Why Shop Refurbished? Inside the AGS Service Shop
When you are looking to scale your production or replace a tired piece of machinery, the knee-jerk reaction is usually to look straight at the factory-new catalog. New is great, but in today’s market, smart shop owners are looking at another highly lucrative route: premium refurbished equipment. Choosing refurbished isn’t about cutting corners; it’s about […]
Why “One-Pass” Finishing is the Ultimate Shop Upgrade
In a busy print shop, finishing is often where the most time and profit gets tied up. You print the job fast, but then it sits. You laminate it on one machine, then move it to a table or a separate cutter to slit the edges and trim it to size. Every time a person […]
Five Decades of Print: Lessons from 50 Years in the Industry
In 1976, Wayne Tomlinson founded Atlantic Graphic Systems with a straightforward mission: to provide the Mid-Atlantic print community with equipment and service they could actually rely on. This year, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, that mission is being carried forward by the third generation of the Tomlinson family. From our early days as a […]
The AGS Online Account: Easy for Businesses
We know that for our commercial print partners, a purchase isn’t just about clicking “buy”, it’s about sales tax compliance, proper documentation, and flexible payment options. That’s why we’ve built features into our online portal specifically for the “business side” of your shop. Once you make an account on our website – the rest is […]
Showroom to the Screen: How Virtual Demos Help You Make Smarter Equipment Decisions
Not every shop can hit pause on production to travel to a showroom. That doesn’t mean you should have to make a major equipment decision based on a brochure or spec sheet alone. At Atlantic Graphic Systems, we understand that your time, your team, and your business operations come first, and your buying process should […]
Customer Spotlight: Dave Ridgway, House of Print & Threads
Dave Ridgway invests in high quality, efficient, automated production at House of Print & Threads. Every machine in his shop has a purpose, and every upgrade he’s made has been with one thing in mind: do more, faster, with less hands-on work. We’ve had the opportunity to help him build out a smart, automated setup […]
Unlock Year-End Savings with Section 179: A Smart Move for Your Business
As the end of the year approaches, many business owners are thinking ahead and looking for ways to make strategic investments. If you’re considering new equipment for your business, now is the time to act! With Section 179 of the IRS tax code, you can take advantage of significant tax savings on qualifying equipment purchased […]
Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Waste with Fiery Prep-It
In the world of wide-format printing, efficiency is key, especially for projects requiring true-shape nesting for uniquely shaped items like decals, stickers, or packaging layouts. That’s where Fiery Prep-It steps in—an innovative tool designed to help print providers optimize space and reduce media waste with advanced ganging capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at how […]
Demos: Your Path to Success with AGS
Alright, let’s dive into demos, shall we? I’m the demo girl at AGS, and let me tell you, it’s quite the gig. Handling all those machines coming in and out, it’s a busy job, but I’m loving every minute of it! So, we’ve got a bunch of equipment in our showroom – over 35 pieces, […]
Why Choose a Local Dealer?
At first glance, you might assume this article is biased in favor of Atlantic Graphic Systems, the company I represent as Showroom and Marketing Manager. However, let’s approach this from a different angle, setting aside my professional affiliation and delving into my personal journey from production work to my current role. Personal Experience My journey […]