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Lights, camera, Graphics Canada in action!
Out with the old and in with the new.
Getting creative with wide-format.
Diana Brown asks industry professionals, “if you started over, would you choose printing again?”
The NAPL has recognized 19 graphic communications companies for marketing excellence, among them are 2 Canadian businesses. Pazazz Printing based in Montreal, Quebec and Print Three located in Concord, Ontario are to be honoured with multiple awards which will be presented at the NAPL Marketing Plus Awards luncheon on February 15.
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For the first time in decades, Heinz has changed its individual ketchup packet packaging. The new Dip & Squeeze dual-function package allows users to either peel back the lid for dipping, or tear off the tip to squeeze onto foods. The new packet can also hold three times more ketchup than the traditional design.
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Ryerson University and CIP4 have recently announced plans to hold a JDF education event. The one-day program will feature several presentations and case studies from industry experts, followed by hands-on labs and workshops.
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According to a study by NPD Group, 95 per cent of e-Reader owners are happy with their devices. Almost all owners said they were either "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" with their device - only 2 per cent expressed any level of dissatisfaction.
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According to information recently released by Canopy, an environmental non-profit organization, the number of leading eco-friendly printing papers available in North America has dramatically increased. According to the organization's database, in the past 18 months the number has more than doubled, from 97 to 228.
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Kwik Kopy Design and Print Centre of Charlottetown, PEI has acquired Island Offset Inc. A sales agreement for the purchase was completed and as of February 2 Kwik Kopy took over operations, reportedly having offered many Island Offset employees positions within the company.
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Approximately 100 students, faculty and industry professionals attended GCM's annual Colloquium event at Ryerson University last night. With the theme of Fusion: Exploring the Multimedia Mix, the night was filled with good food, good company and some great insights into the changing world of print and multimedia.
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Fujifilm has recently released a three dimensional dye sublimation printer in the United Kingdom that it calls the "3D Print System." This latest product follows the release of the company's FinePix W1 3D digital camera and FinePix V1 3D digital photo frame in the fall of 2009.
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The International Sign Association (ISA) has recently announced that six new members will join its 28-member board of directors to lead the organization in 2010. Among them is Canadian Robert Mattatall of Mattatall Signs Ltd, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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Forum Productions, a commercial printer located in Delta, B.C., has recently been acquired by Contac. The marketing solutions company is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C, and is set to obtain a range of print equipment in this acquisition to complement its existing print infrastructure.
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On Sunday night at the Grammys, the award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Packaging went to Neil Young's Archives Vol. 1 set. Neil Young, Gary Burden and Jenice Heo collaborated to create the design and accepted the award together.
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In a move to become more environmentally friendly, Kraft Foods has cut out 150 million pounds of material from its supply chain. After making the decision in 2005 to become more sustainable, the company has exceeded its packaging reduction goal two years ahead of schedule, eliminating the equivalent of more than 150 fully loaded jumbo jets of material.
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In yesterday's much-anticipated product launch, Apple's Steve Jobs called the new iPad a "truly magical and revolutionary new product." As a middle-ground between the smart phone and the laptop it is certainly revolutionary, but some say the device fills in a gap that didn't necessarily need filling.
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Re: Heinz reveals new mess-free ketchup packets
Posted on Friday, 05 February 2010 by Leigh Watson.This. Is. Awesome. Sometimes when you're at McDonalds you don't really consider the amount of...
Re: Apple unveils new iPad - worth the hype?
Posted on Thursday, 04 February 2010 by Paul Kett.LAME. Steve Jobs wants you to buy one right now so he can sell you the iPad2 with camera and...