Tag fundraising campaigns are a great fundraising idea for arboretums, schools, parks, churches, etc. It is a simple and effective way to get identification tags for your organization and recognize donors with no upfront cost!
Concept #1:
Your organization has 30 trees and 50 plants they’d like to get tags for. You make a list of each species of tree or plant and let people pick which one they want to donate for. Example: It costs $1,000 for your 80 tags, attachments, and shipping. That comes to $13.00 a tag. If you charge a $25 donation per tag, you profit $840, and get your tags made. Charge $50 a tag and profit $2,590. It is up to you how much you charge per tag!
Concept #2
When you send out an email for an annual membership renewal fee, have the option of adding on $X amount to donate for a tag. This is better for organizations who will need large amounts of tags, because then as 100 donations come in, you can then pick the first 100 tags you want made, and slowly work from your list, sending us multiple batches of tag orders.
Concept #3
For every tag a person donates money for, they get their name put in a hat. Buy 5 tags, get 5 entries into a drawing for a prize. You can use profits from the tags to buy a prize or ask local companies to donate an item to be raffled off.
For more information on our 3″ X 5″ Tree Tags Click Here. For more information on our 1.5″ X 4.5″ Plant Tags Click Here! Contact us for a free price quote to get your tag cost to figure out what you should then charge.
Bulk Dog and Cat License Tags
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags /by AlisonNational Band & Tag is a manufacturer of bulk license tags for municipalities. If you are an individual pet owner in need of pet license tag, please call your local city or county clerk to learn more about pet licensing requirements in your area.
For municipalities in need of animal license tags, choose from our 160+ tag shapes and 11 different aluminum colors for your licensing program. Some customers choose the same shape, and a different color every year. Others choose a different tag shape and color every year. You can also have one shape/color for a 1 year license and a different one for a life time license. Or, a neutered vs not neutered pet. There are multiple combination options to choose from. We also offer kennel license tags to go with your pet license tags if needed.
You can view the most popular pet license tag shapes below. Or view all of our dog and cat tag shapes here.
QR Coded Tags – Get Customers To Your Website With One Scan
/0 Comments/in Barcoded Tags, Laser Etched Tags, QR Code Tags /by AlisonWHAT IS A QR CODE:
A QR Code or Quick Response Code, is a 2D barcode that typically leads to a website. If it doesn’t lead to a website, then it can lead to a serial number. QR Codes can be scanned with a smart phone or a 2D scanner.
WHAT TAGS CAN HAVE A QR CODE ON THEM:
Almost all our plate tags can have a QR Code laser etched onto them. For QR Codes we recommend the UV Stable Black Aluminum material because the black and white contrast is the best for reading the QR Code with a smartphone. Stainless Steel or Blue Aluminum would be the next best options. Not available on Brass. We also offer Asset Labels where you can design your own QR Coded label.
QR CODE TAG USES:
Any time you want to lead someone to a website, a QR Code is an easy way to get them there. The information on the tag can’t change once it’s made. But you can constantly update the website that the QR Code leads to. If you want to lead someone to a website to learn more about what they are looking at. Or, if you want them to go to a website to sign in and log information about the equipment they are working with. A QR Code can easily get them to the correct place without them having to type in a website name.
Some uses include, but are not limited to: Tree Tags, Asset Tags, Menu Tags, Promotional Tags, Equipment/Tool Tags, etc.
HELPFUL TIPS:
Below are a few examples from our customers of QR Codes on tags. If you have any questions or want to place an order, call us at 859-261-2035 or email us at [email protected].
World Rabies Day – 2023
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags, Made in USA, QR Code Tags, Rabies Tags /by AlisonSeptember 28th is World Rabies Day! Created and coordinated annually by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), World Rabies Day focuses on rabies endemic countries to increase community awareness of the disease and its prevention.
This year’s theme is “Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All”.
As always, this year’s theme supports the overall mission of Zero by 30. To have zero human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.
