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...and just like that 2023 comes to a close 👋
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Wrapping up Day 2 of 🤩
Today was another day filled with learning from exhibitor demos, education sessions, and networking in the Mailing & Shipping and Commercial Hubs.
Only one more day to go!
We hope you're having as much fun at Day 2 as we are!
Don't miss out on more education sessions, product demos, and networking throughout the rest of the day.
Welcome to Day 2 of ! See what today has in store for your community.
Thank you for a successful start to 2023!
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We hope to see you at the Tabernacle for the Opening Night Party at 8PM tonight!
is off to a strong start!
💥Morehouse College Band set the tone for an exciting morning
💥W+D unveiled their i-Jet 3
💥Keynote: Converting Printing Industry Uncertainty Into Opportunities for Success
💥New HP Latex 630 Printer Series demo
Stay tuned for more highlights throughout the week.
starts today! Stay up-to-date with key happenings. Download the PRINTING United Expo app or visit printingunited.com for a complete list of events.
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The industry's most dynamic and comprehensive printing event lands in Atlanta in just one week!
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Ever wonder how UV and UV LED curing technologies can benefit your commercial printing business?
Read our Q&A with Gary Doman, International Sales Manager, GEW, on the transformative impact of UV and UV LED curing technologies in the commercial and sheetfed offset printing market.
Link here: https://ow.ly/VN3h50PTCq8
It's time to start planning for 2024—believe it or not—and next week's webinar will hold you in good stead.
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We're just weeks away from the industry's greatest expo – in Atlanta. That means there's still time to register!
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Mark Michelson provides a preview of the session, “The Skilled Labor Crisis: Is Automation Adoption the Only Answer?” which will be presented at the 2023 PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta. Michelson, who will moderate a panel of printing industry professionals, also shares his impressions about th...
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➡️ In-plant Impressions investigated Hudson Printing Company’s embrace of data.
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... and much more!
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On this episode of The Week That Was:
➡️ Mark Hahn releases the latest edition of the Target Report.
➡️ RR Donnelley invests in an EFI Nozomi C18000.
➡️ Editor-in-Chief Mark Michelson spoke with Adam Avrick, president of Design Distributors.
... and much more!
Check out our major headlines from The Week That Was:
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On this episode of The Week That Was:
➡️ CJK Group has acquired Worzalla.
➡️ Content Critical Solutions has acquired Century Direct.
➡️ Lane Press announced a partnership with Enru Logistics and Postal Optimization to increase distribution and postal cost savings for its customers.
.. and much more!
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On this episode of The Week that Was, CJK Group has acquired Worzalla; Content Critical Solutions has acquired Century Direct; Lane Press announced a partnership with Enru Logistics and Postal Optimization; Kirkwood launched a Pharmaceutical Division; and Cheri Stryker reflects on her 43-year career...
Thrilled to have been a part of this project at the Adaire AlexanderSchool in Philadelphia! Witnessing the magic of come to life alongside the boundless creativity of the students, was an unforgettable experience. Thanks Ben Volta, for this exclusive glimpse into the mural transformation! 🎨🌟
Tomorrow's webinar will highlight the time consumption of onboarding processes and how automation can help.
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On this episode of The Week That Was:
➡️ We asked five printers to predict the future of the industry...
➡️ Mike Herold, formerly of Ricoh, will become executive VP of sales and marketing for EMT International, Inc./Rotocontrol.
➡️ Premier Press has combined with KG Specialties to expand Premier’s in-house capabilities.
The 2023 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards have been announced. Head over to https://ow.ly/jYCx50PJooR.
Today marks six weeks until kicks off in Atlanta.
Grab your ticket and join the industry in discovering the latest technologies, applications, and suppliers across all the key sectors of our industry.
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Check out our series on "Must See" products at this year's , thanks to longtime industry consultant David Zwang.
Today's spotlight turns to the new Canon imagePRESS V1350: https://ow.ly/eXo050PHZ4X
On this episode of The Week That Was:
- Royle Printing will celebrate 75 years in September.
- Walsworth's fourth generation, Tripp Walsworth, has joined the family-owned business.
- Desktop publishing pioneer and Adobe co-founder Dr. John Warnock has died, aged 82.
Check out our major headlines from The Week That Was:
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The is an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired by the best minds in the printing industry. So, let's hear from one of the many print shop owners who'll be exhibiting this October.
Introducing: Marilu Ballina, CFO of 1to1printers
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Last year's return from the pandemic was one to remember for the .
Today, we hear from the current chair of the PRINTING United Alliance, Michael Marcian, on how this year's event will continue some strong momentum.
Listen to his interview with our editor, Dan Marx, here: https://ow.ly/qZMg50PEY8g
In this edition of The Week That Was...
▪️ SG360° invests heavily in its digital firepower.
▪️ Arna Marketing Group announced its expansion in Florida.
▪️ Granite Creek Capital Partners invests in Salem One.
▪️ Scott Cohen remembers his late father and founder of Rush Index Tabs, Jay Cohen.
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The is gearing up for another bumper event at this year's .
In less than two months, the most innovative operators will meet under one roof in Atlanta — we're so excited!
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▪️ Veritiv Corp. is to be acquired for $2.3bn.
▪️ Taylor Corp. has acquired DMR Creative Marketing.
▪️ Fry Communications Sales VP to retire at the end of the year.
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Before February 2023, just two U.S. university in-plants had an inkjet press installed. Now, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has joined them in looking toward the future.
Director Tim Price told In-plant Impressions, "It made no sense to stay with the status quo.”
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Missed the third annual Wide-format Summit last month? We've summed it up for you!
A record number of attendees were privy to three full days of keynotes, expert panels, and a spot of golf.
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It has been a fantastic few days at the 2023 ! A huge thank you to our attendees and sponsors who made this event successful. Each year the level of engagement and knowledge-sharing increases, and we were honored to have you with us.
Continue to follow along for highlights and takeaways from this year's event:
After a pleasant evening networking, enjoying each other's company, good food, and live music, day two began bright and early with a morning networking breakfast before Inkjet Summit attendees settled in for a day of educational sessions, case studies, 1:1 meetings, and networking.
Every seat was filled as more than 310 printing professionals convened at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Austin, Texas, for the 11th annual . Attendees continue to share knowledge and experiences while they work to better define their paths ahead.
A few key takeaways include:
- Inkjet can help users meet customer demand for high-quality and high-quality.
- Printers are increasingly focused on growing profitability and sustainability initiatives.
- Inkjet growth is substantial.
Check out additional coverage here:
Every seat was filled as more than 310 printing professionals convened at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Austin, Texas, for the opening sessions of the 11th annual Inkjet Summit.
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On this episode of The Week That Was: ➡️ Ricoh USA launched the Ricoh Pro C7500 toner-based digital color press. ➡️ In-plant Impressions investigated Hudson Printing Company’s embrace of data. ➡️ We help you to prepare for #PRINTINGUnitedExpo ... and much more! Check out our major headlines from The Week That Was: https://ow.ly/RgI350PR7Fj
On this episode of The Week That Was: ➡️ Mark Hahn releases the latest edition of the Target Report. ➡️ RR Donnelley invests in an EFI Nozomi C18000. ➡️ Editor-in-Chief Mark Michelson spoke with Adam Avrick, president of Design Distributors. ... and much more! Check out our major headlines from The Week That Was: https://ow.ly/jy4s50POIok
Thrilled to have been a part of this project at the Adaire AlexanderSchool in Philadelphia! Witnessing the magic of #WideFormat #Printing come to life alongside the boundless creativity of the students, was an unforgettable experience. Thanks Ben Volta, for this exclusive glimpse into the mural transformation! 🎨🌟
On this episode of The Week That Was: ➡️ We asked five printers to predict the future of the industry... ➡️ Mike Herold, formerly of Ricoh, will become executive VP of sales and marketing for EMT International, Inc./Rotocontrol. ➡️ Premier Press has combined with KG Specialties to expand Premier’s in-house capabilities. The 2023 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards have been announced. Head over to https://ow.ly/jYCx50PJooR.
