Esko has underlined its commitment to future generations of packaging industry workers with a multi-million dollar donation to support college and university students in their packaging engineering and technology studies. Melissa Plemen, Esko Sr. Director of Inside Sales and Marketing, said the company was thrilled to continue supporting the next g...

In response to election-year political gridlock on common sense reform for the struggling United States Postal Service, Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO of Quad, sent the following letter to roughly 300 U.S. Senators and Representatives this week. This isn’t just a matter for the postal industry - it’s in the best interest of the nation’s...

Global accessories firm Hama has become Europe’s first customer of Konica Minolta’s newly-launched AccurioJet KM-1e production press. The installation completed during lockdown enables the specialist in mobile, PC, and photo extras to print on almost any substrate in high quality to meet increasing demands from brands and retailers for a better ‘pr...

Canon U.S.A. announces the launch of the new imagePRESS C10010VP / C9010VP digital color presses. "These new production digital cut-sheet color presses offer a wide range of distinct and dynamic technologies that can help drive productivity, versatility, and high image quality," said Shinichi Yoshida, executive VP and GM, Canon U.S.A.

Investing in new equipment is one of the most significant decisions for a printer. Keeping that equipment operating at peak performance can impact print quality, reliability/up-time, and overall cost per print. In support of their partners and the printer community with devices Powered by Memjet's VeraPass, Memjet is launching a new set of online r...

The human spirit thrives on stimulation, healthy change, fresh air, outdoor scenery, and activities that reduce stress. A few organizations in our great industry are already moving to support their customers’ (and employees) needs, including morale and support, to keep their revenue streams coming.

Printers race every day! We often jockey for a position with our customers; to make the best moves, say the right things, ask the crucial questions, provide the best pricing, and supply superior customer service. But when we head down the home stretch to ask for the sale, that feeling of self-doubt begins to creep in.

Konica Minolta announced the installation of its MGI JETvarnish 3DS with iFOIL at Photo Craft Imaging in Colorado. Photo Craft, a professional visual arts and digital printing company with a 45-year local history, purchased the device as part of its strategy to become an all-in-one resource for its customers, offering short-run packaging to avoid h...

"Paper has been such a large part of all political movements and election campaigns," says Domtar's Paper Advocacy Manager Tammy Tufty. "Even today, with easily accessible online campaigns and social media advertisements, paper is ever-present. From posters and pamphlets to direct mail, people rely heavily on paper to communicate their ideas, belie...

Different companies have different needs when evaluating paper in their inkjet environment. A paper has to be compatible with the device at a minimum, but the quality expectations will vary along with the relative importance of specific quality measures. It’s essential to measure and to prioritize the measurements that matter to you and your custom...