Streamlining Label Design for Lee Soap with Adobe Illustrator Automation

Lee Soap, a trusted industry leader with over 123 years of excellence in the automotive carwash industry, approached us with a critical challenge: updating and managing over 2,000 bulk label designs to meet the stringent requirements of their specialized manufacturing and printing processes. These labels play a crucial role in their operations, ensuring product identification, regulatory compliance, and brand consistency across multiple product lines.

The project required a deep understanding of Adobe Illustrator’s capabilities and the ability to integrate the designs directly with hyper-specific printing technology, including OnyxGfx and thermal transfer printers for security labels. We drew on our own signage, printing, and manufacturing background to develop a custom automated solution. Our approach allowed for efficient, error-free bulk processing while maintaining the highest quality standards.

In addition to label design, Lee Soap must comply with evolving regulatory standards, notably the transition from MSDS to SDS documentation. We worked through the federal and state labeling rules to ensure a clean update of these safety data sheets, allowing Lee Soap’s products to be shipped safely across state lines without regulatory hurdles.

This level of in-depth service sets Mondo apart from other agencies that typically expect clients to manage compliance independently.

Our collaboration with Lee Soap highlights Mondo’s ability to provide exceptional design and marketing solutions and solve complex technical challenges. We offer clients a comprehensive approach that bridges design, compliance, and manufacturing processes.

We streamlined label editing through advanced Adobe Illustrator scripting and ensured direct integration with Lee Soap’s printing technology. Our expertise in design, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance led to several key results:

• Efficiency Gains: Processed and updated over 2,000+ bulk label designs, significantly reducing manual effort.
• Technical Integration: Ensured compatibility with OnyxGfx and thermal transfer printers, supporting precise security label production.
• Regulatory Compliance: Successfully updated SDS sheets, enabling safe product transportation and adherence to federal regulations.
• Unique Expertise: Leveraged American Paintbrush's decades of printing and manufacturing knowledge, bypassing third-party vendors and delivering unmatched flexibility.

This project demonstrates Mondo’s ability to go beyond traditional marketing agency boundaries, solving highly technical challenges and delivering efficient solutions for clients like Lee Soap.

All while maintaining the highest quality possible for chemical shipments across the United States.

About Lee Soap:

Lee Soap combines 123 years of experience in detergent manufacturing with modern products for carwash operations, from eco-friendly products to in-house design, fabrication, and consulting. Their commitment to innovation and quality makes them an industry leader in the automotive carwash sector. Check them out at www.leesoap.com