by Rickard Bindery Short-run remoist glue jobs have become more practical because the current crop of machines on the market yield high-quality jobs at good production rates. Often used for direct mail applications, printed pieces featuring remoist glue offer consumers easy ways to respond and are more effective than those without. There are five key factors of a successful … [Read more...] about Five Factors of a Remoist Glue Application
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Laminating Films Enhance, Protect Products
by Francis Shea, M. Digital, Inc. Laminating films have applications in the print finishing industry for both product protection and product enhancement. The laminating process enhances the life of a product or package by protecting the printed artwork, and new developments in films offer a high-end look and feel. Question: How have laminating films been incorporated into … [Read more...] about Laminating Films Enhance, Protect Products
Magazines to Become PostPress in 2015
The Binding Edge Learn more PostPress Magazine A new magazine highlighting the entire postpress marketplace will begin publication in January 2015. PostPress, from Peterson Publications, Topeka, KS, will combine the best of The Binding Edge and InsideFinishing magazines, said Managing Editor Dianna Brodine. "The industry continues to diversify, with graphic … [Read more...] about Magazines to Become PostPress in 2015
Print is Beautiful … Right?
The Binding Edge "Print Facts: The Truth About Print Advertising and Paper Sustainability" aims to dispell the notion that print advertising is dead. Created by Peterson Publications, Inc., publisher of The Binding Edge, InsideFinishing and other niche-market magazines, "Print Facts" is a two-page flyer that touts the use of combined print and digital marketing strategies. It … [Read more...] about Print is Beautiful … Right?
Collaboration Brings Brian Wonders to Life
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge Over the course of the last year, Los Angeles, CA-based illustrator Victor Robert took his concept for a new children's book from prototype to reality with the help of a yearbook printer in Minnesota and a pair of Binding Industry Association-member companies. Brian Wonders was created for little storytellers with big imaginations. The book … [Read more...] about Collaboration Brings Brian Wonders to Life
Making the Cut: Diecutting Ideas and Strategies for Mail and Marketing
by Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com Back in my agency days (it's been a while), diecutting was reserved for only the most special of projects – the cover of an annual report or a high-budget event invitation. If an exciting idea came up that involved using a diecut, we didn't even bother to ask if we could afford it. We just floated it out there as "wouldn't it be cool … [Read more...] about Making the Cut: Diecutting Ideas and Strategies for Mail and Marketing
6 Fuel-Saving Strategies
by Grainger With gas prices always on the rise, companies need to watch their gas dollars carefully. Over the life of the fleet's vehicles, poor fuel efficiency can lead to hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in added expense. Properly maintaining vehicles and educating drivers on the most efficient way to drive are two of the best ways to maximize fuel efficiency and … [Read more...] about 6 Fuel-Saving Strategies
Get the Most Out of Chargeable Extras
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS Software Inc. When was the last time you produced a job without any changes? Are you capturing the revenues for these legitimate extra charges, or are they falling through the cracks? If you're not gaining more revenue, then you should at least be avoiding costs. If a job is changed during production and you did not collect the extra revenue for … [Read more...] about Get the Most Out of Chargeable Extras
Troubleshooting the Foil Stamping Process
By Chris Raney, Heidelberg USA There is no better way to enhance the visual appeal of a folding carton than by adding a foil element to the printed image. The process lends products an air of luxury intended to grab a consumer's attention. Hot foil stamping substantially ups the ante by creating a pleasing visual and tactile experience that is the result of combining relief … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting the Foil Stamping Process
Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings
This Q&A exchange was extracted from the Foil & Specialty Effects Association HelpLinks forum, an online resource whereby FSEA members can ask questions about challenging projects or conduct research on machinery or supplies and receive advice from the online FSEA community. Question: We recently came across a "problem project" involving a cover of a perfect … [Read more...] about Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings