FSEA News

March 19, 2018

FSEA•IADD Joint Conference Coming to Nashville Area in April

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) will hold the 2018 Joint Conference April 11 through 13 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, near Nashville.

The conference offers a supplier trade fair, educational programming to address new technology and trends in the industry, and an awards reception where the recipients of the FSEA Gold Leaf Awards, FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award and IADD Presidential Award will be honored.

This year, conference attendees will have the opportunity to share best practices on a variety of subjects with industry peers as part of the networking workshops held during conference programming. For more information, go to www.fsea-iaddconf.com.

Nelson Stevens to Be Honored as FSEA Lifetime Achievement Awardee

On Thursday, April 12, Nelson Stevens will be recognized as the recipient of the 2018 FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award at the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference in Franklin, Tennessee. The award honors Stevens for his four decades of leadership in the industry, working with BOBST as a sales manager for 12 years before starting Independent Machinery, Inc., in the early 1980s.

Among other successes, in 1991, Stevens signed an agreement with Gietz to bring its line of foil stamping equipment to North America and was a significant contributor to the growth of foil stamping in the wine and spirits label market.

Those wishing to honor Nelson are encouraged to attend the conference and awards reception. Register at www.fsea-iaddconf.com.

FSEA Partners on New Alternatives for Foil Waste Disposal

The disposal of used hot stamping and cold foil has been a challenge for the foil industry for many years. FSEA has announced a new partnership with Channeled Resources Group (CRG) to help eliminate used or obsolete rolls of hot and cold foil from the waste stream.

CRG has qualified this by-product as feedstock for energy with two current partners. One partner, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, mixes these materials with other nonrecyclables and then shreds it to be extruded as fuel pellets. The pellets are burned in a commercial boiler and the energy sold to the grid. The other partner, located in Gary, Indiana, shreds materials to fluff, which then is used as an alternative to coal in a limestone kiln.

“Our research has found that any type of trucking/shipping costs involved with the foil waste will be similar to landfill costs, or even less, depending on the location,” explained Calvin Frost, CRG. “And, best of all, it will create a sustainable choice for FSEA members and others.”

“We are very excited to work with Calvin Frost and CRG on this project,” stated FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson. “We have been working to find alternatives to the landfill for foil waste for several years, and the partnership with CRG is a great start in this initiative.”

For more information on how to get started with FSEA and CRG, contact Jeff Peterson at jeff@fsea.com or 785.271.5816.

FSEA Welcomes New Members

FSEA would like to welcome the following new members. You can see more details on each of them at www.FinisherFinder.com.

Quinta Groupe, Inc.
Chester, New York
www.quintagroupe.com

Print Panther
Oakville, Ontario Canada
www.printpanther.ca

Specialties Graphic Finishers
Toronto, Ontario Canada
www.sgfteam.ca

DMS Color
Pelham, Alabama
www.dmscolor.com

FSEA/IADD Joint Conference Announces 2018 Programming Line-Up

March 13, 2018

PostPress

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) have announced the programming line-up for the 2018 Joint Conference, to be held April 11-13 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, near Nashville.

The FSEA·IADD Joint Conference is the only event this year targeted to the print finishing, diecutting and diemaking industries. The conference offers a supplier trade fair, educational programming and an awards reception where the recipients of the FSEA Gold Leaf Awards, FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award and IADD Presidential Award will be honored. New this year, conference attendees will have the opportunity to share best practices on a variety of subjects with industry peers as part of the Networking Workshops held during conference programming.

Keynote speakers: Thursday morning’s keynote speaker is Ken Thoreson of Acumen Management Group. Thoreson is a respected sales and leadership advisor who will share his recipe for professional and personal development, leading to a culture of high performance in any organization. Viking Plastics’ Kelly Goodsel will keynote the Friday morning session, sharing his company’s cultural and operational transformation as a result of the implementation of continuous improvement principles. The midsized injection molding company from Pennsylvania has seen incredible increases in profit and employee engagement.

Breakout sessions: Keeping up on the latest industry trends can mean the difference between a successful year and one that is … not. Conference breakout sessions, led by field experts, include topics such as design and packaging trends, foil recyclability, developing tomorrow’s workforce, economic impact and the 4 Disciplines of Execution.

