by Jeff Truan, strategic account manager Nobelus The decision to add a laminating film to a printed product has become much more than just protecting the piece from moisture or other outside elements. Today, there are a variety of choices to add specialty effects or special tactile surfaces with film lamination. PostPress sat down with Jeff Truan of Nobelus to ask a few … [Read more...] about Q&A: Laminating Films
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Odyssey Expo 2019: Diemaking, Diecutting and Print Finishing Industries Come Together in Atlanta
Odyssey Expo 2019 has been declared a success by attendees, exhibitors and event organizers. The print finishing, diemaking and diecutting industries came to learn, share and network, drawn to Atlanta by Odyssey Expo’s live equipment demonstrations, classroom education sessions and networking opportunities. Odyssey Expo 2019, held May 1-3, boasted 1,500 registrants for the … [Read more...] about Odyssey Expo 2019: Diemaking, Diecutting and Print Finishing Industries Come Together in Atlanta
A Letterpress Journey to Learn From
interview by Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress Chris Fritton, author of The Itinerant Printer, a 12"x12"-coffee table book that commemorates his two-and-a-half-year travels to 137 letterpress print shops across the United States and Canada, has become a curiosity-seeker in the world of letterpress. Better classified as a tramp printer, Fritton used his journey to … [Read more...] about A Letterpress Journey to Learn From
Bindery Automation circa 2019
by Brad Emerson www.fixyourownbindery.com While bindery managers currently are inundated with an unlimited supply of “do-or-die” automation upgrades, ultimately the production and operation needs of each facility will determine which upgrades will keep the operation alive, which will put it ahead of the pack and which will constitute a significant investment with limited … [Read more...] about Bindery Automation circa 2019
5 Reasons to Hire for Skill Over Experience
by John Carrozza, principal consultant Riviera Advisors, Inc. When hiring a new person into your organization, it’s very likely that you will review the resume, CV or professional profile and assess how that experience might apply to what your team needs. This is a very logical approach to assessing talent; however, when you look at how quickly the skills to perform each role … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Hire for Skill Over Experience
Go Big and Go Gold – PBS Wins with Unique Binding
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor PostPress “Georgetown is a big idea, with a big future,” declared real estate development company Anthem Properties Group, Vancouver, British Columbia. Located in the heart of Surrey City Center, Georgetown is one of Anthem’s latest residential developments. In order to appropriately convey just how big Georgetown’s future is, Anthem … [Read more...] about Go Big and Go Gold – PBS Wins with Unique Binding
Direct Mail Success
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing editor PostPress The world of print communication has changed, and mail volume has declined, but direct mail remains an attractive, widely used method to contact customers and prospects. Although the number one sender is the credit card industry, direct mail is used across virtually all industries by the biggest (and smallest) brands in the … [Read more...] about Direct Mail Success
Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The International Monetary Fund certainly is not notorious for its upbeat forecasts. The institution began life after the Second World War as the lender of last resort – created primarily to give the shattered European nations an opportunity to rebuild their economies with borrowed money. It worked like a charm … [Read more...] about Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
Dispelling the Myths about Print and Paper
by Phil Riebel, President Two Sides North America, Inc. Communicating the true facts about the use of print and paper continues to be a struggle with certain companies and entities spreading untruths about its sustainability. Two Sides North America, Inc. is on the forefront of tackling the relevant environmental and social issues head-on with factual, authoritative … [Read more...] about Dispelling the Myths about Print and Paper
Five Key Trends Disrupting the Paper and Board Market
Article courtesy of Smithers Pira The paper and board industry is diversifying and responding to an increasingly globalized marketplace. Global megatrends are reshaping the market faster than ever. Smithers Pira’s new report, “Ten-Year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies in Paper and Board to 2028,” pinpoints the top 20 disruptive technologies that are impacting the evolution … [Read more...] about Five Key Trends Disrupting the Paper and Board Market