Printing News back issues from April 2008:
Digital workflow enhances publisher's book business.
Apr 07, 2008; ... When Harlequin Enterprises, a global publishing powerhouse and the number one publisher of romance novels, wanted to reduce waste and become more efficient at producing thousands of books on a daily basis, the company set up a digital workflow. To understand the challenge the ...
Where's the money? Promoting your print shop: what you can learn from other printers ... and politicians.(self promotion)
Apr 07, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When planning your print company's promotional efforts, can you learn some good lessons from how politicians promote themselves? In the midst of this visible political year of 2008, you may indeed find campaign tactics to be similar to some successful ...
Former Bergen Printing Plates president honored.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 07, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] William Donald Hess, 80, of Auburn, passed away Dec. 8, 2007 in Syracuse, N.Y. Hess was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 28, 1927. He was the son of Alexander B. and Ethel Rose Hess of Oradell N.J. Leaving the Clark School in New ...
Miniature Folding welcomes DGS to its family.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 07, 2008 ... Miniature Folding Inc., Elmwood Park, N.J., formally announced the absorption of DGS Padding into its family of quality folding and finishing services. DGS has been making pharmaceutical and commercial pads for more than 30 years, and now offers custom quality pads, in addition ...
Cytec raises resin prices.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 07, 2008 ... Cytec Industries Inc. informed customers that the prices of UV/EB curable monomers, oligomers and photoinitiators, and VANCRYL acrylic resins will increase by 5 to 10 percent, depending on the product families as contracts allow. The increase will affect products shipped in the Americas on ...
Fujifilm extends imaging division.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 07, 2008 ... The wide-format inkjet business unit of Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals U.S.A. Inc. will become part of Fujifilm's Imaging Division. Moving forward, retailers and professional labs will benefit from the convenience of a single point of order for all imaging hardware and supplies, including ...
Quark moves into the future with Dynamic Publishing Solution.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 07, 2008; ... Quark industry leaders presented a live demonstration of the new Dynamic Publishing Solution (DPS) in New York, N.Y., March 26. DPS combines flexible layout with automated publishing to deliver multiple communications from print, the Internet, and other mobile and electronic ...
Is VDP poised to grow or destroy your business?(Identity Theft)
Apr 07, 2008; ... I love variable-data printing (VDP). I love the quality. I love the quick turnaround. I love the ability to help clients test a small quantity before they roll out a program. I love the way it helped me guide my clients to a new growth path. I love the ability to use variable graphics to ...
Is your marketing paying off?(modern marketing)
Apr 07, 2008; ... How do you tell if your marketing is working? Well, if you launch a new campaign, such as a traditional print mailing or e-mail blast highlighting a special offer, and the phone starts to ring with customers asking for the offer, then you know the promotion worked. Too bad it's ...
User-friendly color technology.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... X-Rite and Pantone launched the ColorMunki family of color products for the photo and design markets. ColorMunki is comprised of technologies developed specifically for creative professionals. The solution suite provides photographers and designers with tools that address the core issues ...
OpenType for higher education.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... Adobe Systems Inc.'s OpenType font collection for teaching and learning about typography was developed in collaboration with ALGA, the professional association for design. Adobe Font Folio Education Essentials software enables higher education students and faculty to design and express ...
An essential plug-in.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... OnOne Software Inc. previewed FocalPoint 1.0, its new software plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. It is designed to help photographers easily blur or vignette areas of an image, as well as eliminate the need for ...
Customized marketing.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... Printable Technologies Inc.'s FusionPro Links version 2.5 helps marketers better reach their customers with individualized communications, while gathering enhanced response data to more easily understand and respond to their ...
Totally templates.(Editor's Pick)
Apr 07, 2008 ... XMPie Inc.'s Marketplace is an online resource designed to support personalized marketing users. It features a uStore-based e-commerce Web site offering a library of ulmage templates available for purchase and download. The templates are in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator ...
