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Print Industry News for November 22

Video: USPS Is Delivering Frequent Postal Rate Hikes, Declining Service Standards

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 21, 2022, 1:33 pm.

Kevin Yoder, Executive Director of Keep US Posted, describes the impact that rising postal rates and declining service standards at… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decrease, Inventory Levels Increase Slightly

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 21, 2022, 1:06 pm.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its October 2022 Printing-Writing Paper Monthly report, detailing total… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


POLAR Group Appoints New Commercial Director

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 21, 2022, 1:03 pm.

In connection with the protective shield proceedings, he is responsible for managing the M&A process vis-à-vis advisors and investors, … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Perfect Gift for Owners of Small Printing Businesses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 21, 2022, 11:40 am.

The perfect gift for owners of small printing businesses is a map to the how-to of positive transformation for their… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Learning Mode

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 21, 2022, 11:37 am.

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, but this week also begins a unique time of year for salespeople. In this… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 15

Orora Visual Invests in HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 14, 2022, 2:23 pm.

Orora Visual has invested in the Indigo 12000 HD at its Dallas headquarters location to expand its digital printing capacity… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sappi Announces $418M Paper Machine Rebuild at Its Somerset Mill in Maine

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 14, 2022, 2:20 pm.

Sappi announced the approval of a $418 million capital project to convert Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kyocera Showcases TASKalfa Pro 15000c with New Finishing Capabilities at Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 14, 2022, 2:18 pm.

At PRINTING United Expo, attendees got an exclusive look at Kyocera’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c, a sheetfed, inkjet production printer, designed… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Accurate Box Installs Third Koenig & Bauer Rapida 164 Seven-Color Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 14, 2022, 2:16 pm.

To maintain its high level of expertise in creating high-quality packaging for the club store, e-commerce, and quick service food… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Making Sales Waves

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 14, 2022, 2:14 pm.

On a working vacation in South Carolina, Bill Farquharson drew inspiration from Hurricane Nicole for this week’s Short Attention Span… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 8

Jeff Davidson Named President of Modern Litho

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 7, 2022, 2:43 pm.

As a member of the ownership group, Jeff Davidson has served as the VP of corporate strategy over the past… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


BookBaby and Xeikon Celebrate New Partnership with SX30000 Digital Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 7, 2022, 2:29 pm.

Two new digital Xeikon SX30000 printing presses are on the production floor and adding much needed printing capacity to support… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


AlphaGraphics Franchise Owner Louis Malooley Named Prestigious Franny Award Winner

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 7, 2022, 2:10 pm.

AlphaGraphics recently announced Louis Malooley, franchise owner of AlphaGraphics of Buckhead, as the 2022 Franny Award winner. The Franny A… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Video: Heeter Unveils $4M Digital Printer Center, Including World’s First Ricoh Pro Z75 Sheetfed Inkjet Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 7, 2022, 2:05 pm.

Tom Boyle, Executive VP of Sales & Marketing at Heeter in Pittsburgh, describes the commercial and direct mail printer’s new… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heeter Is Beta Site for World’s First Ricoh Pro Z75 B2 Sheetfed Inkjet Press Installation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 7, 2022, 1:52 pm.

Ricoh announced that Heeter has installed the first RICOH Pro Z75 B2 sheetfed inkjet press in its newly unveiled Digital… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 1

Proforma Renews Family Cooking Show for a Second Season

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 31, 2022, 2:14 pm.

Proforma is pleased to announce the renewal of the Proforma Family Cooking Show for a second season. This series allows… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Nine-Week Sales Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 31, 2022, 2:01 pm.

There are nine weeks left in 2022 and only seven are devoid of holidays. That is not a lot of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


2022 Innovator: Quantum Group Focuses on Technology and People

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 31, 2022, 1:58 pm.

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Curtis Packaging Acquires World’s First Scodix Ultra 6000 SHD Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 31, 2022, 1:54 pm.

Curtis Packaging, a specialist in luxury folding carton packaging, has invested in the first Scodix Ultra 6000 Press powered by… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI Launches Fiery DFEs for New Canon imagePRESS V900 Series

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 31, 2022, 1:47 pm.

EFI Fiery has released the imagePRESS Server N500 and imagePRESS Server P400, an innovative new series of EFI Fiery DFE… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 25

Geological Map Book Uses Cover Embellishments to Add Depth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 24, 2022, 3:24 pm.

On this episode of App Spotlight, we highlight a 2021 Premier PRINT Award winner in the Embossing/Debossing category. The book, “Strata:… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Toner Versus Inkjet for Commercial Digital Printing Output: Is the Score Settled?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 24, 2022, 2:49 pm.

Things move fast in the world of commercial printing. Trends evolve and technology advances. PSPs share where they stand on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Marathon Press Invests in Automation with SpencerMetrics LYNK

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 24, 2022, 2:24 pm.

Marathon Press has invested in efficiency and productivity automation with the SpencerMetrics LYNK solution. LYNK provides fully automated, … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI Fiery’s Pro Vehicles Online Subscription Program Provides Precise Vehicle Templates

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 24, 2022, 2:24 pm.

Fiery, the digital print server and workflow business of Electronics For Imaging, announced the launch of a new subscription service… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Retain Employees, the Koenig & Bauer North America Way

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 24, 2022, 1:16 pm.