National Band & Tag is a family-owned manufacturer of rabies tags and supporter of World Rabies Day! The National Association of Public Health Veterinarians sets the standard for the color and style of each year’s rabies tags. 2024’s NASPHV recommended style of the year is the Red Heart. NB&T not only produces millions of rabies tags each year, but we also offer Paw Finders. Paw Finders is a rabies tag and lost pet recovery system, all in one tag! The QR Code can be scanned and registered with the pet owner’s name and phone number. If the pet ever goes missing, the finder can scan the QR Code to get the owner’s contact information. This makes returning lost pets home easier and faster. Order your Paw Finders tags for 2024 here.
September is National Chicken Month
/0 Comments/in Poultry Bands /by AlisonWhat is National Chicken Month?
The National Chicken Council has banded together with major chicken producers in the U.S. to promote chicken sales in September. As a result, September is known as National Chicken Month! This once slow month, as the summer grilling season came to an end, has turned into one of the year’s best performing sales periods.
Celebrate National Chicken Month with NB&T:
NB&T supports National Chicken Month because we manufacture wing and leg bands for chickens! Our customers range from top chicken breeders, to chicken genetic companies, to backyard chicken farmers.
Our most popular wing band is Style # 890-3, and our most popular leg band is Style # 305A. We offer different styles and sizes depending on your breed of chicken. Wing bands are great because you can band day-old chicks, and the band will grow with them for life. Leg bands must be swapped out for a larger size as they grow, or wait until the chicks are fully grown to band them.
You can celebrate National Chicken Month by sharing your chicken pictures with us, cooking a new chicken recipe for dinner, or by getting to know your local chicken farmer. If you need to order wing bands or leg bands, our customer service representatives will be happy to help! Just give us a call at 859-261-2035 or email us at [email protected].
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Utility Arborist Tags
/0 Comments/in Identification Solutions, Industrial Tags, Made in USA, Tree Tags /by AlisonAre you an utility arborist interested in proper identification for both power poles and trees? Then, we are here to help! National Band & Tag specializes in both Power Pole Tags and Tree Tags. Utility arborists who practice Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) keep vegetation in check around power lines to ensure there are no outages to the electricity and other essential services while also being a steward of the environment and protecting our ecosystems. Everyone wants access to power, but we shouldn’t chop down every tree next to a power pole, making UVM a very important practice.
According to the Utility Arborist Association (UAA), “An increasing number of utilities follow the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A-300 Part 1: Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance – Standard Practices, Pruning. These guidelines, endorsed by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), promote directional pruning methods which minimize pruning stress and focus on tree health while obtaining necessary clearance from power lines.” Following these pruning standards are a great way to do what is best for the vegetation and power pole lines.
Power Pole Tags and Tree Tags can all be customized to meet your identification needs. Whether that is for treatment, inspection dates, last trimmed date, etc. Shown below are Style #137 round shape (1-1/4″) and Style #89 pie shape (7/8″ x 3/4″). The two tags overlap and have their holes line up so they can be nailed on to the tree or pole together. The tree tag on the left shows the company name and slogan on the round tag, and the tree inspection type and dates on the pie shaped tag. The power pole tag on the right shows the company and year date on the round tag, and the treatment on the pie shaped tag. These are just a two examples of what we can do. We have multiple tag styles and sizes to choose from to meet your needs.
If you have any questions, or would like to place an order, contact us at [email protected] or 859-261-2035.
Write-On Tags for Indoor and Outdoor Applications
/0 Comments/in Asset Tags, Industrial Tags, Made in USA, Plant Labels, Tree Tags, Vineyard Tags /by AlisonIf you need quick, on-site identification, then try Write-On Tags! These thin, flexible tags are made of aluminum or copper and can be engraved with a pen or pointed object. We have multiple shapes and sizes of Write-On tags that can be used for various applications. Write-On tags can be used indoors for industrial uses, such as labeling assets and equipment parts. Or, they can be used outdoors for labeling plants, trees, and other horticultural uses. We have multiple styles of Write-On tags to meet your needs.
