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Print Industry News for April 9

Inkjet is Alive and Well at the 2019 Inkjet Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2019, 7:00 am.

The 7th annual Inkjet Summit kicked off yesterday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. On the opening night, Barb Pellow moderated… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Gender-Neutral Sales Blog

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2019, 7:00 am.

These are confusing times for writers and bloggers. Having to consider punctuation is difficult enough, now there’s the he/she him/her… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Profitable Print Relationships Announces Five Steps to Creating a Social Media Profile that Generates Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 11:13 am.

Profitable Print Relationships announces the release of its fifth e-book written specifically for members of the printing industry. Five Ste… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Target Report: CJK Group Opens Next Chapter with Loan-to-Own Strategy

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 10:30 am.

Highlights from the March M&A report include: Thomson-Shore files for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. CJK… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


My Fantastic Disaster

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 10:18 am.

Bill’s first attempt at podcasting was successful only in that he learned the wrong way to create a podcast. In… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for April 2

Cenveo Selects Ironsides APT Software for Document Compliance Across Print and Fulfillment Operations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 3:19 pm.

The investment in Ironsides APT software allows Cenveo to expand existing services and applications within industries requiring high levels … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Former HP Exec Stephen Nigro Joins Kornit Digital as Strategic Advisor

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:33 pm.

Nigro has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Kornit and its Board of Directors, with plans to nominate him… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


IST and Heidelberg Expand Their Partnership for Sheetfed Offset LED-UV Printing Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:24 pm.

UV unit manufacturer IST Metz will cover the LED retrofit business for various Heidelberg Speedmaster series and manage the handling… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Add Multiple Business Locations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:19 pm.

Adding multiple business locations — without chaos erupting at the various locations — takes standardization! Specifically, well-designe… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Seventh Annual Inkjet Summit Conference Kicks Off One Week From Today

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 1:57 pm.

Seizing the production inkjet opportunity begins with a decision to invest in a press. The Inkjet Summit briefs attendees on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 26

How to Get Fired

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:22 pm.

Every sales manager and company president asks one question daily. Answer it for them and you’ll keep your sales job…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


5 Packaging Trends to Watch in 2019

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:16 pm.

Based on interviews with three packaging experts, here is a list of five key packaging design trends that could impact… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


HP Expands PrintOS Marketplace to Help PSPs Innovate, Automate and Grow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:13 pm.

HP Inc. announced the expansion of HP PrintOS Marketplace, which includes new apps in the marketplace from HP and solution… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Duplo USA Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Three-City Finishing Roadshow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:08 pm.

Duplo USA is marking its 40th anniversary with a special year-long series of events, including a three-city roadshow and an… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Masterwork Group Becomes a Strategic Anchor Shareholder in Heidelberg Following Transaction

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 1:59 pm.

Taking the collaboration with Masterwork, which dates back to 2014, to the next level is also designed to open up… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 19

Commercial Printing Industry Mourns Loss of Industry Leader Thomas ‘Tom’ Metzger, 61

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 2:27 pm.

Tom Metzger drew pride from not only operating a family business, but ensuring its longevity and success. He was grateful… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AF&PA Releases February 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 2:16 pm.

Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% compared to February 2018, however total printing-writing paper inventory levels increas… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Business Mantra: We Do the Best We Can

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:45 pm.

One of Tennessee’s — also the world’s — most famous 150-year-old companies has quite an interesting business mantra: “Every Day… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Duggal Upgrades to HD Technology on Its HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:24 pm.

Duggal is the first HD upgrade to the 29˝ HP Indigo 12000 digital pPress in the Northeast. The HP Indigo… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Dumont Printing Streamlines Production with EFI MarketDirect StoreFront in End-to-End Suite Workflow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:07 pm.

The addition of the EFI Midmarket Print Suite at Dumont allows for improved business and production management, more accurate estimating… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 12

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: High-Speed Inkjet Community, Including Top US Printers, Gathers at Unique Event

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 3:25 pm.

Employing the motto, “Success with Automation,” production inkjet printing press manufacturers; digital embellishment and postpress equi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Second Generation Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Continue to Grow the Business in Chicago

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 2:48 pm.

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Industry Icon and Founder of Epic Products Passes Away at Age 93

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 2:29 pm.

Harvey W. Dahlgren, founder of Epic Products International, passed away at 93 years old. Mr. Dahlgren founded Epic in 1977… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Stouse LLC Names Clay Davis Its New President and CEO to Succeed Bruce Reed

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 1:43 pm.

Clay Davis most recently served as VP and GM for Flint Group North America’s packaging business, and has served in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


‘Personalities’ Disguised as Business Sales Professionals

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 1:39 pm.

Successful sales professionals will tell you, a company that embraces and demands quality — through a quality and service control… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 5

There’s No Such Thing as a Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:36 pm.

