Trish Witkowski has spent nearly 20 years researching the technical side of production folding and print finishing. An industry expert, Witkowski specializes in creative mail formats and engagement strategies for direct marketing, which allows her to help companies find solutions to meet - or exceed - marketing goals. With a background in design, Witkowski is uniquely … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Trish Witkowski
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Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
by Grainger Editorial Staff Is a large percentage of your company's dollars going toward inventory? Managing inventory efficiently can help cut down on many costs that you may not even be aware of. Poor inventory control can lead to emergencies, such as running out of much needed materials. This can take time away from production, and finding a quick replacement part can be … [Read more...] about Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
OSHA Regulatory Update For 2017
by Gary Jones, assistant VP EHS Affairs; Kaitlin Rundle, EHS associate; and Matthew Crownover, EHS associate, Printing Industries of America Typically, when there is a change in the presidency, the outgoing administration rushes to issue new and revised regulations to complete their agenda. This is what occurred under the Obama administration. One of the more active agencies … [Read more...] about OSHA Regulatory Update For 2017
Sheet-fed Cold Foil Finding Niche with Folding Cartons
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress The use of cold foil for large-format sheet-fed applications has certainly been on the rise in the last few years. Folding carton companies have been a prime candidate for cold foil technology. Why? First and foremost, the technology in equipment, foil and adhesives has continued to improve, thereby creating an efficient … [Read more...] about Sheet-fed Cold Foil Finding Niche with Folding Cartons
Tech Watch: BOBST’s MASTERFOIL 106PR
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress More than three decades since the world's first presses for hot foil stamping - the SP 102-BMA and SP 126-BMA - debuted, BOBST, headquartered in Mex, Switzerland, has released its MASTERFOIL 106 PR. This camshaft-driven machine is designed and built specifically for hot foil stamping, and it is suitable for carton, label and … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: BOBST’s MASTERFOIL 106PR
What Can a Valuation Expert Do for Your Succession Plan?
Reprinted with permission from www.carlson-advisors.com Most business owners spend a lifetime building their businesses, and when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision of whether to sell, dissolve or transfer the business to family members or a nonfamily successor. Many complicated issues are involved, including how to divvy up business interests, … [Read more...] about What Can a Valuation Expert Do for Your Succession Plan?
Association News: BIA
Emerging Retail Trends In Printing Industries of America's April issue of The Magazine, Valerie Price, BIA chair and director of business at Coyne Graphic Finishing, wrote an article, "Emerging Retail Trends and Their Effect on the Finishing Industry." Price's insight lets readers in on the common needs of clients and how her business has adapted to their requests. She talks … [Read more...] about Association News: BIA
In Tough Conversations, Seek to COMPLETE, Not COMPETE
by Lynne Cunningham, MPA, Studer Group At some point, you will have to have a difficult conversation at work. There's just no way around it. Whether you're giving not-so-positive feedback to an employee, broaching a sensitive issue with a coworker or even confronting a moody employee, there will come a time when you need to bite the proverbial bullet and just say what needs … [Read more...] about In Tough Conversations, Seek to COMPLETE, Not COMPETE
Decorating and Finishing Keep Up with Digital Label Printing Technology
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress We all know that digital printing has infiltrated virtually all aspects of the printing marketplace. The production and printing of labels is no exception. Possibly the most interesting aspect of label printing presses has been the creation of what is characterized as "hybrid" presses, where the label press is built to utilize … [Read more...] about Decorating and Finishing Keep Up with Digital Label Printing Technology
4th drupa Global Trends Report 2017 Executive Summary
Executive Summary Two years ago we were able to report an almost universally positive picture from both printers and suppliers reporting on their own companies' economic health, described as the "drupa barometers of economic confidence." Last year the picture was more variable between the regions, with some doing well and others struggling. It was a similar picture in 2016, … [Read more...] about 4th drupa Global Trends Report 2017 Executive Summary