make sure to view our new product catalog below for innovative new products that will help you be a more efficient shrink wrapper this season.
Aren’t sure what you need for the season? We can provide free, custom quotes of the materials we recommend. Give us a call today! Here’s a quick list to get you started:
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A NOTE FROM YOUR DOCTOR:

“As the fall shrink wrap season is fast approaching, I want to let you know that we are here to help you in every step of getting your boats, RVs, patio furniture, and outdoor equipment wrapped up for the winter season.  I highly recommend ordering your film and accessories early this year so you can be stocked and ready to go when the calls come in to schedule jobs. Also, now is the time to make sure your heat tools are in proper working condition. We are offering a 10% off early-repair discount on all heat tool parts. Our heat tool technician is also available to troubleshoot any existing problems or issues with your gun. Take advantage of these opportunities! I want to see all of our shrink wrap installers have a successful shrink wrap season. Being a shrink wrap installer myself 20+ years ago, I know how busy and chaotic the season can get; it is imperative that you get organized and prepared ahead of time.
Remember while doing your shrink wrap shopping this season of the Dr. Shrink value you receive with our line of products. Our product line and the American-made quality is what sets Dr. Shrink apart from low cost and low quality products. We stand behind every roll of shrink wrap and accessory that we sell, deliver after-the-sale service, and offer prompt service and delivery. Remember that our American-made product line cannot be matched by any other company in the world!
Keep an eye out for our catalogs as they will be coming within the next week or so.”
-Mike Stenberg
President & CEO, Dr. Shrink, Inc.

NEW DR. SHRINK CATALOG FOR 2016-2017!

Introducing a fresh new look for our 2016/2017 catalog! Featuring new easy-to-reference resource charts and guides, one-click links to access how-to videos (also can be used on your smart phone with a QR code scanner), organized index, and several electronic links that will take you directly to the product listing on our website for easy ordering.
The catalogs are being packaged and mailed this week.  If you don’t receive one in the next week or so and would like one, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Contact us for volume pricing of any items listed in our catalog.
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Be sure to check out our new products:
• 14′ x 128′ 8 mil Pink (DS-148128P)
• 17′ x 110′ 8 mil Pink (DS-178110P)
• ProGARDO Corrpack Capsules (DS-PROCAP)
• ProGARDO CargoPack 300 (DS-PROCDRI)
• Humidity Indicator (DS-HUMIDITYIND)
• Humidity Dial (DS-HUMIDITYDIAL)
• DeBond Adhesive Remover (DS-DEBOND)
• Weather-Tight Filter Vent (DS-683F)
• Filter Vent Add-On Kit for DS-683 (DS-FILTERKIT)
• Shrink Wrap Footage Counter (DS-WRAPCOUNTER)

EARLY HEAT TOOL REPAIR

Get Fired Up – Early Heat Tool Repair with Dr. Shrink
Whether you need a single part, or complete rebuild kit, Dr. Shrink has the repair parts you need to keep your heat tool in prime working condition. If you are in need of having your heat tool repaired, Dr. Shrink Heat Tool Technicians on staff that can diagnose your heat tool’s problem and get it back up and running. Take advantage of 10% off all repair parts until September 1, 2016.
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Check out our Wrap-It-Now Series for a quick refresher course on how to wrap your recreational boat for storage as well as how-to shrink wrap equipment (for full encapsulation) and how-to shrink wrap patio furniture.