Networking workshops: New this year, peers from the industry will lead discussions on topics of high impact where attendees discuss common issues and share their companies’ solutions. Topics include managing converting industry workflow, addressing customer demands and decreasing spoilage.

For more information, visit www.fsea-iaddconf.com or call 785.271.5816.

Kick It Up in 2018: It Is Time To Get Involved!

January 13, 2018

By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress

Editor’s Note: This article was published in the November/December 2017 issue of PostPress magazine.

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association theme for next year is Kick It Up in 2018. Our goal is to reach out to our FSEA members and potential members to emphasize the advantages of getting more involved with FSEA – and the industry as a whole. This can be accomplished in many ways, but you must take that first step.

There is no better way to take that first step than to make plans to join us for the upcoming FSEA-IADD Joint Conference in April next year. We are very excited to be partnering again with the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) for this special event, taking place April 11-13 in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott Hotel. The conference will be full of great programming, including new, intimate workshops on subjects such as addressing current customer demands, decreasing spoilage in your plant, and finding and keeping millennial employees. The workshops will engage with small groups in separate breakout rooms to foster networking and discussion on these subjects, as well as many others.

The conference will open with a welcome reception and supplier trade fair, allowing attendees to network and visit with leading suppliers of foil, dies and equipment for the finishing and diecutting/diemaking industries. The second night will include a reception for the FSEA Gold Leaf Awards, followed by a night out on the town. Buses will transport attendees to downtown Nashville – adding a little music and fun to the event! For all the details on registration, hotel, speakers and sessions, visit www.fsea-iaddconf.com.

Another easy way to get involved in 2018 is to support and enter the 25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards with the cool work you have done in the past year. Winners gain recognition for their creative work through the FSEA website, PostPress magazine, the Gold Leaf Awards Reception and through other magazines, such as Folding Carton Industry and BPX (formerly Package Design) magazines. I still believe this is the single most important thing we do at FSEA. The publicity we receive for our Gold Leaf Awards just gets better and better each year. So, be sure you keep your best work from this past year and enter. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.fsea.com. Entries will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2018.

There also are smaller things you can do to be more involved with FSEA, such as taking advantage of our Grainger discount program. We now have FSEA members saving several thousand dollars every year on their Grainger purchases. It just makes sense to sign up. Also, be sure that you are part of our FSEA HelpLinks email community. All types of technical questions are asked on the HelpLinks, and fellow members respond with helpful answers.

Again, taking that first step is the key. We sure hope you will join us to “Kick it Up in 2018.” Hope to see you in Franklin in April!

Jeff Peterson is executive director of the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and editor-in-chief of PostPress. An industry veteran with deep roots in the foil and specialty effects industry, Peterson can be reached at jeff@fsea.com.

FSEA News

December 18, 2017

FSEA•IADD Joint Conference Set for Nashville

FSEA will partner with IADD again in 2018 for a combined event, the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference. It will take place April 11-13, 2018, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott Hotel.

FSEA is stressing to its members that 2018 is the time to Get Involved! The conference will include two days of programming that will consist of several sessions discussing current challenges and opportunities for the finishing, diemaking and folding carton industries. New this year will be a full afternoon of workshop sessions where attendees can talk in smaller groups on subjects such as decreasing spoilage on press, finding and keeping millennials and marketing finishing/diemaking services.

The event will start on the evening of April 11th with a supplier trade fair, allowing attendees to visit with suppliers of foil, dies, diemaking equipment and other finishing equipment and supplies. The second evening will honor the FSEA Gold Leaf Awards and IADD awards at a special reception, followed by a trip to downtown Nashville for a little fun on buses that will bring people down and back.

For the complete schedule, hotel information, speakers and registration, visit www.fsea-iaddconf.com.

FSEA Sponsors Track at RadTech Packaging Conference

FSEA hosted a full track of presentations at the recent RadTech International North Americas UV+EB Packaging Conference, held Oct. 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The event included sessions and speakers on cold foil technology, UV-cured adhesives and foils.

