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Print Industry News for July 29

iLearning+ Platform Takes Spotlight at Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 28, 2025, 2:21 pm.

The Alliance’s iLearning+ platform takes center stage at the Expo, offering live demonstrations of the latest courses and certification… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What … How Did That Happen?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 28, 2025, 1:10 pm.

How you manage problems says more about you than how you manage success. Bill Gillespie shares a jaw-dropping story that… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Best Practices and Future Trends: 2025 Wide-Format Summit Day Three

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 28, 2025, 12:35 pm.

The final day of the 2025 Wide-Format Summit kicked off with a focus on best practices for taking wide-format businesses… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


One Less Thing: AI Without the Overload

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 28, 2025, 12:22 pm.

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Paige Wika Shares How Creativity and Curiosity Are Changing the Print Sales Game

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 27, 2025, 11:01 pm.

In this episode, National Sales Director Paige Wika of IWCO shares her unique journey into the print industry—from her graphic… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 22

Hitting the Content Bullseye

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 21, 2025, 2:50 pm.

You know you need to post on LinkedIn but don’t have any idea what to write. In this week’s Short… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


I Don’t Want to Sell Today!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 21, 2025, 2:43 pm.

Investing in you pays huge dividends. Your customers will notice. You’ll sell more stuff, waste fewer names, and have more… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


HEIDELBERG Establishes New Platform for Digital Transformation of Print Shops

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 21, 2025, 2:27 pm.

SHIFT 2025 – a new international summit initiated by HEIDELBERG – is set to address some of the most pressing topics… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


No Bandwidth for Better Business?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 21, 2025, 2:19 pm.

Are you really too busy to implement business systems that will free up thirty or more hours a week?… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Koenig & Bauer’s Kyana Launches in the North American Market

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 21, 2025, 2:09 pm.

Kyana, Koenig & Bauer’s new flagship digital platform, has been unveiled in North America after a successful beta site test… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 15

Why M&A Will Remain Prevalent in the Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 14, 2025, 2:03 pm.

The printing industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In order to succeed, you need to both grow and maximize efficiencies…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Validate Your Customer!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 14, 2025, 11:28 am.

Bill Gillespie doesn’t believe in sales shortcuts. But he does know one simple action that can boost your sales game…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Komori America Highlights Global Leadership in Security Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 14, 2025, 11:17 am.

A recent article published by Komori America underscores the company’s rapid expansion into the banknote and security printing market…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Creative Direct Mail Strategies for Fall

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 14, 2025, 11:08 am.

July might be peak summer, but it’s the perfect time to start planning your fall direct mail campaigns. Here’s how… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Leaders Adopt GelatoConnect to Future-Proof Production

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 14, 2025, 11:08 am.

Six forward-thinking print producers have adopted GelatoConnect to transform and scale their production operations…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for July 1

Landa Files for Court Protection, Continues to Seek Funding

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2025, 2:35 pm.

Following the news that Landa was restructuring and seeking new funding, it has now announced it filed a request to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Future-Proofing Customer Communications: Navigating Data, Personalization, and AI

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2025, 1:21 pm.

As consumers are bombarded with messaging across countless channels, print providers need to cut through the noise. This challenge was… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


My Momma Said No. 1: A Lesson on Consequences

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2025, 1:05 pm.

In this first installment of Bill Gillespie’s latest blog series, “My Momma Said,” he shares his earliest memory and how… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Five AI Lessons from the First Half of 2025

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2025, 12:32 pm.

We’re halfway through 2025. Are you where you should be? Bill Farquharson shares five fast lessons that will get you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PRINTING United Alliance Leads the Printing Industry into the Future with Comprehensive AI Initiatives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2025, 9:35 am.

Expanded education, research, and a new AI Pavilion at PRINTING United Expo 2025 highlight the Alliance’s mission to guide the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 24

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 23, 2025, 1:58 pm.

What you do — or don’t do — in business eventually reveals itself. In this week’s humorous anecdote, Bill Gillespie… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Color-Logic Revolutionizes Variable Metallic Data Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 23, 2025, 1:43 pm.

Designed to address longstanding challenges occurring when printing metallic data on metallic substrates the new Color-Logic software simpli… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


C&W Boosts In-House Services with Graphco’s Foliant System

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 23, 2025, 1:18 pm.

Since its installation in October 2024, the system has already unlocked significant operational value and new growth avenues for C&W…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Get Better, Sell More

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 23, 2025, 1:07 pm.

Top salespeople never stop striving to improve, even when they’re at the top of their game. Bill Farquharson shares ideas… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Liz Richardson on Sustainable Printing, Culture-First Leadership, and Building Indigo Ink

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 22, 2025, 11:01 pm.

Liz Richardson, co-founder of Indigo Inc., shares her journey from geography and floral design to 20+ years of sustainable printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 17

Kentucky-Based Minuteman Press Aids Tornado Victims

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 16, 2025, 2:24 pm.

When a recent tornado devastated Minuteman Press franchisee Gary Conley’s hometown of London, Kentucky, volunteers stepped up to help throug… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Turn the Tariff Uncertainty Into an Opportunity

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 16, 2025, 2:04 pm.

In a recent episode of the “What’s Trending Now?” series, Andy Paparozzi, chief economist at PRINTING United Alliance, shares how… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print: The Multisensory Marketing Connection

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 16, 2025, 1:57 pm.

Print has enormous power to reach audiences that digital alone just can’t match. Here’s how brands can set themselves apart… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What’s Trending Now: How to Get Started with Artificial Intelligence

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 16, 2025, 1:23 pm.

In a recent video from the “What’s Trending Now?” series, Nathan Safran walks PSPs through a five-step AI activation process… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Is Anyone There?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 16, 2025, 1:13 pm.

When things go wrong — and they will go wrong — what will your clients remember? How you respond defines… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 10

Target Report: Is M&A Activity in Commercial Print Poised for a Comeback?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 9, 2025, 10:42 am.

M&A activity in the commercial printing segment surged in May 2025, prompting speculation that the print deal market may be… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Your Sales Swing Thought

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 9, 2025, 10:19 am.

Just as a golfer needs to clear his head before hitting the ball, you might need a “sales swing thought.”… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Sentinel Installs Ink Management System at Printed Specialties

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 9, 2025, 10:05 am.

The system was integrated in September 2024 on Printed Specialties’ Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 sheetfed offset press…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


RGMT Participates in Successful Open House

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 9, 2025, 9:53 am.

The event drew more than 60 attendees from 35 companies and featured live demonstrations of the RMGT 920PF-8+ LED press…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Leanne Herman on Postal Passion, Print Innovation, and Building a Career from Data Up

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 8, 2025, 11:01 pm.

From offset presses to informed delivery, Leanne Herman shares how a single certification sparked a decades-long passion for print and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for June 3

HEIDELBERG Celebrates 175 Years, Opens Demonstration Center

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 2, 2025, 2:11 pm.

Heidelberg marks its 175th anniversary with a week of celebrations, including the premiere of Home of Print, the largest print… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


HEIDELBERG Announces Cartonmaster CX 145

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 2, 2025, 1:53 pm.

Heidelberg proves itself as a full-range supplier in folding carton production with the introduction of the Cartonmaster CX 145…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print ePS Acquires Avanti Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 2, 2025, 1:35 pm.

Print ePS is strengthening its midmarket position with the acquisition of MIS software provider, Avanti Systems…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Do You Matter?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 2, 2025, 1:25 pm.

A recent booking error at a resort stay left a lasting impression on Bill Gillespie — in the best way…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Non-Sales Sales Factor

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 2, 2025, 1:09 pm.

“I’m no sales person” said a selling owner. But Bill Farquharson showed how 38 five-star Google Reviews reveal a different… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 27

Future-Proofing Customer Communications: Strategies for Personalization, Compliance, and Growth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2025, 6:22 am.

Our expert panelists will showcase real-world examples of innovative communication solutions and reveal how they’re building future-rea… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Emily Lowe on Leading with Grit, Growth, and a Love for Print

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2025, 11:01 pm.

Emily Lowe of Firespring shares her journey from account manager to VP, leading print innovation and operations across multiple locations…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Closed on Monday for Memorial Day

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 23, 2025, 11:18 am.

In honor of Memorial Day, the offices of PRINTING United Alliance will be closed on Monday, May 26. We will resume… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Week that Was (5/19/25)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 23, 2025, 10:33 am.

On this episode of The Week that Was, Drummond acquired Tucker Castleberry and New London Communications, Konica Minolta launched the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Creating a New Functionality for Color Quality

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 22, 2025, 3:04 pm.

A recent webinar, ‘Essential Steps to Mastering Color Quality,’ sponsored by X-Rite, was designed to help professionals in the printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 20

Smart Source Announces the Acquisition of CTP Solutions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 19, 2025, 1:58 pm.

Smart Source has acquired certain assets of CTP Solutions, enhancing the company’s operational strength and doubling revenues…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Colored by INX Can Design Contest Voting Opens May 21

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 19, 2025, 1:22 pm.

Five finalists have been selected for the Colored by INX Can Design Contest. Now, the public may vote for the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Konica Minolta Introduces the AccurioJet 30000

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 19, 2025, 10:55 am.

Konica Minolta announces the AccurioJet 30000 HS-UV Inkjet B2+ 29″ Press, its most innovative digital UV inkjet press to date…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Do You Help or Hurt Sales?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 19, 2025, 10:22 am.

In sales, it’s easy to point out someone else’s missteps. It’s harder — and more important — to acknowledge when… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Positive of Negative Feedback

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 19, 2025, 9:21 am.

Haters gonna hate. The good news is that you can use that anger to your advantage. Bill Farquharson explains in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.