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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.

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Print Industry News for June 29

With Inkjet Summit on the Horizon, Experts Discuss State of Market

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 28, 2021, 2:31 pm.

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Flottman Company Celebrates 100 Years

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 28, 2021, 2:28 pm.

The month of June marks the 100th anniversary of the Flottman Company. Now in its third generation, Flottman Company continues to grow an… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kay Fernandez Honored at Girl Scouts Women of Achievement Event

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 28, 2021, 2:22 pm.

Konica Minolta’s Global DX Branding and Senior Vice President, Marketing, Kay Fernandez, has been honored by the Girl Scouts of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The INg Conference Showed How Nothing Beats Face-to-Face Meetings

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 28, 2021, 2:11 pm.

Imaging Network Group’s 30th annual conference brought together more than 100 people for the unique sharing of ideas and strategic… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Vistaprint Will Handle Washington Football Team Rebrand as Multi-Year ‘Official Design Partner’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 28, 2021, 1:53 pm.

The Washington Football Team announced a multi-year partnership with Vistaprint as the “official design partner” of the team while it… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 15

New Two Sides Survey Shows U.S. Consumers Believe Paper-based Packaging is Better for the Environment than Other Packaging Materials

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 14, 2021, 2:53 pm.

With physical stores closed during the pandemic, the boom in online shopping resulted in record numbers of packages arriving on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Quad Appoints Former Ad Age President and Publisher Josh Golden to Chief Marketing Officer Position

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 14, 2021, 2:49 pm.

Josh Golden, who most recently served as president and publisher of the advertising and marketing trade magazine Ad Age, has been… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Become the CEO of Your Well-Being: Advice From Naz Beheshti

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 14, 2021, 2:29 pm.

On this episode of Million Dollar Monday, Prananaz founder Naz Beheshti offers advice and a holistic framework to empower people… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


IWCO Direct to Dedicate $50 Million as Part of Historic Strategic Investment Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 14, 2021, 2:25 pm.

IWCO Direct announced a new strategic plan to invest approximately $50 million over the next two years, which will accelerate… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Manage Time During Sales Chaos

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 14, 2021, 2:08 pm.

It was a crazy-busy week and Bill Farquharson found himself without a topic for this week’s Short Attention Sales Tip…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 8

Heidelberg to Display Smart Print Shop at PRINTING United Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:21 pm.

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SPC Acquires FuelPop Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:12 pm.

Specialty Print Communications, Inc is transforming into an integrated and end-to-end direct response marketing services organization with t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


LSC Communications Renames Its Book Printing and Distribution Division

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:04 pm.

LSC Communications’ book division will now operate as Lakeside Book Company. Lakeside provides distribution, sales and marketing services, a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Target Report: On-Demand Everything

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 12:51 pm.

The vision of on-demand printing, personalized to each unique recipient, is no longer limited to paper. The future of print… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tom Boyle on Heeter’s Latest Acquisition, State of Direct Mail, and Impact of Rising Paper and Postage Prices

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 12:10 pm.

Tom Boyle, VP of Sales and Marketing at Canonsburg, Pa.-based Heeter, discusses why Heeter recently acquired Duke Print & Mail… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 1

OSHA Preparedness Resource Guide — Executive Summary

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 11:00 pm.

A brief introduction to OSHA and the typical regulatory requirements for the printing industry… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Week That Was (5/24/2021)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 4:13 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, SPC celebrates 25 years of business; Mark Michelson and Gary Jones discuss… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Artisan Colour First in Arizona to Install an HP Indigo 7K Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 3:06 pm.

Artisan Colour installed the device to address its growing variable data printing capabilities. With a production speed twice as fast… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Koenig & Bauer Announces Moderate Price Adjustment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 2:55 pm.

The reduced availability of raw materials such as copper, plastics, additives, sheet metal and wood, and higher shipping and logistics… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PRINTING United Alliance Introduces Pinnacle Awards Program   

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 2:51 pm.

The new program unifies the Pinnacle InterTech Awards and Pinnacle Product Awards, formerly the SGIA Product of the Year Award…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 18

HP PageWide Web Press: A Complete End-to-End Solution

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:38 pm.

Printing vibrant color at high speeds on a variety of media, HP’s PageWide Web Press portfolio continues to bring profit… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


CDC Revises Mask Mandate for Vaccinated People and Its Impact on Printing Operations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:33 pm.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance stating that fully-vaccinated people can be indoors without masks. The latest… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ron Ellis on The Importance of G7 and Upcoming Training Opportunities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:11 pm.

Ron Ellis, a G7 Expert Trainer, spoke with Cory Francer, editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions, about the importance of G7 in the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Overcoming Objections: Good Vendor/Great Vendor

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:03 pm.

It’s the sales objection that stops you in your tracks. Of course they have a vendor already. What were you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Continual Improvement Systems a Fading Fad?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 1:54 pm.

Some emboldened “know-it-all” business professionals, but “never-done-it-at-all gurus,” claim Six Sigma and similar-type improvement… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.