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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.

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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.

Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


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.

Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


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.

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Print Industry News for November 27

Heidelberg and DOCUFY Develop Mobile, AR-Enabled Integrated Solutions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 3:04 pm.

Together with its subsidiary DOCUFY, Heidelberg is pursuing the further development of the COSIMA Component Content Management System and th… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printing Industries Alliance Hosts Winemaking and Networking Event This Thursday

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 2:45 pm.

Printing Industries Alliance is hosting a winemaking demonstration and networking event this Thursday in East Brunswick, N.J. Not only will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


New Business Opportunity: Consider Printed Electronics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 2:20 pm.

Printed electronics open up new opportunities for printing companies. In some cases, existing equipment can be utilized for printing functio… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Why Sales Is a Top Business Topic

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 1:45 pm.

The hottest topic in business magazines, blogs, videos, seminars and conventions is sales. Here’s a free sales tool you might… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Today’s Loss Is Tomorrow’s Win

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 1:08 pm.

Not every loss of customer has to be permanent. While it happens, you can set yourself up for return if… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 20

The Plight of Perpetual Proximity Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:54 pm.

Bogged down in perpetual proximity management will result in burn-out – not only of the business owner, but management and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Robots in the Bindery. Why Not?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:46 pm.

Robots are ideal for repetitive tasks, such as stacking pallets, cartoning and loading perfect binders by hand. So, why not consider… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Case of Sales FOMO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:37 pm.

Ever heard of FOMO? It stands for “Fear Of Missing Out” and it’s one of the annoying text time-savers like… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Smart Printers Embrace Omnichannel, Not Just Multichannel, Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:04 pm.

Omnichannel requires more data, more integration and more investment than multichannel marketing alone — but the results will be well… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Elects Paul Glynn as Its Chairman

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 1:45 pm.

SGP has elected Paul Glynn, manager of materials & digital technologies R&D of DesignTex, as the chairman of the board… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 20

The Plight of Perpetual Proximity Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:54 pm.

Bogged down in perpetual proximity management will result in burn-out – not only of the business owner, but management and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Robots in the Bindery. Why Not?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:46 pm.

Robots are ideal for repetitive tasks, such as stacking pallets, cartoning and loading perfect binders by hand. So, why not consider… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Case of Sales FOMO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:37 pm.

Ever heard of FOMO? It stands for “Fear Of Missing Out” and it’s one of the annoying text time-savers like… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Smart Printers Embrace Omnichannel, Not Just Multichannel, Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:04 pm.

Omnichannel requires more data, more integration and more investment than multichannel marketing alone — but the results will be well… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Elects Paul Glynn as Its Chairman

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 1:45 pm.

SGP has elected Paul Glynn, manager of materials & digital technologies R&D of DesignTex, as the chairman of the board… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 13

Modagrafics Shows Support for Military Veterans with Wreaths Across America Truck Wraps

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 2:27 pm.

Trailer graphics made by Modagrafics, endorsed by Wreaths Across America and adopted by a dozen companies will help improve visibility… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Fitch Group Targets 20% Growth with Two New Xerox Iridesse Production Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 2:00 pm.

After serving Wall Street for 132 years and embracing digital printing after losing its facility in the Sept. 11, 2001… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Agility Press Now Operates All-Canon Digital Fleet With Latest Installations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:40 pm.

Agility Press now supports customers of all sizes with its Canon imagePRESS C10000VP, Canon imagePRESS C8000VP and Canon image PRESS… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ben Franklin Honor Society of PIA Inducts 10 New Members

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:25 pm.

On Nov. 9, The Ben Franklin Honor Society of PIA formally inducted 10 industry leaders. Inductees have rendered outstanding and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Jim Clark on McNaughton & Gunn’s Conversion from Digital Toner to Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:24 pm.

Jim Clark, director of operations at Saline, Mich.-based McNaughton & Gunn, shares how his primarily trade book manufacturing operation … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.