Capability · To the Mailbox

Affixing and gluing

Samples bound to cards and printed literature, small items attached to mailers, cards tipped onto carriers. Gluing, adhesion, label affixing and lamination for sampling, direct mail and retail packs.

Applications
Sampling, direct mail, retail co-packing
Items affixed
Samples, cards, magnets, coins and more
Equipment
Hot-melt glue systems · Gluing lines with mobile units

Overview

Presentation that holds together

Your products always deserve to be presented in a dynamic, marketable fashion. MGA Innovation can upgrade product presentations by affixing products to each other. Select these services for cards and design elements that amplify the integrity and personality of your brand.

Affixing runs in the same plant as our lettershop, kitting and mail entry, so a card can be tipped onto a mailer, inserted, addressed and mailed without leaving the building.

Methods

How are products affixed to one another?

There are several ways products are affixed to each other to create a visual and substantive presentation for your audiences. MGA can handle a wide variety of affixing needs for both sampling and retail applications:

  • Samples to cards and literature

    We use several affixing lines and technologies to attach items to products included in sample packets. Our machines bind sample products to cards, printed literature and other marketing materials, to reach your target audience with samples that entice the recipient to buy.

  • Items to direct mailers

    Our affixing services connect products to direct mailers. Small items including magnets, cards, coins and more can be affixed to the packaging or mailer you wish to send.

  • Cards to carriers and packages

    We affix cards quickly and efficiently. Choose from an extensive selection of formats for cards attached to carriers and packages.

  • Gluing, adhesion, label affixing and lamination

    We provide gluing, adhesion, label affixing and lamination, developed to work with proper imaging and printing, so durable cards and eye-catching design stay in peak presentation form when attached and transported.

Upgrade your retail co-packing

MGA gives recipients products affixed to one another through strong, appealing solutions that keep your presentation looking professional. Include affixing alongside the other retail co-packing services we provide:

  • Kitting

    Separate items combined into one unit under one SKU: subscription boxes, promotional kits, sample packs.

  • Counter, club and pallet displays

    Counter, club tray and corrugated pallet displays built, filled and shipped shelf-ready.

  • Cartoning

    Items enclosed in corrugated, chipboard and folding cartons for retail, sampling and mail.

  • Overwrapping

    Cartons, trays and bundles sealed in clear film: diamond-fold, tuck-and-fold and bundle wraps, easy-open or extra-security films.

  • Shrink wrapping

    Transparent shrink film for multipacks and single items, small to large orders.

Affixing for direct mail campaigns

You can also use affixing in your direct mail advertising campaigns. We run:

  • Gluing lines with mobile units

    Modern gluing-manufacturing lines that feature mobile units, customized by our engineers.

  • Custom-designed units

    Custom-designed units built to meet your unique gluing needs.

  • Specialized finishing equipment

    Specialized finishing equipment, creating dynamic results for our customers.

Affixing questions

General notes

  1. Which mailers can carry affixed items?

    Items can be affixed to die-cut mailers, gift card mailers and more, and you’ll find this service can be done at an affordable price.

  2. Do affixed pieces still mail at automation rates?

    An affixed item can change a mailpiece’s thickness and weight, and so its postage. We confirm how your format mails with your quote. Presort and commingling are covered under USPS mail operations.

  3. Where do we start?

    Talk to MGA about your ideas for fulfillment and product distribution. Our industry experts can help you determine the best affixing solution for your business. What we need to quote lists what to send with the brief.

Spec panel

Affixing on the line

Affixing and gluing

Cards, samples and promotional items attached to mailers and inserts; tipping and gluing lines.

ItemDescriptionValue
1EquipmentHot-melt glue systems · Gluing lines with mobile units
2Food-gradeNo

MGA provides excellent customer service, competitive pricing and flexibility to meet our customers' demand.

Patrick M.
PPI Beauty

Why MGA

Experienced affixing partner

MGA believes in providing a personalized level of service and production for every customer. For 60 years, we’ve partnered with companies that need an experienced packaging, printing, sampling and fulfillment partner. Today, we continue to provide organizations with the solutions to satisfy their customers, on time and on budget.

Contact us about affixing

For your affixing needs for sampling, direct mail and many other retail applications, turn to the professionals at MGA.