Printing News back issues from June 2008:
Eco-friendly products are hot sellers this year: adding value: ad specialities.(Interview)
Jun 02, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Advertising specialties run the gamut from clothing to gadgets to sports equipment, and everything in between. And this category is growing at a steady rate. The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), the largest media and marketing organization serving ...
Trendspotting: Integrated Marketing Pt. 2.
Jun 02, 2008; ... While there is seemingly a never-ending way to market one's print business, at the end of the day there's only one thing to market--you. You can study databases, try traditional and avant-garde marketing methods, and prospect indefinitely, but for your efforts to succeed you will always ...
PIXI nominations due by August.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Xerox Corp. is calling for entries in the seventh annual Printing Innovation with Xerox Imaging (PIXI) Awards. The multinational competition's theme this year is "Shine," and recognizes the work customers are printing with Xerox digital systems. This year's PIXI awards will recognize print ...
Mohawk winners announced.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. announced the winners of the first-quarter Strathmore Letterhead Competition. They are: Gold: Data Projections Identity: Printer--Disc Pro Printing and Graphics, Houston; Client--Data Projections Inc.; Design Firm--BrandExtract; Paper--Strathmore Script, ...
Mitsubishi raising paper prices.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Bielefeld will raise the prices for its giroform carbonless paper range by 5 to 7 percent. The worldwide increase is valid for both sheets and reels and is effective with deliveries as of July 1. Because of steadily rising costs, especially in the fields of raw ...
Ramsey Press debuts new technique.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Ramsey Press Inc., a commercial printer based in Mahwah, N.J., announced the availability of its trademark High-Definition Printing. High-Definition Printing is achieved by using Sublima 340 line FM screening and specially calibrated gradient prepress curves, along with ...
xpedx launches Ryobi Web site.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Website overview)
Jun 02, 2008 ... xpedx will be the exclusive U.S. marketer and distributor of the LED-UV print curing system, an offset printing technology from Ryobi. xpedx has also launched xpedxstores.com, an e-commerce Web site that offers businesses and consumers a variety of quality papers, office products, ...
12 steps for digital success.
Jun 02, 2008; ... In just 10 years, digital printing has completely changed the face of print production. This digital revolution has unleashed an array of print possibilities, giving graphic designers and printers a level of versatility and creative freedom they could not have imagined a decade ago. ...
Why you should host an event.(modern marketing)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Event marketing is a concept that more printers should employ. As prospects are overwhelmed with marketing images and concepts on a nearly endless basis, positioning your firm with an event can prove to be a great business- and relationship-building enterprise. We're not talking ...
Affordable, dependable quality.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... RSA's Qdirect has been enhanced for greater usability and is now more affordable. With version 3.5, users can preview jobs and ticketing information, ...
Get focused.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Enfocus released updates to PitStop Server, a tool for high-volume PDF preflighting and automatic corrections; Instant Barcode, a barcode application ...
Simple solutions.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Editor's Pick X-Rite Inc.'s enhanced line of plate control solutions includes iCPlate2 and Platescope 6.1. Both feature updated firmware and software that support the latest screening and plate technologies, and the FOGRA FMB measuring bar standard. They also support the latest ...
Improving Photoshop.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OnOne Software Inc. announced Plug-in Suite 4 software for Adobe Photoshop. It combines full versions of six essential software tools--Genuine Fractals 5 ...
The proper plug-in.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Network PDF, in collaboration with Finishing Experts Group Inc., released FOLDRite Template Master for Adobe InDesign CS2 and CS3. This software plug-in pushes proper file setup for folded materials upstream to the designer. The user simply chooses the folding style, enters the desired ...
Web-to-print made easy.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Virtual Systems announced Digi-Shop, a management information system (MIS) designed specifically for organizations that do digital print and mail. Digi-Shop allows the organizations to quickly implement solutions for job capture, digital print/mail estimating, work orders, postage ...
Image manipulation.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Nik Software released the Viveza plug-in for Aperture 2.1, Apple's photo editing and management software. The Viveza plug-in allows Aperture users to selectively control light and color in photographic images without leaving Aperture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ...
Formatting ad hoc.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Printable Technologies released the JobDirect job submission module as part of the latest FusionPro Web product. The module provides server-side conversion to PDF formatting for ad hoc job ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Jun 02, 2008 ... june The Rochester Institute of Technology announced its Workforce Education Training schedule for 2008. RIT has been a leading provider of education for the printing and imaging industries for more than 50 years. The Printing Applications Laboratory (PAL) provides training and ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Jun 02, 2008 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified PubLic Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th ft., New York, NY--(212) 382-0404; www.akmcpa.corn Amper, Politziner & Mattia--6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017--(212) 682-1600 Amper, Politziner & Mattia--Court ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Jun 02, 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@chdigitaLcom ACCOUNTING Amper, Politziner & Martin CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...
The right press for you, Part 2 evaluating applications and processes.
Jun 09, 2008; ... Having 'the right tool for the right job' is always important--but even more so in the printing business. The right process for the right application can make or break a project and even a client relationship. And while the processes used on fine art, direct mail, wide format, and office ...
Drupa report Part 1: how sweet it is.(coverage)
Jun 09, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Greetings from Dusseldorf, Germany! As I write this, I'm here at the drupa trade fair, the largest print and graphics show, held every four years. This has been my first drupa, and I'm pleased to confirm all the rumors: by day three I realized it's a whole ...
NYC area students to receive scholarships.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Twenty-five students from the New York City metropolitan region will be given graphic arts scholarships at an awards ceremony to be held at the new Hearst Tower on June 24. The scholarship program is conducted by the Graphic Communications Scholarship Award and Career ...
Presstek resolves legal issues.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Presstek Inc. reached settlements that have resolved three long-standing legal disputes. In addition, the company has reached a settlement with one major distributor in the company's patent and trademark infringement action against VIM Technologies Ltd. and others in the International ...
Donald Blyler offset recognized at Neographics.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Donald Blyler Offset (DBO) received 13 awards, including four "Best of Category" at the Neographics 2008 Power of Print Awards Presentation in Philadelphia. DBO is a sheetfed, offset printing company located in Lebanon, Pa. It has more than 50 full-time employees. Since its ...
PIA/GATF conducts Lean Manufacturing survey.
Jun 09, 2008 ... A recent survey conducted by PIA/ GATF and Point Balance concluded that more than 77 percent of North American printing company managers have heard or read about Lean Manufacturing. About two-thirds of those managers are familiar with the concepts and techniques of Lean Manufacturing, and ...
30 seconds to a great first impression.(sales clinic)
Jun 09, 2008; ... It takes 30 seconds to win or lose a sale. In the sales profession that 30-second first impression could cost or earn you the biggest sale of your life. There is no better use of time and effort for printing salespeople than creating a positive first impression with executives ...
Unbeatable value.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Konica Minolta released the bizhub 40P/40PX series of black-and-white desktop printers. Developed for medium to large workgroups that require significant black-and-white output, these new network-ready printers deliver simplicity, manageability, and value to both end users and IT ...
Exceptional performance.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Kyocera Mita America announced the FS-1300D to meet fast-paced small business workgroup and small office printing requirements. The printer offers high-quality output with six-second first print out time, standard duplex for double-sided printing, and ...
Minimize waste.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Editor's Pick La Crosse Litho Supply announced Precisionlmage TFK Process Color Inks. These inks minimize waste because of their ability to develop color quickly on press and are specifically designed to print high-quality graphics at medium tacks. Precisionlmage TTK series of ...
Two of a kind.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Roland DGA Corp. introduced White Eco-Sol Max ink along with the 2008 Soljet Pro III XC-540 print/cutter, featuring Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology, a white ink configuration option, and other enhancements that ...
Tools of the trade.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Heidelberg U.S.A. introduced a new line of Saphira press and roller care chemistry products. The four new solutions include Saphira Presswash ...
