Printing News back issues from September 2007:
Researching Print's effectiveness.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 03, 2007 ... The Print Council announced the launch of Print in the Mix: a Clearinghouse of Research on Print Media Effectiveness, a Web-based clearinghouse of information and research on the effectiveness of print in advertising and marketing. Published by the Rochester Institute of ...
Small Letterpress shop uses wind power.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Amy and Beth Salvini have added an important ingredient to their New York City print shop, Greenwich Letterpress. As of June 1, their three vintage Heidelberg letterpresses are being powered with zero carbon emission 100-percent wind energy. Part of a printing family, the ...
Strategic Graphic Solutions formed.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Rich Barbaria announced the formation of Strategic Graphic Solutions Inc. The new firm, headed by Mr. Barbaria, formerly of Jaguar Advanced Graphics in Bethpage, N.Y., is a consulting and service company operating from offices in Seaford, N.Y. Strategic provides companies with ...
X-Rite to acquire Pantone.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 03, 2007 ... X-Rite Inc., a provider of color solutions for measuring, formulating, matching, and simulating color, entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Pantone Inc. for $180 million. The deal is expected to close in the fall. Pantone, headquartered in Carlstadt, N.J., will become ...
Minnesota: 10,000 lakes and lots more.(MATTERS OF STATE: minnesota)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Ask anyone who can read a license plate, and they will tell you that Minnesota has 10,000 lakes. Of course, that is just a round number. No one really seems to know how many lakes are in the state, primarily because no one seems to be able to decide how big a body of water must be to ...
Minnesota overview 2007.
Sep 03, 2007 ... This regional overview of Minnesota is the fifth of seven surveys that will appear in Printing News this year. The information is extracted from The Industry Measure Printing Atlas 2006-2007, a unit of Reed Business Information, a division with Reed Elsevier Inc., ...
Four51 finds success in Minnesota.
Sep 03, 2007; ... Four51 has been around for almost 10 years, and in that time, the world has changed more than most would have imagined--at least in terms of how people and businesses communicate and interact. From offices in Eden Prairie, Minn., Four51 has built a network of printers, distributors, and ...
Monarch Graphics supports old-fashioned service with technology.(modern marketing)(Company overview)
Sep 03, 2007; ... In business for nearly 30 years, Monarch Graphics Inc., based in Central Islip, N.Y., remains true to its original heritage while constantly trying to do things faster and better, and in the end, give clients a better printing experience. "That's what keeps them coming back," says ...
2007 workflow/software reference guide.
Sep 03, 2007 ... With just one more reference guide (wide-format) in Printing News' 2007 series, this fifth installment focuses on some of the latest software products available. Whether you are seeking solutions for workflow management, preflighting, color proofing, variable data, Web composition, or ...
Part 5: fit your people into the content management puzzle.(content control)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Implementing a content management strategy goes beyond simply buying a single-source CMS to control the pieces of text and art that make up publications and manage their corresponding schedules and workflows. It is an intricate puzzle that also involves your staff and the change that comes ...
Working the flow.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Onyx Graphics released the GamaPrint line of RIP software. It is designed to make large-format printing easy, while maximizing printer performance for users needing economical workflow solutions for aqueous and solvent inkjet printers. The product line includes two versions: GamaPrint SE ...
Plugging in.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress)
Sep 03, 2007 ... OnOne Software Inc.'s PhotoFrame Pro 3.1 update is available via free download to all registered users on both Mac and Windows platforms. OnOne Software's PhotoFrame Pro 3 Photoshop plug-in provides ...
Out of this world.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Alien Skin Software released Macintosh Universal updates for all of its Photoshop plug-ins: Snap Art, BlowUp, Exposure, Eye Candy 5: Textures, Eye Candy 5: Nature, Eye Candy 5: Impact, Xenofex 2, Image Doctor, and Splat! ....
The correct way.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Callas Software is now offering an update to its correction tool, pdfCorrect. It is available free to existing users, and can be downloaded from the company's Web site. The Adobe Acrobat plug-in for troubleshooting in PDF files has not only been optimized for the current ...
Securing data.(Editor's Pick)
Sep 03, 2007 ... P3 Software released a new version of NetPlus for P3Expeditor users. It offers users instant global access to their data without having to establish data centers, virtual private networks, or wide area networks. This not only represents a cost savings but enables organizations with ...
Event calendar.(Calendar)
Sep 03, 2007 ... september 9-12 (Sun.-Wed.) Graph Expo, held at McCormick Place South, Chicago, is one of the largest most comprehensive trade shows for prepress, printing, finishing, mailing and fulfillment, package printing, converting, wide-format and digital technologies in the ...
Looking at digital adoption.
