Trending: Metallic

Who doesnt love metallic ink and foil stamping? Below are a few cool examples The Dieline posted. And as if it were destiny, we are also passing along a 30% savings on the “Designed” to Shine” Guide from ITW Foils. When I saw it a few weeks agoI was so excited that metallics might be […]

Another example why Designers should collaborate with Printers!

A great print design or concept only lasts until the reality of execution comes into play. A great designer knows that to bring their vision to life, they need to work with their Print Production Manager (if they are in an Agency), or directly with a printer if they work independently.  Im sharing this because […]

PIA announces Product of Excellence Awards Now Accepting Entries

For over three decades, the Binding Industries Association’s annual Product of Excellence awards recognized outstanding examples of craftsmanship. Winning a Product of Excellence award tells your customers and prospects that the work your company produces is among the very best. A Competitive Advantage Winning can set you apart from the competition and secure new business. Winning companies […]

SGP Partnership expands certification to postpress

The Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership officially expands its certification program to include binding, finishing and looseleaf (BFLL) operations in the graphic communications industry. By including the BFLL community in the certification program, SGP offers this sector a clear definition of sustainability with the certification criteria and a method to demonstrate it in their operations. […]

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference Focuses on Innovations in Coating/Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating — Packaging and Converting ESSENTIALS

The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) will host its annual Fall Technical Conference and 24th International Conference on Vacuum Web Coating, October 17-20, 2010, at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, The dual-track schedule devoted to Coating/Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating opens and […]

Binding Industries of America Announces Product of Excellence Winners

The Binding Industries Association (BIA) has announced the 2010 Product of Excellence Awards (POE) winners. From around the world, binding companies submitted their finest and technically flawless work to the competition. The POE award is considered by many to be the highest honors in the binding industry and winners are acknowledged as a shining example […]

Free PaperSpecs Webinar July 22, 2010 2:00 p.m. Eastern (11:00 a.m. Pacific)– “Packaging: Tying It All Together”

In this free Webinar, PaperSpecs and Neenah Paper will show designers why packaging is an essential design tool in developing a successful brand today. What is the one vehicle that brings the objectives of branding, protection, organization, theft deterrence, display, marketing, prestige, experience and authenticity together in the ultimate design challenge? Packaging! Successful packaging seamlessly […]

Super-cool: Think Finishing at the Beginning

This weeks’ super-cool fold can add a lot of interest to a simple mailer. Take a look! via The Digital Nirvana » Blog Archive » Super-cool: Think Finishing at the Beginning.

Think finishing at the beginning!

The 60-second Super-cool Fold of the Week Trish Witkowski shares her super-cool folding samples and helpful production tips with you in a short, weekly e-video Loads of tips @ http://www.foldfactory.com Anyone else out there doing printing tips … great idea

Heidelberg USA and PIAG to Host “Check It Out” and “FoldMania” Workshops on June 22

Heidelberg USA’s Print Media Academy, in conjunction with the Educational Foundation of the Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia, will host “Check it Out”, a free prepress, press and bindery check essential skills workshop for print buyers and printers, on June 22 from 9 a.m. until noon. Then following is a second session, “FoldMania,” a […]