Mellow Colour's LinkSpec to make print 'more profitable'
A software system that enables remote approval of colour-critical printing could make printing more profitable, its developer has claimed. Mellow Colour’s LinkSpec allows printers to exchange colour data and print-run reports with print buyers via a secure portal, creating, in effect, a remote press passing service. The print run and proof reports can include colour […]
Print-on-Demand Publishing: What is it and why is it so important for authors?
Print-on-demand publishing is an amazing way for authors to self-publish. Joanna Penn from www.TheCreativePenn.com explains. You upload your files to a provider and your book is only printed on order by a customer. This means no up front costs, no storage and no postage to manage. You can have a print book for sale with […]
What to pitch if you want to sell marketing services vs. printing services
I have been working with a special customer from London called X1. They are determined to make a change and offer their customers more value. Their next natural step being a commercial printer was to move from selling print services to selling marketing services. Many things needed to be addressed in order to plan and […]
Printing Technology Courses in India
Printing Technology Courses in India became popular towards the latter half of the 20th century. With the advent of print media on a universal scale and innovations in printing technologies, this field of study has gained immense popularity among learners. Printing as a subject is huge and involves studying of different analog and digital technologies. […]
Research and Markets: The US Commercial Printing Industry Includes About 35,000 Companies with Combined Annual Revenue of About $100 Billion
Research and Markets www.researchandmarkets.com/research/171a2f/commercial_printin has announced the addition of the ” Commercial Printing ” report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and close more deals. First Research performs the “heavy lifting” by synthesizing hundreds of sources into an easy to digest […]
RR Donnelley to Produce Digitally Printed Books for Penguin Group Using Inkjet Presses
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NASDAQ:RRD) today announced an agreement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. to provide the majority of its digital printing and binding requirements. Under the terms of the agreement RR Donnelley will produce Penguin Group (USA)’s digitally printed adult and young readers’ trade hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback books, bound galleys […]
The High Cost of Preventable Errors
It’s no secret that the past several years have been difficult for many printing companies. The big problems – declining print sales and persistent low profit margins – have been discussed in a variety of venues. The recent recession has exacerbated the difficulties, but the underlying cause has been a fundamental shift in the ways […]
New Vision 3 Summit Leadership Conference Announced by Industry Associations
The National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL); NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies (NPES); and, Printing Industries of America have joined forces to create a dynamic new leadership conference for graphic communications executives—the Vision 3 Summit—slated for March 13–16, 2011 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, […]
Standard Finishing Systems' Partners to Premier New Technologies and Set World Records at Ipex
Standard Finishing Systems’ partners Horizon and Hunkeler will demonstrate a broad portfolio of new postpress and paper handling solutions—including a slate of first-ever showings and a world record for folding speed—throughout the halls of Ipex 2010 in Birmingham, England, May 18-25. A range of tightly-integrated feeding and finishing solutions for the high-speed continuous-feed digital print […]
Multichannel Marketing Links Consumers Experiences
An online survey conducted by ATG, shows that consumers are using multiple channels to research, shop and purchase, and catalogs area strong driver to the web. Nearly one-third of consumers say they rely on more than three of different channels (online, in-store, print catalogs, mobile devices, customer service reps) from the time they start researching […]
BPIF targets SME printers with environmental certification scheme
London-based printers can take advantage of a new BPIF scheme that offers a fully-funded route to environmental certification. EcoPrint London is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, which is managed by the London Development Agency, and is led by a Steering Group of London printers and stakeholders. The scheme has been set up to […]
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, […]