The Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA) will hold its Annual Toronto Golf Classic on Thursday August 9, 2018 at the Angus Glen Golf Club’s South Championship Course. As always, this promises to be a fun day as participants renew old acquaintances, make new friends and enjoy a challenging round of golf in beautiful surroundings.. … Read more →
ICP Industrial Inc. (Itasca, Illinois), a division of Innovative Chemical Products Group (the ICP Group), and a global leader in specialty coatings for the packaging, labeling and printing industries (with leading brands Nicoat and MinusNine Technologies), has announced the formation of ICP Industrial Canada Inc. along with a strategic partnership with Divicor – a manufacturers’ … Read more →
Swiss-based banding specialist ATA-Tanner has released its S-2000 TRS-SW-L3-P-900 banding machine that accepts corrugated cardboard from a stacking system, while also featureing a manual feed option. This new, fully automatic, labour-saving device can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems. “When it comes to bundling and packaging high-quality printed cardboard stacks, thin straps with protective cardboard … Read more →
Taylor-Demers of Toronto is a full-service, SOC II-certified, data-driven communications provider, delivering transactional solutions and documents for the financial, insurance, not-for-profit, government and health care industries, as well as expertise in direct mail. The company offers its clients an extensive range of capabilities, including fully customizable digital and inkjet printing, booklet printing and finishing, and … Read more →
Xerox has appointed Steve Bandrowczak as its President and Chief Operations Officer, as well a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Bandrowczak will be responsible for developing and executing a global operations strategy in the company’s business support functions, including product and service delivery, customer billing, information technology, global procurement and real estate. Bandrowczak joins … Read more →
Gietz AG (Gossau, Switzerland), a family-owned leader in flatbed hot-foil stamping and embossing machines, is partnering with Gietz USA to increase its direct representation to existing and new customers in Canada and the United States. Gietz USA is an independent company founded recently with the aim to distribute Gietz and associated products. As of July … Read more →
Sun Chemical (Parsippany, NJ) has released its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report which details the work the company is doing to increase its use of bio-derived raw materials in its products. The report also indicates positive progress on its eco-efficiency goals. Highlights from the report include how: Solvent-based liquid inks use resins responsibly sourced from certified … Read more →
The free Starter Plan for Adobe XD includes XD for Mac and Windows, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and services to empower users to design, prototype and share user experiences with colleagues. With this announcement and the release of new features and enhancements, Adobe XD “is the only cross-platform experience design platform to combine … Read more →
3DPrinterOS, a leading U.S.-based software provider for 3D printers, has announced that it will be powering Smart International’s Kodak Portrait 3D Printers “aiming to set a new standard in professional 3D printing.” Under the partnership, all Kodak Portrait 3D Printers will come bundled with 3DPrinterOS Cloud 3D Printer Management, with the goal of driving mass … Read more →
HP has characterized its new One Package Workflow Suite for PageWide Industrial corrugated presses as “the industry’s first ecosystem for digital corrugated printing.” HP One Package offers software and solutions from HP and its partners to help converters maximize the flexibility of digital production. The new workflow streamlines submission and preparation of orders, allowing converters … Read more →
An executive summary of recent Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends research identifies opportunities for printers to expand into adjacent markets. Looking for BIG Opportunity in Graphic Communications & Specialty Printing, was produced by the International Sign Association and sponsored by EFI. Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends recently surveyed more than 300 companies, including commercial printers, sign shops, … Read more →
Here, Rae Steinbach, Freelance Editor for Taktical Digital (https://taktical.co/) headquartered in New York City, explores successful content strategies that drive increased audience engagement and excitement. Steinbach is a graduate of Tufts University with a combined International Relations and Chinese Degree. After spending time living and working abroad in China, she returned to NYC to pursue … Read more →