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SinaLite Expands Roll Label Division With New Paper Types and Finishes
January 30, 2018 at 8:19 pm

SinaLite, a leading trade printer based in Markham, Ontario, has introduced an expanded line of specialty roll labels for its roll label division, with the objective of providing more cost-effective pricing and customization options for printers and print brokers all across the country...

Beacon Promotions Adds Customer Care Representative
January 30, 2018 at 8:35 pm

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., has added a new customer care representative. Mandi Smith joined the Customer Care Team at Beacon in the fall of 2017. Smith worked as a graphic designer and retail associate at a business product company before coming to Beacon...

QCA Elects David Clifton as New Board of Directors President
January 23, 2018 at 9:02 pm

The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, announced that David Clifton has been appointed to serve as board president, succeeding Larry Whitney of Polyconcept. Whitney will remain on the board and continue to serve on the organization’s compliance committee...

PIA Launches Redeveloped iLearning Center, Now Free for Printer Members
January 23, 2018 at 9:14 pm

Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redeveloped iLearning Center, now a complimentary member benefit for its printer members at non-additional charge. Joe Marin, vice president of education and training, focused on revamping the program upon his return to PIA in the summer of 2017...

Ten Independent PIA Affiliates on Board to Support PRINTING United
January 16, 2018 at 9:07 pm

PRINTING United LLC reports that 10 independent regional and state affiliates of Printing Industries of America (PIA), serving commercial printing markets, have agreed to promote the launch of the PRINTING United Expo to their members. The new trade show, which is co-owned and co-produced...

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices of Offset Inks, Coatings and Consumables
January 16, 2018 at 9:26 pm

Due to recent price increases of a variety of raw materials, including carbon black, oil and pigments, Sun Chemical will increase prices on its offset inks, coatings and consumables across North America, effective Feb. 15, 2018. Prices will vary depending on the product line, but in general most prices will go up by a...

A Manhattan Store Is Doing Away With All Branding On Its Items
January 9, 2018 at 8:06 pm

Branding is essential. This isn't news to any of you, given your profession. A well-designed label or smartly placed display could make all the difference for a customer who doesn't quite know what they want. So, what does it mean when a store completely does away with any and all branding...

Print+Promo Presents the 2017 Top 50 Suppliers
October 24, 2017 at 7:24 pm

Not only does Print+Promo's Top 50 Suppliers list offer a glimpse into industry activity and health, it gives print manufacturers a chance to gauge where they stand among their peers. Did your company make the list? Find out...

Creative Direct Mail for 2018
January 2, 2018 at 7:37 pm

Direct mail has been around for a very long time. If you continue to do the same old pieces you have been mailing in 2017 you will see

Ennis Inc. Announces New General Manager of Special Service Partners
January 2, 2018 at 7:54 pm

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, announced that Debi Van Handel has been promoted to general manager of Special Service Partners (SSP). SSP is a leading tag and label manufacturer located in Neenah, Wis., and has been in business for more than 45 years...