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Print Industry News for March 27

AlphaGraphics Seattle Widens its Capabilities and Adds Wide-Format to the Mix

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 26, 2018, 4:07 pm.

Acquiring companies could be described as mundane for AlphaGraphics Seattle, which has purchased 15 businesses in the past 16 years… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Total Printing Systems Invests in Muller Martini’s SigmaTrimming Center

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 26, 2018, 12:29 pm.

Total Printing Systems, a digital book manufacturer, needed a trimming solution that could efficiently process books of varying sizes. It… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Somehow, Old Spice Included a Full-Size Branded Blazer in Its Latest Print Ad

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 26, 2018, 11:10 am.

For its new ad in GQ, Old Spice has included a full-size, wearable paper blazer infused with one of its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Konica Minolta Sets Date for PROKOM 2018 Global Conference

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 26, 2018, 10:39 am.

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Arandell Corp. Acquires Kentucky Facility, Signs Partnership with Continental Web Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 26, 2018, 9:50 am.

Arandell Corp., a catalog printer and omnichannel solutions provider, announced that it would expand its operations and capabilities with th… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 20

A Process Manager Vs. Production Manager

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 19, 2018, 1:36 pm.

In a small business, at the beginning stage of documenting processes, the person wearing the hat of process manager, at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Paradigm Imaging Releases Mobile Scanner Case

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

Paradigm Imaging Group, announced the release of its new Mobile Scanner Case. As mobile technology becomes increasingly popular, this new… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Quick Take: Potential OOH Market Consolidation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 19, 2018, 12:54 pm.

While Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries did not commence Chapter 11 proceedings last week, French advertising compan… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sneak Peek of the New Mutoh Wide-Format Roll-to-Roll Printer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 19, 2018, 10:58 am.

Mutoh Industries plans to launch the VJ-1638UR, a new 64˝-wide UV-LED inkjet printer for the commercial print and sign & display… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printers and Publishers Launch Coalition to End Canadian Uncoated Groundwood Paper Tariffs

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 19, 2018, 10:46 am.

Members of the printing, publishing and paper-producing industries have announced the formation of Stop Tariffs on Printers & Publishers… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 13

Marieke Du Pré #2 · Trainer & Application Specialist · Lab9 · Belgium

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 12, 2018, 7:05 pm.

Filmed at Argos Inspiration Days 2018 · Brussels · Belgium… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Avery Dennison and LexJet Enter Into Partnership

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 12, 2018, 4:47 pm.

Avery Dennison has partnered with LexJet to distribute its vast Graphic and Specialty media  product offering. From ultra-conformable vin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


L & D Mail Masters: Direct Marketing Firm Customer Video

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 12, 2018, 3:07 pm.

Wanting to switch to inkjet, L & D Mail Masters partnered with Canon Solutions America to install the Canon Océ… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Océ VarioPrint 6000 TITAN Intro Press Demo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 12, 2018, 3:04 pm.

Building on the well-established Océ VarioPrint® 6000 platform that set the bar for monochrome digital production, the TITAN series is… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Which Digital Production Press is Best for your Business? Interactive Guide

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 12, 2018, 3:00 pm.

Take this interactive quiz for recommendations on which digital production press is best for your business…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for March 6

Zanders Signs on as Sponsor of 2018 Inkjet Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 6, 2018, 7:00 am.

NAPCO Media, publisher of Printing Impressions, and nGage Events, producers of the Inkjet Summit, announce that Zanders has signed on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PIA Launches Print Powers America, a Major Industry-Wide Advocacy Initiative

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 5, 2018, 1:12 pm.

A new industry-wide initiative has been launched by Printing Industries of America (PIA). Print Powers America is committed to collectively… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PIA CEO Michael Makin Announces ‘Print Powers America’ Industry Initiative

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 5, 2018, 12:53 pm.

Earlier today, Printing Industries of America President and CEO Michael Makin revealed a new printing, packaging and publishing advocacy ini… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Nekoosa Acquires Catalina Graphic Films

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 5, 2018, 10:02 am.

Nekoosa has acquired Catalina Graphic Films, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive products used primarily for printed retail point o… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Accolades for SCREEN’s Truepress Jet520HD, SC Inks, Continue to Multiply

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 5, 2018, 9:52 am.

The technology of SCREEN’s Truepress Jet520HD high-speed, roll-fed inkjet press and the company’s companion SC Inks, continues to draw a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 27

CFC Print Solutions Introduces its Three Phases of Inkjet

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 27, 2018, 7:00 am.

Texas-based CFC Print Solutions, LLC has elevated its portfolio of offerings after installing the Océ ColorStream 3900 digital inkjet press… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Orora and EFI Expand Global Partnership with Purchase of Two EFI Nozomi Presses; One Slated for Los Angeles

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 26, 2018, 11:09 am.

EFI and Australian packaging innovator Orora Limited, have announced an expanded global partnership that will bring additional EFI productio… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Entrepreneur Entrapment Syndrome: Errors by Enticement

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 26, 2018, 10:11 am.

There’s a MYTH that permeates our small business world, that Entrepreneurs in general are great business people. The public’s perception… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Henry Freedman: Electronic Substitution Actually Creates New Print Demand

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 26, 2018, 9:41 am.