On this episode of The Week That Was: - Royle Printing will celebrate 75 years in September. - Walsworth's fourth generation, Tripp Walsworth, has joined the family-owned business. - Desktop publishing pioneer and Adobe co-founder Dr. John Warnock has died, aged 82. Check out our major headlines from The Week That Was: https://ow.ly/IKhT50PGQfz
In a new video interview, NAPCO Research Principal Analyst Lisa Cross describes survey results that reveal how commercial printers plan to grow their sales, as well as the types of printed products print buyers are buying. Keep watching: http://ow.ly/NUta50IbNia
The next episode in our Women in Print podcast series features Tammy Caserta, Director of Mailing and Digital Services and Wide-Format at Think Patented. Listen to the full episode for more insightful discussion: http://ow.ly/impt50IamwA
In this insightful video interview, Roger Gimbel of Gimbel & Associates provides commercial printers with advice about inkjet adoption and new sales opportunities resulting from pandemic-driven corporate decentralizations. He also discusses some key business lessons he's learned after more than five decades in the printing industry: http://ow.ly/rK4g50I99TY
To celebrate Women's History Month, we are releasing a series of podcasts featuring influential women leaders in the printing industry. The first episode features Elaine Scrima, VP of Operations at GSP, with additional insight from Adriane Harrison, VP of Human Relations Consulting at PRINTING United Alliance. Listen to the full episode here: http://ow.ly/nIER50I86Gl
On this episode of App Spotlight, we are highlighting another winner from PRINTING United Alliance's Premier PRINT Awards. This acrylic and expanded plastic display for Too Faced Cosmetics' Born this Way Natural Finish Foundation was produced by Graphic Trends on an Electronics for Imaging VUTEk 5330 wide-format printer: http://ow.ly/5vNw50I5Tt1
To learn more about why Candid Litho / Candid Worldwide was named a PI 300 "Fast-Track" firm, we caught up with the company's director of business development, Jordan Weinstein. Watch the full video for more insight: http://ow.ly/jsAp50I1c3U
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin-based Royle Printing recently installed an eight-unit Goss Sunday 2000 heatset web offset press with double former folder. To learn more about what led to this investment, we sat down with Royle's president and owner, Chris Carpenter: http://ow.ly/rYHc50I0lwR
We're featuring another winner from the PRINTING United Alliance Premier PRINT Awards on this episode of App Spotlight. Produced by Overnight Labels, this label for Moroccan Midnight Tanning Lotion from Devoted Creations won first place in the flexography shrink sleeve category: http://ow.ly/Tkus50HYEkt
Are you up to date with the latest news surrounding vaccine mandates? Adriane Harrison of PRINTING United Alliance describes the most recent legal legal stays that made federal vaccine mandates for private employers with 100+ employees and federal contractors unenforceable: http://ow.ly/39GH50HWMFH
Patrice Henarie, VP of sales and marketing for Groupe Canva, shares the company's growth strategies, how it is building itself as a leading player in Canadian display graphics and industrial printing markets, and what it takes to engage and retain employees. Keep watching: http://ow.ly/CQIX50HVJIe
Peter Schaefer, a principal at printing and packaging industry M&A specialist New Direction Partners, provides expert insight on the recent R.R. Donnelley acquisition saga. Watch the full discussion here: http://ow.ly/wApk50HSNo0
Industry consultant Mike Philie, of the Philie Group, discusses key area business should focus on (and address) to understand and maximize their potential. Keep watching for more insight: http://ow.ly/igjG50HQQq6
PRINTING United Alliance is now accepting entries for the 2022 Premier PRINT awards! The Premier PRINT Awards is the printing industry’s most prestigious award of recognition honoring the very best in print communications. Watch the full video for more information: http://ow.ly/on6150HOQWO
