PostPress FSEA Releases Repulpability Study in Response to Sustainability Concerns The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has released a new study on the repulpability of paper decorated with foil, produced in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Renewable Bioproducts Institute. The association has been proactive in working to separate the decorated products that … [Read more...] about Association News: November/December 2020
2020 Nov/Dec
The Intersection of Volume and Profit
By David M. Fellman, consultant Is it better to be bigger – in terms of sales volume – or more profitable? It’s a serious question. Sure, the most likely answer is both, but that’s not the normal state of affairs in the printing industry. Yes, there are large and highly profitable companies in every segment of the printing industry – from those that print on paper, those that … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Volume and Profit
UV Surface and Air Disinfection Devices: Let the Buyer Beware!
By Castine A. Bernardy, Nicola M. Elardo, Alexa M. Trautz, and James P. Malley, Jr., Ph.D., Environmental Engineers, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Worldwide concern over the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 has sparked widespread interest in using UV devices for air and surface disinfection. The purpose of this article is to provide tips to the consumers … [Read more...] about UV Surface and Air Disinfection Devices: Let the Buyer Beware!
Diecutters Go High-Tech
by Hallie Forcinio, writer, PostPress Like virtually every other postpress operation, diecutting is becoming more automated and connected. Advanced features on flat platen diecutters reduce makeready time and ensure consistent running speed. “We have identified connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability as the cornerstones of packaging production now and in … [Read more...] about Diecutters Go High-Tech
2020 and 2021: No End to Chaos in Sight
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It has been pointed out for years that business hates uncertainty more than anything – even certainty over bad news and crisis is preferable to not knowing what is happening. Planning is the essence of business – setting strategies that can be executed and evaluated in terms of whether they are reaching set … [Read more...] about 2020 and 2021: No End to Chaos in Sight
Lifecycle Management: An Integral Part of Maintaining Bindery Equipment
By Dan Denue, vice president, operations, Muller Martini Bindery equipment represents a significant capital investment. And, to ensure its long-term productivity, these assets must be continually nurtured and maintained, from installation to decommissioning. The most effective, results-driven approach is through lifecycle management (LCM). Every machine has a lifecycle – a … [Read more...] about Lifecycle Management: An Integral Part of Maintaining Bindery Equipment
Crown Roll Leaf’s Holograms
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, PostPress Privately owned and founded in 1971, Crown Roll Leaf, Inc., Paterson, New Jersey, has a vertically integrated holographic division, Crown Holo-Grafx™, which provides fully integrated hologram design, origination and manufacturing. Crown has multiple in-house laser/computer pixellation labs where it produces custom and stock … [Read more...] about Crown Roll Leaf’s Holograms
PRINTING United Goes Virtual with New Online Platform
PostPress Beginning Oct. 26 and running through Nov. 12, the PRINTING United Digital Experience hosted more than 40 product launches and 100 educational sessions throughout its 14-day run. Hosted by Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which officially merged in 2020 to become PRINTING United Alliance, the digital platform … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Goes Virtual with New Online Platform
A Lifetime of Customers, Generations of Friends – FSEA Remembers Fred Isler
By Reneé Varella, Foil & Specialty Effects Association Former FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Fred Isler passed way July 12, 2020. Regarded in high esteem by his colleagues, he was an inventor who revolutionized the paper, packaging and printing industry. His stories and his vision of the world lifted and enlightened anyone who had the grand opportunity to … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Customers, Generations of Friends – FSEA Remembers Fred Isler
Elegant Packaging for “Breaking Bad” Remembrance
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, PostPress What do a motorcycle club and a premier print consultancy and production firm have in common? They were both founded by the talented and creative David Drucker. In addition to orchestrating motorcycle rides to honor veterans and POWs, and delivering two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center to the Marine Museum in … [Read more...] about Elegant Packaging for “Breaking Bad” Remembrance