Sep 03, 2007 ... As a process, digital printing has gained widespread adoption. However, shops adopting these technologies have unique challenges and needs that are often hidden. The Industry Measure Special Report "Digital Printing 2007: Key Issues for Vendors" takes a detailed look at digital printers' ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Sep 03, 2007 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified Public Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th fl., New York, NY--(212) 382 0404; www.akmcpa.com Amper, Politziner & Mattia--6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017--(212) 682-1600 Amper, Politziner & Mattia--Court ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Sep 03, 2007 ... 1 TO 1 MARKETING C.H. Digital Printing Inc. VARIABLE DATA, PRINT ON DEMAND, & DIGITAL PRINTING SERVICES (516) 756 2230; fax (516) 756 0864 * sales@chdigital.com ACCOUNTING AMPER, POLITZINER & MATTIA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS and CONSULTANTS ...
Where is the money? Book printing.
Sep 10, 2007; ... A few years ago, the demise of printed books was considered a forgone conclusion because of the invention of electronic books, and society's growing inclination to spend more time getting information online. The problem with that prediction is that people, in large part, still ...
TrendSpotting: books on demand, Part 3: how printers and publishers are successfully implementing digital printing.
Sep 10, 2007; ... To implement a successful books on demand program at your company, you must choose a product that will be a good fit for your business. The important things to consider are: Productivity: The press needs to assist you in getting work through your shop quickly. The goal is to ...
Ricoh MFP line meets Energy Star guidelines.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 10, 2007 ... In its efforts to be a national leader in environmental conservation, Ricoh Americas Corp. announced its entire line of multifunction products (MFPs) qualifies to meet the new Energy Star guidelines. This year, the Energy Star program introduced tougher restrictions on energy use, making ...
GSG acquires packaging design firm.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Graphic Systems Group (GSG) acquired applebrandsource, a global strategic branding and package design consultancy firm in New York City. According to the agreement, GSG will merge applebrandsource's services, personnel, and client base with its own, strengthening the company's overall base ...
Advanced Print Technologies named Ryobi dealer.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 10, 2007 ... In June, xpedx Printing Technologies, the national distributor for Ryobi Limited, graphic systems division, entered into a regional dealer agreement with Advanced Print Technologies of East Providence, R.I. to sell and service the full line of Ryobi sheetfed presses. The ...
Book manufacturing pioneer outpaces its competition.
Sep 10, 2007; ... After generating 10 to 15 percent annual growth during the 1990s, digital book manufacturer Integrated Book Technology (IBT) found a new groove. Market research firm Interquest projects that from 2004 to 2009, digital book and manual production will almost double, from less than ...
Value-added printing in every dimension.
Sep 10, 2007; ... The printing industry is vibrant, dynamic, and a source of continuous innovation. That is especially true of its sheetfed segment. However, when viewed from a macroeconomic perspective, printing is a mature industry with moderate growth. Mature industries are characterized by fierce ...
Improve sales by keeping tabs.(sales clinic)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Left to their own devices, salespeople do not keep records. They do not write down where they are going, who they plan to see, what they want to accomplish, or what happened during calls made. They will not put down on paper who they call upon, who else calls on their accounts, who makes ...
Introducing the new print buyer.(building business)
Sep 10, 2007; ... The print sales representative has been calling on the traditional buyer, the purchasing agent, for many years. Selling digital variable-data printing with the consultative approach requires targeting a new buyer. Where do these new buyers work? They reside in all types of ...
The Zenger Group-Printing Services Network.(New York)
Sep 10, 2007 ... The Zenger Group-Printing Services Network installed a Xerox Nuvera 120 EA Digital Production System to keep up with growing client demand for high-quality black-and-white print jobs such as personalized letters, and postcards, booklets, and fliers. The full-service commercial ...
Agfa Graphics announced that as part of its five-year strategic alliance with The New York Times Co.(New York)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Agfa Graphics announced that as part of its five-year strategic alliance with The New York Times Co., it completed the installation of Arkitex Courier and Arkitex Director. Together, Arkitex Courier and Director operate as an automated, single transmission and printing solution, giving The ...
Phoenix Packaging in Columbia purchased the first Weidhaas 40x56" Crest Clamshell press.(Pennsylvania)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Phoenix Packaging in Columbia purchased the first Weidhaas 40x56" Crest Clamshell press. Weidhaas expanded its Crest product line to include larger sizes that still offer the tonnage and precision needed to cut corrugated or other difficult materials, such as today's plastics. ...
Pressing forward.(NEW PRODUCTS: press)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Sakurai USA Inc. introduced the SD Series Model 96, a 25x38" press. The 16-page format size complements Sakurai's existing sizes of 20x26" and 23x31". The 96 Series is available in four- to six-color configurations, plus coating and perfecting. "The 25x38" size has been ...
