Heidelberg to Display Smart Print Shop at PRINTING United Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:21 pm.

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SPC Acquires FuelPop Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:12 pm.

Specialty Print Communications, Inc is transforming into an integrated and end-to-end direct response marketing services organization with t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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LSC Communications Renames Its Book Printing and Distribution Division

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 1:04 pm.

LSC Communications’ book division will now operate as Lakeside Book Company. Lakeside provides distribution, sales and marketing services, a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Target Report: On-Demand Everything

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 12:51 pm.

The vision of on-demand printing, personalized to each unique recipient, is no longer limited to paper. The future of print… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Tom Boyle on Heeter’s Latest Acquisition, State of Direct Mail, and Impact of Rising Paper and Postage Prices

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 7, 2021, 12:10 pm.

Tom Boyle, VP of Sales and Marketing at Canonsburg, Pa.-based Heeter, discusses why Heeter recently acquired Duke Print & Mail… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

OSHA Preparedness Resource Guide — Executive Summary

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 11:00 pm.

A brief introduction to OSHA and the typical regulatory requirements for the printing industry… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Week That Was (5/24/2021)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 4:13 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, SPC celebrates 25 years of business; Mark Michelson and Gary Jones discuss… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Artisan Colour First in Arizona to Install an HP Indigo 7K Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 3:06 pm.

Artisan Colour installed the device to address its growing variable data printing capabilities. With a production speed twice as fast… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Koenig & Bauer Announces Moderate Price Adjustment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 2:55 pm.

The reduced availability of raw materials such as copper, plastics, additives, sheet metal and wood, and higher shipping and logistics… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRINTING United Alliance Introduces Pinnacle Awards Program   

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2021, 2:51 pm.

The new program unifies the Pinnacle InterTech Awards and Pinnacle Product Awards, formerly the SGIA Product of the Year Award…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

HP PageWide Web Press: A Complete End-to-End Solution

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:38 pm.

Printing vibrant color at high speeds on a variety of media, HP’s PageWide Web Press portfolio continues to bring profit… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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CDC Revises Mask Mandate for Vaccinated People and Its Impact on Printing Operations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:33 pm.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance stating that fully-vaccinated people can be indoors without masks. The latest… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ron Ellis on The Importance of G7 and Upcoming Training Opportunities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:11 pm.

Ron Ellis, a G7 Expert Trainer, spoke with Cory Francer, editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions, about the importance of G7 in the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Overcoming Objections: Good Vendor/Great Vendor

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 2:03 pm.

It’s the sales objection that stops you in your tracks. Of course they have a vendor already. What were you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Continual Improvement Systems a Fading Fad?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 17, 2021, 1:54 pm.

Some emboldened “know-it-all” business professionals, but “never-done-it-at-all gurus,” claim Six Sigma and similar-type improvement… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

arifiQ Awarded US Patent for Automatic Estimating and Job Onboarding Technology

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 12, 2021, 2:45 pm.

The US Patent and Trademark office has granted arifiQ Development AB a patent for “A system and a method of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Total Label

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 12, 2021, 2:23 pm.

Employing over 900 employees across 14 sites, Fortis intends to continue its pursuit of attractive acquisitions to further the breadth… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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2021 Rising Star: Jacob Hoffman Views Print As ‘Not Just a Commodity’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 12, 2021, 2:04 pm.

Jacob Hoffman, the director of data solutions at Arandell Corp., envisions an industry that stops thinking of printing as just… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Premier PRINT Awards Competition is Now Open!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 12, 2021, 1:21 pm.

The PRINTING United Alliance Premier PRINT Awards competition – the all-inclusive industry competition that represents all areas of print … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Are Your Goals Reasonable and Achievable?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 12, 2021, 12:53 pm.

Bill practiced his guitar playing 3x as much as normal last week. Great, right? Nope! His goal was 4x. Turns… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Rest in Peace Grandpa Goss, the Printing Press Once Used for the Ripon Commonwealth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 5, 2021, 12:49 pm.

The press was born in Ripon in the winter of 1965 at 306 Blackburn St., where it revolutionized the local… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Janet Treer Shares 21st Century Leadership Wisdom for the Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 5, 2021, 11:26 am.

Janet Treer served as a corporate officer for RR Donnelley and was part of the NAPL (National Association for Printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Craig Seybert on Penn State Health’s Shift from Digital Toner and Offset to Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 5, 2021, 11:16 am.

Craig Seybert, Manager, Printing Services, at Penn State Health in Hershey, Pa., describes the successful implementation of a varioPRINT iX-… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Overthinking Process Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 5, 2021, 11:13 am.

Overthinking process management is akin to spoiling the enjoyment of a simple neighborhood football game, by trying to incorporate complex… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Great Lead Source for Printing Industry Sales Reps

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 5, 2021, 11:00 am.

“It was one year ago today …” stories abound. They are in newspapers and on TV. The changes in our… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

How to Do a Anilox Coating Roller Quick Change on the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 29, 2021, 2:36 pm.