Henry Freedman, of Technology Watch LLC, remains bullish on the overall demand for print in our modern, Internet-based society. He… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Commentary: How Print Can Connect to Customers in the Digital Age

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 26, 2018, 9:14 am.

The industry continues to adapt and integrate new features and technology in print to better connect with the customer. In… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 20

Suttle-Strauss on Six Best Practices for Making Employee Onboarding Easier

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 20, 2018, 7:00 am.

In this post, Maeghan Nicholson, marketing manager, at Suttle-Straus in Waunakee, Wis., highlights six best practices for making employee … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Mike Ratcliff Named President of Midland Specialty Paper & Film Division

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 20, 2018, 7:00 am.

Mike Ratcliff has been promoted to the position of president of Midland Paper’s Midland Specialty Paper and Film Division. Under… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Wim Fransen · Managing Director · Enfocus · Gent, Belgium

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 19, 2018, 9:52 pm.

Filmed at Enfocus · Gent, Belgium… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Allegra Shop Expands Services Into Advanced Signage and Large Graphics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 19, 2018, 11:32 am.

Allegra Marketing Print Signs in Evanston, Ill., has recently added two new wide-format printers – a Mimaki JFX200-2513 flatbed UV… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Critical Trends in Customer Communications… And Strategies for Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 19, 2018, 9:47 am.

Getting the attention of a customer or prospect today requires understanding the types of messages they respond to and which… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 13

Cal Poly Celebrates 2018 International Graphic Communication Week

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 13, 2018, 7:00 am.

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Pixelwerx Launches into the Next Generation of Large Format Print Technology

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 13, 2018, 7:00 am.

Pixelwerx LLC has installed the Océ Colorado 1640 printer, placing the company at the forefront of next-generation wide format technology… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tharstern Creates New Product Manager Role and Appoints Chris Burn

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 12, 2018, 10:16 am.

Tharstern has tapped Chris Burn as its new product manager. The new role was created in response to the continued… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


CSI Is First to Purchase Complete EFI Nozomi Digital Press and ERP Workflow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 12, 2018, 9:55 am.

Corrugated Synergies International (CSI) is the first company to purchase the full ecosystem of EFI technologies for corrugated packaging, f… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Book Manufacturers’ Institute Joins Stop Tariffs on Print and Publishers Coalition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 12, 2018, 9:43 am.

The Book Manufacturers’ Institute has joined the STOPP Coalition, which consists of printers, publishers, and paper suppliers, as well as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for February 6

Printers Describe Their Short-Run Digital Successes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 5, 2018, 1:25 pm.

The eight printers spotlighted here have built a thriving trade around short-run digital printing. They all typify the maturing of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Canon Solutions America Announces Promotions of Key Senior Executives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 5, 2018, 10:31 am.

Canon Solutions America has announced key senior executive appointments. According to Canon Solutions America, these internal moves represen… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What NOT to Write to a Client – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 5, 2018, 8:14 am.

A client calls you and you instantly hear the edge to their voice. They’re angry. Scanning through the Rolodex in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Commentary: What’s Behind Fujifilm Acquisition of Xerox

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 4, 2018, 11:00 pm.

The grapevine has been ripe the past weeks, but now the news is finally out. Fujifilm has entered into a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


HP PrintOS Users Can Eliminate Major Delays on Ad-Hoc Jobs with arifiQ Integration

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 2, 2018, 3:54 pm.

arifiQ has announced that HP PrintOS solutions can now also process ad-hoc jobs automatically using arifiQ technology…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 30

Printing Industries of Utah Joins with Pacific Printing Industries Association

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 29, 2018, 12:10 pm.

The Pacific Printing Industries Association (PPI) Board of Directors and staff are welcoming the Printing Industries of Utah (PIU) into… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Publishers’ Graphics Chooses Ricoh’s Inkjet Technology to Meet Demand

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 29, 2018, 11:12 am.

In an effort to meet a 48-hour turnaround time on color books for its publisher customers, Publishers’ Graphics has selected… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Why People Buy from You – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 29, 2018, 11:08 am.

In this week’s tip, Bill has an important question for you and he virtually guarantees that you’re going to get… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kodak Adds Violet Ink, Expands Proofer Connectivity to Proofing Software

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 29, 2018, 11:00 am.

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AlphaGraphics Seattle Acquires Wide-Format Graphics Company Stella Color

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 29, 2018, 10:57 am.

AlphaGraphics Seattle has acquired Stella Color, a 30-year-old company specializing in wide-format graphics, and will consolidate equipment … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for January 23

Nintendo Uses Corrugated to Bring Video Games to Life

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 22, 2018, 12:45 pm.

First it was Google. Now it’s Nintento. Corrugated cardboard might just be the new hot ticket material. You may have… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason Release Joint Statement Regarding Xerox Corp.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 22, 2018, 12:11 pm.

The following joint statement regarding Xerox Corp. was released today by Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. In the statement, Xerox… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Shred Your ‘To Do’ List – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 22, 2018, 10:38 am.

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Access Direct Is Seeing Results with Standard Hunkeler/Horizon Direct Mail Lines

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 22, 2018, 10:33 am.

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Industry Associations Release 2018-2020 Mail Supply Chain Strategic Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 22, 2018, 10:19 am.

A 2018-2020 Mail Supply Chain Strategic Plan has been released by a coalition of mailing industry non-profit trade associations. The… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.