The All New Print Production Handbook by David Bann
Every aspect of print production is covered in this informative, insightful and revealing book. From traditional printing and binding techniques to the next generation of print and production skills, nothing is left out. Each stage of the creative process is explained within the book in clear, concise text that goes alongside detailed color diagrams. The […]
Printing Services: Old And New Techniques
The popularity of print medium as a potent means of spreading information to people of all types is immense even these days. The present form of the printing services industry is an outcome of years of change and evolution in printing styles and processes. Today it addresses a vast range of needs of customers, which […]
Understanding Printing Turnaround Times
In today’s world where everything takes place on “real time” and “immediate” it’s hard to imagine an industry, such as printing, that orders take time to be processed and shipped. You will be glad to hear that the printing industry is evolving too, and technology has helped a lot. Turnaround times have really changed and […]
Print Oasis 2010
Making a Difference: New Opportunities for Purchasing Print Media 9th Annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit July 19 & 20, 2010 * National Press Club * Washington, DC PRINT OASIS IS THE PREMIER EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF PRINT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERS, PRINT BUYERS, SPECIFIERS, AND PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL Join Us […]
Print & Paper comprises only 1.1% of the Worlds Greenhouse Gas Emissions
With so much publicity concerning the environmental impact of print and paper it is surprising how small a part the industry plays in worldwide emissions. Whilst responsible production and consumption should be the way forward for all those in the Graphic Communications Value Chain, we should be aware that our industry is low down on […]
Overview of the economy and its impact on the general and package printing business outlook
Printing Industries of America’s Ronnie H. Davis, Ph.D., vice president and chief economist, and Edward Gleeson, manager of economic and market research, provide an overview of the economy as it relates to general and package printing. Where will the U.S. economy, print, and packaging trend over the course of 2010 and 2011? The answer to […]
Snyder's of Hanover Develops 100% Compostable Snack Packaging with Help from xpedx
Major U.S. snack foods manufacturer Snyder's of Hanover has developed the first certified, fully compostable outer retail package for multipack salted snacks. The packaging, a renewable, cornstarch-based plastic made with a blend of natural polymers and organic materials, was sourced and co-developed by xpedx, one of the largest U.S. distributors of packaging equipment and supplies. […]
Ipex 2010 – all set to be a 'sell out'
Ipex 2010 has reached almost full capacity with more than 75 new international suppliers signing up to exhibit in the last couple of months, adding a total of 1,300 square metres to the overall floorplan. The latest companies to confirm their attendance include Adobe, Brandtjen & Kluge, Grafitek International, Timsons, Impression Technology, XMPIE, Tarrant Machines, […]
NewPage and Spicers Paper announce new partnership on Discovery Brand
NewPage Corporation and Spicers Paper announced today a definitive agreement for NewPage to supply Spicers Paper with a private label brand of coated papers, Discovery, effective immediately. Discovery is a recognized and long standing Spicers Paper brand that is the foundation of the company’s exclusive Advantage Grade family of coated paper products. Discovery, supplied by […]
UK Mailing industry hit by double closure
The UK mailing industry has had a difficult month, with at least two mailing houses going into administration in April. Mailing house Packmail has closed its doors after going to into administration on 9 April 2010, while Colourfolio in Rossendale, Lancashire appears to have closed after going into administration on 13 April. Martin Pickard and […]
More On USPS’ Summer Sale
As it did last year, the U.S. Postal Service is looking to try discounts on standard mail postage between July and September to coax more companies into using direct mail during the slow summer months. At deadline, the Postal Service was still expecting the Postal Regulatory Commission to approve this year’s summer sale by mid-April, says […]
Speakers unveiled for free wide-format event in London 4/26
PrintWeek has unveiled the speakers for next week’s London breakfast briefing, which will be focussed on the opportunities in wide-format print. Leading agency creative consultant Tony Smith, Ben Moss, commercial director at McKenzie Clark and Angel Llewellyn, principal of print buying consultancy Angel Productions will all talk about the opportunities generated by wide-format digital print […]