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Print Industry News for October 12

Create Your Go Big Mindset With Julia Pimsleur

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 1:30 pm.

Julia Pimsleur has dedicated her career to breaking norms and revolutionizing the entrepreneurial world for women. Pimsleur shares her insig… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Target Report: Private Equity Fuels Consolidation of Label Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 1:24 pm.

It’s a feeding frenzy in the prime label printing and converting business. Fueled by multiple private equity-backed roll-up platforms, the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Quality Tape and Label

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 12:03 pm.

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a  provider of high-impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, recently… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Your Sales Go-To

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 11:31 am.

You make 50 calls and get 50 voicemails. Your motivation is gone. It’s like when Bill is golfing and can’t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heidelberg Reports Success with Gallus Products in North America, Adds New Sales Manager

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 11:09 am.

In an effort to meet recent demands, many label and package converters have installed Heidelberg Gallus machines, which have added… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 5

Remote Learning: Can Graphic Communication Schools and Training Programs Adapt?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:30 pm.

A printing industry thought-leader discusses the changing dynamics of education and training in light of the international pandemic…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How a Targeted Second Ask Surpassed Its Goal With a Nearly 50% Response Rate

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:15 pm.

The American Battlefield Trust was $27,000 short of projected revenue for its effort to save 128 acres of Civil War… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


It’s Time for Some Inspiration.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:13 pm.

Request The Art of the Blend booklet to learn how you can expand your gamut with 5th Color. Plus, you’ll… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tax-Exempt Employer Student Loan Repayment Contribution Helps Printing Companies Attract, Retain Workers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 1:34 pm.

Lisbeth Lyons, VP of Government & Political Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance, explains a tax benefit change that enables printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


BR Printers Acquires Venerable Book and Catalog Printer C.J. Krehbiel Co. of Cincinnati

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 11:23 am.

The 180,000-square-foot, Cincinnati-based production facility provides an all-inclusive suite of 4-color book printing, binding and packagin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 28

How To Build Your Short-Run Package Printing Capabilities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 4:01 pm.

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Grossman Marketing Group Acquires Branded Merchandise Company, Symbol Marketing & Promotions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:36 pm.

The purchase of Symbol Marketing & Promotions expands Grossman Marketing Group’s deep relationships in the technology space, bringing … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What to Do If You’re Dealing With Burnout

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:18 pm.

It has been a tough year. No matter what kind of success we have had (or not had), work has… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Pinnacle InterTech Award Recipients Honored by PRINTING United Alliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:01 pm.

Multiple award winners Heidelberg USA and Canon Solutions America led the pack of cutting-edge technology providers honored with Pinnacle In… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ennis, Inc. Reports 16% Percent Revenue Increase in Its Q2 Financial Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 10:48 am.

The company’s revenues for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2021, were $100.5 million compared to $86.6 million for the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 14

Transcontinental Inc. Announces Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results, Provides Business Outlook

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 2:17 pm.

Revenues increased by $34.2 million, or 5.8%, from $587.4 million in the third quarter of 2020 to $621.6 million in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Eradicate Graphic File Errors Before Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:51 pm.

File errors are one of the biggest workflow cripplers in the printing industry. Validating and repairing job files as they… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Sales and Both Indicator Indexes Accelerate, But Printing Industry Hiring Shortage Remains

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:43 pm.

This is the sixth in a series of “COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research” reports that examines the effects of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles to Accomplish Objectives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:36 pm.

Once the enthusiasm dies down from an exciting planning meeting, planners run headlong into the many impediments of the tactical… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Primitive Printing Proprietorship: Tools to Systemize Small Businesses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:33 pm.

Two primitive proprietorships lead to the development of tools for totally systematizing small businesses around the globe…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 7

The Week That Was (8/30/2021)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 5:08 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, it was announced that PRINTING United Expo 2021 has been canceled; IWCO Direct… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Simple Style! Surprise Waterfall Brochures: 60-Second Fold of the Week

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 3:12 pm.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised with this high impact design tweak to a Fold of the Week favorite — the Wrapped… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Best Graphics Partners with Heiber + Schroeder to Expand Packaging Equipment Portfolio

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:47 pm.

With nearly 1,500 machines running worldwide, Germany-based Heiber + Schroeder is a known product innovator and a market leader for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


You Only Have Four Months to Make More Sales

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:44 pm.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching: How will you make the most of your sales time? The companies… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xerox Announces Formation of New Software Business to Support Service Workforces

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:33 pm.

CareAR consolidates CareA, Inc., DocuShare, and XMPie under a single holding company named CareAR Holdings. The expanded CareAR service… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 24

Alliance Graphics and Printing Increases Capacity by 80% with Truepress Jet L350UV+

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 23, 2021, 1:10 pm.

As one of the first adopters of digital inkjet technology for label production in Houston, Alliance Graphics and Printing has… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Don’t Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 23, 2021, 1:00 pm.

