by Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress High above the Sonoma valley, a nearly 300-acre winery is spread across the western slope of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in California. Here, distinctive wines are crafted to represent the unique appeal of the property. Recently, the winery needed a high-end wine box to launch its new wine branding. For this job, Trends … [Read more...] about Trends Presentation Products Reaches New Heights with Wine Box
2018 Nov/Dec
The 3 P’s to Becoming an Engaged Healthcare Consumer
by Dr. Josh Luke, faculty member University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy It is common for businesses or start-up made a major purchase only to find out later they overspent significantly. How often are they making this same mistake with healthcare? Moreover, it’s likely that employees are making this mistake every day, yet they may not even … [Read more...] about The 3 P’s to Becoming an Engaged Healthcare Consumer
The 2019 Print and Packaging Outlook
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, senior vice president and chief economist Printing Industries of America With 2018 rapidly coming to an end, printers and suppliers are turning their attention to 2019. The Printing Industries of America (PIA) provides its outlook for the 2019 economy and print markets with a focus on the following: An update on current macroeconomic conditions … [Read more...] about The 2019 Print and Packaging Outlook
Evaluate Your Company’s 401(k) for Optimal Success
by Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF Printers 401k Employers face a daunting challenge: attracting and retaining the right talent necessary to drive their businesses forward. At the same time, they likely feel a responsibility to help employees reach retirement financially prepared. A 401(k) plan can help manage both of these goals. Keeping an eye on the latest trends and … [Read more...] about Evaluate Your Company’s 401(k) for Optimal Success
Foil Cheat Sheet Puts Decorating Options in Your Hand
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer PostPress It’s hard to make use of a finishing option if you don’t know it’s available. A significant new graphics resource for the printing and decorating industries has professionals and creatives asking each other, “Do you have the Foil Cheat Sheet?” The Foil Cheat Sheet originated as a joint project between the Foil & … [Read more...] about Foil Cheat Sheet Puts Decorating Options in Your Hand
Understanding UV LED Curing
by Paul Mills, contributing writer One of the growing areas in UV coatings and printing is the growth of UV LED curing – a technology that offers great advantages. PostPress reached out to a long time consultant and expert in the field, Paul Mills, senior editor of the UV LED Curing Community website, to answer a few questions on the technology. Q. What are some of the main … [Read more...] about Understanding UV LED Curing
Association News
Nearly 80 percent of Exhibit Space Sold for Odyssey Expo 2019 FSEA and IADD are well under way preparing for Odyssey Expo 2019, with nearly 80% of available space already sold for the 10th edition of the biennial event. Odyssey Expo will be held May 1 – 3, 2019, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia. Exhibit space is filling fast as suppliers from across the … [Read more...] about Association News
PRINT 18 Specialty Printing, Post-Press & Finishing Technology Recognition
by Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress At PRINT 18, APTech celebrated the inaugural Red Hot Technology recognition program, an opportunity for companies to highlight their “red hot” products. “The program was created to provide a place where the PRINT attendee base, primarily print service providers, can easily discover the newest products and services on display. It’s a … [Read more...] about PRINT 18 Specialty Printing, Post-Press & Finishing Technology Recognition
PUR or EVA – What is the Best Adhesive Option?
Information provided by Duplo USA Corporation and BC Adhesives It can be tough for binderies to decide which adhesive to use in their manufacturing process. The industry seems to be very comfortable with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) since it’s been around for so long, but as polyurethane reactive (PUR) becomes more popular, it is important to know the differences between the … [Read more...] about PUR or EVA – What is the Best Adhesive Option?
Standard Finishing Systems’ StitchLiner Mark III
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress Standard Finishing Systems, a North American distributor of print finishing and paper handling solutions based in Andover, Massachusetts, dates back more than 100 years. Partnering with equipment manufacturers to deliver solutions to many markets – including commercial, in-plant, trade bindery, quick print, data center, … [Read more...] about Standard Finishing Systems’ StitchLiner Mark III