PRINTING United Alliance recently published a "Print Market Atlas," which breaks down the printing industry at the national, state, county, and key metro areas. To learn more about this informative report, we spoke with Economist David Wilaj: http://ow.ly/x5Cx50HN29X
On our next episode of App Spotlight, we're highlighting Diamond Packaging's annual calendar. The calendar, produced on a Heidelberg North America Speedmaster XL 106 offset press, was designed in partnership with Seneca Park Zoo: http://ow.ly/8P1W50HKwHQ
Pittsburgh-based Fotorecord Print Center installed a Fujifilm Graphic Systems J Press 750S sheetfed color inkjet press to transition the business from traditional offset printing to an all-digital operation. To learn more about this transition, we spoke with Owner Paul Nickoloff: http://ow.ly/3VJc50HIgaj
Chicago Print Group, Inc. is one of the seven "Fast Track" companies profiled by Printing Impressions, based on revenue growth. To learn more about the company's continued, robust growth, we spoke with the company's co-owner, Paul Denst: http://ow.ly/lNN950HFCMx
On the this episode of App Spotlight, we're spotlighting another winner from the 2021 PRINTING United Alliance Premier Print Awards. This t-shirt, produced by Night Owls on a ROQ.US 16/36 oval press, features an original drawing from artist Craig Gleason: http://ow.ly/YCm450HCXm0
The Dot Corp is one of the seven "Fast Track" companies profiled by Printing Impressions, based on revenue growth. To learn more about how the company has opened unique and lucrative doors of opportunity, we spoke with CEO & Owner Bruce Carson: http://ow.ly/vCqO50HA6pZ
PRINTING United Alliance's COLOR22 conference starts this Saturday, January 22 in La Jolla, California. To learn more about what's in store for this event, we caught up with leading color management expert Don Hutcheson, president of HutchColor LLC: http://ow.ly/PaYE50HxeRW
South Bend, Indiana-based Mossberg & Company recently installed a Speedmaster XL 106 sheetfed offset perfecting press from Heidelberg North America. In this interview, President and CEO James Hillman discusses the productivity benefits the new press is bringing to his operation: http://ow.ly/5HYi50HuM4H
Moore - nonprofit marketing solutions offers nonprofits a wide range of services including personalized direct marketing and mailing services. To learn more about these offerings, and where Moore invested $60 million to bolster its print and mail production capabilities, we sat down with Executive VP of Strategic Initiatives, Dave Johannes: http://ow.ly/memW50HsQfq
PRINTING United Alliance's COLOR22 conference starts next Saturday, January 22 in La Jolla, California. To learn more about this event and what's in store for attendees, we caught up with Joe Marin, Senior VP of Education & Training at PRINTING United Alliance. Watch the full video here: http://ow.ly/Tcfb50Hr3Q2
Did you watch our most recent episode of App Spotlight? In this episode, we spotlight this Las Vegas Raiders 2020 season ticket booklet. Produced by Consolidated Printing, this piece won a PRINTING United Alliance Premier Print Award in the Digital Enhancement, Foil/Varnish category. Keep watching to learn more: http://ow.ly/bry250Hoy3g
John Mealey, President of City Blue Imaging Services, describes how his venerable printing operation responded to the Christmas Eve 2020 fire that destroyed its facility. The operation went all-digital, and is now outsourcing sheetfed offset and longer-run digital jobs to its print partners in order to focus on what it does best: http://ow.ly/voxE50Hn1YU
Keep connected with the latest news and topics of interest pertaining to digital and offset commercial printing and print’s role in cross-media communications. We profile successful executives and their companies, giving insightful information on how they have been able to thrive, not just survive, in a highly competitive marketplace. Our regular contributing columnists consist of recognizable industry pundits who provide keen insight and inspiration. Printing Impressions is a publication of NAPCO Media.
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