Kodak and Frank Romano Collaborate to Address “The Future of Print"
BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 18 – The latest book by print industry expert and educator Frank Romano, “The Future of Print in the 21st Century,” will debut at Kodak’s Ipex stand, 09-E320. The book was produced exclusively using a range of KODAK Solutions, from the all-new KODAK PROSPER Press Platform and KODAK NEXPRESS SE Digital Production […]
Useful Tips on Catalog Printing
Online printing has almost captured the attention of many business-oriented people. Because of this kind of printing, producing collaterals has turned into a faster and easier method. The internet has helped a lot in this advancement and more printing equipment will soon emerge to innovate and add more progress in the whole printing industry. Catalog […]
QuadTech's newspaper color control system helps newspapers print color ads
Sussex, Wisconsin – The trend in newspaper printing for better control over color is being fueled by a need to diversify. Semi-commercial products, hybrid heatset/coldset newspapers and publications geared to attract advertisers – such as lifestyle supplements – are now commonplace. To help printers achieve the required quality and accuracy, QuadTech (IPEX 2010 stand 06-C520) […]
Sheetfed offset now equipped for future upgrades: futureproof
When purchasing a new press, a printer asks what requirements must be fulfilled. This includes not only current jobs, but also those that will come in the future. manroland helps to solve this problem by offering for all of its sheetfed presses a package that permits upgrades at a later time. futureproof makes upgrades easier […]
New Book, Disrupting the Future, Offers New and Unconventional Wisdom for Print Businesses
Harrisville, RI — Executives in the printing industry often use the phrase “the power of print,” but that power has been short-circuited, say authors Dr. Joseph Webb and Richard Romano in their controversial new book, Disrupting the Future: Uncommon Wisdom for Navigating Print’s Challenging Marketplace. Its “power” is down to half of what it should […]
Travel campaigns on despite cuts
Tourism boards from California to Maryland are running direct and digital campaigns to attract consumers to their beaches, lakes and attractions for summer vacations, despite slashed state budgets. Last week, the California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) kicked off an online marketing contest with Southwest Airlines called “California – The Game.” Despite the recent recession, […]
Women in Print initiative to be launched at Ipex
A joint initiative between the BPIF and Heidelberg that aims to connect women in the print industry will be launched at Ipex. Women in Print is intended to help women working in the print industry to network, get inspiration and to gain access to strong female role models. The innaugural meeting will take place at […]
Xerox’s iGen4 Press Drives Prints, Profits, and New Business Opportunities around the Globe
New features give users more ways to meet client demands; open additional revenue opportunities ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hailed as the “ideal press” for producing high-end collateral, direct marketing and photo specialty products, Xerox Corporation (XRX 10.19, -0.11, -1.07%) has added new product enhancements and a customization program to its Xerox iGen4(TM) press. The features […]
Finch Paper launches new website with mobile stock guide
Glens Falls, NY – Finch Paper is pleased to unveil its new and simplified website design. Finch revamped its site to offer visitors up-to-the-minute product and promotional information, snapshots of the most current blog features, a Mobile Stock Guide, instant access to Finch through various social media channels, and more. The major website facelift comes […]
Creating better value in mailers
Despite indications that the economy may be improving, the turmoil of the past two years has left a lasting mark on consumers. Many aren’t likely to return to the easy-spending habits of earlier days any time soon, and a simple price promotion may not be enough to close a sale. Savvy direct mailers are finding […]
Pantone Plus color system debuts
Pantone (Carlstadt, NJ) announces the launch of the Pantone Plus Series, the next generation of the Pantone Matching System. “Adobe Creative Suite plays a central role in helping designers realize their artistic visions and Pantone is also crucial to this process, allowing creatives to make and implement critical color decisions,” says Lea Hickman, senior director, […]
Komori hosts sustainable packaging conference
Rolling Meadows, IL – More than 40 commercial print companies were represented at the recent “411 on Sustainable Packaging” Conference held by Komori America Corporation, a premier manufacturer of sheetfed and web offset printing presses. The event took place on May 5th and 6th in Chicago at the Schaumburg Marriott and Komori’s North American Headquarters. […]