by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress As recently as the '90s, most of the collective knowledge of American companies - not to mention procedures, records, presentations and the like - were kept in stacks of three-ring binders. Today, with so much of that content residing on PCs, in data centers and cloud storage, there is a steadily shrinking market for … [Read more...] about Loose Leaf Stays Relevant
2017 May/June
Paper and Print: Sustainable and Essential
by Phil Riebel, president, Two Sides North America, Inc. What is Two Sides? Two Sides is an industry-funded nonprofit that has carved out a presence as a familiar advocate for the sustainability of print on paper. Since its beginnings in the UK in 2008, Two Sides has grown to be present in five continents and several countries. More than 1,000 companies from across the print, … [Read more...] about Paper and Print: Sustainable and Essential
Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress Perfect binding and PUR binding – they're essentially the same process, aren't they? Actually, no. PUR binding refers to a method of perfect binding that has become increasingly popular in the last few years. As with traditional perfect binding, a book's pages and cover are glued together at the spine while the three remaining sides … [Read more...] about Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The Trump campaign was a mystery from the very beginning. Pundits did not give this effort much of a chance and assumed that it would fade as soon as voters started to make real choices. Obviously, this didn't happen. The problem for many analysts was that Trump had no real track record as far as politics or … [Read more...] about Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism
A Symphony in Color by J.S. McCarthy
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress Attending a live symphonic performance is a cultural experience people from all walks of life have enjoyed for centuries. This musical concert often evokes thoughts of sophistication and class as dramatic, red curtains hide an orchestral ensemble that will tantalize the senses of all in attendance. Rich, all-encompassing sounds … [Read more...] about A Symphony in Color by J.S. McCarthy
Tech Watch: The Matrix from Vivid Laminating
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress Specialty effects is a popular trend in short- to medium-run digital printing. The Matrix series from Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd., Coalville, England, features multifunctionality to do foiling, holographic effects and spot UV effects that are easy to apply without costly dies or setups. "For many years, luxury … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: The Matrix from Vivid Laminating