By Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress For thousands of years, humans across several civilizations have cultivated cannabis, and the controversy surrounding the plant is just as ancient. In the spring of 1909, along the central coast of California, William “Bull” Lowell started growing what he called Indian Hemp (since the term “marijuana” was relatively unknown by … [Read more...] about A Carton that Conveys a Message from Studio On Fire
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Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
By Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress There is no shortage of thick books in this world that required a special binding; text books, novels, educational tools, training manuals, dictionaries and so forth. We’ve all had the opportunity to connect with a thick book. When a client brings a thick book to your bindery, it’s important to understand what they are trying to … [Read more...] about Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
Finishing and Binding Make a Strong Premiere at PRINTING United
By Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress In October, nearly 30,000 visitors converged in Dallas, Texas, for PRINTING United. The event was hosted by Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and replaced the former SGIA Expo. With more than 700,000 square feet and 600-plus exhibitors, the tradeshow built on SGIA Expo’s foundation of apparel, graphics/wide-format and … [Read more...] about Finishing and Binding Make a Strong Premiere at PRINTING United
AIM and EyeC-America’s SIG-CHECK Print Inspection System
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress American International Machinery/Signature Folder Gluers (AIM), a family-owned business based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, offers a wide-range of products and services for the paperboard and corrugated converting industry. The AIM team provides customizable equipment options specific to the needs of its customers, including a total … [Read more...] about AIM and EyeC-America’s SIG-CHECK Print Inspection System
FSEA Association News
FSEA has Busy Fall for Tradeshows This fall was busier than ever with FSEA exhibiting at three major industry events: PRINT 19, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and PRINTING United. At all three shows, FSEA provided details on the benefits of joining and being involved with FSEA, FSEA Sourcebooks for those looking for finishers and suppliers, the PostPress magazine and the new Foil Cheat … [Read more...] about FSEA Association News
Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer
By Jeff Wilcox PPC Technologies & Solutions, LLC The search for a new folder-gluer can be very daunting. There are many folder-gluer OEMs out there and each have different models, features and sizes designed for a variety of applications. When a finisher or folding carton manufacturer is in the market for an upgraded or new folder-gluer, there are several questions to ask … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer
Four Issues Likely to Define 2020
By Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence Just like seeing Santa setting up at the local mall in August, it is never too soon for an economist to start looking at the coming year – as if the changing of a calendar has any real bearing on economic performance. The truth is that most of the issues that will vex and concern next year are the issues that are … [Read more...] about Four Issues Likely to Define 2020
Greeting Card Popularity Still Shines
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer PostPress Americans spend between $7 and $8 billion on approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards each year, according to Facts & Stats 2019 from the Greeting Card Association. With prices from $0.50 to $10, there’s a price point for every consumer. Cards at the top of the scale typically employ special techniques, intricate designs … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Popularity Still Shines
Year-end Tax Planning Opportunities
By Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Reform) ushered in a host of new tax laws and incentives, and every finisher now has filed at least one tax return under the new tax regime. Many found new ways to defer or permanently reduce their tax bills, whether that be from enhanced expensing, larger tax credits or deferral of revenue to the 2019 … [Read more...] about Year-end Tax Planning Opportunities
Sustainable Printing: The Why, The What and The How
Reprinted with permission by the Great Lakes Graphics Association Sustainability has been in the forefront of business operations for more than a decade. Educated consumers understood that for their children to live in a better world, everyone needed to embrace sustainability. The power of the consumer drove Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to make sustainability central … [Read more...] about Sustainable Printing: The Why, The What and The How