Printer News

Neenah Paper has announced the relaunch of its Environment Papers premium recycled papers line with fresh, new, natural colors and a uniquely tactile Raw finish, making it well-positioned to meet today's needs for sustainable communication programs, luxury packaging and all digital print applications.

Amazon's recent decision to create an e-commerce storefront for 3-D printed products could finally bring 3-D printing to the mainstream, but not in the way you might think. If you take a look at some of the nylon plastic products on offer via Amazon's partner, 3DLT, it's easy to come to the conclusion that the new pilot program is just an incremental e-commerce push at Amazon. In other words, Amazon now allows you to buy jewelry designs and quirky plastic toys made by 3-D printers on Amazon.com rather than on a third-party site.

Highlighting the company's commitment to its customers, 4over Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif., revealed a stunning new 73,500 sq. ft. Miami facility on Feb. 25.

A federal judge in Ohio has temporarily stopped Eastman Kodak Co. from charging different prices for refurbishing a piece of printing equipment depending on whether those customers use Kodak-made ink or a competitor's.

Collins Inkjet Corp. of Ohio sued Kodak in September, alleging the Rochester printing technology company was unfairly trying to claim all the Versamark ink business by telling users of the Kodak-made printing press line that getting printheads refurbished would cost more if they used non-Kodak inks.

We've all received statements from our banks, telecommunication and utilities companies with a simple message at the bottom urging us to "Go paperless, save trees," often accompanied by a picture of a winding river or a green tree. Implicit in these requests is the assumption that going digital is better for the environment. But the paper industry disputes this. It is pushing companies to remove these claims, which it says are misleading consumers and aren't substantiated by adequate research.

Business cards are a way to distinguish your brand from competitors. In face-to-face meetings or interviews, business cards are often the first time a client or employer are exposed to your brand. It's vital for them to make the right impression.

They offer the benefit of being both visual and tactile representations of your brand. The physical exchange and engagement creates a connection that can't be recreated by LinkedIn or your website.

Business cards offer plenty of opportunity to grow your brand-you just have to do it right.

Eastman Kodak said it is ending production of Sonora printing plates at its Leeds, U.K. plant by next year and will look for a new site to meet demand in the Americas.

Additionally, Kodak said it's selecting another site for printing plate production to serve customers in the Americas. 

Meanwhile, Kodak has invested in upgrading its high-speed Sonora plate manufacturing in its Osterode, Germany, plant. The Osterode plant started shipping Sonora plates in November, and Kodak said volume is increasing every month. 

The company also said it upgraded its Xiamen, China, plant to produce the plates.

Stamford, Connecticut-based Cenveo Inc. is planning to close its envelope plant in Jacksonville at 5406 W. First St., according to a letter filed with the state along with its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN).

Cenveo filed the WARN notice last week saying it would cut 133 jobs at the facility, but company officials did not respond to requests for more information.

PaperWorks Industries Inc. (PWI) announced that its Philadelphia-based and Wabash, Indiana-based mills have achieved certification under the Recycled Paperboard Alliance's (RPA-100%) newly launched certification program focused on substantiating the recycled fiber claim associated with the manufacture of 100 percent recycled paperboard.

RR Donnelley & Sons Company, Chicago, has been awarded a $250 million multi-year agreement by Dex Media for directory production that renews and significantly expands the companies' relationship through 2020.