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Elise Hacking Carr is senior production editor for Print & Promo Marketing magazine, and managing editor for PRINTING United Journal.

The wide-format printing sector continues to take new and creative forms. From vying technologies to end-user applications, nothing can be taken for granted in this market. According to InfoTrends, "Understanding the wide-format market takes focus and expertise because it now has three distinct segments, namely technical (which includes architectural, engineering and construction documents), production (posters, signs and banners) and creative (prepress, photography and fine art printing)."

To dabble a bit in the philosophical realm, the term "golden mean" is often applied to the discussion of ethics for the greater good of society. It is said to be the ideal middle ground between two extreme points of view and many of the world's greatest thinkers—from Aristotle to Confucius—have touched upon it in their teachings.

Inspiration is often found in the most random places: among the flowers, at the beach or through our loved ones, to name a few. But Mick Alles, president of Falls Cities Printing, New Albany, Ind., found his in internal bank documents.

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