Stanley Cup Parade Interrupts IPMA Conference

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 19, 2017, 11:40 am.

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup parade passed directly by the hotel where the IPMA conference was taking place Wednesday. The… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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MBO America Names Lance Martin VP of National Accounts

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 19, 2017, 11:20 am.

Lance Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of VP of National Accounts. In his new role, Martin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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FCL Graphics Achieves Idealliance G7 Master Printer Qualification

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 19, 2017, 11:10 am.

Harwood Heights, Ill.-based FCL Graphics has announced the renewal of its G7 Master Printer Qualification through the Idealliance. This Qual… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Suttle-Straus’ Heat Activated Thermochromic Ink Adventure

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 19, 2017, 10:59 am.

Every year, Suttle-Straus holds an employee awards ceremony with dinner and entertainment. At the event, employees are recognized for their… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Epson SureColor S40600—Solvent Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 19, 2017, 10:01 am.

Own the Epson SureColor S40600 for as low as $9,995 and turn a smart investment into long-term profit. Save big… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Lands End Aligns with Brand Using Paper and Stylized Imagery

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 12, 2017, 2:01 pm.

In this episode of Who’s Mailing What! Confidential, we take a look at a catalog for Workwear Outfitters by Lands… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Longtime NPES Executive, Printing Industry Leader Kip Smythe Passes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 12, 2017, 1:20 pm.

William “Kip” Smythe Jr., 67, died June 9 at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz., following a valiant, six-year battle… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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EFI Brings Home EDP Award for VUTEk FabriVU Textile Printer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 12, 2017, 11:19 am.

EFI received an honor, the EDP Award, for the Best Roll-to-Roll Textile Print technology for its EFI VUTEk FabriVU soft… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Target Report: Small Printers Are Big Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 12, 2017, 10:59 am.

Consolidation has picked up steam in the commercial printing segment and the business of “micro” print shops is now dominated… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Win Today, Let Tomorrow Take Care of Itself – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 12, 2017, 10:17 am.

Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Stay in the moment?” Well, there is a sales version of that quote… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Fearless Power

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

For most of us, negotiation is terrifying. We avoid confrontation and the negative outcome that we have convinced ourselves will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Clash of Titans: Sales Versus Marketing

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

From my viewpoint, I see the majority of articles in most print industry-based publications discuss Sales and Marketing. Sales and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Building a Better Customer Experience

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 5, 2017, 2:39 pm.

Building a better customer experience is top-of-mind for most every brand today. Corporations are saying that by 2020, customer experience… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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What We Can Learn from the Coca-Cola Sales Bump in Romania

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 5, 2017, 1:15 pm.

Coca-Cola released unique labels in Romania that included detachable wristbands. The wristbands featured a barcode that gave the consumer a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Fujifilm Dimatix Introduces Samba GMA Line for Scanning Applications

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 5, 2017, 1:03 pm.

Fujifilm Dimatix announces innovations within the Samba printhead family, introducing the Samba GMA line of products. The Samba GMA is… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Week That Was With Julie G (5/22/2017)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2017, 12:49 pm.

This week, Julie Greenbaum highlights industry news about LSC Communications closing its Salem, Va., book printing plant, impacting 140 work… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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AF&PA Survey: Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 7% in April

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2017, 11:56 am.

According to the latest American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) April 2017 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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LSC Communications to Close Virginia Book Printing Plant; Layoffs Impact 140 Workers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2017, 11:29 am.

Chicago-based LSC Communications filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification Act (WARN) notice on May 22 that it intends… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Direct Mail: It’s All In the Quality of the Letter

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2017, 10:47 am.

Recently, direct mail letters have gotten a bad reputation, but a good letter can really generate sales. How do you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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GLGA Recognizes Outstanding Craftsmanship at the Graphics Excellence Celebrations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2017, 10:27 am.

The Great Lakes Graphics Association in its annual Graphics Excellence Awards (GEA) Celebrations on May 24, 2017, recognized companies throu… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Coloredge Acquires Color By Number, a New York-Based Package Prototyping and Design Agency

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 23, 2017, 7:07 am.

Coloredge has acquired Color By Number, a New York-based supplier of package prototyping and design services. The seven-year-old business wi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Rekha Ratnam on Why PRIMIR Is an Industry Organization You Should Know About

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 22, 2017, 2:39 pm.

Rekha Ratnam, senior director, PRIMIR Market Research, describes all of the proprietary research, trends analysis and technology adoption fo… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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IST UV Days Showcases the Light Fantastic for Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 22, 2017, 12:10 pm.

The eighth edition of the IST UV Days biennial event took place from May 15 to May 18 at IST… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Twitter Takes Home Platinum OBIE Award in Out-Of-Home Advertising

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 22, 2017, 12:08 pm.

OAAA presented 48 awards at the 75th OBIE Awards Show, held during the 2017 OAAAGeopath National Convention + Expo in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Path to Profitability With Production Inkjet

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 22, 2017, 11:53 am.

By the year 2020, 60% of all digital printing volume will be produced on production inkjet devices. Barb Pellow, of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Standard Finishing Systems Expands Field Sales Team with Two Industry veterans

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2017, 8:03 am.