Buff and beautiful.(NEW PRODUCTS: press)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Man Roland unrolled the S 106M sheetfed blanket, now available from the pressmaker's printcom supply line. The blanket is built to match the specifications and performance parameters of the company's presses. It is the first to be offered under the printcom banner in North America. ...
A wide advantage.(NEW PRODUCTS: press)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Roland DGA Corp. unveiled the Soljet PRO Ill eco-solvent inkjet printers recently in 74", 64", and 54" models. The XJ-740, XJ-640, and XJ-540 are Roland's fastest Soljets to date, combining high print speeds with 1440x1440-dpi image quality, for six-color CMYK+LcLm digital ...
Flattening the world.(NEW PRODUCTS: press)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Gandinnovations launched the Jeti 2030 UV Flatbed, featuring 48 Spectra print heads and a 2x3 meter printing area. It can print direct to substrates up to 2" thick, including acrylics, corrugated board, lenticular, wall murals, poster board, tile, drywall, blinds, ...
Event calendar.(Calendar)
Sep 10, 2007 ... September 18 (Tues.) Printing Industries Alliance (PIA) will host the annual Franklin Event at Chelsea Piers from 5:30 p.m. to 9 pm. The reception will provide an opportunity to honor industry leaders, network with colleagues, exchange ideas, and extend support of ...
Print still growing strong.
Sep 10, 2007 ... According to a new research study published by Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR), titled "Future Direction and Trends in Retail Print Media Advertising," print is the principal medium used by key retailer categories such as food, home improvement, drug, ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Sep 10, 2007 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified Public Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th fl., New York, NY--(212) 382-0404; www.akmcpa.com Amper, Politziner & Mattia--6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017--(212) 682-1600 Amper, Politziner & Mattia--Court ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Sep 10, 2007 ... 1 TO 1 MARKETING C.H. Digital Printing Inc. VARIABLE DATA, PRINT ON DEMAND, & DIGITAL PRINTING SERVICES (516) 756-2230; fax (516) 756-0864 * sales@chdigital.com ACCOUNTING Amper, Politziner & Mattia CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO ...
Finding a cleaner way to print.(Special Update: Environmental Products)
Sep 17, 2007; ... With the printing industry continually looking to lessen its impact on the planet with more Earth-friendly products, a growing number of ink and chemical manufacturers are responding to this trend by offering soy and vegetable-based inks, and other pressroom chemicals. ...
7 immutable benefits of environmentally friendly printing.
Sep 17, 2007; ... There is a growing momentum behind the trend of switching to environmentally friendly business practices. For decades, "going green" has been a metaphor for "government regulation" in the business world, and in many industries, the only way to coerce some companies into adopting ...
Mohawk helps Emmys go green.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Fox and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences have gone "Green with Emmy" by partnering with Mohawk Paper to produce an environmentally friendly 59th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast this week. This "Green with Emmy" campaign encompasses all Emmy events, with the sole purpose of ...
Neenah watermarks FSC papers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... As part of Neenah Paper's expanded offering of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified papers, two colors in the mill's flagship Classic brands are now available as FSC-certified: Recycled Bright White and Recycled Natural White. According to Neenah, it is the first mill to ...
International Paper, USW reach mill agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... International Paper reached a four-year agreement with the United Steelworkers of America that lays a new framework for bargaining future local labor contracts at 14 of its U.S. pulp, paper, and packaging mills. This agreement will contribute to a stronger working relationship between ...
Garbrecht named new CEO of KBA North America.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... KBA North America, Williston, Vt., named Holger Garbrecht president and CEO of KBA North America, replacing Ralf Sammeck, who was promoted to executive vice president of worldwide sheetfed sales, and a member of the management board for KBA. "I look forward to taking over this ...
Van Son launches new Web site.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Website overview)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Van Son Holland Ink Corp., Islandia, N.Y., launched its new Web site, www.vansonink.com. The site has a complete new design and layout, developed to allow printers of all sizes easier access to products, service, and technical information. Featuring expanded and informative content and ...
Manufacturers of soy printing inks and supplies.(SPECIAL UPDATE: environmental printing)
Sep 17, 2007 ... The following is a list of soy printing ink and soy printing supplies mnaufacturers courtesy of the United Soybean Board (www.unitedsoybean.org). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Printing Inks A.B. Dick Co. Large variety of colors. Industrial and ...
How to meet the challenge of air pollutants.(environmental picture)
Sep 17, 2007; ... Under a mandate from the courts, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directed states to review and tighten standards on air emissions. The printer is faced with adopting technologies to eliminate, reduce, or destroy air pollutants. What can you do to enable your firm to ...
That's certifiable.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Stora Enso's Centura, Productolith gloss, dull and matte sheets, and the Arbor line of products now meet the chain-of-custody certification requirements for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC); the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI); and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest ...
