AlphaGraphics recently held its annual conference, where its business centers were recognized for achieving record growth. With the theme, "Extreme Makeover: Sales and Marketing Edition," the conference, held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago attracted over 480 franchise owners, employees and other professionals.
Heidelberg USA announces the following new product installations.
Heidelberg USA announces the following new product installations.
If we knew our friend, family member or another loved one was hungry, we'd hurry to give them something to eat in a heartbeat, wouldn't we? Well, for some people, hunger isn't satisfied so quickly and it becomes a day-to-day struggle. Studies show that there are millions of Americans who are hungry or nutritionally deprived. What's worse is health experts say those who experience hunger are likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, behavioral problems and other illnesses that could have traumatic effects on their lives.
The Graphics Communications Coalition for Open Competition announced that, based on productive meetings with key Hewlett Packard (HP) executives, HP has agreed to reconsider aspects of the implementation of its new MarketSplash® program, an online resource for small businesses including marketing materials, products, and design services.
Printing Impressions’ Across the Nation Commercial Printing News for December, 2008.
Technology Drives Business Growth FALL CREEK, WI—Mail Source, a provider of integrated direct mail solutions, has added a Domino dual-head, drop-on-demand (DoD) imaging system to complement its existing capacity. This additional line can duplex personalize plastic cards at extremely high speeds using UV cured ink. The 20 year-old western Wisconsin company continues to invest millions of dollars in technology to attract high-volume business—without a sales staff (although it employs 100). For Mini Folds, the Smaller the Better NEW BRITAIN, CT—Connecticut Valley Bindery recently purchased a two-station Vijuk G&K V-14 SAF miniature folder with HHS hot glue system from Vijuk Equipment. “We are excited
Green Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Eco-Friendly Machine MIAMI—Original Impressions recently announced a series of “Going Green” initiatives, while unveiling its newly installed Heidelberg XL 105 printing press. The announcements were made at the company’s two-day open house held in conjunction with Earth Day. At the event, Founder and CEO Roland B. Garcia Sr. provided opening remarks on the evolution of the company’s business plan to include environmentally sustainable initiatives. Additionally, Bill Eline, sales manager, Heidelberg, was on hand to discuss the eco-friendly attributes of the new printing press. The press will allow Original Impressions to significantly decrease its carbon footprint by reducing CO2 emissions generated
PRINTERS, ONCE considered polluters by virtue of their manufacturing processes, are vigorously cleaning up their acts by using technologies, papers and inks that are sustainable—and recycling, reusing and reducing nearly everything that’s not. And, for many printing business owners, their efforts to save the earth can even save (and make) them cold, hard cash. In today’s eco-friendly frenzy, greening up can subsequently mean more “greenbacks.” Printing Impressions contacted green printers from major metropolitan cities to small town America that report “social responsibility” as the No. 1 reason why they are becoming stewards of sustainability. By implementing a wide range of initiatives—which include everything from
New Perfector Pumps Up Production at Ultra Imaging BILLINGS, MT—Ultra Imaging, an AlphaGraphics franchise, reports a monthly average increase in print volume of 30 percent since recently installing its four-color Heidelberg Printmaster PM 74 perfector. The new press, which replaced an older two-color model, is being used to print general commercial products, including books, advertising and marketing materials for local clientele, as well as high-end reports for nonprofit organizations. Large-Format UV Press of Choice For Superior LOS ANGELES—Superior Lithographics, a supplier of high-quality litho labels, top sheets and folding cartons, has installed a new six-color, 64˝ KBA Rapida 162a sheetfed press with
