Printing Industry News

Grow Your DTG Business During COVID-19

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:43:25 +0000

Despite extreme economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, some custom apparel businesses are not only surviving -- they're thriving! Learn how some Ricoh Direct-to-Garment printer owners have pivoted and learned to leverage the advantages of DTG to increase their revenue.

RMGT Launches New 8-UP+ Size 970 Series Offset Press

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:33:42 +0000

The 970 is the newest member to the RMGT 9 Series family of presses that boasts over 80 new installations in North America over the last 6 years. This game changing new press further consolidates RMGT’s strength in the 8-up market sector that was created in 2005 with the introduction of the Ryobi 920 press.

Worzalla Thanks Its Associates with ‘WorzallaPalooza’

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:28:22 +0000

Worzalla created a monthlong event called “WorzallaPalooza” to show appreciation to its associates throughout the month of July. It offered daily giveaways, including several grand prize packages.

EFI Pro 30f Printers Change the Game for AJJ Enterprises’ Cornhole Board Business

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:19:04 +0000

After a successful beta run with the first EFI Pro 30f printer, cornhole board manufacturer AJJ Enterprises installed a second Pro 30f in June. With the two flatbed devices, AJJ Enterprises has brought about a seven times increase in throughput compared with the roll-to-roll vinyl and UV inkjet flatbed printers the company used previously.

PaperSpecsGallery.com Presents: Musical Celebrity-Packed Interactive Cocktail Menu

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:05:25 +0000

Here’s my recipe for the perfect print cocktail. Start with one clear vision, add some eye-catching art, stir in an unexpected burst of interactivity, and garnish with just a pinch of out-and-out creative insanity.

Get Back to Where You Once Were Trained

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:57:48 +0000

Read a book and you’ll return 10% of it in a week. Read it twice and that number doubles, even a month later. There is a value to reviewing old lessons. That’s the new lesson in Bill’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip this week.

The Target Report: Serial Buyers Are on the Move Again and Remain on Track

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:49:33 +0000

Serial buyers are back in the market for print-centric company assets, each executing on their own unique and established long-term strategic direction. While some of the transactions in July appear to be or are clearly opportunistic, these companies are not veering wildly off course from their pre-COVID-19 track.

When Is it OK to Reprimand Employees?

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:39:20 +0000

Generally, bosses reprimand employees due to mistakes and miscommunications when processing jobs and/or services. However, it's our experience that in most cases, recurring mistakes and miscommunications are the bosses’ own fault. Let us explain.

COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research: Volume 1, Number 2

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000

The economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is unprecedented in nature and effect. To help printing companies navigate through the crisis to reach the recovery period on the other side, NAPCO Media Research, a service of NAPCO Media, and the PRINTING United Alliance have launched its second report of the COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research.

Virtual Inkjet Summit Goes Live on August 17. Register Online for Free Before the Deadline

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:07:27 +0000

The Virtual Inkjet Summit will provide printer attendees with a focused conference program consisting of educational programming, expert analysis, and case studies, as well as the opportunity to hear from a Who's Who of industry peers on how production inkjet printing technology, software, and solutions have impacted their business and investment decisions.

What is 3D Printing and How Does it Work

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:31:18 +0000

We loved Johannes Gutenberg for inventing 2D printing which reigned over the years and served its time well, but now it’s time for a new successor. 3D printing. Yes, you heard me correctly. 3D printing. The first 3D printer was created by a man named Charles W. Hulls in 1980. When 3D printing was invented, […]

Editing Product Images for Your Ecommerce Site-Some Tips

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:19:30 +0000

Are you getting bored or feeling depressed why your product photo is not up to the mark? Though you spend a lot of money on hiring a good graphics team, you can’t get the result. When creating an online store, images are important.  Whether they’re on your website, or on social media platforms like Instagram, […]

How Much Should You Be Spending on E-commerce?

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:09:49 +0000

When you are managing an e-commerce business, you will have to deal with a lot of stuff. Almost every sector will require some budget and you have to balance them properly to run the business smoothly. But in reality, budgeting is not that easy as it sounds. There are a lot of strategies for an […]

Best Photography Tips You Will Read This Year

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:09:49 +0000

Photography is a passion that many people keep but most people cannot express themselves fully because of lack of photography experience. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer here are some tips about photography to improve your skills. Using the rule of thirds-This rule will help you take eye- catching photos using […]

Boost your Brand with Custom Stickers and Labels

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:30:49 +0000

Stickers, labels and wrappers are the most economical form of advertising and their basic function is to clearly declare your product. They are used for branding, promotion, advertising and labeling of the items themselves, and therefore great attention also should be paid to the graphic design and to the selection of quality types of materials […]

Why Printing Is Still Relevant In 2020

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:39:30 +0000

Technology is evolving and has changed how most businesses operate. This revolution has transformed the way people work and do things. It is now possible to do most things by just clicking a button. The printing sector has not been spared to these changes. It has been affected by the changes since most people are […]

The Options you get when you buy your Laser Marking Machine

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:07:55 +0000

Laser engraving is one of the best ways to brand pendants, metal flasks, engraving diaries, engraving metal objects, engraving on metal pens… Laser is one of the most popular machines in the graphics industry and brings the ability to create a product with unique branding. Laser branding brings a long-term look to your favorite promotional […]

Engraving Machines-Main Factor for Boosting Production

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:16:36 +0000

As an industry professional, you are constantly looking for a way to increase the quantity and level of your production. This is one of the main challenges of the industry along with the innovation. In the laser engraving and cutting industry investment in a machines for laser engraving and cutting can have a lot of […]

Is Branding Important To My Business?

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:35:33 +0000

Branding is one of the most essential aspects of a marketing strategy for a successful business. If you want to manage your business professionally, make sure that you look for the right marketing strategies. With branding, you should note that it will offer you the first impression that you provide to your potential customers. That […]

The secret is in the balance-Printing and Environment

Sat, 02 May 2020 11:56:16 +0000

When someone mentions the printing industry, to the average user will come to mind pictures of the emissions, huge amounts of paper waste and consumption of huge amounts of energy. But today’s reality is much different from those apocalyptic vision towards which there is no salvation for our planet. We can attribute this to users […]