Optimizing the Quark experience.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... Dynagram released version 7.3 of INposition, its QuarkXPress XTension. This new version offers increased performance and compatibility, on It runs natively on both Intel and PowerPC-based Mac ...
Meet the new Metrix.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Apr 07, 2008 ... LithoTechnics Pty Ltd.'s Metrix 3.0 generates layouts that optimize one or more products on individual press sheets and features Auto Plan, which calculates product assignment across multiple presses and press runs, based on actual production ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Apr 07, 2008 ... april 15-17 (Tues.-Thurs.) MBO America announced its Fold School dates for 2008. Both Advanced level and Basic full-day courses are free to MBO customers, and include a new and updated instruction manual with illustrations and technicalinformation sheets ....
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Apr 07, 2008 ... 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)
Apr 07, 2008 ... 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 THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...
Presstek executive remembered.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 14, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Presstek Inc. extended condolences to the family and friends of Dick Williams, Plaistow, N.H., who died March 30 after a prolonged illness at the age of 73. Williams was one of the original founders of Presstek, and served as the company's ...
MeadWestvaco becomes MWV.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 14, 2008 ... MeadWestvaco Corp. revealed its new corporate identity as "MWV: How brands take shape." The company's new brand articulates its global packaging capabilities designed to protect and promote products, deliver supply chain efficiencies, meet sustainability promises, and increase ...
Curtis packaging efforts recognized.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 14, 2008 ... The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund honored Curtis Packaging as a 2008 recipient of the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Award, which recognized Curtis Packaging's commitment to clean, renewable energy. Curtis Packaging's commitment to renewable energy through the CT Clean ...
P3 Hosts annual Luminaire Awards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 14, 2008; ... The Partnership in Print Production (P3) presented the 2008 Luminaire Awards April 3 in the Grand Ballroom of The Pierre, New York City. This year marked the 21st annual awards dinner, with 550 members of the industry attending the celebration. The ceremony began with dinner ...
So you're heading to drupa 2008 ...(preview)
Apr 14, 2008; ... How many trade shows boast their own theme song? Well, there is one that can: drupa. Like previous years, drupa 2008 has a new song to usher in the start of the show each day, getting attendees psyched up and ready to go. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited already. ...
Sell more by talking less.(sales clinic)
Apr 14, 2008; ... As a sales trainer and former sales manager, I have had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time accompanying sales professionals on calls to clients. There is always one glaring error printing sellers make, and that is not listening. When a salesperson has poor listening skills, they ...
2008 On-demand printers directory.(Directory)(Company overview)
Apr 14, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new press is delivered to Ondemand Color Group-Long Island City Graphics Arts Center. CONNECTICUT Accurate Graphics 112 Main St. Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Customer service ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Apr 14, 2008 ... 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)
Apr 14, 2008 ... 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 THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...
Printer in transition: from basement to bombshell, Vermillion builds its marketing quarters.(Company overview)
Apr 21, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 'evolution of a printer' requires more than selling on production and price; it requires an innovative, step-by-step process of overcoming today's marketing challenges. The process takes place in Derry, N.H. with Vermillion, a successful ...
Arsenal capital acquires DG3.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 21, 2008 ... Arsenal Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired Diversified Global Graphics Group (DG3). Arsenal management and CEO Michael Cunningham obtained DG3 in a proprietary transaction directly from Peter Furlonge, majority shareholder and former chairman. DG3, ...
Sir Speedy of Westbury relocates, doubles its size.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 21, 2008 ... Sir Speedy of Westbury relocated to its new facility at 75 State St. in Westbury. Twice as large as the company's previous printing and marketing services center, the new 5,600-sq.-ft. building marks the fourth expansion of Sir Speedy since it opened 15 years ago. The remodeled building ...
New $5 bill offers enhanced security.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 21, 2008 ... The first new $5 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve March 13 during a commemorative transaction at President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C., a historic site used by the former president as a White House summer retreat. Officials from the Federal ...
