by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress While the stories about attempts to initiate fraudulent wire transfers have been circulating for a while now, a recent warning from the FBI brought additional attention to the problem. At the same time, a manufacturer in Erie, Pennsylvania, was the target of an attempt. Fraudulent wire transfer request attempts on the rise On May … [Read more...] about Established Procedures Stop Email Fraud Attempt
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FSEA•IADD Joint Conference Set for Nashville FSEA will partner with IADD again in 2018 for a combined event, the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference. It will take place April 11-13, 2018, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott Hotel. FSEA is stressing to its members that 2018 is the time to Get Involved! The conference will include two days of programming that … [Read more...] about FSEA News
Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. This Scottish saying was not directed at the impact of a hurricane, but the sentiment is one that can be universally shared. This year has been a roller coaster due to the storms and other natural disasters that have befallen the US. On the one hand the toll has been … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact
Industry Influencer: Sabine Lenz
Known as the "Paper Queen" to her colleagues, as the founder and CEO of PaperSpecs, Palo Alto, California, Sabine Lenz long ago embraced her love of print design and all it entails. A deep infatuation with paper even led her to learn how to make it while living in Australia, an opportunity she describes as "a messy, but very empowering and eye-opening experience." It is little … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Sabine Lenz
Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress In the purchasing of folding/gluing equipment, especially with more complex folding carton gluers, the training, set-up and installation are very important portions of the purchase decision. Everything from pre-planning, location of the folder-gluer and knowing where air and electrical connections will be made to allowing proper … [Read more...] about Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
A Texas-Sized Holiday Card from Seidl’s Bindery
By Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress In the state where "everything is bigger" and the image of the American cowboy reigns, it's no surprise that a greeting card from a Texas business would be oversized and feature a cowboy Santa. Slate Group, a commercial printer in Lubbock, Texas, wanted to make a big splash with its 2016 Christmas card, and the company called on … [Read more...] about A Texas-Sized Holiday Card from Seidl’s Bindery
Selling Your Finishing Business – An Inside Look
by Rock LaManna, owner, LaManna Alliance For most people, a comfortable retirement is the goal, and for business owners, this includes either passing their legacy on to family or selling. No matter what, everyone must exit sooner or later. How successful that transition is depends entirely on the path chosen. When selling a business, it's important to keep in mind that … [Read more...] about Selling Your Finishing Business – An Inside Look
The 2018 Economy and Print Markets
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, senior vice president and chief economist, Printing Industries of America For 2018, will the US economy and print markets accelerate and pick up speed? Or will they break down and fall into a recession after over eight years of slow growth? Or, will they continue the steady but lackadaisical pace of the past eight years? A case can be built for any of … [Read more...] about The 2018 Economy and Print Markets
The Case for New Bindery Equipment
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress Muller Martini's InfiniTrim is an example of today's intelligent bindery equipment significantly increasing productivity and throughput. To longtime observers of the printing industry, finishing operations sometimes were referred to as the overlooked stepchild. Shops that had successfully made the transition to digital … [Read more...] about The Case for New Bindery Equipment
Two Little Words That Can Make or Break a Customer Relationship
by Joanne Gore, director of marketing, Avanti Systems As children, we're taught that it's good manners to say "thank you." In fact, we say thank you all the time: when we're given a gift, when a favor is done for us, when we're provided assistance or simply when someone passes the salt. But, how often do we say thank you in business beyond the sale? Consider these … [Read more...] about Two Little Words That Can Make or Break a Customer Relationship