GMS (shopgms.com)
Graphic Marking Systems is an Authorized Gerber Distributor offering Gerber Edge FX Graphics Production Systems, bundle bonuses, and related supplies. They provide a variety of foils, media, and software upgrades.
- Phone:
- 800-232-8018
- Location:
- 28457 N. Ballard Dr., Ste. A1 Lake Forest, IL 60045
- ADA signage
- Apparel printing
- Aqueous coating
- Banners
- Channel letters
- Color matching
- Commercial printing
- Decals
- Design services
- Die cutting
- Digital printing
- Dimensional signage
- Direct mail
- Door hangers
- Embroidery
- Finishing services
- Floor graphics
- Foil stamping
- Heat transfer
- Labels
- Lamination
- Monument signs
- Mounting
- Offset printing
- Packaging
- Perfect binding
- Posters
- Promotional products
- Saddle stitching
- Scoring
- Screen printing
- Signage
- Textile printing
- Trade show displays
- UV coating
- UV printing
- UV-resistant printing
- Variable data printing
- Vehicle wraps
- Vinyl graphics
- Wide-format printing
- Window graphics
- Apparel
- Bindery
- Equipment dealer
- Finishing
- Label supplier
- Packaging supplier
- Promotional products supplier
- Sign shop
- Software provider
- Supplies
- Trade printer
- Wide format
- label stock manufacturer
- laminate supplier
- automation equipment supplier
- parts supplier
- service and repair
- laminates supplier
- supply
- laminating films
- materials
- software supplier
- vinyl media
- die cutting (implied by plotters eliminating need for dies)
- custom media development
- printing equipment sales
- printing equipment service
- training on products and equipment
- digital printing media
- powersports graphics
- helmet decals
- industrial decals
- low-energy surface adhesion
- thermal printing compatibility
- solvent inkjet compatibility
- eco-solvent inkjet compatibility
- latex inkjet compatibility
- plotter cutting
- UV protection
- abrasion resistance
- impact resistance
- outdoor durability
- conformable vinyl
- vinyl film production
- laminate production
- label stock manufacturing
- custom formulation
- wide format printing media
- printing electronic circuitry
- sub-surface printing
- reflective graphics
- decal production
- sign production
- dome decals
- cast vinyl
- calendered vinyl
- thermal transfer printing media
- eco-solvent printing media
- vinyl for vehicle graphics
- vinyl for fleet graphics
- vinyl for outdoor signage
- vinyl for indoor signage
- vinyl for decals
- vinyl for labels
- vinyl for emblems
- vinyl for striping
- vinyl for point-of-purchase displays
- vinyl for trade show displays
- vinyl for LSE surfaces
- vinyl with opaque adhesive
- vinyl with clear adhesive
- vinyl with permanent adhesive
- vinyl with removable adhesive
- vinyl with pressure-sensitive adhesive
- vinyl for flat surfaces
- vinyl for moderately compound curved surfaces
- vinyl for moderately rough surfaces
- vinyl for corrugated surfaces
- vinyl for riveted surfaces
- vinyl for highly irregular surfaces
- vinyl for second-surface applications
- vinyl for watercraft graphics
- vinyl for rail car graphics
- vinyl for bus graphics
- vinyl for commercial vehicle graphics
- vinyl for motocross bikes
- vinyl for ATVs
- vinyl for powersport vehicles
- vinyl for heavy machinery
- vinyl for industrial equipment
- die cutting (templates)
- screen printing film positive production
- shelf tag production
- fleet advertising
- masking material application
- sandblasting stencils
- acid etching stencils
- paint stencils
- face shield production
- heat transfer vinyl application
- score cutting
- magnetic sign production
- large format banner printing
- fine art canvas printing
- soft signage production
- floor graphics printing
- vehicle graphics production
- window graphics printing
- display graphics production
- UV inkjet printing
- solvent inkjet printing
- eco-solvent inkjet printing
- latex inkjet printing
- thermal resin transfer printing
- digital printing media supply
- backlit signage
- overlaminating
- anti-graffiti coatings
- petrochemical resistance
- brushed finishes
- non-slip surfaces
- writable surfaces
- printable surfaces
- thermal transfer printing (compatible)
- eco-solvent printing (compatible)
- solvent printing (compatible)
- latex printing (compatible)
- UV-cured printing (compatible)
- anti-graffiti laminate
- chemical resistant laminate
- abrasion resistant laminate
- heat assist lamination
- polycarbonate film
- vinyl laminate
- combo kits
- graphic production
- combo kit packaging
- specialty inks
- scratch-off ink application
- selective adhesive masking
- adhesives