It’s no secret that businesses are being challenged to hire and retain employees. With an array of new products and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 18

ICScolor Introduces Remote Director Version 4 and New Brand Identity at Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 17, 2022, 9:59 am.

Exclusive to PRINTING United Expo 2022, ICScolor will preview its new logo and brand identity, along with the next generation… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Follow Us on the #RoadToPRINTINGUnited

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 17, 2022, 9:54 am.

In the weeks leading up to PRINTING United Expo, taking place in Las Vegas, Oct. 19-21, we began sharing our… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Crawford Technologies Introduces SaaS Post-Composition Solution at Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 17, 2022, 9:48 am.

Crawford Technologies will showcase a range of workflow and output management solutions that optimize and improve the secure and accessible… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ricoh to Showcase Innovations and Technology at PRINTING United

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 17, 2022, 9:40 am.

Ricoh’s interactive booth will highlight new opportunities for business growth, market expansion and competitive agility, including engaging… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


IST America to Participate at PRINTING United Expo for First Time

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 17, 2022, 9:30 am.

IST America will be exhibiting in partnership with Heidelberg at PRINTING United Expo for the first time. IST will be… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 11

ePac Flexible Packaging to Accelerate Market Disruption with 50 New HP Indigo Digital Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2022, 2:59 pm.

ePac Flexible Packaging announced the purchase of 50 new HP Indigo digital presses to be deployed in existing and new… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RBO Welcomes Robert Will as New VP of Operations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2022, 2:56 pm.

RBO is pleased to introduce Robert Will to its team as VP of Operations. Robert joins RBO with over 20… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Worzalla Congratulates 12 New Graduates of ‘Print University’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2022, 2:55 pm.

Worzalla recently hosted 12 associates from some of the nation’s most prominent book publishers at its “Print University.” The program… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RRD Survey: Converging Macro Trends Drive Marketers to Tune Up Channel Strategies

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2022, 2:54 pm.

A study released by RRD reveals marketer perceptions of macro trends are impacting today’s consumers, which in turn influences the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Million Dollar Mindset: Drop the Rope

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 10, 2022, 12:45 pm.

We all engage in mental tug of war. On the left side of the rope is our past, our bad… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 4

PRINTING United Alliance Appoints 2023 Board of Directors

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 3, 2022, 2:27 pm.

PRINTING United Alliance announced the newest members of the association’s board of directors for the coming year. Michael Marcian of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Printronix Provides Support for Hurricane Ian Victims

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 3, 2022, 2:21 pm.

Printronix announced that it will be providing support to customers impacted by Hurricane Ian. The company’s primary goal is help… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


‘Girls Who Print Day’ and ‘International Print Day’ Coming in October

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 3, 2022, 2:13 pm.

The print community will gather in October to celebrate Girls Who Print Day and International Print Day, presented by Print… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What Can the Packaging and Mailing, Shipping Communities Expect at the Expo?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 3, 2022, 2:00 pm.

Chris Lyons, president and publisher of Packaging Impressions, NonProfit Pro, and BRAND United, joined the Impressions Xchange podcast for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


SeaChange Invests in W&D 410 Easy Enveloper

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 3, 2022, 1:58 pm.

SeaChange will soon be the first Minnesota printer to install the W&D 410 Easy Enveloper. This high-speed converting equipment from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 27

Ennis Announces Appointment of Wade Brewer as COO and Terry Pennington as CRO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2022, 2:27 pm.

Ennis, Inc.  announced that Wade Brewer has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Terry Pennington… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Upcoming PRINTING United Expo Will Answer Needs of Both Printer Attendees and Exhibitors

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2022, 2:21 pm.

Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, and Mark Subers, President, Exhibitions and Events, describe how the latest technology offerin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What Makes the New HP PageWide Advantage 2200 Inkjet Web Press ‘Revolutionary’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2022, 1:47 pm.

During a special Impressions Xchange podcast, Annette Friskopp, Global Head and GM at HP PageWide Industrial, and Yale Goldis, Director… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Business Built on Truth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2022, 1:17 pm.

A printing business built on truth, versus a typical small business, is one that has a lasting positive effect on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Fedrigoni and Mohawk Fine Papers Forge Manufacturing Partnership for Specialty Papers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 26, 2022, 1:11 pm.

The Fedrigoni Group and Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc. have entered into a manufacturing agreement to expand the reach of their… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 20

Third Generation Dillon Family Ownership at Meyers Targets Sustainability and Package Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 19, 2022, 1:57 pm.

With the newest generation of the Dillon family-owned establishment now in charge, they have placed a renewed focus on sustainable… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Be Unreasonable

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 19, 2022, 1:48 pm.

When it comes to goal setting, most folks choose reasonable, achievable goals. When we choose achievable goals, we limit ourselves… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Precision Engraving and Signs Increases Efficiency with Rollem Insignia5 Die-Cutter

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 19, 2022, 1:46 pm.

Located in Southern California, a hub of the solar panel industry, Precision Engraving and Signs is filling the increased demand… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sun Chemical to Showcase Digital Ink Solutions at PRINTING United Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 19, 2022, 1:40 pm.

Sun Chemical will showcase its full range of digital inks for textiles and graphics at PRINTING United Expo, which will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Graphco to Showcase Foliant Laminating Solutions at PRINTING United Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 19, 2022, 1:37 pm.

The Foliant Mercury 530NG high-capacity industrial laminator is suitable for laminating digital and offset output at extremely high quality…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.