Letter from the manager Here at the BIA, we have just wrapped up our 2015 annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year's event brought the postpress industry, suppliers and printers together with the co-location of the Print Leadership Summit. From this event, attendees learned how to build their businesses using LinkedIn; heard panel discussions and case studies … [Read more...] about Association News
2015 May/June
Collotype Labels Honors South African Vineyards
by Brittany Willes, PostPress From the Western Cape of South Africa, winemaker Graham Weerts uncorked the limited production Capensis Chardonnay. In order to create packaging as sophisticated as the wine, Capensis partnered with Collotype Labels, Napa, California, the wine and spirit arm of Multi-Color Corporation. Both corporations sought inspiration in the ancient soils, … [Read more...] about Collotype Labels Honors South African Vineyards
Q&A: Common Issues in Laminating
by MACtac global Laminating can be a delicate process with several potential process flaws that can affect the final look of a laminated print. Well versed in pressure-sensitive technologies, MACtac has identified some of the most common issues that can occur during the laminating process. Question: What causes laminating bubbles? Answer: Few issues look worse than when … [Read more...] about Q&A: Common Issues in Laminating
Fall Protection and Hazard Communication Top OSHA’s List of Common Citations
by Jen Clark, PostPress According to a recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report, "Adding Inequality to Injury: The Costs of Failing to Protect Workers on the Job," the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found "approximately 4,500 workers are killed on the job each year ... and that employers record nearly three million serious occupational injuries and … [Read more...] about Fall Protection and Hazard Communication Top OSHA’s List of Common Citations
A Walkthrough in the Four Steps of Kaizen
by Kara McPipe, Artistic Finishes, Inc. Imagine that you are a manager of a manufacturing plant. The production reports are studied every day, and it is discovered that one of the lines continually is getting worse. You walk out to the line and ask the operator why the numbers are dropping. The operator immediately states, "The machine is old and doesn't work the way it used … [Read more...] about A Walkthrough in the Four Steps of Kaizen
FSEA Tastes “Sweet Finishes” with its Sourcebook
by Brittany Willes, PostPress Long before the Foil and Specialty Effects Association's annual Sourcebook begins making appearances at tradeshows and conferences, the association's directors are hard at work designing each year's cover. Every year, a new theme is selected, highlighting various aspects of the foil industry. Previous years have included such memorable themes … [Read more...] about FSEA Tastes “Sweet Finishes” with its Sourcebook
Digital Printing Enhances Award-Winner from Innovative Labeling Solutions
by Brittany Willes, PostPress The Terressentia Corporation was founded on the belief that technology dramatically can improve both the quality and taste of its premium spirits. When a unique and innovative label was needed for the company's Winchester Rye Whiskey, Innovative Labeling Solutions (ILS), Hamilton, Ohio, befittingly opted to use digital print technology to … [Read more...] about Digital Printing Enhances Award-Winner from Innovative Labeling Solutions
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Customers Happy
by Brittany Willes, PostPress Your customers are the lifeline of your business. Their satisfaction with your products and services determines your revenue stream. Happy, satisfied customers mean a more profitable business. How can you make sure your clients are happy, and remain that way, to boost your bottom line? Here are five ways to show your clients that you value their … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Customers Happy
MPS Helps Video Game Packaging Evolve to the Next Level
by Brittany Willes, PostPress The video game industry has evolved dramatically since iconic plumbers Mario and Luigi first battled their way through the sewers of New York. Just as the games themselves have become more complex and detailed, so have their packaging. When it came to creating the packaging for Evolve, the latest video game from Take-Two Interactive Software, … [Read more...] about MPS Helps Video Game Packaging Evolve to the Next Level
Q&A: A Look Inside the Narrow Web Decorating/Finishing Marketplace
PostPress asked two industry veterans in the narrow web decorating/finishing arena (Tom Kirtz, president, Telstar Engineering, and Michael Rivera, vice president, K Laser Technology) to provide some insights on the current landscape and what we can expect to see changing in the foreseeable future. What were the turning points in hot foiling inline that helped it grow into a … [Read more...] about Q&A: A Look Inside the Narrow Web Decorating/Finishing Marketplace