Printing News back issues from February 2009:
Printer in transition: K/P Corp. creates marketing space.
Feb 02, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These days, the ability to grow and expand your company indeed calls for a celebration. K/P Corp., headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., recently held a grand opening for its newest location in Renton, Wash. More than 250 attendees gathered there to mark the ...
EskoArtwork restructures organization.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... EskoArwork announced that it will restructure the EskoArtwork worldwide workforce by approximately 10 percent. In addition, the company will reduce its operational spending. The current economic slowdown and 2009 global outlook have led to this decision, despite profitable growth in 2008. ...
Brown Printing joins EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Brown Printing Co., headquartered in Waseca, Minn., with offices in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York City, joined the SmartWaySM Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase ...
2009 PEAK Awards call for entries now open.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Print Solutions Magazine will begin taking entries for the 2009 Print Excellence And Knowledge (PEAK) Awards competition. This established competition spotlights companies that not only meet customers' printing needs through creativity in design, manufacturing, fulfillment, and ...
GAERF announces student design competition.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an effort to promote career opportunities within the graphic communications industry, the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) launched a 2009 National Student Design Competition, themed," Careers in Graphic Communications ... Imagine ...
2009 InterTech Technology Awards entry deadline announced.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Printing Industries of America is seeking entries for the 2009 InterTech Technology Awards. These awards recognize new and innovative technologies deemed likely to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry. Technologies from all areas of the graphic arts are ...
Maximize savings in the mailroom.
Feb 02, 2009; ... You may not have realized it, but if you are like most U.S. businesses sending invoices, letters, and packages to customers or vendors, your mailing and shipping costs account for a large percentage of your overall operational expenses. A mid-size company spending a few thousand dollars in ...
Blasting your way to perfect prints.
Feb 02, 2009; ... The cleaner the equipment, the better the quality of the end product. This is particularly tree in the printing industry, where poor quality shows up in living color on printed paper or product packaging. Ultimately, it is the quality of the end product that brings repeat customers. ...
Market your way out of a recession.(modern marketing)
Feb 02, 2009; ... Following President Barack Obama's example, are you working on your marketing stimulus plan? Innovative marketing strategies are needed to thrive in any downturn and during this recession ideas are plentiful. "To keep business at a profit, printers must emphasize previous ...
IBF.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... IBF, a plate and film manufacturer headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, appointed Jack Wiethoff vice president, Global Business Development. Wiethoff is a seasoned industry executive with more than 26 years of experience in the graphic arts industry. He will be responsible ...
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. named Penny Greenwood to its international sales team in its further commitment to service international customers. Greenwood, a native of London, has an extensive background in the ...
Government Print Management.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Edward Bandurak of Chambersburg, Pa., has been named print specialist for Government Print Management, a service offering of e-LYNXX Corp., a print management firm in the United States. "Every day, Ed works with print suppliers around the ...
Vertis Communications.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Vertis Communications, a provider of targeted print advertising and direct marketing solutions, promoted Jeff Pritchett to vice president, finance and treasurer Pritchett joined Vertis in 2007 as vice president, financial planning and analysis. The ...
JohnsByrne Co.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... JohnsByrne Co., a commercial print solutions provider located in Niles, Ill., recently appointed Matt Martin as the eastern regional account manager Martin will be based in JohnsByrne's regional office in Boston and will report directly to Ken Ingram, ...
Caitlyn Laurent.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Caitlyn Laurent joined Pictorial Offset Corp. in Carlstadt, N.J., as the new marketing assistant. A recent graduate from Villanova University, Laurent earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a double major in Marketing and International Business, and a minor ...
Franchise Services Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Don Lowe, chief executive officer of Franchise Services Inc., recently announced a restructuring of the company's executive management team to more effectively lead its print management group of franchise brands, which include Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, Copies Now, and MultiCopy. ...
Make it personal.(Editor's Pick)
Feb 02, 2009 ... XMPie is now shipping version 4.5 of PersonalEffect, its flagship one-to-one personalization software. It provides a complete solution for the creation, deployment, and tracking of one-to-one variable data publishing and cross-media marketing ...
Market resources.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... NAPL has added Business-to-Business Market Research to its market research services. Completely customizable to meet a client's needs for business information, NAPL's Business-to-Business ...
Good idea.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Affinity Express Inc. launched IDEA v4.0. This proprietary workflow solution for interactive ad production is built on the company's Internet-based workflow, which has successfully served thousands of clients for ...
Mailing software.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Virtual Systems released Mail-Shop Version 8.1, the latest edition of its suite of software products for printers, mailers, and fulfillment companies. Mail-Shop Version 8.1 offers advanced ...
Enhanced security.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Printable Technologies Inc. released version 6.9 of the FusionPro Web collateral management system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FusionPro Web incorporates a variety of advanced security features that improve ...
Like a rocket.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Rocketprint Software developed the RocketQuotes Web to print store front. The storefront integrates into an existing Web site, using the printer's internal pricing and giving it complete control of the store and the products. The ...
Economical upgrade.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Extensis updated Universal Type Server by adding plug-in-based font auto-activation for Adobe Illustrator CS4 and InDesign CS4 for their Macintosh and Windows clients. The free ...
One smart module.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Mitsubishi Imaging is offering Dynagram's inp02 imposition suite of products for Adobe Acrobat, as an option for its Smart Tools workflow software. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Key features of Smart Tools include client-server control, drag and drop workflow ...
Document management.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Ricoh Americas Corp. announced DocuClass document management software, a complete process-oriented, document management software solution that enables organizations to streamline their internal operations ...
Readily accessible.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Mail Accounting Software (MAS) from Neopost allows you to have direct access to all of your mail accounting data, anytime and anywhere. MAS's peripheral view dashboard allows you to constantly monitor mail activity. The system also offers unlimited account levels, ...
Unexplored territory.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Monotype Imaging unveiled FontExplorer X Pro and FontExplorer X Server. FontExplorer X has been enhanced with an Apple iTunes-like user interface. FontExplorer X Pro recognizes fonts and formats automatically and allows the user to decide ...
Rite on the money.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... X-Rite announced a new G7 Toolkit designed to help X-Rite customers implement the G7 proof-to-print process control methodology for both offset and flexography. Available as a free download and directly from X-Rite's network of ...
Frame it well.(NEW PRODUCTS: prepress & software)
Feb 02, 2009 ... JOBO AG announced today the PDJ077 digital picture frame into its family of digital imaging products. This stylish and modern digital picture frame features a sleek black frame surrounding the ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2009 ... february 17-1.8 (Tues.-Wed.) Spartanics-Systec will host an open house demonstration of new screen printing, laser cutting, and automated slitting technology at Milser Strasse 37, Bielefeld, Germany D-33729. Highlights of the equipment showcase include: ...
Production print buyers prefer digital printing over offset printing.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A survey by Gartner Inc. shows that digital printing overwhelmingly ranks higher than offset lithography for better image quality and better value for money. The survey of 443 production print managers in the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom was conducted ...
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Feb 02, 2009 ... ACCOUNTING--Certified Public Accountants Adelman Katz & Mond LLP--230 W. 41st St., 15th fl., New York, NY--(212) 382-0404; www.akmcpa.com MargolisBecker, LLC--New York (212) 736-1060; Pennsylvania--(610) 667-4310 ADHESIVE: PRESSURE SENSITIVE ...
Buyer's guide.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers guide)
Feb 02, 2009 ... 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 BANNERS Wyld Grand Format Imaging GRAND FORMAT DIGITAL PRINTING * TRADE ONLY ...
Getting to know your neighbors.
Feb 09, 2009; ... When East Coast Media of Hillsborough, N.J., merged with The Printing Co. of North Brunswick, N.J., in January, it only served to reinforce what may be the greatest benefit it already offered its clients. "We are not just commercial printers here," said Andy Fresco, East ...
Earthtone to officially launch in the Northeast.
Feb 09, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Earthtone, scheduled to launch to print buyers in the Northeast early this year, is an e-commerce platform for the printing industry. The solution was created for print buyers and providers by Nader Alaghband, CEO and founder, and David Reid, founder and ...
InfoTrends offers TransPromo expert consults.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... InfoTrends launched TransPromo Consulting Service, driven by industry experts Barb Pellow, Matt Swain, and Michael O'Leary. Many in the industry are already capitalizing on this new communication vehicle, which leverages opt-in relationships (such as statements, bills, ...
X-Rite names Tekgraf North American distributor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... X-Rite Inc. named Tekgraf Corp., a wide-format color printing distributor, an authorized distributor for North America. Under the terms of the agreement, Tekgraf will distribute X-Rite's digital imaging, prepress, and printing color management solutions, expanding X-Rite's reach ...
manroland approves measures to safeguard future.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... As the supervisory board of parent company manroland AG in Germany announced its plan to implement a package of measures to safeguard the future with specific reductions in workforce and strategic facility planning for 2009 and 2010, manroland Inc. CEO Vince Lapinski issued a strong ...
NYU to award HP executive with 2009 Prism Award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... New York University (NYU) named Vyomesh (VJ) Joshi, executive vice president of the Imaging and Printing Group at HP, the winner of the 2009 Prism Award. The Prism Award is presented annually in recognition of distinguished leadership in the graphic arts and communications industry. ...
Kodak posts 4Q loss, plans up to 4,500 job cuts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Eastman Kodak Co. said it is cutting 3,500 to 4,500 jobs, or 14 percent to 18 percent of its work force, as it posted a $137 million fourth-quarter loss on plunging sales of both digital and film-based photography products. The 129-year-old photography pioneer said its loss in ...
Industry overview.(Industry overview)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Although establishment counts are down significantly across our industry, competition is more intense and diverse than ever. Structural change has redefined the competition from the printer across town to the printer across the country, across the ocean, the non-printer who is providing an ...
Where to find opportunity in the downturn.(money talk)
Feb 09, 2009; ... "Recession, Recession, Recession." That is all that we have heard over the past six months. Clearly, a recession is upon us. In fact, experts are telling us that our current economic situation is likely the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression. The reality is that we ...
What's different about selling print in a bad economy?(sales clinic)
Feb 09, 2009; ... We have been hearing a steady drumbeat of economic problems from analysts and pundits over the past few months. This has created fear and uncertainty for all of us--from printing salespeople to buyers of print solutions. During this recession while customers will continue buy ...
eSA Solutions, the digital technology subsidiary of Sandy Alexander Inc., installed two advanced seven-color HP Indigo 7000 presses in a new high-tech facility in Clifton.(New Jersey)
Feb 09, 2009 ... eSA Solutions, the digital technology subsidiary of Sandy Alexander Inc., installed two advanced seven-color HP Indigo 7000 presses in a new high-tech facility in Clifton. Mike Graft, Sandy Alexander's president, said, "We have seen record growth in our digital business, despite ...
Franklin Printing of Farmington, Maine, installed a Kodak Nexpress S2500 digital production color press to offer short runs, personalization, and on demand services.(Northeast)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Franklin Printing of Farmington, Maine, installed a Kodak Nexpress S2500 digital production color press to offer short runs, personalization, and on demand services. "Adding digital print services was the next logical step for us," explained David Nemi, marketing and sales ...
Ames On-Demand in Somerville, Mass., which prints textbooks, lab manuals, and other books for higher education publishers, recently installed a Xerox 980 color continuous feed printing system.(Northeast)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Ames On-Demand in Somerville, Mass., which prints textbooks, lab manuals, and other books for higher education publishers, recently installed a Xerox 980 color continuous feed printing system. Ames will use the Xerox 980 to significantly expand its ...
Graphic Innovations in Providence, R.I., installed a Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 wide-format flatbed digital printer.(Northeast)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Graphic Innovations in Providence, R.I., installed a Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 wide-format flatbed digital printer. The Acuity flatbed printer is designed for creating trade show graphics, backlit displays, exhibit displays, wall murals and posters, which is perfect for Graphic ...
Compact label printer.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Psion Teklogix introduced the rugged Printabout2 Series as the lightest mobile receipt and label printers in the industry, weighing just 12 ounces with the battery. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The rugged, compact design and extended battery ...
Compatible inks.(Editor's Pick)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Hewlett-Packard announced 781 and 791 printing supplies for the HP Designjet 8000, 9000, and 10000 printer series. Designed specifically for these low-solvent printers, customers can change to the HP 781 and HP 791 ink cartridges as each ...