ANDOVER, Mass. — May 16, 2017 — Standard Finishing Systems, a leading supplier of post press and paper handling solutions, has… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PostNet Acquired by MBE Worldwide; Creates $580M, 2,300 Franchise, Printing and Logistics Network

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 15, 2017, 12:31 pm.

PostNet International Franchise Corp. has been purchased by MBE Worldwide. Brian Spindel will continue to serve as president and COO… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Producing Packaging For Product Lines: Color Consistency is Key

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 15, 2017, 11:56 am.

When a brand launches a product line, it often requires various types of packaging. Without color consistency across all packaging… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Under 40: Jason Lambert, USA/Docufinish, Likes Constant Evolution of Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 15, 2017, 10:28 am.

Printing Impressions’ sister publication Print + Promo highlights some of the brightest personalities under 40 that have made a career… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Future of Offset Finishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 15, 2017, 10:12 am.

I was at the 2017 Inkjet Summit a few weeks ago. As usual, the buzz on inkjet was intense, with… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

EFI Acquires CRC Information Systems, Expanding Its MIS Market Share in North America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2017, 6:00 am.

EFI has acquired privately held CRC Information Systems, a Reynolds and Reynolds company. CRC, which is based in Scottsdale, Ariz.,… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Under 40: John Gadd, CEO, Hotcards, on Why He Is Passionate About Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2017, 6:00 am.

John Gadd has been setting the print world on fire since purchasing Hotcards, a Cleveland-based printer, in 2012. He and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Knowing When to Let Go

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2017, 6:00 am.

Have you ever had an account that went horribly wrong from start to finish? In this week’s blog, Bill Farquharson… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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HP’s Marc Johnson Talks Growth of New Inkjet Applications at Inkjet Summit 2017

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 8, 2017, 12:51 pm.

Marc Johnson, marketing manager, Commercial PageWide Industrial at HP, is energized by the discussions he had with printer attendees at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Canon Introduces New Media Handling Capability for Flagship High-Volume Arizona Flatbed Printers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 8, 2017, 11:58 am.

Canon U.S.A. has launched new industrial configurations for the Océ Arizona 6100 Series, the company’s flagship flatbed printers designed… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Printing Industries Alliance Human Resource Conference to Examine New Human Resource Climate

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 1, 2017, 4:13 pm.

On May 4 and 5, join Human Resource executives from around the region to discuss many of the issues that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Online Trade Printer to Increase Output by 200% With Komori GL840P Press

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

With a new eight-color, 40″ Komori perfecting press (GL840P) equipped with Baldwin LED, online trade printer ND4C.COM expects to increase… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Compu-Mail Adds Océ VarioPrint i300 to Enhance Direct Mail Packages

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 1, 2017, 1:07 pm.

Compu-Mail, a Grand Island, N.Y.-based company offering complete direct marketing services via mail and digital channels, has purchased its … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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At Inkjet Summit, Marco Boer Sees Broad Landscape of Opportunity for the Process

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 1, 2017, 12:51 pm.

At the Inkjet Summit, Marco Boer, conference chair and VP of I.T. Strategies, said that a growth spurt for production… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRC Reviews USPS 2016 Performance Goals and 2017 Performance Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 1, 2017, 12:36 pm.

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) review finds that the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) FY 2016 Report and FY 2017… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

LSC Awarded Supply Chain Services Contract with Great Minds

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 24, 2017, 10:19 am.

LSC Communications has inked a five-year Supply Chain Services contract for the print production and warehousing of educational materials fo… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ken Von Wald Presented Distinguished Service Award at ISA International Sign Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 24, 2017, 9:59 am.

Ken Von Wald was presented the Kirk L. Brimley Distinguished Service Award at ISA International Sign Expo 2017, awarded to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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I Love/Hate My Job – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 24, 2017, 9:12 am.

Salespeople wear every emotion on their sleeve. Everything they are feeling or thinking is sent as an unspoken message to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Tidewater Direct Adds Truepress Jet520HD Press Featuring Screen’s New SC Ink

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 24, 2017, 7:00 am.

Tidewater Direct has installed a Truepress Jet520HD high-definition inkjet press featuring Screen’s new Truepress Ink SC wide gamut inks, … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ricoh Enters Reseller Agreement with EFI to Resell EFI Wide-Format Models

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 24, 2017, 7:00 am.

Ricoh USA has announced the addition of EFI’s H1625 LED and VUTEk H2000 Pro hybrid roll/flatbed wide-format printers to its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Under 40: Monique Gregoire, American Solutions for Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 17, 2017, 12:35 pm.

Monique Gregoire has only has been with American Solutions for Business (ASB) in Glenwood, Minn. for about a year, but… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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4over Shines with New Raised Foil on Suede for Business Cards

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 17, 2017, 12:15 pm.

4over has introduced Raised Foil on Suede, a new addition to the Majestic Products line that allows customers to experience… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Bill’s Reading List – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 17, 2017, 10:30 am.

We lose the benefits of reading shortly after leaving an environment (i.e.: school) where we are forced to pick up… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Lost Interface

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 17, 2017, 10:16 am.

I’ve been in the industry long enough to have witnessed a small parade of attempts to develop universal print-and-finishing interfaces…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Non-Biased Business Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 17, 2017, 8:55 am.

Non-biased business systems enable management to make good decisions without presumption or partiality. Systems are inanimate objects, as th… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.