Jackson Marking Products has announced that a general price increase on equipment for making stamps will take effect on April 2, 2012. This is the first general price increase on equipment since March 1, 2008. Increases will range from 5% to 10%.

The continuing rise in the cost of steel, copper, transportation and labor have necessitated the increase.

JMP manufactures several lines of equipment for stamp makers:

• The Polymer Plus line includes exposure and washout equipment for liquid, pouch and sheet photopolymers.

• The Precision Press line of vulcanizers for molding matrix, rubber and gel range from 9”x12” to 15” x 24” platen sizes.

• Phase II Hot Foil Stamping equipment is offered in both manual and pneumatic models.

• A variety of die cutting machines, handle drilling and centering systems, wood mount indexing equipment and related items are also offered.

All JMP equipment is manufactured at the company headquarters in Illinois. Contact Jackson Marking Products: phone: 800-782-6722 or 618-242-1334; fax: 800-782-6732 or 618-242-7732; e-mail: jmp@rubber-stamp.com. Visit the website at www.RubberStampMaterials.com.