Mike King, Eagle Systems, Inc., spoke on “Analysis of Specialty UV Coatings for Packaging and Printing,” while Helen Rallis, Sun Chemical Corporation, gave a talk about “Specialty UV Coatings for Packaging and Printing.” Finally, Jennifer Heathcote, Phoseon Technology, addressed “UV LED Technology and Its Increasing Use in Specialty Curing Applications” and FSEA’s Jeff Peterson presented the “Impact of High-Visibility Enhancements on Shelf Presence (Foil and Coatings).”

“The RadTech Packaging Conference provided an opportunity for us to reach a different type of audience and advocate the use of decorating techniques, such as specialty UV coatings and metallic foils,” stated Jeff Peterson, FSEA executive director. “It was great to be part of an event in the Northeast portion of the country.”

For more information on RadTech International North America, visit www.radtech.org.

FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Entry Forms Now Online

FSEA urges you to submit your best work in the 25th Annual Gold Leaf Awards. Entries will be accepted up to February 15, 2018, and will be honored and displayed at the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference in April.

This is a great way for companies to gain recognition for their creative work – there are categories for foil stamping, embossing, cold foil, special diecuts, laser cutting, specialty UV coatings and digital foil and coatings.

Competition winners also will be highlighted in promotional campaigns and industry magazines, such as PostPress, BXP and Folding Carton Industry magazines, just to name a few. Many of the winners also will be proudly displayed at the Showcase of Packaging area during PACK EXPO 2018. To download the entry form (separate form for each entry) and further information on the competition, visit www.fsea.com and click on the Awards link.

FSEA News

September 8, 2017

FSEA to Sponsor Programming at UV+EB Packaging Conference

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association will host an education track during RadTech International North America’s UV+EB Packaging Conference, a one-day event on Oct. 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

At the conference, RadTech will host presentations on migration, regulatory issues and the latest developments in UV- and EB-curable inks, coatings and adhesives for food and consumer goods packaging. A keynote on “Printing Inks for Food Contact Materials at Nestlé” will be given by Amaury Patin, Nestlé Research Center.

FSEA’s track – from 1 to 3 p.m. – includes such topics as UV-cured coatings, adhesives and foils. Scheduled speakers include:

Cold Foil Technology – UV Cured Adhesives and Foils Mike King, Eagle Systems, Inc. | 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Analysis of Specialty UV Coatings for Packaging and Printing Helen Rallis, Sun Chemical Corporation | 1:30 to 2 p.m.
UV LED Technology and Its Increasing Use in Specialty Curing Applications Jennifer Heathcote, Phoseon Technology | 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Impact of High Visibility Enhancements on Shelf Presence (Foils and Coatings) Jeff Peterson, Foil & Specialty Effects Association | 2:30 to 3 p.m.

The RadTech Fall Member Meeting will take place the day after the UV+EB Packaging Conference on Oct. 25. To register or view additional information, visit www.RadTech.org/uveb2017.

FSEA to Present Program On Foil and Coating Technologies at PRINT 17

Jeff Peterson, executive director of the Foil & Specialty Effects Association, has been selected to present at the upcoming PRINT 17, which will take place Sept. 10-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The title of the seminar is “Foil and Coating Decorating Technologies Sparking Growth and Awareness.” It will take place Sept. 13 from 8 to 8:50 a.m.

The seminar will explore recent technology advancements in digital inkjet specialty coating and foil processes, including the increased use of inline cold foil for sheet-fed presses and offline specialty UV coatings. The presentation will discuss the details of these new types of decorating techniques and how they are changing the landscape of the commercial printing and packaging marketplace. It also will include information on how finishing techniques are complementing digitally printed cartons and labels, as well as share details on a recently completed study on the impact of high-visibility enhancements on shelf presence.

A special code is available: SPSAVE50 to receive $50 off seminar registration, which also provides access to all five days of the PRINT 17 show. To learn more about this seminar and other seminars that will take place during the PRINT 17 event, visit www.Print2017.com.

FSEA Reception at Hotel Chicago

Come help celebrate the FSEA silver anniversary! Planning to attend PRINT 17? Then take the opportunity to join the Foil & Specialty Effects Association for a casual reception at the Hotel Chicago (adjacent to the House of Blues). The reception will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, following the PRINT 17 show. FSEA members and guests will have a few drinks and eats and celebrate the 25th anniversary of FSEA. The FSEA is planning to showcase a few mementos of the association through the years.

