Diversification Patterns in Print: Opportunity in Adjacent Markets

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 25, 2022, 6:59 pm.

Discover how print shops are diversifying revenue in the face of competing technologies, changing market dynamics, and shifting customer dem… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How to Make a Non-Standard Ink Set Conform to Standard

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 25, 2022, 2:11 pm.

With 2D curves, we can only change tints/tones for each color through the tonal range; we cannot change the 100%… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Everyone Loves Me … Right?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 25, 2022, 2:06 pm.

It takes strength to be in print sales. We must prepare for rejection, endless voicemails, and the hard work it… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Book Manufacturer Cushing-Malloy Invests in MBO K8RS Folder to Fully Automate Signature Folding Process

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 25, 2022, 1:26 pm.

A long-time customer of MBO, the Ann Arbor, Michigan, book printer chose to invest in the MBO K8RS Combi Buckle/Knife… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Largest Bobst Group Shareholder JBF Announces Public Tender Acquisition Offer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 25, 2022, 1:18 pm.

JBF Finance has announced a public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Bobst Group. JBF is Bobst Group’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Intricate Diecutting Used to Create Enchanting Children’s Book

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 11, 2022, 2:36 pm.

On this episode of App Spotlight, we’re highlighting the power of diecutting. The book “Midi Pile” was a winner of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Target Report: Commercial Printing Industry Awakes from M&A Slumber

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 11, 2022, 2:26 pm.

For the past two years, the number of M&A transactions in the commercial printing segment has fallen compared to the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRINTING United Alliance Announces TAGA Tech Talks Virtual Event

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 11, 2022, 1:53 pm.

PRINTING United Alliance announces TAGA Tech Talks, a free, two-part free webinar series addressing two important issues affecting the print… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Primary Color Reduces Sheetfed Offset Press Makeready Waste with LithoFlash

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 11, 2022, 1:35 pm.

Primary Color, a producer of plant tags and horticultural manufacturing products, has expanded its tag and label printing to include… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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GMH UV to Represent GEW UV Product Line for Commercial Offset Printing Market in North America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 11, 2022, 1:31 pm.

GMH UV LLC is now a dedicated partner and distributor of the GEW UV product line for the sheetfed and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Week that Was (6/27/22)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on July 1, 2022, 8:43 am.

On this episode of The Week that Was, Xerox announced the unexpected death of CEO and vice chairman John Visentin; Meyers… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Xerox Announces the Unexpected Passing of Vice Chairman and CEO John Visentin

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2022, 3:05 pm.

Xerox Holdings’ Vice Chairman and CEO John Visentin unexpectedly passed away on June 28, 2022, due to complications from an… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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SG360° Expands In-House Service Offerings to Support Direct Marketing Customers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2022, 3:01 pm.

SG360° is building on its growth with a significant expansion of its services. Driven by client demand, it is driving… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Essential Skills for C-Suite Executives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2022, 2:50 pm.

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Fold of the Week: Let’s Wrap It Up!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 30, 2022, 2:47 pm.

With the holiday weekend coming up, I wanted something light, colorful, and fun — a great idea that can be… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Want the Best Talent Today? Write the Best Job Posting

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 27, 2022, 2:32 pm.

A good job posting helps less skilled people or those who aren’t a good fit self-select out of the process…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Fortusis Unveils Kwik Kopy Brand Relaunch and New Division Targeting Larger Firms in B2B Print Segment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 27, 2022, 2:28 pm.

Aside from the relaunch of its Kwik Kopy brand, Fortusis has launched an all-new division called KKP. With an emphasis… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Raising the Stakes (Part Two)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 27, 2022, 2:20 pm.

When the Apparelist team first met Jed Seifert, they thought he had a neat story. But after getting to know… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Video: HP PageWide Global Head Talks Supply Chain Disruptions, Synergies With HP Indigo, Return to Live Events

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 27, 2022, 1:46 pm.

Annette Friskopp, Global Head and General Manager of PageWide Industrial at HP Inc., discusses the challenges of global supply chain… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Signarama Franchisees Fired Up After Annual National Convention

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 27, 2022, 1:22 pm.

Camp Signarama, the 2022 national convention of Signarama, offered franchise owners three days of learning, networking, and inspiration with… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems Announces New GM/VP for the Americas

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 20, 2022, 2:12 pm.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems has appointed Matt Thackray as VP and GM of its operations in the Americas. He is… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Global Paper Distributor CNG Acquires Illinois-based Lewis Paper International

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 20, 2022, 1:45 pm.

The acquisition spans two of CNG’s North American regions currently served by Lindenmeyr Munroe (Midwest) and Kelly Spicers (West). Each… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Infinity Images Continues to Choose Durst with P5 350 Hybrid Digital Printer Installation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 20, 2022, 1:42 pm.

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Video: 2022 Printing Industry Wages, Salaries, and Benefits Survey Is Launched; Survey Participants Get Full Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 20, 2022, 12:52 pm.

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Gone Fishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 20, 2022, 12:22 pm.

This success story will make you rethink the million dollar mindset, and why it is not solely about the pursuit… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

One Alliance Membership Offers An Entire Team Countless Benefits

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 13, 2022, 10:40 pm.

