STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Enables High-Volume Production and Automation

(PRESS RELEASE) ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI – The STAHLS’ Heat Press Transformation series continues to spotlight businesses leveraging heat printing innovation to enhance efficiency and scale operations. In Episode 5 of the series, viewers step inside USColorworks, a large contract print shop just outside Charlotte, NC, to see firsthand how high-volume apparel production thrives with heat press technology and automation. Led by Dave Conner from STAHLS’ Transfer Express and industry expert Marshall Atkinson, this episode provides an in-depth look at how USColorworks processes an astounding 25,000–30,000 garments daily, including 3,000 on-demand pieces. It’s all done with a streamlined and highly automated workflow made possible by STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine.

USColorworks operates with 160 employees and integrates a diverse range of decoration methods, including screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment (DTG), and direct-to-film (DTF) printing. The episode explores how heat press technology plays a vital role in the company’s high-volume efficiency, enabling quick turnaround times without sacrificing quality, including the ability to accept order quantities of all sizes, including individual orders.

One of the biggest game-changers in its operation is the STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine software, which simplifies order management and accelerates operator training, ensuring seamless production and fulfillment. STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine even allows a high-volume shop to accept order quantities as small as one piece without any disruption to the large-scale schedule.

“Nobody wants to touch that PO for one piece,” says Rodney McDonald, Co-Owner, USColorworks.” “STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine gives decorators the opportunity to produce that single piece order and ship to their customer direct. It’s the easy button for print-on-demand.” The Heat Press Transformation series is dedicated to helping decorators of all sizes discover strategies for success in an evolving industry. Whether you’re a small business or a large-scale producer, Episode 5 offers invaluable insights on scaling production, leveraging automation, and optimizing heat press technology for maximum efficiency. STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine simplifies fulfillment so any business can scale with less.

To learn more about the heat printing solutions available through STAHLS’, visit here. To learn more about STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine or schedule a demo, visit here. Watch Episode 5 of the Heat Press Transformation episode featuring USColorworks or view the full series on the STAHLS’ TV YouTube channel.