- polyester media
- specialty coatings
- anti-slip coatings
- high-bond adhesives
- removable adhesives
- permanent adhesives
- scratch resistance
- chemical resistance
- high-temperature resistance
- complex curve application
- helmet graphics
- hard hat graphics
- powersport vehicle graphics
- industrial labels
- safety markings
- data plates
- control panels
- outdoor applications
- wet surface applications
- membrane switch overlays
- custom kit creation
- transfer adhesives
- adhesives for low-energy surfaces
- adhesives for powder-coated surfaces
- adhesives for plastic
- adhesives for metal
- graphic overlays
- membrane switches
- doming
- roll-fed plotter cutting
- flatbed plotter cutting
- thermal transfer foils
- application tape
- transfer adhesive
- stencil masking film
- specialty foil printing
- conductive foil printing
- dielectric foil printing
- foil caddies
- printer accessory sales
- graphic design software
- preflighting graphics
- plotting
- back slitting
- butt cutting
- sheet cutting
- barcode label production
- asset tag production
- data plate production
- domed marking production
- electronics circuitry production
- nameplate production
- OEM label production
- overlay production
- membrane switch overlay production
- safety marking production
- security label production
- serial number label production
- holographic foil printing
- color matching (PMS)
- customizable quoting software
- workflow optimization
- software training
- technical support
- media supply
- foil supply
- laminate supply
- printer maintenance
- plotter maintenance
- plotter sales
- printer sales
- automation equipment sales
- replacement parts for plotters
- replacement parts for printers
- cutting inside and outside shapes
- pen plotting
- pouncing
- stripping (label matrix removal)
- rewinding
- consulting
- repair services
- label production automation
- decal production automation
- sandblast stencil cutting
- thermal printing accessories
- plotter repair services
- plotter parts sales
- thermal printer parts sales
- cutting plotter accessories sales
- replacement blades
- tool holder sales
- cleaning supplies
- Gerber plotter repair
- Gerber printer repair
- Replacement parts for Gerber GS and HS Plotters
- Replacement parts for Gerber EDGE printers
- Onsite repair
- In-house repair
- Telephone/video conferencing consulting
- Thermal printer consumables
- Plotter consumables
- Adhesive vinyl
- Sticker production
- Graphic kit production
- dielectric printing
- conductive printing
- graphic film production
- UV durable printing
- high-traction surfaces
- holographic finishes
- reflective media
- VOID stickers
- non-slip laminate
- UV resistant laminate
- second surface printing
- indoor decals
- outdoor graphics
- warning labels
- custom graphics
- keyboard overlays
- exhibit graphics
- equipment labels
- flame retardant media
- glow-in-the-dark media
- security decals
- removable adhesive
- permanent adhesive
- high visibility graphics
- marine applications
- rail applications
- aircraft applications
- electrical applications
- electronic applications
- fire retardant material production
- custom decal production
- material slitting
- custom material orders
- software sales
- equipment sales
- equipment repair
- product consultation
- overlay printing
- control panel printing
- subsurface printing
- subsurface signage
- placard printing
- nameplate printing
- datapiate printing
- equipment servicing
- custom print-production solutions
- security labels
- photoluminescent labels
- sport decals
- power sports graphics
- heavy machinery graphics
- low energy surface graphics
- chrome effect decals
- anti-fog coatings
- print-cut systems
- thermal printing media
- latex printing media
- UV printing media
- control panel markings
- informational graphics
- heat transfer vinyl
- motorcycle graphics
- ATV graphics
- snowmobile graphics
- kart graphics
- nameplates
- label alignment tabs
- reflective sheeting
- engineer grade reflective
- vinyl films
- repositionable adhesives
- scratch resistant coatings
- graffiti resistant coatings
- non-slip floor graphics
- vehicle wrap media
- tamper evident materials
- photoluminescent media
- holographic vinyl
- label production
- industrial markings
- sports helmet graphics
- powersports vehicle graphics
- domed markings
- electronics circuitry printing
- control panel overlay printing
- membrane switch overlay printing
- security label printing
- barcode label printing
- serial number label printing
- custom graphics production
- durable material printing