Believe in magic.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Konica Minolta launched the magicolor 7450 II grafx printer. Designers, advertising agencies, and graphic artists can now shape ideas using a wide range of media. This system is based on the magicolor 7450. The magicolor 7450 II grafx ...
Textile transference.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Neschen Americas launched the DirectTex and TransferTex textile media lines. DirectTex and TransferTex media address both direct print and transfer dye sublimation technologies. DirectTex products feature special coatings that ...
Run with images.(NEW PRODUCTS: press & output devices)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Canon unveiled the imageRUNNER 5050N model. The imageRUNNER 5050N system combines the capabilities of single function printers, faxes, scanners, and copiers into one, user-friendly, high-quality, multifunction monochrome system without putting significant strains on a company's budget. The ...
Mitsubishi Imaging Inc.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... Mitsubishi Imaging Inc. named Catherine J. Cartolano vice president, graphic arts material sales and technical services, effective Feb. 1. Cartolano, with more than 20 years of industry experience, will focus on expanding Mitsubishi's ...
TAPPI.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... TAPPI has announced its new board of directors. They are: Dr. Gary M. Scott (SUNY), Davide R. Friedman (General Mills), and Thomas E. Rodencal (consultant). Elected to begin their three-year terms in March, they will join Jeffrey J. Siegel (Mica Corp.) and Norman F. Marsolan, who will ...
Tim Sawyer has joined Presstek Inc. as director of sales for the Asia Pacific Rim.(CAREER BRIEFS)
Feb 09, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tim Sawyer has joined Presstek Inc. as director of sales for the Asia Pacific Rim. Asia Pacific Rim is one of the three largest print markets in the world with a value of $175 billion, according to ...
Event calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Feb 09, 2009 ... february 18-19 (Wed.-Thurs.) The Pharma Packaging and Labeling U.S.A. Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency located at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. The conference will cover innovations in packaging materials, new technologies, anti-counterfeiting methods, ...
Nearly half of Americans are frequent Internet users.
Feb 09, 2009 ... Americans' frequent use of the Internet has almost doubled during the past five years; 48 percent now report using the Internet more than one hour per day compared to 26 percent in 2002. Large education, income, and age gaps continue to exist in terms of Internet usage ....
Directory.(MARKETPLACE)(Directory)
Feb 09, 2009 ... 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)
Feb 09, 2009 ... 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 ...
Sustainable forestry initiative unveils standard.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 16, 2009 ... On Jan. 30, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Inc. released the first revised draft of their SFI 2010-2014 Standard. SFI third-party certification supports responsible forestry practices across North America through a standard based on principles that promote sustainable ...
Muller stitching wire complies with lead content laws.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 16, 2009 ... On Feb. 10, new laws took effect regarding lead content in children's products. The new laws are based on requirements set forth by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Muller Martini PerformancePlus stitching wire meets or exceeds those requirements. By utilizing Muller ...
Brown Printing Co. enhances B.Direct.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 16, 2009 ... Brown Printing Co. launched a new information avenue with B.Direct--Customer Portal. An extension of Brown's B.Direct services, the new Customer Portal will operate through a friendly and intuitive online interface. "Prior to the Customer Portal, this type of information was ...
Chromira celebrates 500th installation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 16, 2009 ... ZBE Inc. installed it's 500th Chromira LED digital photographic printer for the "Golden Knights'--the U.S. Army's official parachuting team. A Chromira 5x ProLab was installed in the team's Fort Bragg, N.C. facility to replace the 30-inch roll-to-roll printer--which ...
Smith Micro launches StuffIt Deluxe 2009.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Feb 16, 2009 ... Smith Micro Software Inc. Consumer Group launched StuffIt Deluxe 2009 for Windows, an enhanced version of the compression and file management solution, and celebrated by asking customers to share their StuffIt experiences for chances to win prizes. Since 1989, StuffIt ...
2009 paper merchants & recyclers directory.(Directory)
Feb 16, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The official invitation to the inauguration of President Barack Obama was printed on Classic Crest Papers Recycled 100 Bright White from Neenah Paper. This was a particularly stunning choice for such an occasion because it is truly representative of how ...