Bill Farquharson has given you this particular selling advice each year for the last 20 Augusts. Is this the year… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Jostens Selects Heidelberg as Strategic Partner for the Future

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 23, 2021, 12:42 pm.

The company recently installed a Speedmaster XL 75-5+L with Anicolor technology and two Speedmaster XL 106-8Ps with Push-to-Stop technology … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems Acquires MultiCam

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 23, 2021, 12:18 pm.

The acquisition of MultiCam, including its operations in the U.S. and sales offices in Canada and Germany, expands Kongsberg PCS’… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Top 100 Print Buyers for 2022 Ranking and Analysis Uncover Major Sales Opportunities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 23, 2021, 12:08 pm.

The “Printing Impressions Top 100 Print Buyers for 2022” provides a roadmap of the largest print buying entities and key… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 17

PRINTING United Expo 2021: Bringing the Band Back Together

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 16, 2021, 4:34 pm.

PRINTING United Expo, held Oct. 6-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will be the printing event… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Industry Sales and Events Veteran Josh Carruth Joins PRINTING United Alliance as Apparel Community Managing Director

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 16, 2021, 2:39 pm.

Josh Carruth will lead growth and key membership initiatives for the Alliance’s cornerstone decorated apparel segment…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Marco Boer on Why the Labor Shortage Is Driving a ‘Second Wave’ of Inkjet Press Adoption

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 16, 2021, 2:37 pm.

Marco Boer, conference chair of the ninth annual Inkjet Summit that concluded recently, discusses why the widespread labor shortage is… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


One Step Adds Eight-Color RMGT 9 Series Long Perfector with LED-UV 

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 16, 2021, 2:34 pm.

One Step has seen rapid growth in its offset business during the pandemic. This growth gave One Step the confidence to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Eric Nashbar on Finding Your Competitive Advantage

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 16, 2021, 2:11 pm.

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Print Industry News for August 10

How to Be a Bulletproof Salesperson

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 10, 2021, 7:00 am.

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Investing in Technology To Meet Your Customer Needs Today and Tomorrow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 9, 2021, 1:49 pm.

For Grandville Printing Company (GPC), a large commercial printer in Grand Rapids, Mich., investing in the right technology is integral… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Freedom Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Assets of Suncraft Technologies

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 9, 2021, 10:13 am.

The location of the Suncraft Technologies facility is adjacent to Freedom’s Aurora, Ill., campus and complements its logistics offering. The… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


NEPA Carton & Carrier Operates Two Rapida 145 Presses With Inline Qualitronic Instrument Flight Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 9, 2021, 10:02 am.

NEPA Carton & Carrier is anchored with two Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch presses, both of which feature inline… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Inkjet Summit 2021: Paul Steinke Talks About Focus on Inkjet Finishing Automation Due to Labor Shortage

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 9, 2021, 9:56 am.

Paul Steinke, Director of Sales at Standard Finishing Systems, discusses how printer attendees at the recent Inkjet Summit conference were… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 27

As Printing Industry Bounces Back, Ninth Annual Inkjet Summit Kicks Off Today in Austin, Texas

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 26, 2021, 1:53 pm.

The unique Inkjet Summit conference format comes at a perfect time of pent-up demand where printers and industry suppliers alike… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Presenting Your Price (or How to Get Your Father to Buy You a Really Expensive Birthday Present)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 26, 2021, 1:16 pm.

How did Bill’s daughter not only convince him to buy her a really expensive birthday present but make him rush… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Are Flexible Microchips Part of the Future of Print?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 26, 2021, 12:51 pm.

With the latest innovations in the world of printed electronics, we move one step closer to the ability to directly… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Workout to Empower Your Mind With Kate Eckman

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 26, 2021, 12:11 pm.

The power of our mind shapes our success. Listen as Kate Eckman, entrepreneur, coach and author, shares her 10-step approach… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Still Considering Fixing Business Disorganization? Do the Math

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 26, 2021, 12:07 pm.

When business owners delay fixing the disorganization in their business, we simply tell them, “DO THE MATH!” What is the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 6

The Week That Was (6/28/2021)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 2, 2021, 12:19 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, Quad sold its QuadExpress third-party logistics business for $40 million; the world’s first… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


8 Helpful Tips for Selling Print to Marketers and Brand Owners

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 1, 2021, 2:39 pm.

Marketers and brand owners have many options when it comes to selecting printers and media formats. Print providers that understand… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Meyers Strengthens its Sustainability Leadership with SGP Certification

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 1, 2021, 2:33 pm.

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership announced that the Meyers Printing Companies, Inc. achieved SGP certification for its Minneapolis… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Redefining Professional Services to Build ROI

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 1, 2021, 2:14 pm.

Are you unintentionally leaving profits on the table because of inefficiencies in your operations that haven’t been identified? Or, have… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


3 Keys to Executive Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 1, 2021, 2:12 pm.

As I continue to work with and study the most enduringly successful CEO’s, owners, and senior executives some surprisingly consistent… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.