Edison demonstrates expanded capabilities.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 21, 2008 ... Edison Litho & Printing promoted its large-format printing capabilities and use of different substrates at the GlobalShop show at McCormick Place in Chicago recently. "We're here to proclaim our leadership in the large-format printing category by having two KBA Rapida 205 ...
Paper week celebrates recycling and sustainability.(AF&PA's 131st annual paper week)
Apr 21, 2008 ... As paper recovery reaches an all-time high in the United States, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) honored a school, university, business, and community for their outstanding paper recycling efforts. The 2008 AF&PA Recycling Awards were presented during the ...
Creating harmony between paper and ink.(AF&PA's 131st annual paper week)
Apr 21, 2008; ... In many situations, printers have little discretion in the types or grades of substrates on which they print. When accepting an order that specifies a type of stock you haven't used before in a particular application, it's a good idea to send a sample of the paper or substrate to the ink ...
Looking for a cleaner world.(environmental picture)
Apr 21, 2008; ... A clean shop and clean presses are essential to quality printing. Consistent print quality requires the transfer of ink from clean rollers, to clean plates, to a substrate. Any dirt or dislodged pieces of dried ink, grease, or oil can disrupt the lay down of the inks and cause ...
Stick to it.(Editor's Pick)
Apr 21, 2008 ... Editor's Pick Dreamscape, a supplier of decorative surfaces for commercial and residential wallcoverings and murals, introduced Peel N Stik, a textured vinyl media with "excellent" hiding power and the ability to reduce glare and ...
Seal the deal.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Apr 21, 2008 ... The Paper Mill Store (TPMS) offers graphic professionals a wide variety of versatile square envelopes in hot finishes, including metallic, translucent, and FSC-certified options. Name brands include Aspire Petallics, Exact Ice, Glama Natural, and Pegasus. In addition, ...
Economical solutions.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Apr 21, 2008 ... Neschen re-launched its range of filmolux laminating films and gudy adhesives, offering users advanced adhesive technology, and products for improved economy and performance. The revitalization includes improved gudy 808 mounting adhesive with enhanced bonding performance, ...
Good things come in small pouches.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Apr 21, 2008 ... RNR Plastics Magna-Hinge vinyl pouches feature clear windows to display messages, and have reinforced straps, with two encapsulated earth magnets, that can wrap around wire baskets, racks, or closed handles. Suitable for use in manufacturing, assembly, and retail operations, these ...
Room for board.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & substrates)
Apr 21, 2008 ... MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) offers KlaFold, a coated, unbleached kraft paperboard manufactured by Klabin, Brazil's largest paperboard producer. With its three-ply structure, the paperboard delivers strength, printability, and converting performance. It is particularly well-suited for ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Apr 21, 2008 ... april 24 (Thurs.) The New York Chapter of The Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association (MFSA) will hold a dinner meeting and open forum at 6 p.m. at il Villagio, Route 17, Carlstadt, N.J. Tom Quinn, director of Fulfillment, will be the speaker at the interactive ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Apr 21, 2008 ... 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 Plaza South, 21 Main St., ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Apr 21, 2008 ... 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 THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...
GWC takes PDFs to the next level.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) released the first free "proof of preflight" specification that allows easy verification of PDF file integrity. When implemented in a software solution, this specification offers users the ability to review a PDF file's preflight audit trail, including a digital ...
Curtis wins for Great Spirits carton.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Curtis Packaging, Sandy Hook, Conn., received an award from the National Paperboard Packaging Competition for its Great Spirits mini bundt cakes carton. The packaging was designed and manufactured with the purpose of reflecting the premium product. The carton features a four-color process, ...
HP contest winners to be announced at drupa.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... The 2008 HP Indigo Progressive Print Competition will showcase the high-end color and image quality capabilities of its Indigo commercial presses and liquid ElectroInk. The contest will include best-of-category prizes for marketing collateral, photo specialty, direct marketing, ...
