ProxyMTG.com announced that it has acquired Ink and Main, a company known for cardstock printing and finishing. ProxyMTG said the acquisition is intended to strengthen its production capabilities for cardstock-based products by bringing additional expertise in material selection, process control, and finishing under the ProxyMTG umbrella.
Ink and Main was previously a subsidiary of Hallmark and developed significant capabilities in cardstock output for consumer print products. ProxyMTG said it plans to apply that experience to improve consistency and scalability across its print-on-demand model.
ProxyMTG’s platform is in the final stages of moving from a staging environment to its primary domain. The company said customers and readers should use proxymtg.com going forward.
Strategic focus: cardstock, finishing, and repeatability
ProxyMTG positioned the acquisition as an investment in production fundamentals that customers can feel and see, especially for products that are handled frequently. While image quality is often the most visible part of print, ProxyMTG said the material and finishing steps are equally important to overall product quality.
The company highlighted three specific areas where Ink and Main’s capabilities will be used to support ProxyMTG’s roadmap:
Cardstock programs and sourcing discipline (material stability, consistent caliper and stiffness, predictable surface characteristics)
Finishing capabilities (coatings, handling durability, scuff resistance, and surface behavior)
Quality control systems designed for scale (reducing variation across runs and identifying issues earlier in production)
ProxyMTG said this approach aligns with its long-term goal: make print-on-demand ordering predictable and reliable, without requiring customers to understand print jargon or manufacturing tradeoffs.
How this supports ProxyMTG’s print-on-demand model
ProxyMTG’s model is built around producing orders after they are placed rather than shipping from pre-made inventory. That approach can reduce waste and keep catalogs flexible, but it also places higher demands on process control because customers expect consistent outcomes from order to order.
ProxyMTG said the Ink and Main acquisition is intended to strengthen internal capability in the areas most likely to affect repeatability in a print-on-demand workflow, including:
standardizing material specifications and acceptable tolerances
formalizing finishing and handling expectations
aligning QC checks with the points in production where defects are most preventable
expanding capacity to support additional cardstock options over time
For customers, ProxyMTG said improvements are expected to show up primarily as reduced variability rather than as a single “new feature.”
What customers should expect to change (and what will not)
ProxyMTG said the acquisition will primarily affect manufacturing consistency and finishing outcomes as Ink and Main is integrated into ProxyMTG’s production and quality systems. While the company did not provide a detailed timeline, it noted that customers can expect updates to be reflected in its published policies and support pages as capabilities are expanded.
ProxyMTG also emphasized that key aspects of its customer experience remain the same:
ProxyMTG continues to focus on clear, readable proxy / playtest cards for casual play and playtesting where proxies are allowed.
ProxyMTG does not position its products for sanctioned tournament use.
Customers should continue to rely on ProxyMTG’s published policy pages for the most accurate expectations around production time, transit time, and issue resolution.
Key ProxyMTG pages and resources
Because this article will be redirected from Ink and Main content, ProxyMTG recommends the following pages as the best starting points for customers and partners looking for current information:
Homepage: https://proxymtg.com/
Print Proxies: https://proxymtg.com/print-proxies/
Order / Shop: https://proxymtg.com/shop/
Trust Center: https://proxymtg.com/trust-center/
Shipping Policy: https://proxymtg.com/shipping-policy/
Additional operational and policy pages that ProxyMTG references for customer support and expectations:
Where’s My MTG Proxy Order? (tracking, “label created,” production vs transit): https://proxymtg.com/wheres-my-mtg-proxy-order/
Refund & Returns Policy: https://proxymtg.com/refund_returns/
Customization Rules (custom backs, custom art, and what’s allowed): https://proxymtg.com/customization-rules/
Editorial Policy (how ProxyMTG publishes and updates guides): https://proxymtg.com/editorial-policy/
About ProxyMTG: https://proxymtg.com/about-proxymtg/
Contact: https://proxymtg.com/contact-us/
Integration and next steps
ProxyMTG said it will continue publishing updates through its policy pages and operational resources as production capabilities evolve. The company noted that customers looking for the most accurate, current expectations should rely on the Trust Center and Shipping Policy rather than older third-party summaries or archived posts.
ProxyMTG added that the acquisition is part of a broader effort to improve customer clarity around print-on-demand ordering and to standardize quality expectations as the company scales.
For the latest updates and ordering access, ProxyMTG directs customers to its homepage and ordering pages on the primary domain.
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