By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, PostPress Digital inkjet embellishment reproduces effects that are either not possible or prohibitively expensive on traditional analog equipment. Capable of creating physical, visual and tactile effects in one pass and economically handling short runs, digital enhancement capabilities open doors to new business. Options include … [Read more...] about Digital Embellishments Open Doors to New Business
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Company Folders, Inc. Works to Help Ukrainian Employees
Submitted by Company Folders, Inc. In the weeks since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the owner of a US printing company has devoted much of his time and resources to keeping his employees safe and helping get aid to Ukraine. Vladimir Gendelman, founder and CEO of Company Folders, Inc., was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and immigrated to the US, where he started a printing company … [Read more...] about Company Folders, Inc. Works to Help Ukrainian Employees
K Laser Technology to Exhibit New, Eco-Friendly Holography at Amplify 2022
K Laser Technology, a global manufacturer of holographic and metalized substrates, is set to exhibit a new, eco-friendly holography solution at Amplify 2022. Amplify, a three-day print finishing and embellishment event, is June 14-16 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. K Laser Technology will be showcasing its new Viridian™ Eco-Paper and … [Read more...] about K Laser Technology to Exhibit New, Eco-Friendly Holography at Amplify 2022
Amplify Opens with Pre-Event Sustainability Summit on June 13
The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) and the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) are pleased to feature the FSEA-sponsored, pre-Amplify Sustainability Summit on June 13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Amplify event begins on June 14 and runs through June 16, 2022, at the same venue. The Summit program will: Begin with an overview of the … [Read more...] about Amplify Opens with Pre-Event Sustainability Summit on June 13
Duplo USA Announces New President and CEO
The board of directors of Duplo USA Corporation, Santa Ana, California, has announced the appointment of Rick Salinas as the company’s new president and chief executive officer effective May 1, 2022. Salinas will succeed Peter Tu, who will be stepping down from the president position and with almost 40 years with the company, will continue to serve as the organization’s … [Read more...] about Duplo USA Announces New President and CEO
Standard Finishing Systems Will Feature Live Equipment Demos at Amplify Event
Amplify – the new, innovative showcase for the print finishing and embellishment industry– will spotlight innovation and technology in action with live equipment demos on the event floor. The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) and the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) are pleased to announce the latest additions to the event floor from Standard … [Read more...] about Standard Finishing Systems Will Feature Live Equipment Demos at Amplify Event
Industry Influencer: Keith Whisler
PostPress The Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA) exists to promote the value of paper-based communications and, in particular, envelopes and printed products. EMA is dedicated to the business activities of manufacturers and envelope printers, forms companies, packaging companies, market intermediaries and the suppliers that support the industry. EMA works closely with … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Keith Whisler
Overcoming Supply Chain Chaos
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, PostPress Supply chain disruptions are soaring. Compared to 2019 (before COVID-19), global supply chain disruptions have more than tripled to 11,642 in 2021, according to Statista1. This is no surprise to anyone who ships/receives anything or buys, sells, prints, finishes or converts paper, paperboard or corrugated. Incredibly, it seems supply chain … [Read more...] about Overcoming Supply Chain Chaos
Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Specialty UV coatings have grown in popularity with the increase of digital inkjet processes and conventional screen UV coatings as well. To take full advantage of the creativity offered by UV coatings, it is helpful to understand their strengths and weaknesses as dictated by the underlying press being used – traditional vs. digital. And it … [Read more...] about Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
Cast and Cure Finds Niche for Many Applications
Although film casting, known as Cast and Cure™, is not a new print technology, many industry veterans still misunderstand how the process actually works. PostPress sat down with Tim Cain, president of Breit Technologies, to discuss Cast and Cure, the best applications, and the advantages and disadvantages of the process. Cast and Cure has been available for a while now, but … [Read more...] about Cast and Cure Finds Niche for Many Applications