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Choose Proper Brushes and Tools To Clean Dies

Profoil Before foiling begins, it's important to clean the dies with either a garryflex block or glass fiber brush, especially magnesium and copper dies, as this removes any chemical residue left as a result of the chemical etching manufacturing process. Unclean surfaces can have an effect on the quality of the foiled finish. Cleaning also is essential to revitalize old or … [Read more...] about Choose Proper Brushes and Tools To Clean Dies

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in New Machinery

by Brittany Willes, contributing editor, PostPress You may know the saying "Time Wounds All" – and that especially includes equipment. Even machines that are well-maintained and cared for are subject to the ravages of time and eventually need to be replaced. As inconvenient – and often expensive – as it can be to invest in new machinery, there are several very good reasons for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Invest in New Machinery

When an Employee Retires Matters to Them and to Employers

by Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF®, Diversified Financial Advisors Americans pride themselves on making their own decisions, and when to retire is an important one. But it takes money to retire, and the shift away from traditional pension plans leaves many Americans ill-prepared to retire when they want to. Employees who struggle with their finances find it challenging to save … [Read more...] about When an Employee Retires Matters to Them and to Employers

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

by Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF®, Diversified Financial Advisors Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. Without a strategy, you may have no goals, leaving you no way of … [Read more...] about Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

FSEA/IADD Joint Conference Announces 2018 Programming Line-Up

PostPress The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) have announced the programming line-up for the 2018 Joint Conference, to be held April 11-13 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, near Nashville. The FSEA·IADD Joint Conference is the only event this year targeted … [Read more...] about FSEA/IADD Joint Conference Announces 2018 Programming Line-Up

Heidelberg Print Media Center Adds Training Courses

PostPress From Feb. 22-24, PMC ATL will hold the next Power Performance Signature Folding class, which allows participants to experience the impact of paper weight, grade and format on each of the company's three folders, from industrial to commercial, with specific emphasis on 16-page signatures. PMC ATL is looking to increase the number of training classes for its full … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Print Media Center Adds Training Courses

American International Machinery Announces Signature Training Center

PostPress American International Machinery, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, announced the grand opening of its new Signature Folder-Gluer Training Center. The new training center offers a full menu of training options. Closed-group training involves only operators from the same company, promotes team building and keeps specific product information private from competitors. Open-group … [Read more...] about American International Machinery Announces Signature Training Center

Choosing Investments in Your 401(k)

By Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF®, Diversified Financial Advisors When you participate in a 401(k) plan at work, you are typically responsible for choosing investments in your plan from a range of stocks, bonds and mutual funds selected by your employer. Here are five helpful tips to do that: Pay attention to investment returns. Most plans only offer funds that have a … [Read more...] about Choosing Investments in Your 401(k)

Kick It Up in 2018: It Is Time To Get Involved!

By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Editor's Note: This article was published in the November/December 2017 issue of PostPress magazine. The Foil & Specialty Effects Association theme for next year is Kick It Up in 2018. Our goal is to reach out to our FSEA members and potential members to emphasize the advantages of getting more involved with FSEA – and the … [Read more...] about Kick It Up in 2018: It Is Time To Get Involved!