What began as a part-time college job at a prepress company sparked Andy Fetherman’s lifelong passion for print. Nearly 40 years later, Fetherman is the president and CEO of Müller Martini Corp. in North America. His empathetic leadership style has been shaped by decades of industry experience and lessons he’s learned from his own family. How did your career develop in the … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Andy Fetherman

By Erin Judge, managing editor, PostPress Printers, converters and finishers, inherently appreciate and understand the value that embellishments add to any printed piece. While brands and print buyers also may recognize this value, convincing them that spending more will result in a higher ROI can prove to be a greater challenge. “As packaging budgets come under greater … [Read more...] about Authenticity Drives Brands’ Heightened Demand for Embellishments

By Erin Judge, managing editor, PostPress When most people think of an envelope, they picture a standard #10 envelope – white, plain and unremarkable. At Parkland Direct in Forest, Virginia, however, envelopes are anything but ordinary. The company’s portfolio showcases eye-catching designs, specialty finishes and innovative applications that transform simple mail pieces … [Read more...] about Parkland Direct’s Scented Wallet Gives New Meaning to Creative Mailer

By Richard Romano, managing editor, WhatTheyThink The third Taktiful/WhatTheyThink Embellishment Study has just been released, and this year’s report confirms quantitatively what we have been hearing anecdotally for the past year: Demand for print embellishments is on the rise. The Story So Far In 2023, when we conducted our first embellishment study (which was limited … [Read more...] about Survey Says! Embellishment Demand Is On the Rise

By Erin Judge, managing editor, PostPress Throughout its 43-year history, Hatteras, based in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, has grown by staying committed to evolving alongside its clients – continually investing in new technologies, expanding its capabilities and finding innovative ways to add value to its print and marketing programs. Its most recent investment in the Harris … [Read more...] about New Digital Embellishment Technology Inspires Award-Winning Sales Tool for Hatteras

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, PostPress If there’s any question about the trajectory of the global trading card market, a look at recent trading card headlines should put doubts to rest: The report referenced in that final headline, RRD’s 2026 Collectibles and Trading Card Report, found that 31% of respondents said their collections are worth more than … [Read more...] about Embellishments are Driving Value in the Trading Card Game Market