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Print Industry News for August 29

Print Drives America Foundation Launches at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 28, 2017, 1:02 pm.

Consultants, editors, printers and vendors are all invited to participate in Printing Industries Alliance’s kick-off of its Print Drives Ame… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


FASTSIGNS Brings Meeting Attendees Together to Help Children in Need

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 28, 2017, 1:02 pm.

FASTSIGNS franchisees and their employees, vendors and the FASTSIGNS International corporate staff, participated in the FASTSIGNS Community … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Henry Freedman on Assessing, Improving the Image Quality of Digital and Offset Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 28, 2017, 12:57 pm.

Henry Freedman, of Image Test Labs, a division of Technology Watch, talks about color science, color matching and the development… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Pepsi, Bud Light Look to Snapchat for Latest Interactive Packaging Promo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 28, 2017, 12:32 pm.

Bud Light is looking to make NFL fans even more excited about their clubs by adding catchphrases and rallying cries… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Postal Service Eyes January Rate Hikes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 28, 2017, 10:29 am.

The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise virtually all rates a bit in January, apparently including a one-cent hike… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 22

Trying on Sales Genes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 22, 2017, 5:02 am.

Have you ever met someone and thought, “They ought to go into sales.” It’s rare and Bill has only seen… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Colorado State University Misspells ‘Science’ on Eclipse Glasses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 21, 2017, 3:07 pm.

Today is the day that Americans all over the country are staring directly into the sun to see the solar… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Alliance Franchise Brands Names Top Suppliers of the Year

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 21, 2017, 1:04 pm.

During a Marketing & Print Division’s Homecoming event in Detroit, Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, selected its Suppliers of the Year…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Proforma Albrecht & Co. Acquires Professional Image

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 21, 2017, 12:54 pm.

Proforma Albrecht & Co. has acquired Professional Image, a Cincinnati-based promotional products distributor. Proforma Albrecht & Co… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


X-Rite, Rutherford to Showcase Closed Loop Color Control at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 21, 2017, 12:50 pm.

At PRINT 17 X-Rite Inc. and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, will showcase in the Rutherford Graphic Products booth #134, a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 15

The Girlie Award 2017 – who will win?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 14, 2017, 3:43 pm.

Filmed at INKISH HQ The post The Girlie Award 2017 – who will win? appeared first on Printing Impressions…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Steven Schnoll on Wide Range of Learning Opportunities for Printers at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 14, 2017, 1:46 pm.

Packed with 39 educational sessions in the mornings, free theater sessions, show floor panel discussions and “Voice of the Printer”… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printing Industries Alliance to Kick-off Print Drives America Foundation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 14, 2017, 12:53 pm.

Printing Industries Alliance will officially kick off its Print Drives America Foundation, a print advocacy initiative registered as a 501(C… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Are You Missing Out on OOH Revenue?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 14, 2017, 11:59 am.

Do you serve the out-of-home (OOH) advertising market with wide-format and digital signage? If you’re not, you could be missing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SGIA Reveals the Product of the Year Award Winners

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 14, 2017, 11:29 am.

SGIA’s 2017 Product of the Year competition saw several new categories, including diecutters, automation equipment, RIP and workflow softwar… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 8

Thayer Long and Eric Frank Discuss How PRIMIR Will Add Value to PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 7, 2017, 12:37 pm.

NPES President Thayer Long sat down with Eric Frank, senior VP of KBA North America, and former chairman of PRIMIR,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Informed Delivery — A Mailer’s Perspective

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 7, 2017, 10:02 am.

In June, Rob Hanks of Suttle-Straus wrote the blog, “Informed Delivery-See What’s in Your Mailbox Before it Arrives,” that describes the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The New Meaning of High Performance in Small-Format CTP

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 7, 2017, 9:00 am.

Offset lithography continues to be a mainstay process for commercial print shops. Contrary to some opinion, small-format offset presses are… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Pros Give W2P, Online Storefront Advice

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 7, 2017, 8:00 am.

We talked with an industry consultant and leading manufacturers of Web-to-print (W2P) and online storefront solutions to get their advice… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heading to PRINT 17? – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 7, 2017, 5:03 am.

Regardless of whether you are heading to PRINT 17, you should know how to maximize your trade show time. This… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for August 1

Where’s Your Sales Bar?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on August 1, 2017, 8:02 am.

The US Marine Corp says, “We’re looking for a few good men” in their ad campaign. If they said, “We’d… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Will Crabtree · CEO · TampaPrinter.com · Tampa, FL · USA

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 31, 2017, 8:30 pm.

Filmed at TampaPrinter.com · Tampe, FL · USA The post Will Crabtree · CEO · TampaPrinter.com · Tampa, FL ·… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kelly Kilga and Steven Schnoll on New Educational Approach to PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 31, 2017, 1:08 pm.

Kelly Kilga, VP of meetings and events at NPES, and Steven Schnoll of Schnoll Media Consulting, discuss how this year’s educational… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Fire Damages Printing Press, Causes Evacuation at Former Intelligencer Plant

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 31, 2017, 11:30 am.

A sheetfed printing press caught fire and was damaged extensively at the former Intelligencer Printing plant in Lancaster, Pa., on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Your One (Sales) Thing – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 31, 2017, 11:11 am.

As every city slicker knows, the secret to your sales success comes down to one thing and one thing only…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 25

Komori America’s Impremia IS29 Receives PIA’s 2017 InterTech Technology Award

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 24, 2017, 4:22 pm.

