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Print Industry News for January 12

Heidelberg’s New Generation Speedmaster XL106

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 11, 2021, 2:33 pm.

During the PRINTING United Digital Experience, Clarence Penge, Executive Vice President & Head of Product Management of Heidelberg USA, … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Equipment Auction of Industry Leader in Web Offset and Catalog Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 11, 2021, 2:19 pm.

Major equipment offering from Arandell Printing. The Auction will feature key items such as 2007 Goss Sunday 3000 & 1997… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Work Hard Now, Play Later

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 11, 2021, 1:40 pm.

It’s a beautiful July day. The sun is out and it could not be more perfect. Your phone rings. It’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The File-By-Piling System of Clutter

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 11, 2021, 1:26 pm.

The piling of work-related items in stacks of clutter wastes time and money; slowing down service and production. Tools, important… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Bill McPherson on How AlphaGraphics Franchises Have Responded to COVID-19

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 11, 2021, 1:21 pm.

Bill McPherson, VP of franchise development, discusses how AlphaGraphics franchises have pivoted their product and service offerings in resp… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 5

What Did We Learn in 2020?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 4, 2021, 1:39 pm.

2020 was a year of unprecedented events and extremes that will impact and shape our lives, our businesses, and the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


5 Reasons to Automate Your Print Production Workflow

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

According to a recent report, automation improves results and broader adoption is essential for the industry to take full advantage… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ennis to Acquire Assets of Infoseal

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 4, 2021, 12:48 pm.

Ennis announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries will acquire the assets and assume some liabilities of Infoseal LLC in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


2020 Year-End COVID Relief Legislation: Paycheck Protection Program Summary

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 4, 2021, 12:05 pm.

In the waning days of 2020 (Sunday, December 27, to be exact), President Trump signed HR 133, the Consolidated Appropriations… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Unfortunate Myths of Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 4, 2021, 11:14 am.

These myths tend to act as mental roadblocks in a business professional’s career, causing needless grief. The most important thing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 29

Kodak Highlights PROSPER ULTRA 520, Powered by ULTRASTREAM

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:13 pm.

Kodak ULTRASTREAM Continuous Inkjet Technology employs precise placement of consistently round, satellite-free dots and low humectant inks t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Proforma Gives Back to Local Community with Holiday Fundraising

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:11 pm.

Participating in fundraisers during the holiday season has become a long-standing tradition with the support team members at the Proforma… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


W+D Highlights New Equipment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:10 pm.

Halm is a name know to the envelope and corporate graphics overprint market with over 3,300 offset jet presses sold… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Screen Demos Brand New Truepress Jet L350UV SAI

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:02 pm.

Originally slated to launch at drupa 2020, Screen Americas is giving viewers a first look at the brand new Truepress… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RMGT Demos Newest 9-Series Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 11:58 am.

This product demo introduces the newest member of the RMGT 9 Series family with a 10-color RMGT 970 long perfecting… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 29

Kodak Highlights PROSPER ULTRA 520, Powered by ULTRASTREAM

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:13 pm.

Kodak ULTRASTREAM Continuous Inkjet Technology employs precise placement of consistently round, satellite-free dots and low humectant inks t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Proforma Gives Back to Local Community with Holiday Fundraising

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:11 pm.

Participating in fundraisers during the holiday season has become a long-standing tradition with the support team members at the Proforma… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


W+D Highlights New Equipment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:10 pm.

Halm is a name know to the envelope and corporate graphics overprint market with over 3,300 offset jet presses sold… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Screen Demos Brand New Truepress Jet L350UV SAI

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 12:02 pm.

Originally slated to launch at drupa 2020, Screen Americas is giving viewers a first look at the brand new Truepress… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RMGT Demos Newest 9-Series Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 23, 2020, 11:58 am.

This product demo introduces the newest member of the RMGT 9 Series family with a 10-color RMGT 970 long perfecting… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 22

Baldwin Expands Cleaning Portfolio with TowerClean G2 for Coldset Offset Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2020, 3:07 pm.

Complementing the Impact Fusion and PREPAC product lines, the TowerClean G2 is a combined blanket and guide roller cleaning system that … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Why Print is Essential for the Future of Education

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2020, 2:58 pm.

A four-year project examining the results of 54 research studies with 170,000 people has concluded that print is vital for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Direct Mail Outlook: Marketers’ Direct Approach

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2020, 2:47 pm.

Marketers and brand managers have discovered the benefits of leveraging a multichannel approach, rather than relying solely on digital platf… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Assumptions and Assessment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2020, 1:43 pm.

This week and next share two common themes. You can guess what they are, get them from the title of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Two Year-End Recaps to Help You Plan for a Prosperous 2021

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2020, 12:32 pm.

2020 has certainly cemented itself as a year we will reflect upon for many years to come. Before the calendar… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 15

Heidelberg Sells Belgian Production Site for Printing Chemicals to DC Druck Chemie GmbH

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 14, 2020, 12:10 pm.

