Information provided by API Foils packaging study One of the fastest growing market segments, nearly half of the world's total chocolate is consumed by Americans. A daily luxury for most, the root of Americans' innate love of this sweet treat can be traced to several factors, one of which is the elegant and stylish packaging contributing to the luxury generally associated … [Read more...] about A Study in Chocolate: API Foils Examines Premium Chocolate Packaging
2017 Nov/Dec
BIA News
BIA's Website Has a New Look Printing Industries of America has launched a new website, which means BIA's webpages will have a new look. We will continue to populate the website with new information, but we need your help. If you want to be listed on Find A Bindery or BIA Supplier, please send the following information: Company logo Company description Contact … [Read more...] about BIA News
Build an Emotional Connection with Interactive Pop-Ups
by Kevin Rickard, president, Rickard Bindery Today's jaded consumers and business customers think they've seen it all, so communication professionals need to work a little smarter to build an emotional connection through the printed image. When your message absolutely must be noticed, it's essential to find the right format that accentuates what you have to say while helping … [Read more...] about Build an Emotional Connection with Interactive Pop-Ups
Creasing Solutions – Keeping Up with Digital Printing
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress The devil is in the details, as the saying goes. While this has always been true of the printing industry, it's become even more important with the advent of digital technology. When it comes to printing on digital stock, strict attention to the smallest details is what transforms a good print job into an amazing one. Working with … [Read more...] about Creasing Solutions – Keeping Up with Digital Printing
Established Procedures Stop Email Fraud Attempt
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress While the stories about attempts to initiate fraudulent wire transfers have been circulating for a while now, a recent warning from the FBI brought additional attention to the problem. At the same time, a manufacturer in Erie, Pennsylvania, was the target of an attempt. Fraudulent wire transfer request attempts on the rise On May … [Read more...] about Established Procedures Stop Email Fraud Attempt
FSEA News
FSEA•IADD Joint Conference Set for Nashville FSEA will partner with IADD again in 2018 for a combined event, the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference. It will take place April 11-13, 2018, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott Hotel. FSEA is stressing to its members that 2018 is the time to Get Involved! The conference will include two days of programming that … [Read more...] about FSEA News
Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. This Scottish saying was not directed at the impact of a hurricane, but the sentiment is one that can be universally shared. This year has been a roller coaster due to the storms and other natural disasters that have befallen the US. On the one hand the toll has been … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Storm in with Lasting Impact
Industry Influencer: Sabine Lenz
Known as the "Paper Queen" to her colleagues, as the founder and CEO of PaperSpecs, Palo Alto, California, Sabine Lenz long ago embraced her love of print design and all it entails. A deep infatuation with paper even led her to learn how to make it while living in Australia, an opportunity she describes as "a messy, but very empowering and eye-opening experience." It is little … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Sabine Lenz
Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress In the purchasing of folding/gluing equipment, especially with more complex folding carton gluers, the training, set-up and installation are very important portions of the purchase decision. Everything from pre-planning, location of the folder-gluer and knowing where air and electrical connections will be made to allowing proper … [Read more...] about Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
A Texas-Sized Holiday Card from Seidl’s Bindery
By Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress In the state where "everything is bigger" and the image of the American cowboy reigns, it's no surprise that a greeting card from a Texas business would be oversized and feature a cowboy Santa. Slate Group, a commercial printer in Lubbock, Texas, wanted to make a big splash with its 2016 Christmas card, and the company called on … [Read more...] about A Texas-Sized Holiday Card from Seidl’s Bindery