- conformal printing
- conductive ink printing
- graphic production systems
- large format printing media
- banner material
- removable/repositionable vinyl
- static cling vinyl
- mesh banner material
- poster paper
- display fabric
- fine art canvas
- frontlit banner material
- street graphics media
- gloss laminate
- matte laminate
- UV laminate
- polyester laminate
- UV-cured ink compatibility
- eco-solvent ink compatibility
- solvent ink compatibility
- latex ink compatibility
- transfer/indirect dye sublimation ink compatibility
- graphic film
- UV durable media
- plotter accessories
- laminators
- cutting blades
- thermal printing supplies
- solvent printing supplies
- eco-solvent printing supplies
- vehicle marking film
- low-energy surface applications
- UL recognized laminates
- scratch resistant laminates
- fingerprint resistant laminates
- anti-graffiti laminates
- heat resistant laminates
- chemical resistant laminates
- foils
- custom kits
- back-slit cutting
- design software
- preflight software
- print software
- cut software
- QR code generation
- panel overlay production
- bar code label production
- reusable cartridges
- thermal printer accessories
- pounce
- media finishing
- plotter parts
- laminating supplies
- graphic films
- accessories
- replacement parts
- solvent printing media
- reflective vinyl
- masking material
- polycarbonate overlays
- plotters
- rewinders
- printing systems
- cut-only masking
- inside and outside shape cutting
- UV durable graphics
- die cutting (implied by plotter cuts)
- custom formulations
- vehicle graphics media
- decal media
- label media
- window graphics media
- outdoor signage media
- translucent vinyl
- enamel receptive vinyl
- low energy surface vinyl
- cast vinyl printing
- inkjet printing media
- photoluminescent graphics
- masking material production
- stencil cutting
- screen print positive production
- PVC printing
- low energy surface application
- permanent adhesive application
- removable adhesive application
- emblems
- permits
- identification tags
- membrane switch components
- heat transfer vinyl printing
- die cutting (for PVC)
- Gerber Edge printing
- conductive circuitry printing
- flexible circuit prototyping
- static cling application
- reflective graphics production
- short-term exterior graphics
- promotional graphics
- solvent inkjet media
- adhesive application
- graphics for complex curves
- graphics for low-energy surfaces
- graphics for industrial applications
- graphics for powersport vehicles
- aggressive adhesive
- high energy surface adhesion
- UV inkjet printing media
- latex inkjet printing media
- power sports graphics media
- plastic adhesion
- powder coated metal adhesion
- metal adhesion
- laminate compatibility
- application tape sales
- thermal transfer foil sales
- printing software training
- UV-Guard Gloss Finish printing
- process color printing
- serial number printing
- halftone printing
- Spectratone color generation
- vectorization
- import/export graphics formats
- print registration adjustment
- Gerber Omega software support
- Gerber Edge printer accessories
- foil cartridge sales
- printhead cleaning supplies
- printer replacement parts
- plotter replacement parts
- thermal printer parts
- plotter blades
- plotter knife assemblies
- stripping and rewinding automation
- technical assistance
- Gerber plotter parts
- Gerber printer parts
- on-site service
- telephone support
- video conferencing consulting
- vinyl printing media
- thermal printing foils
- eco-solvent inkjet media
- anti-slip films
- conductive foils
- wide format media
- helmet graphics media
- industrial graphics media
- powersports graphics media
- UHF RFID antenna printing
- low power printed circuits
- environmental sensors printing
- chipless RFID printing
- printed electroluminescent displays
- GerberColor foils
- tamper-evident
- polycarbonate media
- identification markings
- chemical resistant
- abrasion resistant
- flame retardant
- specialty media
- control panel overlays
- face shields
- die cutting media
- roll cutting
- sports jersey printing
- removable decals
- repositionable decals
- high-temperature applications
- label cutting
- decal cutting
- overlay cutting
- high-traction laminate production
- outdoor durable graphics
- plotter integration
- design software integration
- media rewinding systems
- thermal transfer print
- outdoor durable
- double-sided
- security tags
- product branding
- watermarking
- Gerber EDGE thermal printing
- custom reflective colors
- reflective conspicuity markings