Komori America’s Impremia IS29 sheetfed UV printing system, received the Printing Industries of America’s 2017 InterTech Technology Award…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AMS Spectral UV Receives InterTech Technology Award for XP Series LED-UV Curing Modules

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 24, 2017, 4:02 pm.

AMS Spectral UV – A Baldwin Technology company, was honored by Printing Industries of America for its XP Series LED-UV… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Gotprint.com Boosts Stance in Promotional Signage with Durst Rho

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 24, 2017, 1:23 pm.

Internet-based promotions company GotPrint.com has added added the Rho P10 250 HS to its Burbank, Calif., and Hebron, Ky. locations…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


GLGA, Illinois Industry Win: Graphic Arts Sales Tax Exemptions Restored

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 24, 2017, 11:55 am.

The Illinois Graphic Arts sales tax exemption has finally been restored. This comes after three years of hard fought legislative… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


One Envelope Resource Guide. Endless Opportunities.

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

What does more for your bottom line with 130+ new products, expanded resources and an easier-than-ever format? Our latest Envelope… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 18

You Are Not My Customer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 18, 2017, 7:00 am.

When a customer relationship goes bad, do you ever look back and see the warning signs? If only prospects give… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Right Approach to Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 17, 2017, 11:00 pm.

Printing Impressions talked with two leading industry consultants to learn more about how they are helping the industry to improve… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Mitsubishi Imaging Announces Senior Appointments, Two New Divisions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 17, 2017, 2:49 pm.

Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM) Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Paper Mills, has appointed Hide Tsukada to the position of president and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


David Zwang to Lead PRINT 17 Session About Key Role of MIS in Print Shops

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 17, 2017, 1:37 pm.

Steven Schnoll, of Schnoll Media Consulting and the educational programming coordinator for PRINT 17 in Chicago this fall, talks to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


LSC Communications Buys Privately-Held Creel in Blockbuster Publication, Commercial Printing Transaction

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 17, 2017, 12:10 pm.

In a blockbuster deal, Chicago-based LSC Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Creel Printing, a privately-owned… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 11

60-seconds web-to-print · John Weissberg · Print Science · USA

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 10, 2017, 5:40 pm.

Filmed at DRUPA 2016 · Düsseldorf, Germany The post 60-seconds web-to-print · John Weissberg · Print Science · USA appeared first… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Gold Ink Entry from Elanders USA Celebrates Coffee, Food, Culture and Design

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 10, 2017, 4:19 pm.

This 2017 Gold Ink Awards entry, entered into the Digital Printing, Books category by Elanders USA in Acworth, Ga., was… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ford Bowers Discusses SGIA Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 10, 2017, 3:15 pm.

Ford Bowers, President & CEO of SGIA talks with Denise Gustavson, Special Projects Editor at NAPCO Media about the upcoming… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


KTI is Now Representing Monomatic Equipment in the North American Market

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 10, 2017, 1:39 pm.

Web converting equipment manufacturer KTI, has recently secured an alliance with Monomatic, an NSC Packaging company, out of Strasbourg, Fra… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xerox and EFI Sponsorship of SkillsUSA Helps Train the Future Workforce

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 10, 2017, 12:48 pm.

Xerox and EFI partnered this year to support the SkillsUSA Championships, which was held June 21-22, at Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 4

U.S. Premier for CHILI Publisher Novelties at PRINT 17

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2017, 4:00 pm.

At PRINT 17, CHILI publish will be showcasing some exciting new features of CHILI publisher, an online document editing tool…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Week That Was With Julie G (6/26/2017)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2017, 1:55 pm.

This week, Julie Greenbaum highlights industry news about Anthony Narducci of O’Neil Printing, and his support of Wheels4Water; Wallace Carl… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Paradigm Digital Color Graphics Thanks Customers for 20 Years With Open House

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2017, 1:37 pm.

To celebrate its 20th year in business, Paradigm Digital Color Graphics held a customer appreciation day yesterday with food, drinks,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Otto’s Night Watch: ‘Some Call It Freedom’ … Flashback Friday

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2017, 11:33 am.

In this week’s short story, Linotype operator Otto Boutin recounts a consummate “tramp printer” named Alex, who disdained the thought… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Advantages of Digital Diecutting

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2017, 11:28 am.

If you’re like me, it took many years and several incarnations of digital print to make you a believer of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 27

Kelly Kilga Discusses How PRINT 17 Will Create Stronger Community Atmosphere

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 26, 2017, 11:00 pm.

Kelly Kilga, VP of meetings and events at NPES, talks with Mark Michelson about how this year’s PRINT 17 trade… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


MPI’s Gold Ink Entry Stands Out with Elegant Gold Foil, Embossing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 26, 2017, 2:29 pm.

This 2017 Gold Ink Awards entry, created for Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., was entered into the Digital Printing,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


From Baby Steps to Mainstream Process

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 26, 2017, 11:30 am.

Similar to the early developmental stages of a child, the annual Inkjet Summit, which first launched in April 2013, has… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AF&PA Report: Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 2% in May

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 26, 2017, 10:17 am.

The American Forest & Paper Association has released its May 2017 Printing-Writing Paper Report. According to the report, total printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Hitting the Sales Reset Button – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 26, 2017, 10:02 am.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could go back and reset your expectations and goals for the year? Do you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.