Tickets to the reception are complimentary to active FSEA members (up to two people from each active member company) and are $30 for associate FSEA members, non-members and additional active members above the two allotted per company. For details and a registration form, visit www.fsea.com.

Thank you to the sponsors of the FSEA Reception:

API Americas
BOBST North America, Inc.
Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.
Capital Adhesives
Infinity Foils, Inc.
ITW Foils
Kurz Transfer Products
Owosso Graphic Arts
Universal Engraving, Inc.
W.H. Leary

Association News: FSEA

June 14, 2017

Second White Paper Available on Impact of Enhancements on Shelf Presence

The FSEA has officially released its second white paper on “The Impact of High-Visibility Enhancements on Shelf Presence.” This second white paper, based on a study conducted by the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University, examines an unknown brand of disposable single-serve coffee packaging that was created specifically for the study Zapotec – and compares it to name brand packaging on a retail shelf. The Zapotec packaging was studied in three iterations, with both a control and an enhanced package: a printed Zapotec package and stamped red emblem; a printed package with a red metallic foil emblem; and the same printed package with a gold metallic foil emblem.

Using eye-tracking devices that track actual pupil movement, the study analyzed how long it took the 180 participants to find a package on a shelf and how long the participants fixated on an item. As one example of study results, the printed “red bird control” Zapotec carton was placed on the shelf next to well-known brands, such as Maxwell House, Gevalia, Donut Shop, Green Mountain and Eight O’Clock. The unenhanced carton was second to last in “Time to First Fixation” – or time until the participants’ attentions were focused on the cartons. However, when the enhanced Zapotec carton with a red foil stamped emblem was placed alongside the same known brands, the Zapotec carton rated second overall in Time to First Fixation. This is a significant difference, as the unknown brand rated higher than Maxwell House, Eight O’Clock, and Donut Shop in attracting consumer attention quickly.

The white paper also includes purchasing data from the study. These results also were positive, showing the gold foil stamped cartons attracted consumer attention that led shoppers to purchase the unknown coffee brand just as often as name brands Maxwell House and Green Mountain Coffee and more frequently than Eight O’Clock.

To receive a copy of the 10-page white paper, contact Jeff Peterson at jeff@fsea.com. The full white paper is free to current FSEA members. Additional studies and white papers will be out soon from FSEA. The support of the FSEA membership makes this all possible.

FSEA Young Alliance Gathers at Odyssey 2017

The FSEA Young Alliance continued to gain momentum with an event in May after its first official plant tour last fall at The Seidl’s Bindery, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The Young Alliance represents print finishing professionals between 25 and 45 years of age. The group gathered during the recent IADDFSEA Odyssey in Schaumburg, Illinois, along with the NextGen young leaders group from IADD.

“It was exciting to see more than 40 young people from our industry gathering together, networking and sharing ideas,” stated FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson. Matt Seidl, current FSEA chair, welcomed the attendees and discussed future initiatives, while FSEA Marketing Director Dianna Brodine then shared some of the social media tactics used to generate excitement for the Odyssey. Further discussion centered on hosting an FSEA Young Alliance and IADD NextGen plant tour in the fall of 2018. Details will be available soon.

For more information on the FSEA Young Alliance and how to become involved, email Jeff Peterson at jeff@fsea.com or call 785.271.5816.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2018 FSEA National Conference

FSEA has announced its 2018 National Conference will take place April 11-13, 2018, at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, in Franklin, Tennessee (right outside Nashville). In addition, FSEA has confirmed the association will once again partner with IADD to conduct the event in conjunction with the 2018 IADD Management Meeting. In addition to industry-specific programming, networking opportunities will be provided, and bus transportation for one open evening to downtown Nashville is being planned.

Look for more details soon, including programming, hotel and registration information, at www.fsea.com.

FSEA Announces 24th Annual Gold Leaf Award Winners

June 14, 2017

Embossing, foil stamping and specialty effects can raise the level of quality, added value, shelf presence, brand recognition and security for a product. These are the types of unique and eye-catching pieces the Foil & Specialty Effects Association showcases during its annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition.