- custom size availability
- plotter cuttable
- retroreflective sheeting
- conformable graphic sheeting
- high tack adhesive
- low tack adhesive
- UV stabilized polymeric film
- microprismatic reflective film
- vinyl based film
- conforms to curves
- manual cutting
- rotary trimming
- edge sealing
- application to vehicles
- GRP substrates
- gelcoated surfaces
- polyurethane paints
- diamond plate application
- surface cleaning
- application temperature control
- chevron application
- heat application (for chevrons)
- material storage
- graphic removal
- vehicle washing
- safety enhancement materials
- Polyester labels
- thermal foil printing
- corporate branding
- ID labels
- vinyl film
- chrome film
- high-bond adhesive
- UV durable film
- flexible film
- vinyl film supply
- apparel graphics
- clear and white soft flexible vinyl
- permanent acrylic adhesive
- Gerber Edge FX compatibility
- Thermal printer compatibility
- Solvent printer compatibility
- Eco-Solvent Inkjet printer compatibility
- 4 mil media
- 8 mil media
- shrink resistant
- wrinkle resistant
- repositionable adhesive
- clean removal up to one year
- LSE plastic application
- hard hat application
- 45 degree blade cutting
- 60 degree blade cutting
- adhesive graphics
- wrap media
- decal application support
- over-laminating
- complex curved applications
- ink jet printing
- label manufacturing
- high-temperature labels
- labels for low surface energy substrates
- equipment and machinery labeling
- nameplates and data plates
- barcode tracking
- harsh environment labeling
- pressure sensitive adhesive
- polyester film
- luminous graphics
- safety signage production
- polyester film slitting
- anti-fog coating application
- photoluminescent film
- glow-in-the-dark safety film
- emergency egress signage
- directive markings
- marine signage
- rail signage
- military applications
- digital printing (thermal transfer)
- safety grade film
- indoor signs
- emergency egress markings
- removable graphics
- permanent graphics
- printable films
- textured laminate
- retail graphics
- short-term graphics
- long-term graphics
- polycarbonate films
- selective adhesive masks
- sub-surface signage
- polycarbonate materials
- material supply
- adhesive masking
- reverse print polycarbonate
- sub-surface graphics
- architectural signs
- exhibit/display graphics
- UV-resistant graphics (with disclaimer)
- flame-retardant materials
- small decals
- exhibit/display work
- score cut
- display production
- polycarbonate film printing
- outdoor signage production
- ATM displays
- gas station graphics
- solvent ink jet printing
- vinyl decal production
- solvent ink printing
- vinyl die cutting
- custom cut vinyl
- vinyl film printing
- window markings
- pvc films
- cast vinyl films
- solvent based cleaning
- wet application
- dry application
- water and isopropyl alcohol application
- pressure sensitive adhesive application
- translucent films
- reflective materials
- holographic materials
- metallic printing
- paint mask
- label stock
- laminating adhesive
- sandblasting stencil
- semi-rigid materials
- removable vinyl
- specialty foils
- fluorescent foils
- special effects foils
- metal flake foils
- abrasion guard coating
- spectratone
- exterior graphics
- protective foils
- cut-film applications
- weeding
- release
- graphics
- solvent-based cleaner application
- lettering
- marking
- decoration
- kiss cut
- electro cut
- hand cut
- fleet marking
- adhesive graphics production
- calendered film
- protective graphics
- emblem production
- second-surface applications
- window displays
- substrate preparation
- application techniques
- cleaning
- shrink-resistant vinyl
- block-out film
- high-shear adhesive
- aggressive permanent adhesive
- hard-to-stick-to surfaces
- film positives
- screen-ready film
- photo-polymer layouts
- overhead projected mechanicals
- transparencies
- pattern design
- pounce design
- cut-vinyl graphics
- stencil mask cutting
- EcoSolvent printing
- menu board printing
- name tag printing
- directory sign printing
- removable vinyl film
- clear vinyl
- white vinyl
- die cutting (implied by plotter cutting)
- magnetic film
- petrochemical resistant coatings
- overlaminate application
- clear window vinyl
- clear vinyl film
- UV-stabilized
- anti-fungus treatment
- thermal welding
- see-through graphics
- seaming
- large-format inkjet printing
- UV-cured printing
- fine art canvas reproduction
- textile display applications
- UV backlit installation
- soft signage
- UV-cured ink printing
- transfer dye sublimation
- indirect dye sublimation
