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Print Industry News for March 9

Recipients of the Scodix Design Awards Celebrating 10 Years of Digital Enhancement Announced

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 2:14 pm.

Scodix customers worldwide submitted more than 150 jobs representing the global printing industry. The panel of judges selected winners base… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ricoh Celebrates Contributions of Women With 5th Annual International Women’s Day Events

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 2:03 pm.

Ricoh USA, Inc. announced its 5th annual International Women’s Day celebrations that champion the contributions and successes of women. … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Steven Schnoll Posts Third GCAG Article

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:47 pm.

Steven Schnoll’s third article for the Graphic Communication Advisors Group explores implementing a successful omnichannel strategy, by Deli… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Great Advice Twice

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:23 pm.

Sometimes the best advice is the simplest. When you hear it, you realize its brilliance. But only when you hear… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Growing Beyond Boundaries With Michael Siegal

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:08 pm.

Michael Siegal, chairman of the board for Olympic Steel, grew the company from $35 million to more than $1.6 billion… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 2

Idealliance Recognizes Leadership at Closing Board Meeting Prior to Merger with PRINTING United Alliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:55 pm.

The Idealliance Board of Directors held its last Board meeting on Feb. 18 prior to the closing of the merger between Idealliance and PRI… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Koenig & Bauer Achieves Revenue of More Than €1B in 2020

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:49 pm.

The reason for the higher revenue and the corresponding effect on EBIT is the adjustment to the group’s internal revenue… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Opening the Doors to DS Graphics/Universal Wilde

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:48 pm.

Plans were already in motion before the pandemic for DS Graphics/Universal Wilde (DSGUW) to open a new facility. DSGUW got… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Five Non-Selling Habits Which Will Grow Your Sales

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:32 pm.

Think making a sale is a function of price, quality, and service? Read why the little things matter just as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Some Key Questions Printers Should Consider About Their Continuous Improvement Efforts

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:18 pm.

Occasionally, I provide consulting services to printing companies focused on quality, productivity, and continual improvement. I’ve found … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 23

DS Graphics/Universal Wilde Expands Inkjet Footprint with ProStream 1800

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 3:24 pm.

DS Graphics|Universal Wilde has expanded its footprint and fleet of cutsheet and roll-fed digital equipment with a Canon ProStream 1800… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Alliance Franchise Brands Rank on 2020 Printing Impressions 350 List

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:54 pm.

Alliance Franchise Brands announced that its print, mail and marketing brand, Allegra Marketing Print Mail, and its signs and graphics… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kramer Madison Celebrates 85 Years and New Hire

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:38 pm.

Kramer Madison has announced Joe Bauernhuber as associate creative director. He will be responsible for developing and executing branded exp… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Buying #UKvUSA: Trends to Watch in 2021

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:18 pm.

In this episode, Deb Corn and Matthew Parker discuss the vaccine, offices reopening, and cleanliness, as well as the opportunities… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SCREEN Americas’ Truepress Jet520NX Reduces Output Time by Half for In-plant Printer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 1:14 pm.

As is often the case with in-plant printers, Shelter Insurance Companies only operates one daily shift on weekdays, making turnaround… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 23

DS Graphics/Universal Wilde Expands Inkjet Footprint with ProStream 1800

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 3:24 pm.

DS Graphics|Universal Wilde has expanded its footprint and fleet of cutsheet and roll-fed digital equipment with a Canon ProStream 1800… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Alliance Franchise Brands Rank on 2020 Printing Impressions 350 List

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:54 pm.

Alliance Franchise Brands announced that its print, mail and marketing brand, Allegra Marketing Print Mail, and its signs and graphics… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kramer Madison Celebrates 85 Years and New Hire

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:38 pm.

Kramer Madison has announced Joe Bauernhuber as associate creative director. He will be responsible for developing and executing branded exp… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Buying #UKvUSA: Trends to Watch in 2021

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 2:18 pm.

In this episode, Deb Corn and Matthew Parker discuss the vaccine, offices reopening, and cleanliness, as well as the opportunities… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SCREEN Americas’ Truepress Jet520NX Reduces Output Time by Half for In-plant Printer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 22, 2021, 1:14 pm.

As is often the case with in-plant printers, Shelter Insurance Companies only operates one daily shift on weekdays, making turnaround… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 16

Digital Printing: Addressing All of the Bottlenecks in Finishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 15, 2021, 3:30 pm.

Digital printing has delivered profound changes to the commercial printing sector in how printing is specified, executed, and consumed. But… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


High-Speed Problem Solving

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 15, 2021, 2:55 pm.

We need to develop strong, robust problem-solving skills, not just for a few technical experts, but for every person in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


LinkedIn Stranger Danger

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 15, 2021, 1:48 pm.

LinkedIn is a great way to find that elusive customer, but you first need to connect. Great idea, but what… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


College Printing Program in Southern California Receives Generous Donation from Printing Entrepreneur

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 15, 2021, 1:31 pm.

The Riverside Community College District Foundation received a $250,000 donation from printing entrepreneur Janet Steiner to support student… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives in North America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 15, 2021, 12:53 pm.

