I hope everyone reading this had a wonderful summer, despite some ridiculously cool weather at times. Hopefully you had a chance to spend time with your family and loved ones, and get a little R & R to recharge. September usually signals tradeshows – and this month is no exception. So what’s new at Graph … Read more →
I first got to know Rita Davidson when we were both in dispute with GTA Copier Dealer Group. Rita, owner of Flowerpress Printing, and her husband Mark, used to live and work out of their home in McDonalds Corners, Ottawa. Now they’re living with their four children in a trailer. On July 19, 2013, they … Read more →
As far as I’m concerned, the big news this month is the revitalization of the Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) and the launch of its low-cost national recruitment campaign. Printing is a $9 billion industry in Canada employing over 70,000 hard-working people, many of whom I’ve had the privilege to meet. We deserve experienced representation … Read more →
April was a very busy month. I attended a wonderful open house at family-owned Cober Evolving Solutions at its main 86,000 sq. ft. facility in Kitchener, Ontario. The event was co-hosted by equipment partner HP. The highlight was Cober’s new HP Indigo 10000 – the first install in Canada. And while the 10000 is now … Read more →
Tony Karg, a respected and proactive printing industry leader, left his position as Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing for Fujifilm Canada’s Graphic Systems Division as of March 31. I echo Jeff Ekstein’s comments that he’ll be sorely missed. Tony joined Fujifilm in 1996 and has held key positions with the Japanese-based company in … Read more →
Wow! What an Olympics that was! With 10 gold, 10 silver and five bronze, Canada finished fourth in the overall standings and third in total gold medals. But for most, it was the Women’s hockey 3-2 overtime win over the United States (after trailing 2-0 with about three minutes to go in regulation time) that … Read more →
A belated happy new year to everyone. I hope the crippling January ice storm and the brutally cold weather we’re experiencing as I’m writing this, won’t dampen your enthusiasm. There’s a lot going on at Graphic Arts Magazine. To further help your bottom line, we’ve decided to run more features on the “business of printing” … Read more →
This month we’re previewing the Graphics Canada tradeshow November 21-23 at the International Centre in Mississauga. It’s Canada’s largest graphics, printing and converting show. The biennial event has traditionally attracted plenty of new equipment and technology, and this year is no exception. The newest feature is the 3D pavilion that will concentrate on this emerging … Read more →
First, I’d like to thank Mi5 Print and Digital Communications for the exceptional job they did on this month’s cover and indeed on printing and finishing our entire magazine – the largest issue we’ve published this year. The cover was designed by Andrei Talbot of Walk Tall Brand Design and there’s an explanation of how … Read more →
I hope you managed to take a break on Canada Day and think about how very lucky we all are to live in such a great country. We are a nation made up of immigrants, myself included. As proof, did you know that the Canadian immigration rate is the highest per capita in the world, … Read more →
While many of us are still recovering from the Maple Leafs’ overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, there is a silver lining in this dark cloud. If the Bruins do go on to win the Stanley Cup – or at least get to the final series – it will bode well for an improving young … Read more →
Last month we redesigned and rejuvenated the look of our magazine and website and we’ve been getting some excellent feedback, so thanks to all those who took the time to comment on our makeover and gave us so much encouragement. We attended the 2013 Grafik’Art Show in Montreal April 25-27 and I just wanted to … Read more →