By Jeff Peterson, executive director, FSEA The application of cold foil for labels, folding cartons and other printed materials has been available for some time. However, in recent years, there has been an acceleration in the acceptance and use of cold foil in both roll-to-roll and sheet-fed applications. PostPress magazine sat down with Michael Rivera, general manager – Cold … [Read more...] about Cold Foil Process Continues to Grow
August/September 2022
RRD Survey: Nearly Seven in 10 Packaging Decision Makers Forced to Reprioritize Amid Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation
Submitted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company A study released in June by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found the market’s most pressing challenges forced packaging decision makers to shift priorities and rethink operations, with 90% changing how their packaging is sourced. The Unpackaging Reality Report explores how converging disruptive issues like supply chain … [Read more...] about RRD Survey: Nearly Seven in 10 Packaging Decision Makers Forced to Reprioritize Amid Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation
Finding & Keeping Good Salespeople, Part 2
By David M. Fellman This is the second part in a two-part series. Part one, in the May/June 2022 issue of PostPress, focused on hiring salespeople. Part two focuses on retention. Having (hopefully) found yourself a good salesperson, how do you keep that person with you? It’s pretty simple, really. First and foremost, you make sure your expectations and your salesperson’s … [Read more...] about Finding & Keeping Good Salespeople, Part 2
Industry Influencer: David Lukshus
The Cog team is on a mission: help brand packaging reach its fullest potential. Or create, as it calls it, “genuinely awesome packaging.” That’s what it’s been doing since launching in 2010. The consumer packaging development and prototyping company in Cincinnati, Ohio, has partnered with big brands to create eye-catching packaging solutions. Geared for consumer delight, speed … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: David Lukshus
Paper Packaging: The Natural Choice
Submitted by Two Sides Paper-based packaging is made with a renewable natural resource – trees grown in sustainably managed forests – and when well-designed, efficiently manufactured, appropriately used and recycled at the end of its useful life, provides a host of benefits for people and the planet. The strength and durability of paper-based packaging powers global … [Read more...] about Paper Packaging: The Natural Choice
Luxury Apartment Sales Kit Takes Embellishments to Another Level
Printed with permission by PaperSpecs Towering above Vancouver’s high-end Coal Harbour neighborhood, the multimillion-dollar luxury apartment building Fifteen Fifteen provides its residents vast floor-to-ceiling windows and large outdoor spaces that give their owners the impression that they have only to reach out their hands to touch the trees of nearby Stanley Park. To … [Read more...] about Luxury Apartment Sales Kit Takes Embellishments to Another Level
One Country, One Constitution, One Amazing Design
By Jewlissa Frickey, writer, PostPress Marked with the words, “One Country, One Constitution, One Destiny” on the bottom of the poster, the sixth print in the US Landmark series by Baugh Graphic Finishing House was brought together by the US Capitol. “We wanted to produce the next poster in our series to highlight a sculptured emboss image as the main finishing technique … [Read more...] about One Country, One Constitution, One Amazing Design
Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress At the height of the pandemic, a significant increase in durable goods orders kept manufacturers producing at near record levels. Consumers who found themselves at home hit “add to cart” as they made purchase decisions on items to make their living spaces and daily lives more comfortable, including furniture, home appliances and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
Laminate, Coating or Cast and Cure™: Which Type of Soft-Touch Application to Use … and When
By Kim Guarnaccia, Huzzah Marketing An elegant matte appearance with a rich, suede-like feel, soft-touch finishes have become popular over the last decade with print and packaging designers and are now applied to a wide range of substrates, from paperboard and plastics to even aluminum. For luxury, high-end brands, a soft-touch finish serves to emphasize their premium … [Read more...] about Laminate, Coating or Cast and Cure™: Which Type of Soft-Touch Application to Use … and When
Velvet Stock, Foil-Embossed Label Helps Wine Bottle Shine
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress The folks at Multi-Color Corporation North America (MCC) know labels. They’ve been helping clients build their brands through premium label solutions for more than 100 years. The company’s vision is to have global leadership in premium label solutions. And with more than 13,000 employees and 109 label producing operations in over 26 countries, … [Read more...] about Velvet Stock, Foil-Embossed Label Helps Wine Bottle Shine