The greater part of all stamps used in Europe and many other parts in the world are self-inking stamps. This modern kind of stamp is equipped with an integrated pad which is automatically provided with ink with every stamping process. COLOP is one of the worldwide leading producer of self-inkers and these products are also the most important ones for COLOP.

The number of patents which COLOP has acquired, can be considered as a chronicle of innovative product development, which has created the unmistakable profile of this company within the world-wide stamp business.

30 years of product innovation - a lot of milestones for modern stamps

Today the product groups PRINTER LINE, CLASSIC LINE, POCKET STAMP, STAMP MOUSE or EXPERT LINE are examples for the variety of the range, which meets all different demands with a suitable stamping device.

 

 

Latest Innovations – benchmarks in the stamp business

Green Line – the first “green Stamp” on the market

Another milestone within the stamp business coming from COLOP is the so called Green Line. (Source: Presse Info 2010)

In the year 2008 COLOP was the first company in the stamp-business to introduce a line of “green” stamps in the market. The great success of the “Green Line” proofed COLOPs idea and also the large quantity of imitators. In the same year – it was again COLOP to be the first stamp producer who was certified ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).

The Green Line products are made predominantly from recycled materials - a minimum of between 75 % (Classic Line) and 80 % (Printer Line) recycled plastic is used.
Plastic waste is one of the major problems that cause continuously growing mountains of rubbish. That’s why COLOP buys in these plastic granules, which is recovered from collected and sorted waste. By doing this, waste will be utilised for repeated and long-lasting use.

The packaging materials are made from 100% uncoloured recycled cardboard.

The Green Line Classic models are fitted with a wooden handle, made of oiled, European beech which have the FSC-label (FSC = Forest Stewardship Council).  The wooden handle gives the product that ‘special something’ both in environmental and aesthetical terms.

During the ISO 14001 Certification process, the Green Line was also audited.

EOS – innovative stamps from COLOP

 

Recently COLOP have introduced another type of stamp called the Flash stamp.  The Flash stamp has a pre-inked text plate and, as the name suggests, is produced by using flash technology.  This new range is known as the EOS-Line.  The flash machine produces enough heat to manufacture the text plates and allows for quick and easy production.  An EOS-Line Flash stamp can be manufactured in just a few minutes, allowing customers to leave with a custom stamp in a very short space of time.

There are four simple steps to producing an EOS-Line Flash stamp.

 

 

 

COLOP stamps with Microban® antibacterial protection

2010 - once again, COLOP presents the latest innovation within the stamps sector.

COLOP will be the first global stamp brand that offers products with built-in antibacterial protection.

In daily life stamps are handled by many different people – this means multiple hand impressions and the transfer of bacteria.  Microban antibacterial protection inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria!

The Microban brand is the global leader in built-in antibacterial protection, with expertise in the addition of a range of antibacterial technologies into a wide variety of materials and product applications.

Since signing an agreement with Microban, COLOP has the rights to use the Microban additive and brand trademark in the manufacture and the marketing of the COLOP range of products.

Microban® is a registered trademark of the Microban Products Company.