Software provides a fast, easy way to print large-sized signs at your desktop using a Mac® computer, Avery® Signs and any standard laser or ink jet printer.
BREA, Calif. – January 5, 2006 – Avery Dennison Office Products and Chronos LC jointly announced today the launch of the new software solution for Mac® Computers, SOHO Signs™. SOHO Signs software supports printing to Avery® Sign Kits, allowing consumers to easily create large-sized signs and banners right at their desktop.
“The new SOHO Signs software offers Mac© computer users a quick and convenient tool to make big statements using signs for their business or personal use,” said Todd Thompson, vice president of marketing and research & development for Avery Dennison Office Products. “Business consumers use Avery Sign Kits for everything from promoting sales and services at their small businesses to communicating at large meetings and events. Away from the office, consumers use Avery Sign Kits for home events such as birthdays and community events such as fundraisers. With the introduction of the SOHO Signs software, now Mac computer users can print Avery Signs at their desktop whenever they need them.”
SOHO Signs software can be downloaded free from www.chronosnet.com and soon will be available inside the packages of Avery Sign Kits. The software includes hundreds of pre-designed templates and thousands of clip art images, or users can import their own graphics.
“We are pleased to work with Avery Dennison to offer this innovative solution to Mac computer users. Consumers enjoy being able to create their own projects, and now to be able to do that on such a large scale is fantastic,” said Robert McCullough, President and CEO of Chronos.
SOHO Signs is the latest offering in the SOHO software series from Chronos. SOHO Business Cards™ and SOHO Labels and Envelopes™ also offer consumers the ability to easily print on Avery brand products. For more information on SOHO Signs, visit www.chronosnet.com.
Using Avery Sign kits is easy. Just use the software to create your design. Then print your project on the specially designed 8.5” x 11” repositionable adhesive sheets using an ink jet or laser printer. Assembly is simple – pre-marked grid lines make it easy to line up the sheets on the backing to make a large-sized sign. Avery Sign kits include 18” x 24” posters, 24” x 18” ground stakes and 18” x 48” banners. In just minutes, you can make your own custom sign. For more information and a product demonstration of Avery Sign Kits, visit www.avery.com/signs.
About Chronos
Chronos has been developing award-winning small office and home office (SOHO) software for Macintosh since 1993. Their new SOHO Series of products is an integrated software solution that “just works” so users can focus on their businesses. Visit Chronos on the web at http://www.chronosnet.com.
About Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products
Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products markets products under the well-known Avery brand name and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels for laser and ink jet printers, labeling software, binders, sheet protectors, index and tab dividers and other office-, home- and school-related supplies. Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation, is based in Brea, California. For more information about Avery-brand products, consumers can visit the Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Web site at www.avery.com or call the Avery Dennison Consumer Service Center at 1-800-GO-AVERY (1-800-462-8379).
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Avery and all other Avery brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison Corporation. Chronos and SOHO Signs are trademarks of Chronos LC.