Table it.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Graphic Parts International, a manufacturer and supplier of OEM vacuum tables, offers stainless-steel surface tables, as well as Formica and phenolic tabletops for material-sensitive and nonconductive applications. The vacuum tables are manufactured using a proprietary Stay-Flat process. ...
Konica Minolta.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Konica Minolta selected Alan Nielsen as executive vice president of dealer sales and administration. Nielsen will report directly to Richard K. Taylor, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new position, Nielsen will be responsible for managing all ...
Xitron.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Xitron CEO Mark Eisenschenk will assume Jim Thrush's role as president; Thrush is retiring after 12 years of service. Thrush began his career with Xitron in 1996 as a sales representative and was soon ...
One Source Visual Marketing Solutions.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... One Source Visual Marketing Solutions hired Rahul Siddharth as the executive creative director of its creative agency. Most recently, he was the vice president and creative director of Bernhard Hodes Group. ...
Xante.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Xante promoted Loretta Castello to director of sales and marketing for Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa. In her new role, she will report to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales Scott Reese. She is responsible for building, developing, and coaching the company's European sales ...
GPA.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... GPA promoted Anne Tuzik to vice president of finance. In this role, she will have overall responsibility for all aspects of GPA's financial management which includes planning, control, accounting, and reporting of the company's finances. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tuzik ...
Plymouth Printing Co. Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Plymouth Printing Co. Inc. named Keith Dovel president and chief operating officer. Dovel has been vice president and general manager since January 2006. Dovel succeeds ...
NugentAlison Graphics, New York, had a Heidelberg CD 102 six-color press installed.(New York)
Jun 09, 2008 ... NugentAlison Graphics, New York, had a Heidelberg CD 102 six-color press installed. The CD 102 has a high degree of automation and cost-effectiveness. Its "plus" options enable printers to concentrate on print quality. Enhanced preset functions reduce manual setup work, and digital ...
Quality Printing recently installed a Komori Lithrone $40 six-color press.(Massachusetts)
Jun 09, 2008 ... Quality Printing recently installed a Komori Lithrone $40 six-color press. Located in the Berkshires region, it is a multi-generational company that serves the non-profit educational sector and advertising agencies. Key drivers in the selection of the company's newest Komori included its ...
Event calendar.(Calendar)
Jun 09, 2008 ... june Rochester Institute of Technology announced its Workforce Education Training schedule for 2008. RIT has been a leading provider of education for the printing and imaging industries for more than 50 years. The Printing Applications Laboratory (PAL) provides training and ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Jun 09, 2008 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified Public Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th ft., New York, NY--(212) 382-0404; www.akmcpa.corn Amper, Politziner & Mattia--6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017--(212) 682-1600 Amper, Politziner & Mattia--Court ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Jun 09, 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@chdigitaLcom ACCOUNTING Amper, Politziner & Mattia CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO THE GRAPHIC ARTS 6 East ...
Printer in transition: Brooks Litho strives for perfection.
Jun 16, 2008; ... Brooks Litho and Digital Group in North Amityville, N.Y., made its digital transition 13 years ago. Ahead of its time, the firm is a pioneer in the printing industry, but keeping that status is a constant process. Owner David Brooks has been working in the industry for more than ...
Drupa report Part 2: the greatest (print) show on earth.(coverage)
Jun 16, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last week, we looked at some of the biggest news makers in terms of technologies we'll see in the near--and maybe not so near--future. This week, we'll take a closer look at some of the offerings available now, launched and promoted at drupa 2008 in ...
Sun Chemical announces consulting division.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Sun Chemical launched a new consulting division at drupa 2008, involving international partnerships with other companies to create better workplace practices for customers. The consulting business offers a comprehensive range of services and solutions to help customers make the ...
Sir Speedy and PIP salespeople honored.
Jun 16, 2008 ... Franchise Services Inc. recognized PIP and Sir Speedy salespeople with sales achievement awards at the annual Sales Forum in Baltimore. Forty-five people received a platinum level award, and 46 received a gold award. Each award is based on total sales activity for the 2007 calendar year ....