The United States has more than 28,000 printing businesses. How can a marketplace with that many companies have shortages of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Screen-Printed Wall Décor That Also Gives You the Weather Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:11 pm.

The Weather Poster, designed by Oli Woods and his company, Typified, allows users to check the weather with a glance… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Profitability Playbook for Printers: 10 Strategies for Success from Industry Sales Leaders

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:10 pm.

NAPCO Research surveyed readers of Printing Impressions to identify the common strategies and best practices of PSPs that are experiencing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EAGLE Graphics Founder and a Former PIA Chairman Robert Jocham Passes Away at 88

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:57 pm.

Early in his career, Robert Jocham served as an executive for various printing companies throughout the U.S. In 1976, he… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Minuteman Press Franchise in Fayetteville, Ga., Relocates to Accommodate Business Growth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:40 pm.

Owner Rex Green said, “We recently relocated our business due to demand for more space resulting from growth of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 5

There’s No Such Thing as a Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:36 pm.

The United States has more than 28,000 printing businesses. How can a marketplace with that many companies have shortages of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Screen-Printed Wall Décor That Also Gives You the Weather Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:11 pm.

The Weather Poster, designed by Oli Woods and his company, Typified, allows users to check the weather with a glance… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Profitability Playbook for Printers: 10 Strategies for Success from Industry Sales Leaders

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:10 pm.

NAPCO Research surveyed readers of Printing Impressions to identify the common strategies and best practices of PSPs that are experiencing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EAGLE Graphics Founder and a Former PIA Chairman Robert Jocham Passes Away at 88

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:57 pm.

Early in his career, Robert Jocham served as an executive for various printing companies throughout the U.S. In 1976, he… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Minuteman Press Franchise in Fayetteville, Ga., Relocates to Accommodate Business Growth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:40 pm.

Owner Rex Green said, “We recently relocated our business due to demand for more space resulting from growth of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 26

Circle of Mystery: A Business System Collapse

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 25, 2019, 12:15 pm.

Failure to put correct specifications into an estimate, work order or any onboarding process results in mistakes and miscommunication, causi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Are You Brave Enough to Ask This Question?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 25, 2019, 12:00 pm.

Sales people are fearless when it comes to making cold calls, introducing themselves at networking events, and when facing a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PRINTING United Sparks Printers’ Imaginations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 25, 2019, 11:46 am.

Industry convergence was the topic of the night when Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Executive Vice President James Martin spoke to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xerox Showcasing Productivity-Boosting Inkjet Technologies and Software Solutions at Hunkeler Innovationdays

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 25, 2019, 11:41 am.

Xerox is presenting a portfolio of end-to-end solutions designed to help print service providers optimize inkjet production, including the n… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


LSC Communications Stockholders Approve Combination with Quad/Graphics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 25, 2019, 11:26 am.

Thomas J. Quinlan III, LSC Communications Chairman, CEO and President, said, “We thank the LSC Communications stockholders for their suppo… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 19

Promotional Calendars: The Days of Our Lives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 18, 2019, 2:19 pm.

Day in and day out, printed calendars are the quintessential promotional tool for both you and your clients. If you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Eagle Systems Installs Cold Foil System at Rohrer Facility

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 18, 2019, 1:50 pm.

The Eagle Cold Foil System, which will operate in-line with a Komori LSX40, has now been operational at Buford, Ga.-based… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ben Franklin Honor Society to Produce ‘BFHS Book of Wisdom’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 18, 2019, 1:46 pm.

The Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS) has announced an initiative to publish a book highlighting the significant success stories of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


International Paper Elects Anders Gustafsson to Its Board

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 18, 2019, 1:35 pm.

Gustafsson is the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Prior to assuming his… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How You Say What You Say

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 18, 2019, 1:31 pm.

Saying “Yeah it was a good movie” is different than “YEAH! IT WAS A GOOD MOVIE!” Same words, different meaning…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 12

The Inkjet Tipping Point White Paper

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 11, 2019, 4:30 pm.

Many PSPs are considering moving from offset to inkjet printing. Read how printing with inkjet can be cost-effective, provide more… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Road Map 2019: Business Development Strategies White Paper

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 11, 2019, 4:27 pm.

Many print service providers are already working toward innovating their businesses, which is why growing and refining that innovation shoul… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Inkjet Tipping Point White Paper

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 11, 2019, 4:23 pm.

Many PSPs are considering moving from offset to inkjet printing. Read how printing with inkjet can be cost-effective, provide more… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Road Map 2019: Business Development Strategies White Paper

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 11, 2019, 4:20 pm.

Many print service providers are already working toward innovating their businesses, which is why growing and refining that innovation shoul… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Jon Tardiff of J.S. McCarthy Printers on Productivity Gains from Automated Sheetfed Offset Perfector

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 11, 2019, 2:15 pm.

Jon Tardiff, CEO of J.S. McCarthy Printers in Augusta, Maine, describes autonomous productivity, makeready and waste reduction gains followi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.