The 24th Annual Gold Leaf Award winners were honored during the 2017 IADD•FSEA Odyssey, held in Schaumburg, Illinois. More than 300 entries were received from around the world, including pieces from the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. Judging was based on design, execution and level of difficulty, with submissions utilizing a number of specialty finishing techniques from foil stamping and embossing to specialty coating, film laminating, laser cutting, diecutting, cold foil application and more.

See all of the winners at www.fsea.com.

Association News: FSEA

March 10, 2017

FSEA Now Offering Printers401K Program

FSEA recently has been approved as an official association to offer the Printers401K Program, which has been very successful for many in the graphic arts industry. This is a great opportunity for FSEA members to offer a 401K program at a low cost with a strong track record of returns for company owners and employees. To learn more about the Printers401k Program, please contact John Moynihan or Joe Trybula with Diversified Financial Advisors, LLC at 314.786.9000 or joe@diversifiedfa.com. They will be glad to explain the benefits of this unique program and discuss how they can help maximize your retirement plan.

FSEA Gold Leaf Awards

The 24th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards is in full swing, and there looks to be more entries than ever. “We don’t have a final count on our entries quite yet, but we believe it could be another record year,” commented FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson. “The expansion of categories in areas such as cold foil, laser cutting, and digital coating and foil has opened up even more opportunities for entries.” Winners will be on full display and announced during the new Be Here! Bash that will take place May 18 during the IADD•FSEA Odyssey in Schaumburg, Illinois.

FSEA would like to thank all of its sponsors for the 24th Annual Gold Leaf Awards:

Platinum Sponsors
API Foils
BOBST North America
Compact Foilers LTD
h+m USA, L.P.
Infinity Foils, Inc. – a UEI Group Co.
ITW Foils
Kurz Transfer Products
Metal Magic
Univacco Foils Corporation
Universal Engraving, Inc. – a UEI Goup Co.

Gold Sponsors
Brandtjen & Kluge
Brausse Group
Crown Roll Leaf
MGI USA Inc.
Owosso Graphic Arts, Inc.
Sun Chemical

What’s New For FSEA at IADD•FSEA Odyssey

This year’s IADD•FSEA Odyssey will be better than ever with several new events that will be tied into the Odyssey. First, FSEA and IADD are excited about the brand new Be Here! Bash, which will take the place of the traditional Odyssey banquet. The Be Here! Bash will be a fun, casual atmosphere with several food stations and drinks. There will be plenty of seating, but attendees will be free to walk around and look at the Gold Leaf Award winners that will be displayed around the room. Abbreviated presentations will take place for the Gold Leaf Award winners and the IADD Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

FSEA and IADD also are planning a special get-together and reception for both young professional groups – this includes the FSEA Young Alliance that was kicked off this past year by FSEA. The casual meeting will provide an opportunity for young professionals in both associations to network and discuss new ideas for the group moving forward.

Lastly, FSEA and IADD have partnered with the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) to offer a special half-day workshop, titled “Industry Update: Metallic Foil & UV Coating Decorating.” The workshop presentations will take place the second day of Odyssey on Thursday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There will be a special price for attending the full workshop, or each session can be attended separately. For more details and to register, visit www.odysseyexpo.com.

FSEA News

December 9, 2016

Co-Located Events Add Value at 2017 IADD•FSEA Odyssey

Brandtjen & Kluge, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and Sakurai USA, Schaumburg, Illinois, are providing yet another reason for industry leaders in the diecutting, diemaking, print finishing, folding carton, corrugated and specialty markets to Be Here – echoing the theme for the 2017 IADD·FSEA Odyssey. Co-located events will add additional value to attendees traveling to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, for the tradeshow.

On Tuesday, May 16, attendees can attend events hosted by Brandtjen & Kluge and Sakurai, prior to the opening of the IADDFSEA Odyssey on Wednesday, May 17. Brandtjen & Kluge will host a day-long Kluge User Group meeting on Tuesday, May 16, in conjunction with the Odyssey. It will begin with a lunch buffet, followed by an afternoon of panel discussions, presentations and user group sessions. Sessions will include case studies of challenging projects, a technology update on laser cutting and the integration to a digital workflow, as well as other networking sessions.

Sakurai USA, Inc. has announced plans for its second Specialty Finishing Open House for IADD•FSEA Odyssey attendees, vendors and guests from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the Sakurai headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. Sakurai will showcase UV specialty finishing applications applied by its screen coaters. The demonstration also includes set up and operation of a Sakurai Maestro 295/8″x41½” MS102AII cylinder screen press and a Natgraph electronic UV drying/curing system.

