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Print Industry News for January 29

Top 25 Industries/Verticals That Will Be the Hottest Markets for Print Demand in 2019-20

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 28, 2019, 2:59 pm.

For print services providers, the study provides a key roadmap of the market verticals where they should — and should… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Sell Digital/Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 28, 2019, 2:33 pm.

A label manufacturer with digital print capabilities admits to outrageous margins. How? The answer is more fundamental than you might… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Business Evolution: Survival of the Fittest

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 28, 2019, 2:26 pm.

Let’s be honest, order from chaos may happen in theory (or fantasy?). However, “order from chaos” does not manifest in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI Fiery and Landa S10 Press First to Receive New Fogra VPS Certification

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 28, 2019, 2:10 pm.

“By meeting new validation requirements like the FograCert Validation Printing System certification, EFI and Landa are working to ensure t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Lake County Press Mourns Loss of CEO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 28, 2019, 1:56 pm.

On Jan. 20, 2019, Ralph L. Johnson, CEO of Lake County Press, passed away at the age of 89. As a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 22

Buck Private Management Has Gone Viral

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 21, 2019, 3:34 pm.

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Weight Loss vs. Sales Gain: Which One Is More Sustainable for You in 2019?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 21, 2019, 3:27 pm.

Okay! It’s the beginning of your third week engaging those New Year’s resolutions. Time to check on your progress. And… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xeikon Details Digital Printing Innovations, Event Plans for the Year

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 21, 2019, 3:16 pm.

In a press and analyst briefing held on Thursday, Jan. 10, Xeikon executives and customers detailed its successful 2018 and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


International Graphic Communication Week Includes Keynote by Joel Quadracci

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 21, 2019, 3:00 pm.

This week in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department will celebrate International Graphic Communication Week… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Dome Founder Ray Poole Passes Away in California at Age 80

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 21, 2019, 2:52 pm.

Born November 10, 1938, Ray began his printing career at the age of 16 as an apprentice and he took… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 15

Peeling Made Easy!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 14, 2019, 2:19 pm.

Save time and money with double-sided tapes with dry edges for fast and easy liner removal. Try free samples of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The AF&PA 2019 Advocacy Priority List Includes Recycling and Regulatory Reforms

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 14, 2019, 1:52 pm.

The American Forest & Paper Association announced that a more resilient paper recycling system, transportation infrastructure, internat… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Before the Rooster Crows: A Predictable Event

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 14, 2019, 1:42 pm.

I’ve heard many a rooster crow in my time! You know, those WAKE-UP CALLS that go unheeded by so many… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Big Job Title, Big Sales Assumptions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 14, 2019, 1:29 pm.

Have you watched the HBO series, “Succession”? Bill Farquharson has and he has a secret for you about how to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Discount Labels Plans to ‘Shout It Loud’ at PRINTING United

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 14, 2019, 1:14 pm.

Discount Labels exhibits at more than 30 trade shows every year. However, most of the events on its calendar aren’t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 8

Fox Bindery, President Henry Fox Fined $598,366 for Minimum Wage, Overtime Violations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 7, 2019, 2:47 pm.

A U.S. Department of Labor consent judgment requires Lansdale, Pa.-based Fox Bindery to pay $274,183 in back wages and an… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RMGT Lights Up Chicago with LED-UV Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 7, 2019, 2:32 pm.

RMGT announced multiple installations of RMGT presses with LED-UV curing technology in Chicago and the surrounding areas. 2018 marks the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Vistaprint Parent Cimpress Increases Credit Facility by $500M

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 7, 2019, 2:27 pm.

The increase brings the total amount of the credit facility to $1.613 million, consisting of $526 million of outstanding term loans and a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Oliver Printing & Packaging Acquires DISC Graphics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 7, 2019, 2:23 pm.

“This acquisition of DISC will greatly strengthen our platform, bringing new markets, customers, capabilities and capacity. We could not b… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


US Postal Service Woes: The FSS Slows, and the Red Ink Flows

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 7, 2019, 2:16 pm.

Postal officials still have no fixes for a money-losing billion-dollar boondoggle, except to jack up postage rates for catalogs and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 1

Printing Impressions Wishes You a Happy New Year

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 28, 2018, 2:29 pm.

To celebrate the New Year, the offices of Printing Impressions will be closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Year That Was (2018)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 28, 2018, 2:23 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, we go way beyond the week, and take a look at the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What’s Really Driving Web-to-Print Adoption Rates?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 28, 2018, 12:59 pm.

A recent study released by NAPCO Research and Racad Tech details Web-to-Print adoption rates and the requirements for print service… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Grow Your Business by Building Trust with Your Brand Partners

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 27, 2018, 1:25 pm.

