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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.

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Print Industry News for June 20

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for June 13

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for June 6

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for May 30

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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Print Industry News for May 23

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.