For Distributors and Manufacturers of Printed Products
February 2009 Issue
Think Big
It’s an exciting time for Monaca, Pa. Located on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, this region is all too familiar with the taste and feel of victory. Take, for example, Feb. 1, when NFL head coach Mike Tomlin led his Steelers...
It’s an exciting time for Monaca, Pa. Located on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, this region is all too familiar with the taste and feel of victory. Take, for example, Feb. 1, when NFL head coach Mike Tomlin led his Steelers...
ABCs of Government Contracts
Red Tape, bureaucracy, strict deadlines and even stricter specifications—securing a government print contract is no easy feat. And it’s even more intimidating considering what’s at stake. The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)—the federal government’s primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging,...
Red Tape, bureaucracy, strict deadlines and even stricter specifications—securing a government print contract is no easy feat. And it’s even more intimidating considering what’s at stake. The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)—the federal government’s primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging,...
An Industry-Wide Headache
Everyone, it seems, loves inkjet technology. It’s efficient, easy on the budget and there’s certainly no denying the benefits of inkjet when it comes to personalization. Bottom line: inkjet-enabled solutions offer one of the rare growth sectors for an industry...
Everyone, it seems, loves inkjet technology. It’s efficient, easy on the budget and there’s certainly no denying the benefits of inkjet when it comes to personalization. Bottom line: inkjet-enabled solutions offer one of the rare growth sectors for an industry...
A Perfect Combination
When it comes to integrated products, it’s not so much about the product itself, but the product’s features. Manufacturers are getting even more creative and coming up with new applications for their customers that make production more efficient, cost-effective and...
When it comes to integrated products, it’s not so much about the product itself, but the product’s features. Manufacturers are getting even more creative and coming up with new applications for their customers that make production more efficient, cost-effective and...
8 Ways to Design Successful Postcards
In the world of direct mail, sometimes it feels as though the postcard format is on trial, defending its basic two sides against the prosecution’s long letter, freemium, brochure, buckslip and reply. The letter package promises a whole entourage of...
In the world of direct mail, sometimes it feels as though the postcard format is on trial, defending its basic two sides against the prosecution’s long letter, freemium, brochure, buckslip and reply. The letter package promises a whole entourage of...
Lookin’ Fine in ’09
The word “Change” has been on the lips and tongues of Americans for months, but those winds have been blowing across the country far longer, and the need extends far beyond a simple election cycle. An economic crisis...
The word “Change” has been on the lips and tongues of Americans for months, but those winds have been blowing across the country far longer, and the need extends far beyond a simple election cycle. An economic crisis...
Printronix Seeks to Acquire Assets of TallyGenicom
Irvine, California-based Printronix announced it is seeking approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delware to be named as the lead bidder in the auction of assets of TallyGenicom LP . The request comes...
Irvine, California-based Printronix announced it is seeking approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delware to be named as the lead bidder in the auction of assets of TallyGenicom LP . The request comes...
Pitney Bowes Opens New International Mail Services Facility
Pitney Bowes, Stamford, Conn., announced the opening of a new international mail services facility in the United Kingdom. The site will offer the company’s comprehensive international mail and package solutions to help customers enhance the effectiveness of their...
Pitney Bowes, Stamford, Conn., announced the opening of a new international mail services facility in the United Kingdom. The site will offer the company’s comprehensive international mail and package solutions to help customers enhance the effectiveness of their...
Schober Adds Web-Fed Rotary Die Cutting Machines
Following the successful introduction of its 3rd Generation Rotary Die Cutting Machine at last year’s Drupa Exhibit, Schober, located in Eberdingen, Germany, recently launched the model RSM-IML/MX....
Following the successful introduction of its 3rd Generation Rotary Die Cutting Machine at last year’s Drupa Exhibit, Schober, located in Eberdingen, Germany, recently launched the model RSM-IML/MX....
Continental Datalabel Attracts Business with Magnet Sheets
Headquartered in Elgin, Ill., Continental Datalabel is attracting much attention in the promotional marketing industry with its new magnet sheets. Sold under the Compulabel brand, the 8.5x11” magnet sheets are ideal for creating business cards and other promotional...
Headquartered in Elgin, Ill., Continental Datalabel is attracting much attention in the promotional marketing industry with its new magnet sheets. Sold under the Compulabel brand, the 8.5x11” magnet sheets are ideal for creating business cards and other promotional...
Rite Envelope Acquires Assets of Envelope America, LLC
Downingtown, Pennsylvania-based Rite Envelope & Graphics has acquired the assets of EnvelopeAmerica, LLC, Boothwyn, Pa., for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow Rite Envelope to expand operations in the Delaware Valley markets by installing additional...
Downingtown, Pennsylvania-based Rite Envelope & Graphics has acquired the assets of EnvelopeAmerica, LLC, Boothwyn, Pa., for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow Rite Envelope to expand operations in the Delaware Valley markets by installing additional...
Muller Stitching Wire Complies with New Laws
Effective Feb. 10, new laws—set forth by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission—will be enforced regarding lead content in children’s products. Hauppauge, New York-based Muller Martini’s PerformancePlus stitching wire meets or exceeds these requirements....
Effective Feb. 10, new laws—set forth by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission—will be enforced regarding lead content in children’s products. Hauppauge, New York-based Muller Martini’s PerformancePlus stitching wire meets or exceeds these requirements....
USPS Offers New Pricing Incentives
Commercial shippers are now able to take advantage of new volume price incentives when shipping through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) . Commercial Plus pricing launched Jan. 18, with up-front price incentives for qualifying shippers using USPS overnight and...
Commercial shippers are now able to take advantage of new volume price incentives when shipping through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) . Commercial Plus pricing launched Jan. 18, with up-front price incentives for qualifying shippers using USPS overnight and...
Teraco Hires Sales Executive
Teraco, located in Midland, Texas, welcomed Martin Agati as its new sales executive. Based in Atlanta, Agati is responsible for managing all accounts in the Southeast region....
Teraco, located in Midland, Texas, welcomed Martin Agati as its new sales executive. Based in Atlanta, Agati is responsible for managing all accounts in the Southeast region....
Ward/Kraft Announces Promotion
Headquartered in Ft. Scott, Kan., Ward/Kraft has appointed Chris Smith to the position of sales representative for the company’s label division. Smith previously held positions in customer service, sales and production with both Ward/Kraft, Sony and...
Headquartered in Ft. Scott, Kan., Ward/Kraft has appointed Chris Smith to the position of sales representative for the company’s label division. Smith previously held positions in customer service, sales and production with both Ward/Kraft, Sony and...