“With the withdrawal from the production of printing chemicals, we are making good progress with our realignment and concentration on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Rand Graphics Purchases New Six-Color Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 LED-UV Sheetfed Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 14, 2020, 11:18 am.

Rand Graphics, a full-service print specialist based in Wichita, Kansas, is preparing for the 2021 spring delivery of a new… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Talk to the Front Line

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 14, 2020, 11:07 am.

Frontline workers are getting a lot of (well-deserved) attention and praise these days. But there is more going on at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


2021 Dates, Location for Graphic Communications Leadership Institute Announced

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 14, 2020, 10:56 am.

The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute is a rigorous, cutting-edge leadership development program specifically designed to prepare … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Mike Parker Joins IWCO Direct as Chief Marketing and Solutions Officer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 14, 2020, 10:35 am.

With more than 20 years experience in digital marketing, Parker’s approach is client-centered, and he has partnered with numerous CMOs… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 8

Private Equity Firm Atlas Holdings Completes Acquisition of LSC Communications Assets

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 7, 2020, 2:52 pm.

“We’re excited to officially welcome LSC’s dedicated associates to the Atlas Family and join them in writing the next chapter… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xanté X-33 UV Printer Puts Aliens to Work for New Mexico Print Shop

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 7, 2020, 2:41 pm.

“We’ve been running the X-33 almost non-stop since we got it. The jobs just keep coming in,” said J.P. Cheney…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Direct Edge Boosts Bottom Line and Throughput by Switching to Heidelberg Digital

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 7, 2020, 2:07 pm.

Direct Edge required a more robust digital printing solution that would enable it to deliver visually inspired and progressive products… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Arandell Finalizes Sale to Private Equity Firm, Successfully Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 7, 2020, 11:50 am.

Arandell Holdings has finalized an agreement approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware that calls for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Canon Production Printing Launches Online Wide-Format Graphics Community

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 7, 2020, 11:07 am.

Canon Solutions America’s graphiPLAZA was designed to bring large-format professionals together to inspire and share ideas. It is free to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 1

Color Ink: Creating Print that Wows!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 30, 2020, 5:15 pm.

Color Ink (Sussex, WI) is a company that excels in offering customers enhanced printing capabilities. This in-depth case study report… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Enhancing Brand Power with Digital Packaging Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 30, 2020, 5:05 pm.

Packaging is a crucial marketing and communication tool and brand owners look for ways to improve its quality, creativity, and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Streamline Color Control and Breathe New Life into Your High-Value, Workhorse Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 30, 2020, 3:22 pm.

The market is demanding higher print quality, but in the current environment many printing service providers do not have the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


INg Huddles Inform, Educate, and Engage

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 30, 2020, 3:00 pm.

Huddles are hosted by the partner companies that sponsor INg and are held as Zoom meetings in which attendees can… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Nosco Announces New HQ Facility

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 30, 2020, 2:46 pm.

Nosco plans to open a new site in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., in the spring of 2021. The new facility will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 24

Free Whitepaper: Overcoming Growth Barriers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 3:17 pm.

Today’s printers are facing new challenges that limit their growth. How does next-gen web-to-print solve this? Read the whitepaper that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


James Litho Continues Investments in Heidelberg Digital and Workflow Integration

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:43 pm.

James Litho has installed its third digital press from Heidelberg, a Versafire EP, replacing its older C901 and complementing its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AF&PA Reports Double-Digit Drops in October Printing-Writing Paper Shipments

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:23 pm.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 24% in October compared to October 2019. U.S. purchases of total… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


McClung Announces Two Promotions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:01 pm.

McClung Companies has announced the promotion of Sheila Southall from VP of production to VP of operations, and an expanded… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Buyer Survey Reveals Key Factors Influencing Provider Selection

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 1:32 pm.

Looking to define new key print buyer expectations, NAPCO Research surveyed over 200 print buyers or influencers, which revealed essential… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 24

Free Whitepaper: Overcoming Growth Barriers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 3:17 pm.

Today’s printers are facing new challenges that limit their growth. How does next-gen web-to-print solve this? Read the whitepaper that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


James Litho Continues Investments in Heidelberg Digital and Workflow Integration

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:43 pm.

James Litho has installed its third digital press from Heidelberg, a Versafire EP, replacing its older C901 and complementing its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AF&PA Reports Double-Digit Drops in October Printing-Writing Paper Shipments

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:23 pm.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 24% in October compared to October 2019. U.S. purchases of total… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


McClung Announces Two Promotions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 2:01 pm.

McClung Companies has announced the promotion of Sheila Southall from VP of production to VP of operations, and an expanded… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Buyer Survey Reveals Key Factors Influencing Provider Selection

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 23, 2020, 1:32 pm.

Looking to define new key print buyer expectations, NAPCO Research surveyed over 200 print buyers or influencers, which revealed essential… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.