Magazine Articles

Over the last month I saw print as both forward-looking and nostalgic   We all experience print in several ways. Over the last few weeks, I got to see and experience both the exciting ways in which print is moving forward, and the role it played in a more nostalgic era. The first experience was … Read more →

As we slowly emerge from winter’s grip, we’ve been working hard on two new projects. Our online Graphic Arts Career Centre (jobs.graphicartsmag.com) is now up and running. Whether you’re seeking employment in the industry or looking for skilled staff, this is the place to post – with 79,000 monthly visits. All posts remain on our … Read more →

When stuff goes wrong, seize the opportunity to become a trusted advisor You know how the old saying goes: 80% of business comes from 20% of your customers. No matter what the size of your business, it should not be difficult to name your top ten accounts. These are the accounts that generate the most … Read more →

Digital continues to grow, but offset holds its own. A look at five leading offset options.  Market research firm Smithers-Pira recently released a new study –The Future of Digital vs Offset Printing to 2022. For offset OEMs, it was good news and bad news. The report predicted that digital will continue to grow in most … Read more →

Applications and volumes continue to grow, but which is right for you? No matter where we go today, wide-format printing surrounds us. It drives growth in all sectors of the business landscape. The beauty of inkjet large-format printing is that it provides mass-customization and just-in-time printing with the option of doing long or short print … Read more →

The answer can be complex and contradictory You have two candidates whom you recently interviewed and they are eagerly awaiting your response. Both are qualified to do the job and both have personalities that fit well with your company’s culture. Both went to good schools and got good grades. However, it became clear in the … Read more →

SinaLite continues major client-driven expansion into label printing Markham Ontario’s SinaLite (then Sina Printing) opened its doors about twenty years ago with a 2-colour press and a small storefront. Today, SinaLite has evolved into one of Canada’s leading trade printers with several digital and offset presses, a full bindery, a 100,000 sq. ft. production facility, … Read more →

The program is under review but don’t be surprised when changes come Are you planning on beginning a new innovation project in order to attempt to develop a new product, enhance an existing product, or improve your production processes in a way which would make them better, faster, or cheaper? If so, you need to … Read more →

First in a two-part series examining the role of graphic regulations  Graphic design plays a major role in packaging across the packaging spectrum, but it also has a series of constraints that must always be considered before executing any project. Grasping the key concepts early will save time and, ultimately, money. The first design element … Read more →

Devaluation of Canadian dollar also a key factor Some major equipment manufacturers recently increased prices for printing plates. These moves seem to have one thing in common:  the surging costs of raw materials. But what most printers may not be convinced of is that, especially for OEMs, any price increase is viewed as an absolute … Read more →

Succession planning is an entrepreneurial pitfall. Let’s take a look at some strategies for successfully exiting your business.  Ask an entrepreneur how much time he or she devotes to succession planning and once the look of incredulity passes you’ll get one of these responses:  “I’m too busy trying to make a go of the business … Read more →