Copresco President Wins Fourth Award for Communications Excellence

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2018, 12:15 pm.

Copresco’s President Steve Johnson has won a fourth APEX Award for Publication Excellence from Communications Concepts. Johnson was honored … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Color Ink Builds Brands with New MGI JETvarnish 3D Print Enhancement Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2018, 11:07 am.

Thanks to a partnership with MGI Global Partner, Konica Minolta, Color Ink will be scooping up the cream of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Digital Landscape: Inkjet vs Toner Solutions…Complementary or Competitive?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2018, 11:03 am.

You’ve been running toner printers for years.  You’ve heard about the growth of production inkjet printers.  Where do you invest… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Conquering the ‘I Don’t Want to Sell Today’ Blues – Short Attention Span Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2018, 10:48 am.

We’ve all been there. We all have those days that we are just not in the mood to do our… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PIA Best Workplace in the Americas Winners Announced

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 15, 2018, 10:46 am.

The winners of the 2017 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) awards and the Safety Shield have been announced by… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Millennials and Rich Americans Love Ads

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 8, 2018, 12:22 pm.

Those old saws, that digital native Millennials and wealthy Americans distrust marketing, are rusty and can be tossed out the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Look at the Top 25 Hot Markets in the Printing Industry for 2018-19

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 8, 2018, 12:15 pm.

Combined, the Top 25 “Hot Markets for Print Demand 2018-19” account for nearly 95% of total print-related purchasing, according to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Top 25 Hot Markets in the Printing Industry 2018-19

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 8, 2018, 11:54 am.

This exclusive overview forecast of Vincent Mallardi’s “Hot Markets for Print Demand 2018-19” marks the 38th year this proprietary analysi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Minuteman Press Rated #1 Marketing and Printing Franchise by Entrepreneur

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 8, 2018, 11:16 am.

Minuteman Press International has been designated as the #1 rated printing and marketing franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018 for the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ricoh Unveils Direct-to-Garment Printer; Named CES 2018 Innovation Honoree

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on January 8, 2018, 11:01 am.

At CES in Las Vegas, Ricoh unveiled the Ricoh Ri 100, a compact, affordable Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printer that empowers users… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Top Ten Articles of 2017

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 29, 2017, 8:46 am.

As 2017 comes to a close, Printing Impressions has taken a look at what stories captured our readers’ attention the most… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Happy New Year from Printing Impressions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 29, 2017, 7:30 am.

To celebrate the New Year, Printing Impressions will not be publishing a Today on PIworld edition on Monday, Jan. 1. The… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Production Inkjet: Anatomy of the Adoption Process

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 28, 2017, 12:29 pm.

Production inkjet printing has provided numerous benefits. A new study looks at how printers are evaluating inkjet technology and what… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Can Alcohol Packaging Design Regulation Stifle Creativity?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 28, 2017, 12:15 pm.

A Welsh brewery was asked to change the design of its packaging because the U.K. alcohol self-regulating body, the Portman… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Mintel Reveals 5 Key Packaging Trends for 2018

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 27, 2017, 11:24 am.

Cory Francer, editor-in-chief of packagePRINTING, Printing Impressions’ sister publication, recently sat down with David Luttenberger, Mi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Jürgen Gauger on Spreadshirt’s Direct-to-Garment Digital Printing Investments

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 22, 2017, 2:28 pm.

Jürgen Gauger, COO of Jürgen Gauger, COO of online custom apparel and personalized products retailer Spreadshirt in Leipzig, Germany, desc… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Innovative Packaging for Millions of Chocolate Santas

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 22, 2017, 12:41 pm.

Every year, Constantia Flexibles manufactures packaging for more than 50% of the 150 million chocolate Santa Clauses produced in Germany…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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I.D. Images Acquires Ready Flow Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 22, 2017, 12:25 pm.

Brunswick, Ohio-based I.D. Images, a leading pressure-sensitive label converter with headquarters in Brunswick, Ohio, has acquired the ass… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Production Inkjet: Anatomy of the Adoption Process – Key Challenges and Benefits

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 22, 2017, 11:07 am.

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The Week That Was With Julie G (12/18/2017)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 22, 2017, 10:22 am.

In this edition of “The Week That Was With Julie G,” brought to you by Printing Impressions, IWCO Direct announced… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

GPO Awards Nearly $340M in Contracts

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 18, 2017, 12:17 pm.

The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) print procurement program awarded nearly $340 million in contracts to private sector printin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Christmas in the Bindery

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 18, 2017, 11:52 am.

As the Christmas deadline approaches, will Santa and his elves be good to binderies everywhere? Will the elves show up… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Driving Business Success Through Coopetition and Specialization

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 18, 2017, 11:36 am.

For the last 20 years, the printing sector has suffered declining revenues. Many players large and small struggle as customers… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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BPM + ERP + MIS + CRM = Business Under Control

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 18, 2017, 9:42 am.

Simple truth … BPM (Business Process Management) + ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) + MIS (Management Information System) + CRM (Custome… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Fortis Receives Strategic Growth Investment from Main Post Partners

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 18, 2017, 9:25 am.