Oce selected as Climate Action partner.
Jun 16, 2008 ... Oce has been recognized as a Climate Action industry partner. Climate Action is an international communications platform that informs businesses, the United Nations, government, and non-governmental organizations in promoting organizational and individual actions to limit human-induced ...
EastPack promotes green initiatives.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 16, 2008; ... Environmentally-friendly packaging was 'the buzz' at the 7th Annual EastPack held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, June 5. Cardpak Inc., an Ohio-based package printer, introduced its new corporate identity: EcoLogical Packaging. Cardpak developed the ...
New kid on the sustainability block.(environmental picture)
Jun 16, 2008; ... When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brought representatives from the printing industry together for the Common Sense Initiative, the major associations of the industry found an opportunity to work together for the first time. This common bond has resulted in the annual ...
Print Council.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... The Print Council named Kevin Joyce, chief marketing officer, Kodak's Graphic Communications Group, to its executive committee. Formed by leaders across the ...
Lightning Source Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Lightning Source Inc. appointed Mark W. Pitts to the new position of vice president of sales for the Americas. He joins Lightning Source from Glatfelter Co., headquartered in York, Pa. Glatfelter is a manufacturer of specialty papers and ...
Graphic Systems Group.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Graphic Systems Group named Dinah Davidson chief sustainability officer. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the image reproduction/graphic arts field most recently as director of production strategies and resources at GSG. As the agency's first CSO, she will develop ...
Presstek.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Presstek appointed Kathleen McHugh vice president and chief marketing officer. With more than 20 years of industry experience, she will focus on expanding Presstek's presence in the growing digital color printing market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She ...
Fujifilm.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Fujifilm announced that the board of Dimatix appointed Martin Schoeppler CEO and president, replacing John C. Batterton who is retiring. Batterton will remain in his post at Fujifilm Dimatix during the next month to assist with the leadership transition. ...
Timothy Wright.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Timothy Wright joined American Banknote Corp. as vice president of product marketing. Wright will direct ABnote's efforts to package existing regional solutions for resale within the group. He will also direct new product initiatives through technology partnerships and alliances. Based in ...
Screen U.S.A.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Screen U.S.A. appointed Enrique Flores to the position of regional sales manager for the company's Latin American sales area. Flores will be responsible for ...
Exactly on time.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Wausau Paper added 100-lb, cover to its Exact Ice line, taking this printing and writing line to a broad offering of 100 skus. With the Exact Ice crisp, blue-white shade and 96 brightness, the 100-lb, cover offers printers more options for everyday print applications. It comes ...
Imagine that.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... MACtac Graphic Products' IMAGin B-free Pro digital vinyl features a high-tack adhesive, which quickly builds to a high bond, making it suitable for experienced installers who demand an ...
More sheets, please.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... xpedx expanded and updated its Vector printing papers line to include multipurpose sheets and rolls for Xeikon presses. The newest additions to the coated and uncoated papers enable xpedx to provide customers with a wide range of coated and uncoated papers for offset and digital ...
Pretty in pearls.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Editor's Pick FiberMark announced Pellaq Boucla, a material with boucle embossing, and a shimmering pearl finish. Boucla brings bold, organic texture into relief, in combinations of pearlescent colors that are enhanced by ...
Stick around.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... Nova Films and Foils introduced permanent/removable double coated adhesives. The adhesives are designed for mounting to glass, high impact polystyrene, and other surfaces. They remove easily without leaving residue. The ...
Good for the earth.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... AbitibiBowater introduced ECOPAQUE Ecopaque, an environmentally friendly offset paper. Ecopaque is the breakthrough high whiteness UFS substitute developed for the commercial printing industry. UFS substitutes are specifically ...
A wise decision.(NEW PRODUCTS: paper & consumables)
Jun 16, 2008 ... The Rockland line of colored paper now contains up to 100-percent recycled fiber. It is a wise choice for all sorts of applications such as brochures, annual reports, postings, and stationery. Distributed exclusively by ...