by Steve Blue, president and CEO, Miller Ingenuity In the article title, I'm not referring to a blockbuster hit – instead, I'm referencing Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix. One thing is for certain: If a company isn't innovating, all of its products or services eventually become … [Read more...] about Is Your Company the Next Blockbuster?
2016 Aug/Sept
OSHA is Increasing Penalties
by Gary A. Jones, assistant vice president, EHS Affairs; Kaitlin Mackey, EHS associate; and Matthew Crownover, EHS associate, Printing Industries of America On July 1, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released its interim final rule, increasing the civil penalties for violations of its standards. The increase was required due to the passage of the two-year bipartisan … [Read more...] about OSHA is Increasing Penalties
Photo Books: Updating the Family Album
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer, PostPress As a result of digital technology, it's easier and cheaper than ever to capture life's special moments. While most digital photos end up solely on Facebook, Twitter or other social media accounts, physical prints are making a comeback. This resurgence represents a unique opportunity for binders and finishers looking to provide … [Read more...] about Photo Books: Updating the Family Album
Print Influencer: Mary Beth Smith
Mary Beth Smith started Girls Who Print in 2009 as an online sorority for women in the industry looking to connect and share their experiences. While industry veteran Mary Beth Smith is currently vice president of sales and marketing for AlphaGraphics, Dallas, Texas, her founding of "Girls Who Print" put her on the international stage in the industry. In addition to blogging … [Read more...] about Print Influencer: Mary Beth Smith
Sustainability and the Modern Printer
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress For anyone who has been paying the slightest bit of attention the last few years, environmentalism has become THE hot-button issue. Sustainability is the new sexy, and too often the print and binding industry has received a disproportionate amount of criticism for being environmentally-unfriendly. Print is wasteful, it kills too many … [Read more...] about Sustainability and the Modern Printer
Book Automation’s Universe Sewing WEB-FED Book Production Solution
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress Specializing in design and production of high-quality book sewing machinery since 1979, Meccanotecnica, along with its New Milford, Connecticut-based service and support division, Book Automation, recently released its new Universe Sewing WEB-FED Automatic Book Folding and Sewing Line. This roll-to-book solution allows for … [Read more...] about Book Automation’s Universe Sewing WEB-FED Book Production Solution