A combination of raw material shortages dramatically increased international freight transport costs and demand due to economic recovery, wh… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 9

Lisbeth Lyons on Efforts to Encourage, Incentivize Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 8, 2021, 4:49 pm.

Lisbeth Lyons, VP of Government and Political Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance, discusses how the Alliance is supporting the new… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Industry Experience and Knowledge Drives Imaging Network Group

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 8, 2021, 2:46 pm.

The Imaging Network Group has announced three new board members and three re-elected members taking up spots among the nine-member… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Consolidated Marketing Services Acquires Award-Winning Promotional Merchandise Agency Progressive Promotions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 8, 2021, 1:26 pm.

The combination of CMS, an industry leader in in-house developed e-commerce programs enhanced by kitting and fulfillment via a network… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI and Duplo Extend Integration Between Fiery Impose and the Duplo DC-618

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 8, 2021, 1:14 pm.

“Duplo USA is excited by this next evolution of its partnership with EFI, through the advanced integration of Duplo finishers… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Target Report: As Goes the Industry, so Goes the Trade Associations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 8, 2021, 1:13 pm.

It finally happened. PIA and NAPL have joined forces, or at least the remnants of each will now be together… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 2

The Volumes at Which Inkjet Beats Offset

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 1, 2021, 9:01 pm.

It’s a question that comes up often in commercial print: At which volumes does inkjet become more economical than offset?… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Bring in More Revenue by Bringing in More Value.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 1, 2021, 8:58 pm.

With an expanded color gamut, the ability to produce over 250 metallic colors and oversized sheet capabilities, the RICOH Pro… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SCREEN Americas’ New Residence Now Completed; Relocation Set for Feb. 15

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 1, 2021, 3:53 pm.

SCREEN Americas’ new headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Ill., will span 48,000 sq. ft., with more than 14,000 sq. ft…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Expert Analysis Uncovers the Top 25 Hot Markets for Print Demand in 2021

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 1, 2021, 3:51 pm.

The newly published “Hot Markets for Print Demand in 2021” analysis reveals the Top 25 markets/sectors that will be the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heidelberg: Demonstration of the Roller Check Assistant on the Prinect Press Center 3

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 1, 2021, 3:31 pm.

In this educational video from Heidelberg, Allan Lunt, press instructor, gives a demonstration of the Roller Check Assistant on the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 26

EFI Engage Worldwide Conference Features Product Launches and Educational Opportunities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 25, 2021, 1:38 pm.

EFI Engage Worldwide Conference kicked off today and continues through Feb. 5, with new innovations, including advanced MIS/ERP workflow s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Getting the Expected Accepted

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 25, 2021, 1:08 pm.

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How to Shampoo a Rug on a Work Day

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 25, 2021, 12:51 pm.

The “to-do” list for someone who works from home might include, “Make 10 calls, buy bananas, finish proposal, clean garage… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


BlueCrest Introduces EvoluJet Printing System

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 25, 2021, 12:40 pm.

The EvoluJet is a new printer targeted at the entry high-volume production segment. This color cut-sheet inkjet printer is ideal… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Turning Dreams Into Reality With Kevin Harrington of ‘Shark Tank’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 25, 2021, 12:17 pm.

Kevin Harrington was an original “Shark” on the hit TV show “Shark Tank” and pioneered the “As Seen on TV”… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 19

How Do You Think? An Idea for Thinking BIG

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 18, 2021, 7:25 am.

You know that face you make when you are trying to solve a really big problem? The word, “scrunch” comes… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Graphic Whizard Highlights Postpress Automation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:34 pm.

Graphic Whizard has a wide-variety of print finishing equipment suitable for all shop sizes and budgets. It specializes in automating… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tecnau Demos Mailing & Fulfillment Options

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:29 pm.

Tecnau is a leader in feeding and finishing systems for high-speed inkjet presses, both continuous web-fed and sheet-fed. Founded more… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


GEW Helps Commercial Printers Stay Competitive

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:26 pm.

As a commercial offset printer, how do you make your shop more competitive and stay ahead of the pack, at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Highlighting the HP Indigo Lineup

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:23 pm.

Indigo was at the forefront of the digital print industry from the early1990’s, a position that was enhanced with HP’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 19

How Do You Think? An Idea for Thinking BIG

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 18, 2021, 7:25 am.

You know that face you make when you are trying to solve a really big problem? The word, “scrunch” comes… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Graphic Whizard Highlights Postpress Automation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:34 pm.

Graphic Whizard has a wide-variety of print finishing equipment suitable for all shop sizes and budgets. It specializes in automating… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tecnau Demos Mailing & Fulfillment Options

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:29 pm.

Tecnau is a leader in feeding and finishing systems for high-speed inkjet presses, both continuous web-fed and sheet-fed. Founded more… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


GEW Helps Commercial Printers Stay Competitive

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:26 pm.

As a commercial offset printer, how do you make your shop more competitive and stay ahead of the pack, at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Highlighting the HP Indigo Lineup

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2021, 1:23 pm.

Indigo was at the forefront of the digital print industry from the early1990’s, a position that was enhanced with HP’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.