Christine Yardley believes the world of art and design often pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with print. And she loves to push those boundaries. The industry veteran, who now serves as president of Print Panther Direct, a commercial print services company located in Oakville, Canada, has worked hard to make sure her company is poised to be a part of the print … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Christine Yardley
November/December 2023
THERM-O-TYPE NSF Excel Mark II
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Requirements for foil stamping, embossing and diecutting equipment using metal dies have changed over the past few years. Productivity, automation, ergonomics and safety issues are compelling many plants to replace outdated equipment. The NSF Excel Mark II, offered by THERM-O-TYPE, located in Nokomis, Florida, has been specifically … [Read more...] about THERM-O-TYPE NSF Excel Mark II
PPC Announces 2023 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition Winners
Submitted by the Paperboard Packaging Council The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 80th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. In a news release about the awards, PPC said these folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past … [Read more...] about PPC Announces 2023 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition Winners
PRINTING United Expo Showcases Finishing and Embellishments
Compiled by PostPress staff The PRINTING United Expo was held October 18-20, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing an array of printing technologies that included a multitude of finishing and embellishment processes. “PRINTING United Expo has set a new benchmark for the printing industry,” said Mark J. Subers, president, PRINTING United … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Expo Showcases Finishing and Embellishments
Importance of Workflow Software for Binding/Finishing
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Investing in workflow management software to connect binding/finishing operations helps streamline specific tasks of the production processes, increasing efficiency and minimizing the chance for costly errors. PostPress posed questions to these industry experts – Andrew Bailes-Collins, head of product management, Ultimate … [Read more...] about Importance of Workflow Software for Binding/Finishing
The Importance of Paper in Learning and Literacy
By Kathi Rowzie, president, Two Sides North America Over the last two decades, technology has become part of almost every facet of our lives. The expansion of broadband, smartphones and portable technology has changed how we communicate, access information, work and learn. While many of these changes are positive, there is growing evidence that this isn’t always the case. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Paper in Learning and Literacy
Year-End Economic Outlook: Here We Go Again
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence Rather suddenly, the threat of recession is back. Many had been predicting the downturn would occur as early as Q3 of last year. However, growth numbers consistently exceeded expectations (2.6% in Q3, 2.9% in Q4, 2.3% in Q1 of this year and another 2.3% in Q2). Then the biggest shock yet – growth in the third … [Read more...] about Year-End Economic Outlook: Here We Go Again
FSEA Association News – Nov/Dec 2023
FSEA Sponsors Successful Breakfast at Printing United During the week of the Printing United Expo, FSEA and its Digital Embellishment Alliance (DEA) sponsored a breakfast on the second day of the show entitled “Improving Profitability Through Digital Embellishments.” The breakfast brought in a near sold out crowd with over 50 attendees. Moderated by Jeff Peterson, FSEA … [Read more...] about FSEA Association News – Nov/Dec 2023
Hazen Paper Company Elevates Its Game with Enshrinement 2023
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Hazen Paper Company’s 11th Enshrinement Yearbook cover for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a light show worthy of the dazzling Hall of Fame Dome. The limited-edition 2023 cover, created with Hazen HoloJet® paper, projects an amplified refractive three-dimensional image of a basketball … [Read more...] about Hazen Paper Company Elevates Its Game with Enshrinement 2023
Offline UV Coating Applications
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Offline UV coating continues to be a popular choice for many print applications. Although UV can be applied inline, there are still situations where offline is the best solution. It is especially important for specialty UV coating applications where soft-touch, glitter and textured finishes are used. PostPress magazine talked to … [Read more...] about Offline UV Coating Applications