Fortis Solutions Group, a labeling and packaging solutions provider for consumer-packaged goods, has received a strategic growth investment … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Peter Froberg · Partner · Innovation Lab A/S · Copenhagen, Denmark

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 11, 2017, 10:50 am.

Filmed at Grakomdagen · Nyborgstrand · Nyborg, Denmark… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Target Report: Flexible Packaging Is Hot

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 11, 2017, 10:29 am.

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OSG Billing Services Acquires Diamond Communication Solutions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 11, 2017, 10:26 am.

OSG Billing Services (OSG), a leading provider of outsourced billing and statement services and customer communication management, has compl… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How to Handle ‘Call Me After the Holidays’ – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 11, 2017, 10:09 am.

Increasingly, you will hear a prospect say, “Call me after the holidays.” If you’d like to know how to overcome… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Consider Post-Sales Support When Purchasing Postpress Equipment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 11, 2017, 9:07 am.

Working with manufacturers that offer preventative maintenance packages can be the difference between full uptime during the busy season, or… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

SCREEN Americas Shares Rationale for Supporting PRINT United

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 4, 2017, 11:00 pm.

In announcing its intention to take part in the premier edition of PRINT United, a joint venture of NAPCO Media… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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T&K TOKA Acquires 145-Year-Old Van Son Printing Inks

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 4, 2017, 2:03 pm.

T&K TOKA, a leading international supplier of printing inks for offset and UV applications in the commercial and packaging markets,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Shark Tank Entrepreneur Joins ThreadX Lineup in Palm Springs, Calif.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 4, 2017, 1:48 pm.

Registration is open for ThreadX, a new conference from SGIA that takes a high-level view of e-commerce, consumer trends, branding… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Brad Steven of Print-Tech Describes His Shop’s Three New Color Digital Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 4, 2017, 1:26 pm.

Brad Steven, IT manager at Ann Arbor, Mich.-based commercial printer Print-Tech, discusses his firm’s installation of three new cut-sheet co… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRC Proposes New Rules for U.S. Postal Rates

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 4, 2017, 10:10 am.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has concluded that the ratemaking system has not achieved necessary objectives. As a result of its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

thINK 2017 Sets New Bar

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 27, 2017, 2:03 pm.

As the production inkjet printing market continues to grow, so too does the excitement surrounding the possibilities that the technology… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Are You Certifiable? (No, Really, Are You?) From a Security Standpoint

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 27, 2017, 12:34 pm.

At no other time in our history has it been so important to understand the cyber threat that exists in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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‘Predicting the Future’ with Software

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 27, 2017, 9:41 am.

A couple of years ago, representatives from a tortilla chip company arrived at a meeting with Costco executives to market… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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AF&PA: Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 7% in October

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 27, 2017, 9:33 am.

According to the October 2017 Printing-Writing Monthly report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total printing-w… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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RFP? No Thank You

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 27, 2017, 9:05 am.

Based on a true story … An RFP arrived in the mail (or, RFQ if you prefer, “Request for Quote”… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

At DigiPub, MPA Offered a New Message & Printers Showcased Innovative Digital Print

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 20, 2017, 2:31 pm.

Last week I went to a NAPCO conference in New York City called DigiPub. Its advertised mission statement was “Harnessing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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JM Graphics Invests in MGI Meteor Unlimited Colors Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 20, 2017, 1:37 pm.

As part of its strategy to bring unique options and new graphical communications ideas to its clients, JM Graphics, a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Gravure Education Foundation Joins with PGSF, Creating $9M Endowment Fund

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 20, 2017, 1:17 pm.

The Gravure Education Foundation (GEF) has transferred its funds and administrative functions to the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundati… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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EFI Releases New Version of High-Performance Fiery DFEs for Production Inkjet Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 20, 2017, 12:57 pm.

EFI has released its newest-version of its EFI Fiery XB digital front end (DFE) platform for ultra-high-speed production inkjet presses…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Tektured Uses Sample Kit to Showcase Capabilities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 20, 2017, 12:39 pm.

In this episode, we feature a sample kit produced by Tektured, a company specializing in customizable print products, to showcase some… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Bryan Hall Elected as Chairman of the Board of Printing Industries of America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 13, 2017, 1:41 pm.

The new chairman of the board of Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its Foundation is Bryan T. Hall, president… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ricoh Commercial & Industrial Printing Business Group Invests Across Platform

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 13, 2017, 1:06 pm.

The Ricoh Commercial & Industrial Printing Business Group, established in April, is keenly focused on getting the word out about… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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6 Reasons Why Suttle-Straus Advises Adding Environmental Graphics to Offices

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 13, 2017, 12:34 pm.

We spend more waking hours at work during the week than we do anywhere else. Companies have started to realize… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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APPtitude: Envelope Adorned with Local Landmarks Complements Tri-Fold Mailer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 13, 2017, 11:20 am.

On this episode of APPtitude, Ashley Roberts is joined by a colleague with a piece of direct mail from the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Heidelberg’s Packaging Day Highlights ‘Game-Changing’ Primefire 106

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 13, 2017, 9:36 am.

The Heidelberg Primefire 106 hybrid press for the folding carton market was the star of the show during the Packaging… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.