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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.

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Print Industry News for October 3

Canon Solutions America Sponsors PRINT 17 Breakfast about Cyber Security

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 2, 2017, 3:55 pm.

During PRINT 17, Canon Solutions America sponsored a breakfast seminar on production printing in today’s security sensitive world. Carlos Fe… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Book Manufacturing Consolidation: CJK Group Bolsters Educational Book Printing With Webcrafters Acquisition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 2, 2017, 2:07 pm.

The agreement to acquire Webcrafters is expected to close on Nov. 1. CJK Group VP of Marketing Susan Wiercinski told… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Océ VarioPrint 6000 TITAN Series from Canon Solutions America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 2, 2017, 1:25 pm.

The new TITAN Series presses build on the well-established Océ VarioPrint 6000 platform, which set a new bar for monochrome… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI Acquires Escada Systems, Extending Offering for Corrugated Packaging

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 2, 2017, 12:53 pm.

EFI has acquired Escada Systems (Escada), a leading provider of Corrugator Control systems for the packaging market based in the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xeikon Appoints Vlad Sljapic as Vice President of Global Sales

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 2, 2017, 12:20 pm.

Vlad Sljapic has joined the Xeikon management team as VP of global sales, effective October 1. In his new role,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 26

Solidifying a Sales Relationship the Hard Way

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2017, 7:30 am.

It is said that a friend helps you to move a couch but a good friend helps you to move… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


President Thayer Long · NPES · Virginia, USA

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2017, 12:22 am.

Filmed at Print17 · Chicago, USA… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printing Press Manufacturer Koenig & Bauer Celebrates 200-Year Milestone With New Name, Branding

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 25, 2017, 2:47 pm.

As the oldest printing press manufacturer in the world, Koenig & Bauer (formerly KBA) held a special celebration in Würzburg,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


CJ Graphics Becomes First to Acquire Fully-Loaded Xerox iGen 5 Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 25, 2017, 1:06 pm.

CJ Graphics Inc. is taking digital printing to the next level with the first installation, globally, of fully-loaded Xerox iGen… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xeikon Introduces Four New Presses at Labelexpo Europe

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 25, 2017, 12:50 pm.

Xeikon has introduced four new presses at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels. New product announcements included the Xeikon CX500 wide web… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 19

Next-Gen Talent? Look No Further

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 18, 2017, 1:23 pm.

James Wegner, Jonny Widder, Mariela Faith and Tarang Gosalia: remember those names, because the printing industry will be hearing from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


International Minute Press Franchise Owner Finds a Passion for Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 18, 2017, 1:04 pm.

Jared Ostendorf graduated from college and knew he wanted to own a business. He decided to buy a International Minute… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Are Conflicting Management Goals Inhibiting Growth?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 18, 2017, 12:02 pm.

Most senior managers feel they are aligned with the company’s desire to grow. They recognize that that their role as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


CTI Paper USA Expands Kromekote Printing Papers Brand

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 18, 2017, 11:41 am.

CTI Paper USA has expanded its cast-coated Kromekote, a line of elegant printing and label papers, for printing companies, paper… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How Inspection Systems Provide the Key to Defect-Free Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 18, 2017, 11:39 am.

As the demands for quality and consistency have increased for brand owners, the need for inspection systems has gone from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 12

Sage Advice for Safe Investments from Andrew Paparozzi

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 12, 2017, 6:00 am.

Back in the day, if you made an error of investment, you threw a tarp over it and got on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Frank Mallozzi on EFI’s Ecosystem at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 12, 2017, 6:00 am.

Frank Mallozzi, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, at EFI, highlights what EFI is doing different this year at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Idealliance Announces Three New Initiatives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 12, 2017, 6:00 am.

During a press conference Sunday, Idealliance announced the launch of three new programs designed to “help company executives manage their… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kathy Pescetti on Benefits of the Screen Truepress Jet520HD

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 12, 2017, 6:00 am.

Kathy Pescetti, President, Admail West, Sacramento, Calif., discusses how using the Screen Truepress Jet520HD with SC Inks, has benefitted t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Muller Martini Presents Connex Workflow Management System

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 12, 2017, 6:00 am.

On Sunday afternoon in Booth 625, industry journalists gathered to learn more about Muller Martini’s Connex workflow management system that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 5

Heidelberg Focuses its Training Program on the Digital Transformation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 1, 2017, 12:17 pm.

The training program at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG starts today, Sept. 1, 2017, at which young men and women will begin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


MBO America Makes Key Appointment to Expand Salesforce

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 1, 2017, 12:06 pm.

MBO America has named Josh Romberg to the position of regional sales manager for its Southeast sales territory. Romberg brings… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


ICYMI: The Top 5 Printing-Related Stories in August

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 1, 2017, 11:58 am.

As the dog days of summer wane, kids in most communities across the country are already back in school or,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AMS Spectral UV to Unveil 100% LED-Printed Lookbook at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 1, 2017, 11:50 am.

At PRINT 17, AMS Spectral UV will showcase its second edition of its LED-UV LookBook called “Make A Masterpiece.” The… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Vehicle Wraps Can Help Keep Clients Coming Back

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 1, 2017, 11:36 am.

SGIA’s “Wrap Like a Pro” training builds a bridge between graphics printing and installation and can help to keep clients… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.