The 2702 series comes in 3 different sizes and is available with or without copper wires attached. Made from aluminum stock wrapped around a stiff cardboard backing. This backing allows you to easily write on the aluminum with a pen or pointed object. This tag will last for years, even under harsh environments. The cardboard is biodegradable, but the aluminum “embossed” with your information remains.
The style 2725 wrap around write-on tag is popular because of it’s flexible tail. It’s great for wrapping around wires or plant stems. The tail wraps around the item, through the hole, and then pinches closed to help hold the tag on.
The 2729 and 2720 series are available with or without eyelets. We recommend getting the eyelets because they help reinforce the hole and will help the tag last longer. These two styles are also available with or without copper wires pre-attached.
ALUMINUM
WRITE-ON TAGS
RECTANGLES
Style 2702 Series
ALUMINUM
WRITE-ON TAGS
WRAP AROUND
Style 2725
ALUMINUM
WRITE-ON TAGS
OBLONG
Styles 2729/2729E
COPPER
WRITE-ON TAGS
OBLONG
Styles 2720/2720E
Plate Tags for Fall & Winter 2023
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags, Industrial Tags, Nameplate Tags, Rabies Tags /by AlisonAugust 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, we will have a limited selection of plate tag styles available. This is our busiest time of the year for these shapes, so by limiting our selection to the most popular styles, we will be able to create better lead times for our customers. If you need one of the tag styles not on our selected list, they will still be available for a one-time $50.00 charge per order.
Amazon Prime Day – July 11-12, 2023
/0 Comments/in Company News, Identification Solutions, Made in USA /by AlisonJuly 11th & 12th, 2023, is Amazon Prime Day! Visit National Band & Tag’s Amazon Store on these two days for deals on Prime and Non-Prime products. Check out our exclusive Amazon only products such as our plumber tag variety packs, Marry Me Bird Bands, Numbered 001-1000 1-1/4″ round tags and more! Most of our standard quick ship items such as the stainless steel rectangle tags, 2023 generic rabies tags, stamped mouse ear tags are also sold on Amazon. Stocked items such as spirals, wires, and attachments are available. Stop by NB&T’s Amazon Store July 11th & 12th to stock up on all your ID needs.
Prime products arrive within 2 days. Non-Prime products ship out from our facility in Northern Kentucky within 2 business days. Ship date will vary for customized products.
(As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through this paid link).
LDAR Tags To Meet EPA Standards
/0 Comments/in Asset Tags, Identification Solutions, Industrial Tags, Inspection Tags /by AlisonWHAT IS LDAR AND WHY DO WE NEED LDAR PROGRAMS?
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) focuses on any type of system that may leak volatile compounds or pollutants, such as valves, pumps, pressure relief systems, compressors and connectors. The purpose of a LDAR program is to identify a leaking valve and repair it as quickly as possible. Due to industrial organizations letting pollutants leak into the environment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set forth the Clean Air Act of 1963. This federal mandate targets industrial facilities which emit volatile organic compounds and air pollutants.
LDAR techs monitor the levels of exposure the facility produces. When a leak is detected, it must be repaired within a few days. If the leak is not fixed in a timely manner, the organization can be hit with hefty fines and penalties. Metal LDAR Tags are used to identify any valves or pumps that could possibly leak. Each tag has a unique identification number. The ID number correlates to its location in the facility, what compound is leaking, and any other important information.
OTHER BENEFITS OF LDAR TRACKING:
Besides meeting EPA regulations and following the law. Other benefits include reduced product loss, and safety for your employees. Leaks mean you are losing your product. Quickly and efficiently fixing the issue can save money on lost product. Leaking hazardous chemicals will put your workers at risk. Fixing the leak can help ensure a safe work environment and prevent employee injury.
HOW NATIONAL BAND & TAG CAN HELP:
NB&T produces custom, metal, LDAR tags. We offer stainless steel tags for extremely harsh environments or colored aluminum tags for those who wish to color code their LDAR tags. Tags can be laser etched or stamped. See below for examples from our customers. Check out some of most popular tag styles for LDAR tags here: Round Tags, Square Tags, Rectangle Tags.