DR. SHRINK’S PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL RELAY FOR LIFE

The Dr. Shrink, Inc. Shrink Walkers took part in the local Relay for Life here in Manistee this past weekend. It was a beautiful weekend full of sun, fun and walking for a great cause.
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To keep track of just how many miles each participant walked, necklaces were available for purchase and for every lap, participants received one bead. Every 7 beads was the equivalent of one mile. Once walkers hit 5 miles, 10 miles and 20 miles, they had the option to sign a board to show how many people have walked that far. There were special laps to recognize local police departments and fire departments as well as a lap to honor all of the survivors.
Dr. Shrink had a Bra Pong board (shrink wrapped in our new PINK shrink wrap, of course) to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness where kids and adults could stand at a line and toss ping pong balls into the bra cups for different points to get a prize. Dr. Shrink also sold homemade packets and jars of Taco Seasoning, Steak Seasoning, Rotisserie Chicken Rub and a Ranch Seasoning. The event was a great success and several members of the Dr. Shrink team participated in the event– Mike Stenberg reached the most miles walked on our team at a completion of 20 miles!
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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

We all know that it is crucial to vent shrink wrap covers to allow air into the cover and eliminate moisture and mildew from forming. If you are in an area that is very humid or have an object that is prone to moisture buildup, you may want to look into using some of our mildew and moisture control products for added protection. Our VCI products work excellent when shipping or transporting shrink wrapped equipment or machinery.
We are proud to introduce two new products from ProGARDO:
ProGARDO CargoPack 300 (DS-PROCDRI) – Desiccant bags with special characteristics of 300% + absorption rate and polymer encapsulated. Product protects 90 cubic feet and is sold with a convenient hanger for easy placement.
ProGARDO Corrpack Capsule (DS-PROCAP) – VCI Capsule desgined for long term corrosion protection of closed areas. Each capsule protects 25 cubic feet (1 cubic meter), lasts up to 5 years and is efficient at absorbing chloride or sulfide gases. Has self-adhesive bottom for easy application.
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Need VCI Shrink Wrap? The Dr. has you covered.

Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting (VCI) shrink wrap protects both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and will not harm glass, plastic, or other parts of assemblies.

  • Excellent protection during shipping and storage
  • Non-toxic & recyclable
  • Versatile defense against corrosion damage on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Can protect metals for up to two years if properly packaged and stored
  • Available in 20′ x 100′ white 6 or 7-mil, or 32′ x 100′ 8-mil gray

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Dr. Shrink’s New Shrink Wrap Footage Counter
Leave the guesswork out of determining material available on your rolls with Dr. Shrink’s new Shrink Wrap Footage Counter. The Footage Counter measures material pulled from the roll in feet/inches so you can keep track of how much material is left (within a 5% variance). It can also be used to easily measure precut sheets of shrink wrap.
Designed with commercial grade materials, this quality counter has a stable mounting base, measuring wheel, and features a clear display window to easily view the measurement. The counter easily attaches to most film carriers and carts and will work on all film types and sizes.
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SHRINK WRAP U

To Become the Best – You Must Learn From the Best.
Dr. Shrink wants to help you in every step of making your shrink wrap business successful. Join us for on of our quarterly training courses on Thursday, August 18th to get some hands on training along with shrink wrap tips, tricks and advice. Click here to find out more information. Remember, space is limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot!

August Steal of the Month – Dr. Shrink’s Super Cap

For the month of August, take advantage of our special pricing on our Dr. Shrink Super Cap – only $2.69/each!
The Super Cap is designed to transfer the weight of snow, ice, and rain from the top of 2″ x 4″ support poles used under shrink wrap storage covers. Dome shaped and 20″ in diameter, the Super Cap rests on the woven cord strapping running both lengthwise and crosswise, thus minimizing support poles from poking through shrink wrap covers.
You can take advantage of this promotion on our website and over the phone (must mention Steal of the Month when placing phone orders).