Contact Details:
Brandtjen & Kluge User Group – Pamela Vlasnik, 785.483.3265.
Sakurai USA Specialty Finishing Open House – Brian Johnson, 847.490.9400, ext. 206.
2017 IADD·FSEA Odyssey – Contact the IADD at 800.828.IADD (local 815.455.7519) or the FSEA at 785.271.5816.

Seidl’s Bindery Hosts FSEA Young Alliance Meeting

Matt Seidl, vice president of Seidl’s Bindery and current Chairman of FSEA, hosted the first FSEA Young Alliance plant tour and meeting on Nov. 16. “We were very excited to host this kick-off event for the FSEA Young Alliance,” stated Seidl. “We came up with some great new ideas for the Alliance, and I believe those who attended enjoyed the tour of our facility.”

Attendees had the opportunity to see the entire Seidl’s Bindery operation, which included over 50 pieces of bindery and finishing equipment in its 100,000 square foot facility. “Seidl’s Bindery is one of the largest bindery/finishing operations in the country,” added Jeff Peterson, FSEA executive director. “It was a true treat to see the efficiency and magnitude of the operation.”

Peterson attended the event and spent time discussing some of the new projects the FSEA is involved in, including its new IMPACT Marketing Kit and the newest white paper on the impact of specialty effects on shelf presence. Future meetings are planned for the FSEA Young Alliance, including a meeting to be scheduled during the upcoming IADD•FSEA Odyssey next spring in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The FSEA Young Alliance is a group of industry peers – younger than 45 – looking to gain knowledge of their businesses, move forward with new technology in high-end finishing and explore opportunities in an ever-changing graphic arts environment. If you are interested in becoming involved with the FSEA Young Alliance, please contact Matt Seidl at matt@seidlsbindery.com or Jeff Peterson at jeff@fsea.com.

Call for Entries Open for FSEA Gold Leaf Awards

Start collecting your best work now and enter it in the 24th Annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition. Entries will be accepted up to Feb. 28, 2017 – no later.

Entries are judged on design, execution and level of difficulty in over 25 categories that include foil stamping, embossing, cold foil, special diecuts, laser cutting, specialty UV coatings, and digital UV and foil. “With the growth of decorating techniques, we continue to add categories to our Gold Leaf Awards,” stated FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson. “The pieces we get in each year for the competition are simply amazing work.”

Competition winners will be announced during a special reception at the IADD•FSEA Odyssey, May 16, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Winners will be highlighted in promotional campaigns, PostPress, Package Design and Folding Carton, just to name a few. Many of the winners also are proudly displayed at the Showcase of Packaging area during the Pack Expo show each year. To download the entry form (one entry form for each entry) and further information on the competition, visit www.fsea.com and click on the Awards link.

FSEA Sourcebook, PostPress Win 2016 Gold Ink Awards

October 13, 2016

PostPress

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association’s 2016 Sourcebook – “Dream the Embossable” – won a Bronze award in the 2016 Gold Ink Awards.

The FSEA Sourcebook won a Bronze award in the Gold Ink Awards’ Directories category.

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has been recognized with a Bronze award in Printing Impressions‘ Gold Ink Awards. The award was given in the Directories category for the printing and production of the FSEA’s 2016 Sourcebook – “Dream the Embossable” – which promotes FSEA members’ products and services in an easily accessible guide.

The cover was designed by Peterson Publications’ Art Director Becky Arensdorf, produced on Sappi Fine Paper and foil stamped and embossed on a Bobst BMA and included a special textured UV coating performed on a Sakurai presses.

The February/March 2016 issue of PostPress magazine also picked up a Pewter award in the Magazine Covers category. The cover, also designed by Arensdorf, features a large Bing cherry with raised water droplets – a UV-coating effect produced on an offline screen coater with Sun Chemical’s SunInspire™ Emboss coatings. It was printed on a Komori press using Sappi Fine Paper.

This PostPress cover won a Pewter award in the Gold Ink Awards’ Magazine Covers category.

For more information on the Gold Ink Awards, visit www.goldink.com.

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