Pitney Bowes and WNBA promote literacy.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Pitney Bowes Inc. and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) are raising awareness and funding for literacy across the United States. Six WNBA teams will participate in the season-long initiative to engage fans while raising funds for local, community-based literacy programs ....
Management buys out Knowlton assets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... A management group with more than 50 years experience at Knowlton Specialty Papers Inc., a pioneer in the paper industry, purchased the firm's assets. The new company will be Knowlton Technologies LLC. The company is a wet laid composites media manufacturer. Its products include ...
KBA and HIFLEX form joint venture.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Apr 28, 2008 ... HIFLEX and KBA recently formed a partnership, creating the new entity KBA Complete. It is a joint venture between KBA and the HIFLEX Group. The managing director of the new company is Roland Kastner, a long standing member of the HIFLEX Group management team. The mutual company ...
Print impacts consumer buying decisions.
Apr 28, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Think the printing industry has little influence on shopping? Think again! A report from Vertis Communications titled, "Customer Focus: Decade of Data," revealed that since 2004, fewer shoppers visit stores without first researching their ...
A slice of safety.(finishing up)
Apr 28, 2008; ... Since its introduction 164 years ago, the guillotine paper cutter has evolved into a powerful production tool for printers and bindery operations. Paper mills and converters are also benefiting from a host of improvements that have been made to these machines during the past two decades ....
Keeping top talent in-house.(maximizing benefits)
Apr 28, 2008; ... In any company, a lot of work and planning goes into bringing top talent onboard. Whether it is through college recruiting, weeding through resumes, employee referrals, or bringing in employees from other companies, the hard work is rewarded when a valuable employee is added to the staff ....
Going postal.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Pitney Bowes launched a Web site dedicated to providing the latest information about the Intelligent Mail barcode, the tool that the USPS will use to enhance its service to mailers. The site contains ...
Modern machinery.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Editor's Pick Schober U.S.A. developed a new machine technology for the in-line die cutting, creasing, or punching of a wide variety of paper board or films. Available in section or module designs with variable repeat, this technology can be ...
Guiding the way.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... ODM announced its new and improved sticker, which features a cover guide designed for accurate placement of thin books. In addition, it saves production time, eliminating the manual operation of 'pre forming' the covers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Advanced UV units.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... A.W.T. World Trade Inc. launched its line of UV curing units. Building on more than two decades of experience developing UV technology, these units are engineered ...
Complementing perfection.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Xerox Corp. announced its Cover-Driven Workflow, an end-to-end book production solution for the Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System. The FreeFlow Process Manager manages the prepress ...
Ready, set, snip.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... PNR Plastics announced the GrommetSniper for its ClipsShop CSTEP-2 hand press. The alignment fixture lets users precisely space grommets 5/8-inches to 3 inches from the edge of the substrates, and uniformly locate the distance ...
Fold it over.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... MBO America recently introduced the Foldmaster system. Designed to address the diversity of the on-demand and smaller finishing markets, as well as growth-minded print shops who want new sales and profit opportunities, the Foldmaster line consists ...
Faster production.(NEW PRODUCTS: postpress)
Apr 28, 2008 ... Goss International introduced its new JF-65 SQF combination folder for its M-600 press models, offering enhanced control of signatures at higher speeds. The Goss JF-65 SQF combination folder with one rotary ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Apr 28, 2008 ... may 1-2 (Thurs.-Fri.) PIA will hold its 2008 Human Resources Conference at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, N.Y. This conference will feature a combination of educational programming and networking opportunities for professionals, owners, and other staff ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Apr 28, 2008 ... 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 Plaza South, 21 Main St., ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Apr 28, 2008 ... 1 TO 1 MARKETING C.H. Digital Printing Inc. VARIABLE DATA, PRINT ON DEMAND, & DIGITAL RINTING SERVICES (516) 756-2230; fax (516) 756-0864 ** sales@chdigital.com ACCOUNTING Amper, Politziner & Mattia CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...