- waterproof
- scratchproof
- point-of-sale displays
- chemical resistant application
- print and cut
- UV resistant finishing
- clear matte finish
- solvent-based acrylic adhesive
- low energy plastic adhesion
- protective overlaminating
- UV stable
- pressure sensitive lamination
- polycarbonate material
- brushed finish laminate
- brand ID markings
- cold pressure lamination
- multi-cut
- wide format printing supplies
- graphic overlaminates
- anti-slip surface application
- graphic application
- vinyl application
- UL recognized for thermal and latex printed markings
- cold pressure sensitive lamination
- writable surface laminate
- ball point pen writing
- marker writing
- pencil writing
- type writer writing
- hand lamination
- writable surface
- non-glare finish
- printable laminate
- weathering resistance
- mildew resistance
- graffiti resistance
- graphics production
- UV lamination
- solvent printing (mentioned as a possibility for application)
- velvet matte laminate
- scratch resistant laminate
- anti-glare laminate
- polyester liner
- polyester liner application
- UV blocking
- scratch resistant
- crack resistant
- overlays
- pictures
- color evaluation
- weathering tests
- chemical resistance testing
- UV protective laminate
- clear permanent acrylic adhesive
- UV durability
- scratch resistant coating
- chemical resistant coating
- graffiti resistant coating
- dry erase film
- pre-masking
- vinyl lettering application
- clear transfer adhesive
- low energy plastic bonding
- powder paint bonding
- printable polycarbonate laminate
- high surface energy material bonding
- premask tape
- transfer tape
- vinyl transfer
- decal stacking
- graphic installation
- white paper tape
- clear embossed film tape
- wet application tape
- plotter-cut vinyl application
- specialty film application
- retail decal application
- window graphic application
- vehicle lettering application
- vinyl film transfer
- CAD/CAM techniques
- sign transfer
- logo transfer
- lettering transfer
- transversal tearing
- specialty material workflows
- dimensional signage routing
- woodworking routing
- parts fabrication
- layout
- output
- file conversion
- clip art integration
- dimension display
- effects application
- file open enhancements
- zoom 1:1
- export options templates
- bitmap fill justification
- clipping path enhancements
- customizable keyboard shortcuts
- export/import layouts
- cut/print time estimates
- integration with Gerber vinyl cutters
- integration with EDGE® series thermal transfer printers
- integration with Gerber routers
- support for third-party plotters
- System ID retrieval
- Serial Number retrieval
- print-to-cut
- foil application
- vector conversion
- barcode generation
- layer management
- text editing
- image editing
- gradient fills
- clipping paths
- image masking
- dimensioning
- auto-recovery
- nesting
- file import
- file export
- hot folder support
- keyboard customization
- toolbar customization
- font management
- plotter services
- software upgrades
AI summary from public sources
Graphic Marking Systems provides in-house printing materials and systems for niche markets including aircraft, powersports, and manufacturing. They offer the CONVEX brand of vinyl and laminates, compatible with the GERBER EDGE FX printer.
Common questions
- What types of materials does GMS offer for the aircraft industry?
- The aircraft industry has specific needs for the materials used for the many labels and markings that go on each plane.
- What is the CONVEX brand of vinyl media and laminate used for?
- CONVEX brand vinyl media and laminate is a premium choice for helmet and powersports graphics.
- What are the capabilities of the GERBER EDGE FX thermal printer?
- The GERBER EDGE FX thermal printer can print hundreds of spot colors, truly opaque white, and flawless metallics. It produces graphics efficiently, affordably, in-house, and on demand.
- What are some specific CONVEX vinyl products offered?
- CONVEX GearWrap is for helmets and enamel-painted surfaces, CONVEX High-Bond is for LSE plastic complex curves, CONVEX Lacrosse & Hockey is for LSE plastic helmets, CONVEX Chrome is a super smooth mirror quality vinyl, Pitbull is for highly textured surfaces, and PlaStick is for smooth surfaces.
- What is the function of POLYVOID film?
- POLYVOID film is a specialized silver film that provides proof of tampering. When removed, it releases a pattern that says 'VOID' on both the film and the surface, making it impossible to repair.
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