TN & KY Wild Turkey Banding Project
/0 Comments/in Bird Bands, Conservation Tags, Made in USA /by AlisonDid you know that the Kentucky Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Resources, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Tech University and the NWTF are currently collaborating to collect information on wild turkeys? For this project they are using NB&T’s aluminum rivet bands Style #1242FR9. The Tennessee-Kentucky collaborative banding project is in the second year of its four-year duration. This project will help us better understand wild turkey harvest and survival information that may be impacting wild turkey populations.
According to the article, “Multi-State Wild Turkey Research One Year Closer,” the banding project seeks to gather data that will lead to a better understanding of the biological (i.e., mating phenology or timing), landscape (i.e., habitat quality) and regulatory factors (i.e., season timing, bag limits) that influence male harvest and survival rates across Tennessee and Kentucky.
To date, 669 turkeys have been banded in Tennessee, and 659 turkeys in Kentucky.
Make sure you are following your state’s bag limits and reporting any bands you find on harvested birds. You can report your bird’s leg band ID number to the correct state’s website listed below and on the band of the turkey.
Report KY: www.FW.KY.gov/band
Report TN: www.TNTurkeyBand.com
Read NWTF’s full article here: www.nwtf.org/content-hub/multi-state-wild-turkey-research-one-year-closer
Matching Tree and Plant Tags
/0 Comments/in Identification Solutions, Laser Etched Tags, Plant Labels, QR Code Tags, Tree Tags /by AlisonCreate custom matching Tree and Plant tags to label every size plant, flower, shrub, bush, and tree in your garden. Used by arboretums, botanical gardens, park walking trails, and more. We can create a unified look on all your tags with your logo, QR Codes and text layout.
Shown below are examples from our customers of Style #14ARBOR (3″ x 5″) and Style #14PLANT (1.5″ x 4.5″). Other custom sizes are also available.
Dog Bark Park Inn – The World’s Largest Beagle
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags, Made in USA, Nameplate Tags, Promotional Items, Tags In Use /by AlisonHusband and wife artists, and Dog Bark Park Inn owners, Dennis Sullivan and Francis Conklin have been ordering NB&T tags for over 30 years. They add brass tags, Style #298 Heart, as a “license tag” on every chainsaw dog carving they make. Each “license tag” is stamped with the year, business name, location and zip code. They have carved and sold over 30,000 wooden dog carvings from their Idaho art studio and gift shop.
To go along with their dog shaped chainsaw artwork gift shop, Dennis and Francis added a 30 feet tall beagle shaped bed and breakfast inn. Dog lovers visiting Cottonwood, Idaho can stop and get their picture with the World’s Largest Beagle! If you are lucky enough to snag a reservation to stay at the inn, you will find more dog chainsaw creations on the inside of the beagle.
Francis Conklin states, “National Band & Tag has always been a pleasure to do business with, being friendly on the phone, and supplying our needs in the exact fashion as expected. We have recommended your services to others.”
Learn more about the Dog Bark Park Inn, Bed & Breakfast, and Chainsaw Art Gallery by visiting their website and Facebook page.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogbarkparkinn
Website: www.dogbarkpark.com.
Don’t waste your money on cheap stainless steel wing bands!
/0 Comments/in Poultry Bands, Wing Bands /by AlisonSee why National Band & Tag’s weldable stainless steel wing bands (Style 890-4SS) are a higher-quality band than the competition:
MATERIAL: Our material is thicker, thus guaranteeing a more robust weld and stronger wing band. The material of our competition is very thin, making the wing bands fragile and breakable.
STAMPING: NB&T’s stamping is permanent. The marking on our competition’s bands can be easily erased by scratching it, thus completely losing the ID number.
SIZE: The shape of the wing band from the competition does not allow the growth of the bird’s wings, which can cause problems. Ours is longer, allowing it to grow with the bird.
LOGOS: We keep records of all custom stamped logos to guarantee that they are not duplicated.
WELDING: We sell the spot welder to go with our weldable wing bands.
We have been producing wing bands since 1902. Our years of experience and happy customers is the proof that our product is superior. Don’t be fooled by cheap alternatives! Contact us at [email protected] or 859-261-2035 to get a free price quote.
