Printer News

A new survey into the preferences of consumers for printed versus digital communications has been published by Two Sides, the global organization created to promote the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper.

GPA, Chicago, recently introduced the first video in a series of technical product overviews. The premier video features Greg Kestler, GPA's director of technical products, who reviews the advantages and profitable uses for Styrene in a short, user-friendly manner that makes it relatable for individuals from all levels of the graphic arts and printing industries.

UPS has announced that it plans to end discounts on oversized packages during the holiday season, and possibly year round.

The chairman and chief executive officer of Mohawk, Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr., yesterday joined U.S. Congressman Richard Neal (MA) to discuss the future of the fine paper industry during the New England Paper Cluster's annual conference in Springfield, Mass.

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved Mankato, Minnesota-based Taylor Corp.'s purchase of Standard Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, and its assets. According to the Dayton Daily News, the sale still needs approval from Standard Register's outstanding creditors, which is the final approval needed to make the sale official. However, since Taylor Corp.'s bid is $2 million higher than the only other bid for the company, which the creditors committee also approved, it is plausible to assume that they will accept this bid as well.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court allowed Dayton, Ohio-based Standard Register standing to file a lawsuit against Silver Point Capital and certain Standard Register directors and officers Monday.

The Center for Technology and Research at Printing Industries of America (PIA) has introduced a new service for member companies seeking to capitalize on the benefits of advanced soft proofing.

The price of a postage stamp will roll back from 49 cents after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the temporary rate hike put into effect by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in January 2014 would not be made permanent, according to The Washington Post.

The Dispatch Printing Company has entered into an agreement to sell all of its print publications to New Media Investment Group Inc. The transaction includes the sale of The Columbus Dispatch, a daily newspaper that has served Ohio since 1871.

Building on its reputation as a leader in sustainable, green printing, Label Impressions, a mid-sized label and flexible packaging printer based in Orange, Calif., is expanding its operations, but not its carbon footprint. The company is installing an onsite advanced energy storage system, which will decrease costs by optimizing energy use.