An expanded view.(Editor's Pick)
Sep 17, 2007 ... SMART Papers expanded its core environmental gradeline, Genesis, to feature new 100-percent post-consumer waste papers, new Forest Stewardship Council-certified papers, new colors, and a new super-smooth print surface. The new line is versatile with wood-flecked papers, new cover colors, ...
Easier and faster.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Sep 17, 2007 ... GOEX Corp. now offers card printers and producers an extruded plastic sheet with the magnetic stripe already incorporated. The ubiquitous plastic card has become a staple of global commerce, thanks to the presence of a magnetic stripe capable of storing data, and of being read when swiped ...
NAK Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Nicholaus Kubis was appointed vice president of sales at NAK Inc., an interactive marketing and communications provider, assigned to accelerate the agency's expansion into new market sectors. He comes to NAK from idEXEC, where he spent the last two years rising from account manager to ...
Frank Misischia joined FLM Graphics Corp. as director of client services for the company's AEC/Reprographics imaging services business, and as general counsel.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Frank Misischia joined FLM Graphics Corp. as director of client services for the company's AEC/Reprographics imaging services business, and as general counsel. He come from Day Pitney LLP, a law firm in Florham Park, N.J., where he was an attorney ...
Bobst Group North America.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Bobst Group North America hired Harold Leete as regional sales manager, Folding Carton Equipment, Northeast Territory. This region is comprised of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. Leete ...
Wink International LLC.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Kevin Blaine was named director of sales for Wink International LLC. In his new position, Mr. Blaine is responsible for all aspects of sales for Wink, as well as managing the company's growing sales staff. He will also manage ongoing customer relationships to ensure Wink meets the changing ...
Printable Technologies Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Printable Technologies Inc. appointed David Thompson--a leader in the enterprise marketing solution space, working directly with corporations and with their service providers--to the newly created position of executive vice president of sales and marketing. Most recently serving as ...
Event calendar.(Calendar)
Sep 17, 2007 ... September 18 (Tues.) Printing Industries Alliance (PIA) will host the annual Franklin Event at Chelsea Piers from 5:30 p.m. to 9 pm. The reception will provide an opportunity to honor industry leaders, network with colleagues, exchange ideas, and extend support of ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Sep 17, 2007 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified Public Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th fl., New York, NY--(212) 382-0404; www.akmcpa.com Amper, Politziner & Mattia--6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017--(212) 682-1600 Amper, Politziner & Mattia--Court ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Sep 17, 2007 ... 1 TO 1 MARKETING C.H. Digital Printing Inc. VARIABLE DATA, PRINT ON DEMAND, & DIGITAL PRINTING SERVICES (516) 756-2230; fax (516) 756-0864 * sales@chdigital.com ACCOUNTING Amper, Politziner & Mattia CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO ...
Graph expo 2007 coverage: pressing on: here is what you need to know about new business initiatives, and press manufacturer debuts.(Company overview)
Sep 24, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sustainability. Trans-promo. Packaging. These were resounding trends for printers to capitalize on at this year's Graph Expo and Converting Expo, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Sept. 9-12. It was the largest Graph Expo since 2000, with 640 exhibiting ...
HP acquires MacDermid ColorSpan.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 24, 2007 ... Hewlett-Packard (HP) signed an agreement to acquire MacDermid ColorSpan Inc. from MacDermid Printing Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of MacDermid Inc. MacDermid ColorSpan is a supplier of UV-curable inkjet printers for display graphics and a key supplier to sign shop franchises, quick ...
Two Long Island finishers unite.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
Sep 24, 2007 ... Laminall Inc. acquired Alpha Laminating, a Long Island-based laminating company. Alpha, founded in 1966, once set the industry standard for turnaround and efficiency. Jack Klebanow, president of Laminall, said, "This strategic acquisition will allow us to expand our customer ...
MBO to address key factors at November innovation days.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 24, 2007 ... MBO America, together with 20 other printing industry vendors, will welcome hundreds of attendees to its Innovation Days, Nov. 7-9. Recognizing the value and individualized attention that a smaller venue can offer business owners of any size, MBO America has hosted or co-hosted ...
Make foiling work for you.(finishing up)
Sep 24, 2007; ... The machines are expensive, the tools are expensive, and the materials are expensive. That is what every printer thinks about foil and hologram applications. However, the growing demand for aesthetic and security applications, coupled with the fact that customers are prepared to pay a ...
Age-blended work forces yield return on experience.(staffing strategies)
Sep 24, 2007; ... Throughout the 20th century, declining fertility and increasing life expectancy dramatically raised both the median age of our populations and the number of workers who are retirement-bound. Projections indicate that nearly 25 percent of the United States population will be eligible for ...