¡No malgaste su dinero en bandas para las alas de acero inoxidable baratas!
/0 Comments/in Español /by AlisonVea por qué las placas soldables de acero de National Band & Tag son mejores que las de la competencia. (Estillo 890-4SS)
MATERIAL: El material es muy delgado haciéndolas más inseguras. Se rompen fácilmente en el punto de soldadura, pues este pasa a ser el punto débil de la placa. Nuestro material es más grueso y resistente, garantizando así una soldadura más robusta y placas más inviolables.
ESTAMPADOS: El marcaje se puede borrar más fácilmente raspándolo, perdiendo así la identidad de la placa por completo. El nuestro es un troquelado permanente e imborrable.
TAMAÑO: La forma de la placa no es ergonómica, por lo que no permite el crecimiento normal de las alas, pudiendo generarles problemas a las aves. El nuestro en más largo, lo que le permite crecer con el pájaro.
LOGOTIPOS: Llevamos un estricto control de los estampados, de manera de garantizar que estos no sean duplicados.
PARA SOLDAR: Vendemos la soldadora de punto.
Tenemos produciendo placas de marcaje desde 1902, nuestra larga experiencia es la garantía detrás de nuestros productos. ¡No se deje engañar!
Dog Tags for Apartment Complexes
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags, Identification Solutions /by AlisonApartment complexes, condos, HOA associations, and property managers can all keep track of the pets being kept in their residential housing with pet ID tags.
Benefits to having a Pet ID program:
Shown below are two example tags, Style 165 bone and Style 137 circle. We have over 160 pet ID tags to choose from, which you can view here. All of our dog and cat ID tags can be made in colored aluminum, plain aluminum, stainless steel or brass with your customized stamping. Fill out this order form for a free price quote or contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
HIN Tags for TuckTec, the Folding Kayak!
/0 Comments/in Asset Tags, Made in USA, Tags In Use /by Alison“Made in the USA”, “Family Owned Business”, some of NB&T’s qualities, as well as our customer TuckTec! TuckTec is a portable, folding, kayak that only weighs 28 lbs. and is 15″ x 47″ inches when folded up. This makes traveling and carrying a TuckTec kayak extremely easy. Originally founded in 2005, TuckTec created a Kickstarter in 2019. They raised the funds to move out of their home’s garage into a larger facility where they ramped up production. TuckTec now make 120+ kayaks a day!
Hull Identification Tags are required for all watercraft. When TuckTec needed a way to put each individual hull ID number on their foldable kayaks, they turned to National Band & Tag for custom HIN Tags. They get our 1″ x 3″ Style 14 (rectangle with rounded corners) in .030″ stainless steel. The stainless steel tags are non-corrosive and heavy duty, making them the best option for kayaks that are in and out of the water. These custom tags are stamped with important information such as website, customer service phone number, “Always wear a CG Life Vest”, the hull ID number, company name and USA. After purchasing your TuckTec kayak, you can register the ID number from your kayak’s tag on the TuckTec website, making you the owner of the kayak.
Learn more on their website: https://www.foldupkayaks.com
Tree Tag Fundraiser Ideas
/0 Comments/in Made in USA, Tree Tags /by AlisonTag fundraising campaigns are a great fundraising idea for arboretums, schools, parks, churches, etc. It is a simple and effective way to get identification tags for your organization and recognize donors with no upfront cost!
Concept #1:
Your organization has 30 trees and 50 plants they’d like to get tags for. You make a list of each species of tree or plant and let people pick which one they want to donate for. Example: It costs $1,000 for your 80 tags, attachments, and shipping. That comes to $13.00 a tag. If you charge a $25 donation per tag, you profit $840, and get your tags made. Charge $50 a tag and profit $2,590. It is up to you how much you charge per tag!
Concept #2
When you send out an email for an annual membership renewal fee, have the option of adding on $X amount to donate for a tag. This is better for organizations who will need large amounts of tags, because then as 100 donations come in, you can then pick the first 100 tags you want made, and slowly work from your list, sending us multiple batches of tag orders.
