Toronto-based Huge Paper is now the exclusive distributor of Legion Paper (New York & Los Angeles) products in Eastern Canada. Legion Paper offers over 3,000 papers from 16 countries worldwide. Huge Paper will now have access to Legion’s comprehensive range of metallic papers – including Sirio Pearl, Cocktail, Mirri Card and Mirri Sparkle. “These premium … Read more →
The migration behaviour of digital ink systems plays a decisive role in the selection of a digital press, and determines to a large extent which application segments the printing system can cover – as well as which segments to which it could be expanded, if deemed necessary. These are some of the key aspects of … Read more →
Lowe-Martin, one of North America’s leading print providers, with two facilities in Mississauga, Ontario and one in Ottawa, Ontario, is upgrading its production operations by adding two new Kodak Nexfinity Digital Presses. Lowe-Martin’s services include marketing, pre-press services, lithographic printing, large-format digital, retail displays, direct mail, secure print, e-commerce & fulfilment, bindery, web solutions, packaging … Read more →
The Imaging Network Group (INg), a leading trade association for transactional and direct-mail print providers, has added AIIM (Avant Imaging & Integrated Media) based in Aurora, Ontario. to its growing member list. Founded 30 years ago by Frank and Mario Giorgio, AIIM is built on the principles of adaptability while adopting new technologies to meet … Read more →
Duplo USA (Santa Ana, California), a leading global provider of print-finishing equipment, has introduced new products to its booklet maker, duplicator and cutter lines. All are designed for efficiency and ease of use primarily for in-plant printers and commercial printers with high demands for short-run jobs. “The print industry is rapidly changing and Duplo, as … Read more →
Last Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the federal government will extend the period of time claimants can receive COVID-19 pandemic income benefits. The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) and Employment Insurance (EI) will all see extensions in the number of weeks eligible … Read more →
Soma (Lanskroun, Czech Republic), a leading global producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters and slitter rewinders, has chosen DTM Flexo Services of Stoney Creek, Ontario as its exclusive sales agent in Canada. DTM Flexo Services will be representing the entire Soma range of equipment across the country. DTM Flexo Services is a flexographic printing … Read more →
The International Sign Association (ISA – Alexandria, Virginia), through its Board of Directors and given the current progression of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that its popular ISA Sign Expo 2021 will take place online over the same dates that the live tradeshow would have occurred – April 7-9, 2021. Over the past year, … Read more →
A few months ago, Albion Screen Printing (Gatineau, Quebec) invested in a new Esko Kongsberg C24 Digital Cutting solution from Agfa Canada. This investment has allowed Albion to considerably increase the productivity in its finishing operations. “The added value of the Kongsberg table lies in the service and the robustness of the equipment,” said Alain … Read more →
Prime Data (Aurora, Ontario), a data-driven multi-channel marketing solutions leader in Canada for 20 years serving businesses and not-for-profits such as hospitals and environmental groups, will be hosting an information-packed, 30-minute webinar with guest speaker Betty Vasconcelos from Canada Post, and sponsored by Foundation Magazine Editor Steve Lloyd. The online event will take place this … Read more →
Drytac (Richmond, Virginia) has announced the North American launch of Polar Dynamic Sand, a new scuff-resistant monomeric PVC film designed for short-term, eye-catching graphics applications such as posters, retail displays and exhibition graphics. Available across the Canada and the U.S., Polar Dynamic Sand is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, and features a removable, … Read more →
The GCM Colloquium team at Ryerson University’s School of Graphic Communications Management (GCM) in downtown Toronto will be hosting its annual academic conference in an online event on Thursday, March 11, 2021, from 11 am to 1 pm, EST and Friday, March 12, 2021 from 2 pm to 4 pm EST. The popular event is … Read more →