Printing Industry News

The Week That Was (12/2/2019)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:43:17 +0000

On this episode of The Week that Was, the HP-Xerox story continues; Vistaprint left potentially sensitive information in an unencrypted online database; Dual Print & Mail and Knepper Press have merged; and some dog training tips for your business.

New Bipartisan Federal Legislation Aims to Reinstate Mailed Social Security Earnings Statements

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:39:36 +0000

The Know Your Social Security Act (KYSS) is new bipartisan legislation that would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reinstate the mailing of annual Statement of Earnings, which are currently only available online for workers under age 60.

Carl Icahn Urges HP Shareholders to Pressure HP Board to Pursue Xerox’s $33.5B Offer

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:27:38 +0000

Carl Icahn wrote: "It is absurd for the HP board and management team, with such a history of underperformance and missteps, to claim to have had a sudden epiphany and now expect shareholders to trust them to execute a standalone restructuring plan rather than to even explore an opportunity to enter into a combination that could bring about a much needed $2+ billion of cost synergies and possibly save the company."

Pantone Announces Color of the Year, Multi-Sensory Component

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:21:15 +0000

Pantone announced its 2020 Color of the Year as Classic Blue. The announcement comes with a multi-sensory component of the selection, with accompanying touch, scent, taste and sounds related to Classic Blue and what it represents.

Pantone Makes PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue the First Multi-Sensory Color of the Year in the Company’s History

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:17:52 +0000

The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year, PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue, has been translated into a multi-sensory experience. By extending the sensory reach of PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, Pantone is hoping to reach a greater diversity of people to provide an inclusive opportunity to engage with the color.

IntuIdeas Debuted Customized Interactive Training Books at PRINTING United

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:47:43 +0000

Stemming from its 2018 book, Introduction to Graphic Communication, IntuIdeas launched its customized versions at PRINTING United in Dallas. Also shown at IntuIdeas' PRINTING United booth were Clickable Paper’s uses across disciplines and fields.

11 Non-Sales Books That Will Grow Your Print Sales

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:11:59 +0000

If there was a Sales 101 book that detailed every aspect of the selling process, would you read it? Neither would Bill Farquharson nor Kelly Mallozzi. Too boring. But, there are non-sales books which are far more interesting and valuable to help reps do their job better.

Advancements for an Enhanced Supply Chain

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:00:12 +0000

As software solutions continue to advance, all packaging stakeholders are benefiting from increased automation, efficiency, and clearer channels of communication.

Tags & Labels Printing Offers Short-Run Work With New Heidelberg Versafire EP Press

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:40:44 +0000

Tags & Labels Printing recently installed the Heidelberg Versafire EP, and is now offering short-run packaging to customers. Only a month after its installation, the company is showing off its press capabilities by doing prototyping and sampling work for customers.

Today’s Buyers Seek Full-Service, Omnichannel Approach by Printing Companies

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:10:57 +0000

There is convergence going on, whether printers recognize it or not. The shops taking advantage of it are taking a different approach to selling their products and realizing they can sell an entire portfolio of goods and services.

Why You Should Invest In An Id Card Printer

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:44:21 +0000

Investing in an ID printer is one of the best things that you can do if you are running a company. It is convenient and allows you to print ID cards faster. It is a flexible solution to a company that needs to print a lot of cards regularly. Outsourcing printing services could be expensive. […]

3 Commonly Used Printing Technology for Carton Packaging

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:47:15 +0000

Carton packaging printing technology is simple and economical process, and welcome by the majority. Market demand for cartons is large, there are also a lot of printing process. The packaging printing technology mainly includes: offset printing process, gravure printing process, flexographic process, typography, offset printing, screen printing, pad printing, spherical printing, and thermal transfer. We […]

IT Support in Printing Technology

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:51:44 +0000

IT Support relieves you of all your computer-related concerns and everything that is communicating with and running on them. It allows you to concentrate more closely on doing the primary tasks of your business using advanced modern technology without the need to understand them and know anything about them. Your only wish is that everything […]

5 Tips to finding reputable Affordable Poster Printing Services

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:01:37 +0000

Posters have proved to be one of the most effective marketing tools. This because they are used for promoting a brand in places that have high traffic. In fact, a poster enables you to elaborate on the services and products that you offer without being limited by space. On the other hand, you can’t create […]

The Power of Signs and Symbols: What to Look for in a Sign Company

Wed, 22 May 2019 18:20:52 +0000

  Having a sign in your business is crucial if you want your business to be noticed. A good sign can net you a lot of potential clients. However, a sign is quite expensive investment. You need a legit signage company who provides the right service at the right price.   Customers always notice the […]

7 Packaging Designs with Offset Printing

Tue, 07 May 2019 20:07:37 +0000

  There is an interesting competition for product packaging with offset printing in the market. Every single brand is interested to design its packaging run in a unique and distinguishing way. New and proficient packaging team, graphical designers and packaging manufacturer are hired to capture the market by the astonishing product exhibition. The packaging Trend […]

Three Unique Designs For Printed Memorial Cards

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 09:19:39 +0000

The passing of a loved one can be a very difficult time. Memorial cards are a fantastic way for family or friends to keep the memory of a loved one alive.  Historically, traditional memorial cards have simply been a square of paper with a short excerpt. However, as time has passed and print technology has […]

Understanding ID Card Printing

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:30:37 +0000

ID Card printing can be quite complex – especially when compared with traditional inkjet printing. There are a lot of different factors to consider when undertaking a card printing project. It’s always good to know the fundamentals of the process before you tackle a print job. This broad overview will cover many aspects of card […]

The Future Of Offset Printing

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:08:35 +0000

Offset printing is the most widely used printing technique in the world. Due to the low price of the print and high quality of printed products it is used in the production of packaging, commercial printing, printing of labels and other printed products.     The history of the offset is linked to lithography or […]

4 Tips to Finding A Good Embroidery Place

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:38:26 +0000

 Embroidery is a fabric decorating craft that has been practiced since the early AD years. In the early days, this craft involved threading fabric by hand. However, from the 19th century, this process has been automated. Embroidery is popularly used by top clothing brands to embellish their clothes with their logo designs. It has also […]