PostPress The Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA) exists to promote the value of paper-based communications and, in particular, envelopes and printed products. EMA is dedicated to the business activities of manufacturers and envelope printers, forms companies, packaging companies, market intermediaries and the suppliers that support the industry. EMA works closely with … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Keith Whisler
2022 Feb/Mar
Overcoming Supply Chain Chaos
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, PostPress Supply chain disruptions are soaring. Compared to 2019 (before COVID-19), global supply chain disruptions have more than tripled to 11,642 in 2021, according to Statista1. This is no surprise to anyone who ships/receives anything or buys, sells, prints, finishes or converts paper, paperboard or corrugated. Incredibly, it seems supply chain … [Read more...] about Overcoming Supply Chain Chaos
Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Specialty UV coatings have grown in popularity with the increase of digital inkjet processes and conventional screen UV coatings as well. To take full advantage of the creativity offered by UV coatings, it is helpful to understand their strengths and weaknesses as dictated by the underlying press being used – traditional vs. digital. And it … [Read more...] about Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
Cast and Cure Finds Niche for Many Applications
Although film casting, known as Cast and Cure™, is not a new print technology, many industry veterans still misunderstand how the process actually works. PostPress sat down with Tim Cain, president of Breit Technologies, to discuss Cast and Cure, the best applications, and the advantages and disadvantages of the process. Cast and Cure has been available for a while now, but … [Read more...] about Cast and Cure Finds Niche for Many Applications
Troubleshooting Foil Stamping Challenges on Press
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson recently queried a trio of industry experts about foil stamping and embossing challenges, including working with paper stocks, coatings, digital printing and more. Bertrand Hayoz, Bobst; Andy Dvorsky, Dvorsky Press Services and Sean Hurley, MCD, answered questions and offered advice for finetuning … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Foil Stamping Challenges on Press
Electronic Communication – Is Paper a Better Choice?
By Two Sides North America As global demand for resources continues to grow, a sustainable future will depend heavily on the use of products that are highly recyclable and based on renewable materials and energy, as opposed to non-renewable materials produced with fossil fuel energy. Paper is well positioned given its unique sustainable features. “Go paperless, go green” is a … [Read more...] about Electronic Communication – Is Paper a Better Choice?
Paper with a Plan – a DataGraphic and Mohawk Collaboration
By Jewlissa Frickey, editor, PostPress Sample booklets are nothing new to the paper industry, but Mohawk sought to revamp its own with an entirely re-imagined process of paper selection. The Paper with a Plan Collections Kit is a set of five sample booklets in custom slipcases that feature its papers grouped by their primary attributes: Beautiful, Sustainable, Expressive, … [Read more...] about Paper with a Plan – a DataGraphic and Mohawk Collaboration
Embossed Cookie Makes a Splash
By Cienna Sorell, writer, PostPress An enormous, 14-inch Oreo cookie that looks good enough to eat, is held together by a mysterious binding technique. Designed by Nabisco’s in-house team and offset printed CMYK by Sandy Alexander, Inc., the giant Oreo Brand Guidelines Book uniquely holds together the brand’s guidelines. This extraordinary binder looks and feels like a … [Read more...] about Embossed Cookie Makes a Splash
Revival of the North American Book Market
By Andy Fetherman, Muller Martini North America The North American book market currently is experiencing an actual revival. Despite (or because of) the COVID-19 pandemic, 8.2% more printed books were sold in 2020 compared to 2019. Without exaggerating, the current positive trend can be described as a revival of the North American book market – and not only in softcover … [Read more...] about Revival of the North American Book Market
What Will Impact Growth for Holography in 2022?
By The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) COVID-19 threats and increased illicit trade and counterfeiting are among the factors set to drive hologram growth in 2022, particularly for authentication purposes. The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) says authentication and track and trace systems, which feature holograms, will help to … [Read more...] about What Will Impact Growth for Holography in 2022?