Concept #3
For every tag a person donates money for, they get their name put in a hat. Buy 5 tags, get 5 entries into a drawing for a prize. You can use profits from the tags to buy a prize or ask local companies to donate an item to be raffled off.
For more information on our 3″ X 5″ Tree Tags Click Here. For more information on our 1.5″ X 4.5″ Plant Tags Click Here! Contact us for a free price quote to get your tag cost to figure out what you should then charge.
Logotipos estampados para placas para las alas
/2 Comments/in Español /by Alison¿Está interesado en personalizar aún más sus placas para las alas con un logo? Un logotipo le añade mayor seguridad pues estos son más difíciles de replicar y les dan una identificación única a sus placas.
Abajo tiene algunos ejemplos de los troqueles de acero que nuestros clientes han hecho con nosotros, que son usados para estampar la imagen en las placas. Hay un cargo único entre $200 y $500 (dependiendo de la complejidad del diseño) para fabricar su troquel. El troquel se queda archivado aquí en NB&T, y lo usamos solo para sus órdenes o como usted nos lo indique. Los logos duran mucho tiempo cuando se estampan sobre aluminio. Sin embargo, el acero inoxidable degrada la imagen más rápidamente, por lo que necesitaría ser reemplazado con el tiempo.
Las 4 estrellas mostradas aquí, están disponibles para su uso general, sin costo adicional.
Están mostrados aquí en aluminio verde y resaltado con pintura blanca (esto si tiene un costo adicional).
Para cotizar su logotipo, necesitaríamos un archivo con el mismo. Algunas recomendaciones útiles para enviarnos el arte final de sus logos:
Si usted carece de la posibilidad de realizar su diseño, nosotros podemos ayudarle por una módica suma extra, dependiendo de la complejidad de este, que se añadiría al cargo del troquel.
Contáctenos a través del correo electrónico: [email protected] para hacerle su estimado gratuito
Stamped Logos for Wing Bands
/0 Comments/in Poultry Bands, Tag Options, Wing Bands /by AlisonInterested in personalizing your wing bands even more with a stamped logo? Below are a few examples from customers of a custom made steel logo, used to stamp the image into wing bands. There is a one time charge of $200-$500 (or more depending on the detail) to have your stamp block made. We retain the logo for future orders. Logos will last for a very long time when stamping aluminum. However, stainless steel will degrade the life of the logo image, so the logo may need to be replaced over time.
The 4 star logos above are available to anyone at no additional fee.
Shown on green aluminum with white paint fill (paint fill is an additional fee).
To get a quote for your custom made logo stamp block, we will need a copy of your logo.
Helpful Hints for submitting your logo artwork.
Email your artwork to [email protected] to get a free price quote.
Asset Tags for Portable Restrooms
/2 Comments/in Asset Tags, Laser Etched Tags, Made in USA, Tags In Use /by AlisonShoutout to our customer, and fellow local Northern Kentucky company, Got-A-Go Rentals & Septics! They offer portable restrooms to construction sites, festivals and special events. Whatever the event is, GOT-A-GO RENTALS has the perfect portable restroom to fit your needs. They also carry handwash stations, handicap accessible restrooms with ramps, high-rise sling and roller units and holding tanks for construction trailers. Got-A-Go Rentals & Septic Services also offers complete commercial and residential septic service.
When looking to identify all their different assets, Got-A-Go reached out to National Band & Tag Company! Their asset tags are our style #14 (rectangle with rounded corners), 1.5″ x 3.5″ inches, and made from our UV stable black aluminum material. The UV stable material will ensure their tags last for years in the outdoor environments, through cleanings, and transportation. Their custom made asset tags are laser etched with an ID number, their logo, and a QR Code that leads to a customer feedback survey. Proper identification helps to make sure the correct portable restrooms and handwashing stations are going to the correct event, and that all the assets that were dropped off, are picked up after the event is over.
If you are interested in custom asset tags for your business, call us today at 859-261-2035 for a price quote!