CUSTOM QUOTES

Factory bills at catalog prices unless a written quote from the factory accompanies the order.  To receive a quote on a custom item not appearing in our catalog please call or e-mail our customer service department with product information such as size, custom image, printing requests, etc.

PRODUCTION TIME

Standard production time for most items is  7 to 15 working days after art aproval. Production begins the day AFTER receipt of order with artwork & credit approval. If credit has not been established, production will start after receipt of payment. Rush service is available on most items.

OVERRUNS & UNDER RUNS

All orders are subject to a 6% over or under run and will be billed accordingly.  Exact quantity will incur a 5% up-charge.

PRICES

Prices and specifications in the catalog are subject to change without notice. Prices are effective immediately. All prices are F.O.B. from our factory.

THIRD PARTY MEDIA

M & P Associates is not responsible for incorrect or non-current pricing for items listed or shown on third-party publications or media including websites and search engines (such as ESP, SAGE, etc.).  Please contact us for the most complete & current information or visit www.mpasspromo.com.

ORDERS

Orders must be in writing via e-mail to mpasscmf@mpasspromo.com or mail. 

Your order should contain the following information:

            •   Company name, address, phone, fax or e-mail

            •   Contact name, phone and e-mail address

            •   Ship to address

            •   Special Shipping instructions

            •   Required in hands date

            •   Item Number(s)

            •   Quantity, color(s) and additional charges (set-ups)

            •   Logo Description

            •   PMS # for imprint color if requested

            •   Reorders should reference previous Invoice and date

                    (no plate or screen charges for exact repeats within 3 years)

            •   Art files sent to mpasscmf@mpasspromo.com.

SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK

Artwork can be E-mailed to: mpasscmf@mpasspromo.com or uploaded to our website at www.mpasspromo.com under ARTWORK INFO. Artwork can also be sent on CD or DVD. FTP access is also available upon request. All files containing artwork should be compressed in WinZip® or StuffIt® before sending. See next page for detailed art requirements. Call 850-426-1081 if there are any questions.

TERMS

Net 30 days, subject to satisfactory credit approval. After 60 days a 12% service charge per month will be added to the balance owed. Foreign transactions - checks must state “Payable in U.S. Dollars”. NSF checks have a handling charge of $30.00.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

All orders will be acknowledged via e-mail. Please review acknowledgment upon receipt and notify M & P Associates immediately if there is a discrepancy.  All orders will be processed and billed based on the information that appears on the acknowledgment, subject to any changes received in writing.

PROOFS

Factory will supply a Fax of E-mail Proof for all orders at no charge. If changes are required, an additional art charge of $15.00 may apply. Proof approval must be in writing within 24 hours or production delay may occur.

CANCELLATIONS

Orders cancelled during production will be charged a $150.00 cancellation fee plus any charges incurred to date of cancellation.

PACKAGING/ SPECIAL PACKAGING  

Factory ships all items bulk, unless otherwise specified. Please call factory for quote on any special packaging requirements.

SHIPPING

All products F.O.B. from our Factory in Newark, NJ, 07114. Orders will be shipped the most economical and efficient way unless otherwise specified. Delivery liability with M & P Associates ends when merchandise is released to a freight carrier. If for whatever reason the carrier fails to make a timely delivery the customer still has a liability to M & P Associates. A handling charge of $30.00 will apply to all orders shipped using customer’s carrier number. International orders incur an additional $30.00 documentation fee. Any changes to shipping addresses must be in writing one business day prior to shipping date or the order may be delayed upon shipping.

DROP SHIPMENT / SPLIT SHIPMENTS

Add $10.00 for each additional destination to cover additional handling. All split shipments must be shipped at the same time or additional charges may be incurred.

CLAIMS

All claims must be made within 10 days of delivery. Unauthorized claims will be refused.

COPYRIGHTS

Customer accepts full responsibility for claim and litigation arising from alleged infringement of patents, trademarks and copyrights. Including art proofs, production sample & spell check of imprint before mass production.

MADE IN U.S.A. LABEL

Available at no charge upon request when added to your imprint.

SAMPLES AND CATALOGS

Sales catalogs, samples, and special flyers are available for most products. Samples are provided at no charge and will ship via USPS, unless expedited shipping is required. Please provide your account number for expedited shipping requests. Samples may be requested via email to mpasscmf@mpasspromo.com.

RIGHT TO PROMOTE

Unless indicated on purchase order or in writing, the factory reserves the right to use any item produced in displays, catalogs, flyers, advertisements and other promotional uses.

CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS

As required by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), certain products will be marked with tracking information including our company name, city, state and job number.  (i.e. M & P Associates, Newark, NJ. 07114). Any product with elastic bands will also include a warning label.

PAPER & MAGNET THICKNESS

Paper and magnet thickness may have up to .001 differential.

OUTDOOR MAGNET INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing Magnetic-Receptive Surfaces:

• Before affixing magnetic sheet to a metal surface, be sure all surface paints, clear coats and waxes are cured (hardened).

• Clean the metallic surface and the magnet with mild detergent, wipe with soft cloth.

Applying Flexible Magnet:

• Affix to smooth, flat or gently curved metallic surfaces.

• Make sure the entire magnet is flat against the metal surface (i.e., no air pockets).

• If you place the magnet in the wrong position, completely remove the magnet from the surface and re-affix. Do not pull the magnet across the surface, or it may stretch due to the resistance caused by the high magnetic strength.

• Avoid use on horizontal metal surfaces exposed to direct sunlight (such as automobile hoods) or temperatures exceeding 150??F (66??C).

• Be aware that long-term use on surfaces frequently exposed to sunlight (such as vehicles) can result in uneven fading of the surface because the magnet-covered area is shielded from ultraviolet rays.

Cleaning Flexible Magnet:

• To guard against moisture and dirt buildup between the magnet and the metal surface (particularly on outdoor applications), remove the magnet at regular intervals. Clean both the magnet and metal surface with mild detergent; wipe with a soft cloth or allow to air-dry. (For vehicle mounted signs, remove and clean WEEKLY.)

• To protect fresh clear coat, base coat and/or vinyl surfaces on new cars and trucks, remove magnetic signs DAILY.

COMPUTER GENERATED ART

Available applications:

                        Adobe Photoshop CC*        

                        Adobe Illustrator CC

                        InDesign CC

                        Adobe Acrobat

Preferred art is Vector based saved as EPS format. Art should be modeled in the desired spot colors unless product is to be printed four-color process.  *Color Photoshop files must be saved in CMYK mode. Black and white photographs should be saved in GRAYSCALE mode. Resolution should be 300 dpi at 100% of printing size and saved as EPS, TIFF or JPEG format. Black and white line art should be saved in BITMAP mode at no less than 600 dpi resolution at 100% of print size and saved as EPS. All photos must accompany the files they are used in, no embedded photos please.

PLEASE NOTE:

DO NOT send in Corel Draw (.cdr), Word (.doc), Excel (.xlsx) or Publisher (.pub) files for artwork. These types of files are either non-acceptable artwork formats or they are unreliable when converting to Adobe graphics software and could produce undesirable effects which could delay the production of your order. Please save or export art as Press-Quality PDF. If you submit art as a TIFF or JPEG, please remove the die, margin and guide lines before rasterizing the image. 300 dpi is the minimum recommendation.

TEXT

All fonts must be included with all documents. If generated on a PC platform, all text MUST be converted to paths.

ART CHARGES

There will be no art charge if acceptable computer generated art is provided. Preparation of artwork that is not computer generated to our specifications will be subject to a charge of $60.00 per hour. Minimum charge is 1 hour.

TEMPLATES

Templates for most products will be available at by request. Please contact M & P Associates for templates.

DIGITAL PRINTING

All digital products are output in 4 color process (CMYK), great for photos and multi color artwork. Color Matching: PMS colors are interpreted from the CMYK process chart in the Pantone Process Color Imaging Guide. If exact color matching is required, call the M & P Associates or use offset pricing (if available). Metallic and fluorescent colors are available if stated in product description. Due to printing process there is a tolerance of ± 2.9 mm in the printing registration. Borders are available on digitally printed products with approved art file.

SPEC SAMPLES/VIRTUAL PROOFS

Digital virtual samples are provided with all orders at no charge. Digitally printed spec samples are $75.00. Offset printed spec samples please call M & P Associates for quote.

FOUR COLOR PROCESS

Call factory for quote and minimums. Exact color match may be available at additional charge.

OFFSET PRINTING 

PMS Color Match is $30.00 per color, OSS items are $75.00. Refer to Pantone Solid Coated and Uncoated Formula Guides. To avoid this charge, please select from our standard colors listed below. Be advised fluorescent and metallic inks are only available for offset printed paper products. Not available on plastic, magnetic or digitally printed items.