By Jewlissa Frickey, writer, PostPress “The ongoing renaissance of print is driven by the desire to create a touchpoint in an increasingly touchless world,” said Print Panther in the Konica Minolta Extreme Digital Guide. “Power in print is evolving, materializing into an all-encompassing medium that is able to captivate and inspire. Print, as it is today, is rekindling the … [Read more...] about Capturing Creativity with Konica Minolta’s Extreme Digital Guide
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Women Making Their Mark in Finishing
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, PostPress Like most businesses today, print finishing companies are having a hard time hiring entry-level (and above) workers. There are no easy answers to attracting and retaining talent, but one option is to encourage women, especially young women, to apply for positions in this traditionally male-dominated field. In interviews with PostPress, a … [Read more...] about Women Making Their Mark in Finishing
Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Compiled by PostPress Staff Paper stocks and coatings usually are the culprits of potential challenges with foil stamping and embossing. Foil and/or embossing can be a smooth process when the proper stocks and coatings are used, but when there is not communication about the selection of stocks and coatings to match the foiling and/or embossing, roadblocks can … [Read more...] about Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Extreme Branding – Innovating a More Personal Future
By Christine Yardley, Print Panther It’s hard to imagine a post-pandemic world, but history proves innovation and creativity prevail during times of crisis. The print industry is no exception to this. From direct mail to packaging, the future has changed. Tactile, meaningful and impactful print will be a clear winner coming out of a digitally saturated period of history. We … [Read more...] about Extreme Branding – Innovating a More Personal Future
Industry Influencer: Mickey Fortune
PostPress RadTech International North America’s mission is to promote the use and development of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) processing as an industrial technique, offering energy savings, elimination of pollution, greater productivity, higher yields and the opportunity for improved, new or unique products. The association for UV and EB technologies recently … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Mickey Fortune
Top 5 Energy System and Energy Management Software Tools for DOE Better Plants Partners
By Liz Stevens The US Department of Energy's Better Plants Program has partnered with nearly 250 US organizations, representing more than 3,000 plants. The program helps these partners set and achieve ambitious energy reduction goals. By joining Better Plants, manufacturing partners gain access to a slew of information, tools and resources to improve their plants' energy … [Read more...] about Top 5 Energy System and Energy Management Software Tools for DOE Better Plants Partners
What Consumers Don’t Know About the Sustainability of Paper Products
Reprinted with permission from Two Sides North America As US consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the products they use every day, there remains a wide gap between perception and reality when it comes to the sustainability of paper products. This is according to a new survey commissioned by Two Sides North America and conducted by global research … [Read more...] about What Consumers Don’t Know About the Sustainability of Paper Products
365 Days of Incredible – The Fedrigoni Annual Calendar Amazes All Year Long
By Brittany Willes, writer, PostPress Every year, the release of the Fedrigoni 365 Calendar is eagerly awaited by designers and creatives. When it came time to create the 2021 edition, Fedrigoni UK – in collaboration with design agency TM, data management company Ricoh and Meccanotecnica Book Finishing Solutions – assembled to create a piece that would “explore digital … [Read more...] about 365 Days of Incredible – The Fedrigoni Annual Calendar Amazes All Year Long
Packaging Embellishments: Set Your Cannabis Company Up for Success
By Kim Guarnaccia, owner, Huzzah Marketing, LLC As more states legalize the use of marijuana, new cannabis customers will be making their first visit to a dispensary to buy cannabis-related products. This can be a daunting experience, but cannabis packaging with a dependable, premium look can help consumers feel more at ease. One element that symbolizes value and permanence is … [Read more...] about Packaging Embellishments: Set Your Cannabis Company Up for Success
Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness
By Hadar Peled Vaissman, independent creative consultant The development of digital print is reminiscent of the advent of the modern airbrush: Suddenly there was a new technology for releasing ink onto paper. It was easy to learn and use, and it quickly became popular. With this new tool, a whole new art form started, taking photorealism and photo retouching to a completely … [Read more...] about Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness