Business Rubber Stamps
Rubber stamps for business commonly show an address and corporate logo. They often have movable parts that allow the user to adjust the date or the wording of the stamp. They are used to date incoming mail, as well as to denote special handling of the document.
Business stamps are generally available from stationers or direct from the manufacturer. Popular stamps include address stamps and one line cheque stamps. Some artists have been using such stamps to decorate pieces of art for special effects or in an ironic way.
The rubber stamp industry in the United States has an industry trade magazine titled, Marking Industry Magazine, in Europe by MIMEurope and Spanish language countries by Sellos Marcajes y Mas. The US industry is currently composed of approximately 1,300 to 1,500 self-defined rubber stamp makers. Annual sales are approximately $500,000,000.
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