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Dr. Shrink's New Shrink Wrap Footage Counter Easily Measures Shrink Wrap

Dr. Shrink’s New Shrink Wrap Footage Counter Easily Measures Shrink Wrap
Leave the guesswork out of determining material available on your rolls with Dr. Shrink’s new Shrink Wrap Footage Counter. The Shrink Wrap Footage Counter measures material pulled from the roll in feet/inches so you can keep track of how much material is left (within a 5% variance). The Shrink Wrap Footage Counter can also be used to easily measure precut sheets of shrink wrap.
Designed with commercial grade materials, this quality counter has a stable mounting base, measuring wheel, and features a clear display window to easily view the measurement.  The counter easily attaches to most film carriers and carts and will work on all film types and sizes.
The Shrink Wrap Footage Counter has a retail price of $149.99.
Dr. Shrink, Inc. is a one-stop supplier of premium shrink wrap and all installation supplies and accessories. With shrink wrap immediately available in widths up to 60′, it also offers heat tools, adhesives, and venting.
Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586. drshrink@dr-shrink.com; www.dr-shrink.com.
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July Newsletter 2016 // Dr. Shrink, Inc.

We’re Shrinkin’ It Down For You! Click here for our July Newsletter filled with all sorts of good stuff!
– Go PINK with Dr. Shrink: Introducing our 2 new sizes of Pink Shrink Wrap
– Our Dr. Shrink Garden
– Dr. Shrink Enters Local 4th of July Parade with Pink Shrink Wrapped School Bus
– Need a reinforced, non-tearing material? Try our DuraSkrim®
– All American Pet Photo Day
– Calling All Shrink Wrap Installers!
– Safety Tips and Tricks Recap from June – National Safety Month

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Dr. Shrink, Inc. Introduces New Pink Shrink Wrap to Product Line While Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer Research

Dr. Shrink, Inc. recently introduced a new color of shrink wrap to their product line; their new bright pink shrink wrap has been featured and displayed at events in Manistee, Michigan (location of Dr. Shrink headquarters) in hopes to support breast cancer awareness as well as a local Relay for Life supporting all cancer awareness and research.

On June 11, Dr. Shrink, Inc. President/CEO, Mike Stenberg and VP of Sales/Marketing, Ryan Polcyn shrink wrapped a new car at a local Ford Dealership; Manistee Ford was putting on their annual “Pink Out” Classic Car Show for the 7th year to gain awareness for breast cancer research. A portion of all used cars sales during the month of June were donated and the proceeds went to the local hospital, West Shore Medical Center’s commitment to the early detection of breast cancer.

The shrink wrapped car not only stood out in color at the car show, but also turned into a guessing game at the event. Spectators were entered into a raffle by correctly guessing what kind of vehicle was wrapped underneath the pink cover– it was a brand new Ford Fusion, but many guesses were for Ford Focus and Ford Mustang.

Rob Pepera, Sales Manager at Manistee Ford states, “This was our 7th year for the car show and so far we have raised over $15,000 in those 7 years. This year so far we have added about $3,400. For the “Pink Out” car show, the fee was $10 for each car that registered and we had just over 100 cars. We also had raffle tickets for prizes that local businesses donated and a corn-hole game, as well as food and drinks. The “Guess the Car” shrink wrap contest was very popular. The shrink wrapped car turned out to be a featured attraction not just for passersby of the dealership on the busy highway, but inside the event as well as people were drawn to the car and started signing the pink cover. We are planning to keep the car wrapped in pink shrink wrap until the end of June; it has gained a lot of attention in our lot and we hope to raise more money for breast cancer research.”

Dr. Shrink also shrink wrapped and decorated the company bus in the new pink material which was driven in the local 4th of July parade. Dr. Shrink staff and other volunteer parade walkers handed out information on the local Relay for Life while the bus was decorated with slogans such as, “Let’s throw cancer under the bus” and “There is a CAN in cancer because we CAN beat it” in addition to writings of survivor names. Pink is the color of breast cancer awareness, and the company is also proud to support all cancer research by partaking in Relay for Life of Manistee County at the end of July. Dr. Shrink has registered a team in the event, The Shrink Walkers, and will be walking for 24 hours.

Dr. Shrink, Inc. stocks pink shrink wrap in two sizes—14’ x 128’ and 17’ x 110’ both in 8-mil material. Dr. Shrink, Inc. is a full-service, full-circle supplier of premium shrink wrap and all installation supplies and accessories. In addition to shrink wrap in sizes up to 60′ wide, it also offers heat tools, adhesives, zipper access doors and venting.

Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586.
drshrink@dr-shrink.com; www.dr-shrink.com.
Click here to watch this short video displaying Dr. Shrink’s new Pink Shrink Wrap!
To see more photos of the parade and car show, view Dr. Shrink’s Facebook photo album.
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"Pink Out" Classic Car Show – Breast Cancer Awareness

A couple weeks ago, Mike and Ryan were hard at work shrink wrapping a car for our local Ford Dealership who had their annual “Pink Out” Classic Car Show. A portion of the used car sales were donated and the proceeds went to the local hospital, West Shore Medical Center’s commitment to the early detection of breast cancer. They wrapped the car for a guessing game to see if anyone could guess what kind of vehicle it was. It was a brand new Ford Fusion, but they had a lot of guesses for the Ford Focus and the Ford Mustang.

We talked with Rob Pepera from Manistee Ford and he said, “This is our 7th year for the car show and so far we’ve raised over $15,000 and we’ve added about $3,400 more this year. It was $10 for every car to be in the show and we had just over 100 cars. It was a great turn out. We had raffle tickets for prizes that local businesses donated and a corn hole game set up as well as food and drinks. The shrink wrapped car turned out to be a featured attraction once people started signing it. We’re planning on keeping it wrapped until the end of June and hope to raise some more money for a great cause.”

We have two sizes of our pink shrink wrap available – 14′ x 128′ 8mil and 17′ x 110′ 8mil. Just imagine all the things that you can wrap that will grab the attention of people with this bright, show-stopping pink!

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June Newsletter 2016

In this month’s newsletter: June is National Safety Month, so we have some tips to keep you safe while shrink wrapping, Perfection in Protection-Becoming a Dr. Shrink Graduate, learn how to achieve “Perfection in Protection” from the best shrink wrap teachers in the world, Father’s Day DIY Bundle Deal, Extreme Shrink Wrap Covering the World, Recycling Run 2016 Mailers, New Sizes of our Viking Cylinders® Propane tanks, and much more!
Click here to see our June Newsletter!

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Need Toughness & Strength? Time to Check in with the Dr.+

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Need Strength? Toughness? Hardcore Protection?

GET EXTREME WITH DR. SHRINK+
EXTREME SHRINK WRAP COVERING THE WORLD

 
Unbeatable Protection in all Climates
Dr. Shrink’s Extreme Shrink Wrap — Proven products that perform from Point Barrow, Alaska, to the North Sea, to desert temperatures of the Middle East, to the subtropical climate of Australia, to the tip of South Africa — it’s part of the Dr. Difference.
The Dr. Difference
At Dr. Shrink, we stock a complete line of American-made shrink wrap products capable of wrapping almost any object. With premium shrink wrap available up to 60 feet wide and 12-mil thick, entire flatbed loads of machinery can be protected, temporary roofs, encapsulation of scaffolding, equipment transportation, industrial covers, and more — making it impervious to damage from the elements.
Dr. Shrink offers several mil thicknesses for different types of applications. We only supply premium 100% virgin resin shrink wrap featuring maximum UV inhibitors. This kind of quality ensures long-term usage and ultimate, tough protection.
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Want to see the toughness in action?
Take a look at this short video from our distributor in Norway, Alfa Solutions, to see just how much our Flame Retardant shrink wrap can withstand. Flame Retardant is ideal for scaffolding, shipyards, containments, and temporary buildings. It contains specialized additives that will extinguish any flame within 4 seconds of removing the heat tool.
Click here to see our Flame Retardant shrink wrap put to the test.
What size would fit your needs? Here are a few popular sizes for extreme application. Call us for more sizes and bulk prices!
Popular 9, 10, and 12-mil sizes:
20′ x 100 10 or 12-mil
32′ x 186′ 10-mil
40′ x 100′ 10 or 12-mil
50′ x 100′ 9-mil
60′ x 100′ 10-mil
Flame Retardant:
26′ x 62′ 9-mil
26′ x 160′ 7-mil
32′ x 70′ 9 or 12-mil
40′ x 60′ 12-mil
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Dr. Shrink, Inc. in Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight

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DR. SHRINK, INC. IN EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT AT HANNOVER MESSE 2016

Dr. Shrink, Inc. President/CEO, Mike Stenberg was approached by Hannover Messe to answer some questions for a blog regarding a series of highlights for the Hannover Messe trade show going on now through April 29th in Hannover, Germany. Read below for the Q&A session between the show representative and Mike Stenberg of Dr. Shrink, Inc.
This is not your first time at Hannover Messe. What factors influenced your decision to come back this year?
The Hannover Messe is an excellent forum for meeting with current customers, and for also finding more business. This will be our 10th year of exhibition.
Why is the Energy and Mobilitec pavilion a natural home for you?
We have been in the Energy Pavilion each year we have exhibited. This pavilion is a natural spot for us as we do much business in Wind Energy, Oil and Gas and Electrical fields.
What do you hope to accomplish at Hannover Messe?
We will try very hard to maintain current business and secure new customers and distributors from the many countries that visit the Hannover Messe.
When and how did your company being exporting? What countries do you have experience exporting to?
Dr. Shrink, Inc. began exporting approximately 15 years ago. We currently export to China, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Turkey, Dubai, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, France, Italy, Poland, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Denmark, The Netherlands, Ireland, India, South Africa, Ukraine, etc.
What impact has exporting had on your company? What advice do you have for other American companies looking to start exporting?
Exporting for Dr. Shrink, Inc. has been very good for building business. We enjoy dealing with out many distributors and customers. Our only advice in exporting is to find the right people and companies that you can trust and work with.

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 Pictured here is our distributor in Germany, Mike Renn with TMS.

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Happy Earth Day 2016!

EARTH DAY 2016

Earth Day is more than just a one-day event, it’s something that we need to learn to add into our daily lives as ongoing education, action and change. According to earthday.org this years Earth Day Theme is Trees for the Earth. The website states, “Why trees? Trees help combat climate change, breathe clean air and help communities achieve long-term economic environmental sustainability and provide food, energy and income. Over the next 5 years, as Earth Day moves closer to it’s 50th Anniversary, we’re calling on you to help us achieve one of our most ambitious goals yet – we’re planting 7.8 billion trees and we’re starting now.” Check our earthday.org to see other ways that you can get involved in your community. Let’s all go out and do our part to help our planet in any way that we can.

Dr. Shrink would once again like to remind everyone that our 100% virgin resin shrink wrap is not biodegradable, so it is extremely important that it gets properly recycled. Dr. Shrink has 2 programs in place to easily recycle the plastic.

Our Recycling Run Program is a partnership with Bay Area Recycling for Charities out of Traverse City, MI. It is an inexpensive way to recycle your covers that come off in the spring months. Please remember all strapping, buckles, vents, zipper doors, etc. must be removed prior to packing the cover into the bag. This program is only available in the following states: MI, WI, IN, IL, OH, MN, SD and select locations in New York. To find out more information about this program, click here. Note: You must fax or email the Registration Form back to Dr. Shrink in order to sign up for the pickup.

Our second program, the REBAG Recycling Kit, consists of a 30″ x 50″ clear bag with cover removal directions printed on it, a closure device for the bag and a prepaid FedEx shipping label. Each REBAG will hold the cover from a 26′ powerboat or approximately 600 square feet of shrink wrap. Stuff the bag full and then put the prepaid shipping label on the outside of the bag, call FedEx for pickup or take it to the nearest FedEx store to ship.

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Both of these programs are simple and easy ways to properly recycle your shrink wrap.  Please think of the environment not just today, but every day.