Brand owners have trust issues. They’ve seen and heard — and sometimes experienced — all of the things that can… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Connecting with Students of the Future

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 27, 2018, 1:12 pm.

One of the most common problems printers face is difficulty attracting young, innovative talent into the workforce. Everyone has a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 25

Popeyes Is Giving ‘Emotional Support Chicken’ Printed Food Boxes to Philly Airport Customers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2018, 1:36 pm.

A Popeyes tenders-based Emotional Support Chicken meal is helping Philadelphia International Airport users to feel more comforted, not to me… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Mittera Group Buys Select Assets of 80-Year-Old Henry Wurst Inc. Printing Operation in Kansas City

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2018, 12:21 pm.

In the coming weeks, work from the North Kansas City, Mo., manufacturing operation will be absorbed into the Mittera Group… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Top 10 Trends for 2019

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2018, 11:55 am.

It’s January and print service providers are already trying to look ahead and see what’s around the curve. The logic… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Reservations for PIA’s Third Digital Print Think Tank Still Available

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2018, 11:47 am.

Printing Industries Alliance announced that reservations for its Digital Print Think Tank III are still available for presentation slots, no… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Karr Graphics Increases Productivity with PRISM Cutter

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 21, 2018, 11:34 am.

Karr Graphics in New York City bought a new 36˝ PRISM paper cutter with Microcut from Colter & Peterson that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 18

The Direct Mail Renaissance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 3:03 pm.

Direct mail is having something of a Renaissance right now. Marketers and brands are returning to the medium, seeing the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Solo Printing Gives Back to the Community with Sponsorship of BLUE Missions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:52 pm.

BLUE Missions cultivates water and sanitation projects in Latin America to help improve health and the overall quality of life in rural c… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Increasing Sales Productivity, Part 2

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:48 pm.

This is the second in Bill’s two-part sales tip designed to increase your sales productivity. Building on his advice from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Systems Czar: Grinch or Santa Claus?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:38 pm.

Many of your employees will be out in the coming weeks celebrating the holidays. The things that make your business… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Finishing Universe Is Larger Than You Think

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:21 pm.

Lots of print folk define finishing as a set of “traditional” bindery operations, such as folding, saddle stitching and perfect… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 18

The Direct Mail Renaissance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 3:03 pm.

Direct mail is having something of a Renaissance right now. Marketers and brands are returning to the medium, seeing the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Solo Printing Gives Back to the Community with Sponsorship of BLUE Missions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:52 pm.

BLUE Missions cultivates water and sanitation projects in Latin America to help improve health and the overall quality of life in rural c… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Increasing Sales Productivity, Part 2

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:48 pm.

This is the second in Bill’s two-part sales tip designed to increase your sales productivity. Building on his advice from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Systems Czar: Grinch or Santa Claus?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:38 pm.

Many of your employees will be out in the coming weeks celebrating the holidays. The things that make your business… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Finishing Universe Is Larger Than You Think

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:21 pm.

Lots of print folk define finishing as a set of “traditional” bindery operations, such as folding, saddle stitching and perfect… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 11

GSP Announces New Chief Revenue Officer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 2:19 pm.

In this newly created role, Greg Duss will hire and oversee an expanded New Business Development team focused on pursuing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Hunkeler Innovationdays to Showcase the Next Generation of Digital Printing and Finishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 2:11 pm.

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Board Game Manufacturer Invests in Koenig & Bauer Rapida Press Technology

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 1:53 pm.

The new larget-format Koenig & Bauer Rapida offset press will be a key component at Cartamundi USA’s 1.2-million-sq.-ft. facility, which… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Former Commercial Printer Finds Wide-Format Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 1:33 pm.

Spectrum Print Plus had fulfilled the wide-format needs of its clientele through its trade vendor partnerships. But Mark Zimmerman became… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


4 Musts in Hiring a Business Coach or Consultant

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 12:57 pm.

The usual reason some business owners seek a business coach is because their business is faltering. Typically, desperation has set… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for December 4

LSC Communications Signs Multi-Year Supply Chain Services Agreement with The United Church of Canada

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:56 pm.

Dave McCree, president of Book Sales at LSC Communications, commented on the agreement, “We look forward to enabling The United… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Koenig & Bauer Expands Packaging Business with Acquisition of Duran Machinery’s Folder/Gluer Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:31 pm.

Koenig & Bauer will take over 80% of Duran Machinery’s folder/gluer business and integrate it into its group as Koenig… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


New Campaign Aims to Maintain Consumer’s Right to Choose Paper or Digital

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:09 pm.

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The Jim Pattison Group to Sell US Magazine Distribution Business to American News Co.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:49 am.

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Diversity and Equality in the Printing Industry: Where Do We Start?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:38 am.

There has been a lot of social media discussion on gender equity within the printing industry as of late. Much… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.