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
FSEA News
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
Association News: August/September 2020
PostPress FSEA Hosts Virtual Conference, Sessions Now On Demand In June, the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) hosted a two-day online conference aimed at those involved in print finishing and binding. With more than 250 registrations, the conference sessions were presented via Go-To-Webinar, and all sessions now are online for free, on-demand viewing. … [Read more...] about Association News: August/September 2020
FSEA Remembers Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: John Tinnon
By Kym Conis, former assistant director, FSEA John R. Tinnon of Glencoe, Illinois, was born on September 1, 1948, in Caruthersville, Missouri, and left this earth on June 25, 2020, after a long illness. Tinnon was a charismatic, generous and commanding man of integrity with a sounding laughter and a smile for everyone. He cared passionately about his family and his friendships … [Read more...] about FSEA Remembers Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: John Tinnon
27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
PostPress The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has announced the honorees of its 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition. Entries were received from countries around the world, including the US, Canada, Denmark and Taiwan. Gold, silver and bronze winners were honored in more than 35 categories. DataGraphic, Commack, New York, was awarded the 2020 Best of … [Read more...] about 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
From the Editor: August 2020 ENews
Hello, everyone! It’s August. The kids are headed back to school – sort of, depending on where you are located. Mine are starting next week with a hybrid model that will see them in the school building two days a week and at home for three. Sports are back, as long as you’re not a Husker fan like I am, but thank goodness I can watch Royals games – it makes life seem a little … [Read more...] about From the Editor: August 2020 ENews
In Memoriam: FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Tom Cullen
By Kym Conis, managing director, AMBA Industry innovator and former FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Tom Cullen recently passed away. Born in 1935, Cullen spent most of his youth in California and Nevada before enlisting in the United States Army in 1953 and serving for two years. After the birth of their third child, Cullen and his wife, Nancy, relocated the family … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Tom Cullen
Association News: May/June 2020
FSEA Keeps Members Informed During COVID-19 Webinar: COVID-19 and the Finishing/Binding Industries In April the FSEA and PostPress magazine hosted a webinar featuring four leaders of print finishing organizations. These industry leaders discussed the ways the pandemic is affecting their operations, their supply chains and their business plans. The webinar is available for … [Read more...] about Association News: May/June 2020
FSEA Launches Online Learning Experience
The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) is launching a free online event to provide resources for print decorating, finishing and binding providers. To be held virtually on June 23 and 24 at www.fseaconference.com, the FSEA Online Learning Experience will provide education on topics that are critical to the success of small- to mid-sized specialty … [Read more...] about FSEA Launches Online Learning Experience