In this Expert Talk video, Patrick Petted, press demonstrator at Heidelberg, demonstrates a quick change of anilox coating rollers using… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Drummond: Third Generation And Still Stronger Than Ever

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 29, 2021, 2:30 pm.

Some of the company’s growth came from acquisitions, which Drummond has used to expand its scope and acquire the skills… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Interview with Kodak Executive About the New KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 29, 2021, 2:22 pm.

Randy Vandagriff, senior VP of Print at Kodak, answers questions about the new KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 press. … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Three-Week Rush Print Order

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 29, 2021, 2:07 pm.

Once upon a print sales time, a rush order took three weeks. This fairy tale could well return if the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Xeikon Launches New Color Management Services: A Total Color ‘Insurance Policy’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 29, 2021, 1:39 pm.

Xeikon announced its new XCS Pro 2.0, a fully automated suite of color management tools. The cloud-based XCS Pro 2.0 delivers every… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Dot Corp Installs a SCREEN Truepress Jet520HD Inkjet Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 22, 2021, 2:23 pm.

The Dot Corp recently installed a SCREEN Truepress Jet520HD inkjet printer at its direct mail division. In just a few… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Simply Noted Founder Rick Elmore Describes Automated, Scalable Handwritten Communication Offering

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 22, 2021, 2:18 pm.

As founder and CEO of Simply Noted in Phoenix, Rick Elmore developed a proprietary robotic technology that puts real pen… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Dave Leskusky Named President of PRINTING United Alliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 22, 2021, 1:39 pm.

Dave Leskusky has been appointed president of PRINTING United Alliance. In this move, Leskusky will retain his role in leading… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Is Your Team Prepared for the Challenges Ahead?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 22, 2021, 1:22 pm.

It seems some of the largest professional services firms are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of preparation they are… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Dangers of a Fast-Growing Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 22, 2021, 1:13 pm.

A fast-growing business is exciting and stimulating for any business owner — at least for a season! However, as a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Tullamore Dew’s ‘O’Everyone’ Promotion Combines Personalized Print and Promo—and More If You Legally Change Your Last Name

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 15, 2021, 2:29 pm.

Tullamore Dew is running a two-part St. Patrick’s Day promotion that involves some fun print and promo merchandise and also… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRINTING United Alliance Presents CI Ready! Virtual Event This April

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 15, 2021, 2:28 pm.

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Polaris Direct has Obtained G7 Master Status for Digital Color Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 15, 2021, 2:18 pm.

Polaris Direct’s General Manager of Personalization Services, John Strand, led this effort, saying, “In the current digital print world, t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Artisan Colour Color Retouching Specialist Wins AZPPA ‘Photographer of the Year’ Contest

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 15, 2021, 2:06 pm.

At Artisan Colour, Bartell gets to blend his interests in photography with his passion for photo retouching. As a Quality… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Why Big Mouths Hit Big Goals

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 15, 2021, 1:47 pm.

“Dream big” can be found at the bottom of more than a few emails from successful people. Great words, but… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Recipients of the Scodix Design Awards Celebrating 10 Years of Digital Enhancement Announced

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 2:14 pm.

Scodix customers worldwide submitted more than 150 jobs representing the global printing industry. The panel of judges selected winners base… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ricoh Celebrates Contributions of Women With 5th Annual International Women’s Day Events

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 2:03 pm.

Ricoh USA, Inc. announced its 5th annual International Women’s Day celebrations that champion the contributions and successes of women. … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Steven Schnoll Posts Third GCAG Article

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:47 pm.

Steven Schnoll’s third article for the Graphic Communication Advisors Group explores implementing a successful omnichannel strategy, by Deli… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Great Advice Twice

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:23 pm.

Sometimes the best advice is the simplest. When you hear it, you realize its brilliance. But only when you hear… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Growing Beyond Boundaries With Michael Siegal

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 8, 2021, 1:08 pm.

Michael Siegal, chairman of the board for Olympic Steel, grew the company from $35 million to more than $1.6 billion… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Idealliance Recognizes Leadership at Closing Board Meeting Prior to Merger with PRINTING United Alliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:55 pm.

The Idealliance Board of Directors held its last Board meeting on Feb. 18 prior to the closing of the merger between Idealliance and PRI… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Koenig & Bauer Achieves Revenue of More Than €1B in 2020

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:49 pm.

The reason for the higher revenue and the corresponding effect on EBIT is the adjustment to the group’s internal revenue… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Opening the Doors to DS Graphics/Universal Wilde

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:48 pm.

Plans were already in motion before the pandemic for DS Graphics/Universal Wilde (DSGUW) to open a new facility. DSGUW got… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Five Non-Selling Habits Which Will Grow Your Sales

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:32 pm.

Think making a sale is a function of price, quality, and service? Read why the little things matter just as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Some Key Questions Printers Should Consider About Their Continuous Improvement Efforts

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 1, 2021, 4:18 pm.

Occasionally, I provide consulting services to printing companies focused on quality, productivity, and continual improvement. I’ve found … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.