Bruce Peterson, president and CEO of Colter & Peterson, a leading distributor in paper cutters and paper handling systems, has been at the helm of the 86-year-old family company since 1978. "I basically grew up in the industry," said Peterson. "My grandfather founded the business in 1932, and my father worked alongside him. When I was old enough, I would start tagging … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Bruce Peterson
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PRINT 18 is Back in Chicago
PRINT 18 is coming to Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Explore the networking and event opportunities happening all three days of the show. The Learning Experience - complete with seminars, computer labs and lunch sessions addresses topics of impact to today's graphic communications industry. Attend the First Timer's Reception, the International Networking Reception and … [Read more...] about PRINT 18 is Back in Chicago
Recruiting Millennials
by Katy Ibsen, managing editor, PostPress Skill Scout is a Chicago-based hiring firm that assists companies in modern-day recruitment practices. Founded in 2014, the company strives to help other companies understand that they cannot be what they cannot see. "Job descriptions don't show what a job is like," said Elena Valentine, Skill Scout CEO and co-founder. "The hiring … [Read more...] about Recruiting Millennials
Set Sail with Jostens Award-Winning Naval Academy Yearbook
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor, PostPress Anchors aweigh on a voyage of memories and high-quality production! When the U.S. Naval Academy needed a designer for its "Voyages - Lucky Bag 2017" yearbook, it looked no further than the yearbook experts: Jostens, Inc. Having worked with the Naval Academy on past yearbooks, Jostens was well-suited to the task of creating a … [Read more...] about Set Sail with Jostens Award-Winning Naval Academy Yearbook
Well-Executed Makeready Can Be a Game Changer
by Greg Faddis, direct sales professional, UEI® Group Companies Improving the makeready component of a job can make a big impact to the bottom line. It is often an overlooked cost center that when materials, processes and tools are improved, profit is generated. From the obvious benefit of an excellent foil-stamped or embossed job to the efficiencies and cost savings … [Read more...] about Well-Executed Makeready Can Be a Game Changer
Worldwide Market for Print 2.0
Executive synopsis courtesy of the Association for Print Technologies Editor's Note: About This Study In 2013, NPES/PRIMIR (now APTech/PRIMIR) published the "World-wide Market for Print: Identifying Global Opportunities for the Print Industry (WWMP)" study, providing a comprehensive view of the print market in 51 countries, detailing historical data from 2007 to 2011 and … [Read more...] about Worldwide Market for Print 2.0
The Binding Edge Archives
View Articles by Topic Choose OneApplication HighlightsCompany SpotlightsCuttingFinishing ProcessesFoldingIndustry ReportsLoose LeafMechanical BindingOn DemandOperational EfficiencyPerfect BindingQualitySaddlestitchingSales & MarketingSustainability The Binding Edge Archives The following articles were originally published in The Binding Edge, a niche-market … [Read more...] about The Binding Edge Archives
InsideFinishing Archives
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2018 FSEA – IADD Joint Conference – A Look Back at the Events, Content and Networking
by Katy Ibsen, managing editor, PostPress In April, members of the Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) joined together just outside Nashville, Tennessee, for the organizations' joint conference. Before the conference kicked off, a networking reception was held for the FSEA Young Alliance and IADD … [Read more...] about 2018 FSEA – IADD Joint Conference – A Look Back at the Events, Content and Networking
25th Annual Gold Leaf Awards
Platinum: Bobst North America; Compact Foilers Ltd.; Crown Roll Leaf; Eagle Systems Inc.; h+m USA, L.P.; Infinity Foils, Inc. - a UEI Group Co.; Kurz Transfer Products; Metal Magic; Owosso Graphic Arts, Inc.; Univacco Foils Corporation; Universal Engraving, Inc. – a UEI Group Co. Gold: API Group; Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.; Brausse Group; Breit Technologies, LLC; Great … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Gold Leaf Awards