Did you know that PRINTING United Alliance members enjoy exclusive benefits like the Ask the Experts webinar series, State of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Painful Paper Cuts Continue as Supply-Chain Shortages Persist

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 13, 2022, 2:57 pm.

As we head into the second half of 2022, widespread paper shortages are still top-of-mind for commercial printers across the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Matters of Convenience: Is Your Company Policy for the Client’s Benefit, or Yours?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 13, 2022, 2:08 pm.

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Arrive at Your Expected End

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 13, 2022, 2:03 pm.

As a business owner, how will you arrive at your expected end for your business? Do you just keep your… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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We Live in an Amazon World

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 13, 2022, 2:02 pm.

Bill Farquharson’s weekly sales tips are typically taken from conversations he has with his customers. In this week’s Short Attention… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Direct Mail Printer MSP Transforms From Offset to All-Inkjet Web Printing Process

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 6, 2022, 1:39 pm.

While the concept of digital transformation is not new, recent developments in high-speed inkjet printing technology have “cracked the cod… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How Digital Print is Driving the New Age of Print Manufacturing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 6, 2022, 1:29 pm.

Join us as we hear from two Heidelberg customers, who have grown their digital print production, with multiple Heidelberg Versafire… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Victor Envelope Improves Process Efficiency with Prinect Production Manager from Heidelberg

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 6, 2022, 12:55 pm.

Victor Envelope, a custom envelope manufacturer in Bensenville, Illinois, has considerably increased its efficiency by installing Prinect Pr… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Success Through Remote Leadership and Building a Thriving Team

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 6, 2022, 12:50 pm.

Sarah Hawley is a serial entrepreneur who has founded eight companies since 2009. Hawley’s most recent endeavor is Growmotely, the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Digital Packaging Summit Announces Domino, HP, SCREEN, and Xeikon, as Keynote Sponsors

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 6, 2022, 12:48 pm.

PRINTING United Alliance confirms that Domino, HP, SCREEN, and Xeikon have returned as keynote sponsors for the eighth annual Digital… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Week That Was (5.23.22)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 27, 2022, 8:45 am.

On this episode of The Week That Was, we report that a 41˝ Landa S10P nanographic press will join Quad’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Raising the Stakes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2022, 2:54 pm.

When you walk into the Stakes Manufacturing facility in East Lake, Ohio, you can feel it in the air: the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Pioneer Press to Install Eight-Color RMGT 9 Series LED-UV Perfecting Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2022, 2:51 pm.

Pioneer Press, a commercial printer in the greater Denver market, will be installing an eight-color RMGT 9 Series perfecting press… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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RRD Resolves Claim for Mootness Fee in Lawsuit That Alleged Breach of Fiduciary Duty During Its Sale

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2022, 2:44 pm.

RRD announced the resolution of a claim for a mootness fee in a lawsuit filed by certain plaintiffs during the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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StickerGiant: The Benefits of Focus

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 26, 2022, 2:16 pm.

As a business, StickerGiant has a lot going for it, and one of the biggest things is its focus. As… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Tips from Trainers on Breaking the Digital Printing Sales Roadblock Among Your Older Salespeople

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2022, 2:20 pm.

While digital printing technologies provide myriad new opportunities for commercial print providers, the reluctance of salespeople used to s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Video: Quest for Automation Is Being Fueled by Severe Labor Shortage Facing the Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2022, 1:11 pm.

Lance Martin, VP of Marketing for MBO America and Komori America, discusses advancements in automation that are helping to counteract… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Trade Litho Upgrades Capabilities With Installation of Komori Lithrone G40 advance Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2022, 12:55 pm.

Komori America announced that Trade Litho, a wholesale printing company and long-time Komori customer, has installed a fully-equipped, 40-in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Validation Is for Parking Receipts

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2022, 12:53 pm.

You need validation for your parking receipt if you want free parking. You do not need validation to know you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Sandy Alexander Names Matt Flippen as President and Chief Operating Officer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 16, 2022, 12:49 pm.

Sandy Alexander has announced the hire of Matt Flippen as president and COO. Flippen previously served as VP of Sales… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

USPS Reports Q2 2022 $1.7B Loss, Despite 15.9% Increase in Marketing Mail Revenue

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2022, 2:11 pm.

Marketing Mail revenue increased $512 million, or 15.9 percent, compared to the same quarter last year, on volume growth of approximately… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Xeikon America Achieves G7 Master Qualification With Colorspace Compliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2022, 1:47 pm.

Xeikon achieved the level of G7 Master Qualification with colorspace compliance. The qualification was earned by demonstrating through prod… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ricoh Earns Seventh Consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2022, 1:44 pm.

Ricoh, a long-standing ENERGY STAR partner for imaging equipment, pursued several notable efforts this year to further energy efficiency in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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OSHA Initiates Enforcement Program to Identify Employers Failing to Submit Injury, Illness Data

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2022, 12:40 pm.

OSHA has initiated a new enforcement program to identify employers who failed to submit injury and illness data as required… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Target Report: When Does Customer Concentration Become an Advantage?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 9, 2022, 12:38 pm.

One pernicious characteristic of many printing companies is the reliance on one or two customers that become the majority source… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.