Fujifilm North America Corporation’s Graphic Systems Division has announced tariff tax exclusions on its aluminum offset printing plates, currently making it the only major printing plate manufacturer in the U.S. to earn such an exclusion. Fujifilm added that it has worked proactively with industry associations and the U.S. Federal Government to address the unintended consequences … Read more →
Label Resources (Langley, BC), a high-capacity label-printing specialist with full-colour flexographic and digital printing capabilities, has installed a new Domino N610i 7-colour digital UV inkjet label press. Since 1994, the company has been providing state-of-the-art label printing services to its customer base across Canada and the U.S. That includes firms involved in nutraceuticals, food and … Read more →
New research from leading global digital print software provider PrintFactory (GMG Americas, Hingham, MA), has revealed that a current widespread reliance on default solutions could be costing large-format operations thousands of dollars in avoidable wasted time, ink and media every year. PrintFactory’s new guide to Breaking Color Convention for a More Productive Wide-format Workflow points … Read more →
Teklynx International is a world-leading barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider with locations in several countries and regions around the globe. An industry innovator for over 30 years, it helps companies operate smoothly and efficiently by implementing labeling solutions that streamline operations while staying ahead of industry-specific compliance and emerging regulations. Its … Read more →
GSE Dispensing (The Netherlands/Charlotte, NC) has enhanced its Ink Manager software by introducing an optional module that brings improved control of costs and job procedures, as well as better traceability in label and packaging printing. GSE Ink Manager software enables converters to minimize ink-related waste, provide improved ink yields, reduce set-up times, enhance reporting and … Read more →
PRX Print (Mississauga, Ontario), a leading Canadian label converter founded in 2010, has been providing full-service packaging solutions to customers across virtually all industries. It carved out its niche as a print broker offering clients “one-stop packaging shopping” including printed labels, forms, boxes and shrink sleeves. It also provides marketing services such as graphic design, … Read more →
Given the recent NAFTA controversy, name-calling and political rhetoric, it’s safe to say that the legislation that federal and provincial/state lawmakers pass can affect printing and other businesses on both sides of the border in a huge way. Here’s how one such local decision is, and likely will have, a negative effect on small printers … Read more →
Here, Andrew Gunn, North American Product Marketing Director at Xerox, explores what you should know before purchasing an inkjet digital printer. Buying an inkjet digital printer is a major investment for both small-sized and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) – one that can pay off with greater capabilities and improved efficiencies. But, like buying any significant piece … Read more →
For most commercial printers, workflow can be the difference between profitability and success, or losing ground and revenue in an increasingly competitive business environment. Exploring this key issue is a new whitepaper from Aleyant, a leading developer of print software designed to streamline and simplify commercial print operations. It poses three key questions for owners … Read more →
Worldwide offset press leaders Heidelberg and KBA are finally shaking off the remnants of the decade-old global financial crisis, as the latest revenue figures for both companies continue to show substantial improvements. Heidelberg’s latest figures show that incoming orders for the third quarter of 2017 were up 16% over the previous year. The OEM cited … Read more →
Here, Steve Blanken, General Manager of Contex Americas (Chantilly, Virginia), presents a list of important questions that you should ask yourself before purchasing your next wide-format scanner. Contex is the world’s largest developer and producer of large-format scanning and large-format imaging solutions. Contex was established in 1923 and currently provides scanning solutions to customers in … Read more →
In today’s folding carton industry, manufacturers are continually challenged by customers who request unique, value-added features. It becomes even more demanding when those customers are top international pharmaceutical firms. Canadian packaging specialist Ellis Paper Box (Mississauga, Ontario), the largest privately-held manufacturer of folding cartons, has made it its mandate to understand the demanding standards required … Read more →