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Print Industry News for December 12

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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for December 5

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for November 28

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.


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.


‘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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for November 21

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for November 14

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for November 7

Schneider Electric Gets New Facility, Adds Four imagePRESS C10000VPs

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 6, 2017, 1:56 pm.

Printing Impressions’ sister publication In-plant Graphics caught up with Kris Tanner, manager of Schneider Electric’s in-plant in Nashvil… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Industry Consolidator Purchases Kingsport Book as Its Second Acquisition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 6, 2017, 12:41 pm.

Kingsport Book, a high-end book finishing and fulfillment company, located in Church Hill, Tenn., is the second company in the book… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Dynamics of Digital Finishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 6, 2017, 12:39 pm.

Epsilon, a $2 billion, global, data-driven marketing innovator with U.S. print production facilities in St. Louis and Chicago, views finishi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Managing New Media Dynamics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 6, 2017, 12:07 pm.

Today’s businesses have more marketing options than ever before. Low barriers to entry on marketing automation and social media platforms… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Watch Video to See How to Print Jobs With One Click

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 6, 2017, 10:00 am.

Workflow automation makes it possible to send jobs to print with 1 click vs. 15 or more. Watch a video… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 31

Uniting the Print Community

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 30, 2017, 3:03 pm.

Print United will fundamentally change the landscape for print technologies in North America…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Candor Is Keynote as Converters Discuss Digital at Digital Packaging Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 30, 2017, 2:04 pm.

When a converter adopts digital printing, it does more than just bring in a new device: it confronts significant changes… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tim Baechle of Idealliance on Program for Controlling Print Quality of Brands

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 30, 2017, 1:51 pm.

Tim Baechle, VP of Global Printing Technologies & Workflows at Idealliance, describes the new Brand Q training and certification program… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Bradford & Bigelow Wins AIM Award for Environmental Leadership

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 30, 2017, 1:43 pm.

Bradford & Bigelow Inc. of Newburyport, Mass., was recognized by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) as an environmental le… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Despite Requiring Braces to Walk, Harvey E. Wagley Creates Successful Legacy

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 30, 2017, 1:30 pm.

Requiring the aid of braces to walk and possessing more determination than education, Harvey E. Wagley founded United Graphics &… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 24

Bertelsmann’s 44-Sided Polygon Highlights Services

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 23, 2017, 2:01 pm.

In this episode of Apptitude, we highlight a marketing piece from New York City-based Bertelsmann Printing Group. The 44-sided polygon… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Steve Dunn Leaves Corporate World to Own a Minuteman Franchise

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 23, 2017, 12:53 pm.

Always wanting to own his own business, Steve Dunn decided the time was right for him to leave the corporate… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


GPA Extends 2017 Print & Design Contest Deadline to November 3

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 23, 2017, 11:45 am.

The deadline for the 2017 Print & Design Contest has been extended by GPA until November 3. In an effort… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Got, Got, Got, Got No Time? – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 23, 2017, 10:55 am.

Do you need another 90 minutes in the day? Watch/Listen to this week’s sales tip from Bill Farquharson and find… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AF&PA: Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 5% in September

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 23, 2017, 10:43 am.

According to the September 2017 Printing-Writing Paper Report released by The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total pri… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 17

Heidelberg Successfully Recertified for Quality, Environmental Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 16, 2017, 1:13 pm.

Heidelberg has announced that it has completed recertification to the new management system standards ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. As… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Proforma Celebrates Launch of 600th Client eCommerce Store

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 16, 2017, 1:03 pm.

Proforma has launched its 600th client eCommerce store on its ProStores platform, a proprietary online storefront system. ProStores was intr… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Look at Commercial Printers Entering Packaging Markets

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 16, 2017, 12:50 pm.

As package printers are well aware, the packaging segment of the printing industry is one of consistent growth. Meanwhile, many… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Embellishments Add Value, Create Differentiation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 16, 2017, 12:38 pm.

With the help of digital embellishments, print is “poised for a comeback as an engine of growth,” contends Jack Noonan,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Francis McMahon Discusses thINK 2017, New ProStream, Voyager Inkjet Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 16, 2017, 12:26 pm.

Francis A. McMahon, senior VP of marketing & sales operations at Canon Solutions America, Production Print Solutions, describes the valu… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 10

Hatteras Partners with Standard to Build Dedicated Digital Finishing Operation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2017, 7:49 am.

As Hatteras’ digital volumes continued to grow and the digital percentage of its business became more significant, this became a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SGIA Launches New Color Certification Program

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2017, 7:47 am.

SGIA (Booth 2245) has launched a new color certification program which allows shops to promote their knowledge of color theory… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SGIA’s Dynamic Printing Community Offers Support to Hurricane Victims

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2017, 7:00 am.

SGIA is reintroducing its Expo T-shirt, for sale only at the SGIA Expo and will donate all proceeds from its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What’s in This for You?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2017, 7:00 am.

If you’ve visited the SGIA Expo before, you have experienced the diversity of solutions and opportunities you’ll find here. If… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Marci Kinter, SGIA, on Women in Print Alliance Breakfast at SGIA Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2017, 7:00 am.

Marci Kinter, VP for Government and Business Information, SGIA, discusses the Women in Print Alliance Breakfast, which brings women from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.