PRINT 17

NX International Ink Co. (Booth 1919) announced plans to expand its Research & Development complex in West Chicago, IL. When completed in July 2018, the facility will more than double its current space to 56,000 sqft.

PRINT 17 has resulted in great success for RISO, with a record number of sales orders for the five-day event over previous years.

How have Acuity users implemented inkjet technology in industrial applications to supplement their primary sign and graphic business?

BWI debuted its flagship prepress solutions lines, featuring the BWI 800 Series CTP and Paragon DOP plate at PRINT 17.

Brandtjen & Kluge successfully launched the NEW Kluge ApexFoil Foil Stamping and Diecutting Press at PRINT17 held in Chicago.

Don Piontek offers an inside look at the PRINT 17 show floor, sharing some finishing technology highlights that were on display.

Eric Hawkinson, Canon Solutions America, discusses Canon’s diverse inkjet portfolio at PRINT 17.

Today we look at a highly targeted and personalized short-run invitation for a VIP event at the PRINT 17 show in Chicago.

John Mashia Jr., IMS Inc., discusses the company’s first inkjet press, the Océ VarioPrint i300, that was installed in July.

At PRINT 17 in Chicago from September 10-14, KBA North America welcomed enthusiastic crowds to its innovative and exciting display.

EFI embodies the spirit of Silicon Valley in the print industry. It is an attitude that Guy Gecht has fostered in his 22 years with EFI

PRINT 17’s return to Chicago was a resounding success as 20,000 people from the graphic communications industry gathered in Chicago.

At PRINT 17, Direct Technologies acquired the Ricoh Pro VC60000 continuous-feed inkjet platform.

Industry veteran Raymond J. Prince discusses the pitfalls to watch out for, what printers should consider when buying used equipment.

Gina Testa, who recently retired from Xerox after 32 years, talks about her new consulting practice, RT Consulting.

Trish Witkowski on her 400th episode of Fold of the Week and what it means to her to be selected as the 2017 Girlie Award Winner.

The PIA received an overwhelming response from printers that have expressed their willingness to help out Hurricane victims.

Ray Hartman, Consultant, Printing Industries of America, provides key considerations for printers looking to make an inkjet purchase.

Robert Barbera highlights Canon U.S.A.’s suite of PRISMA workflow solutions that are being showcased at PRINT 17.

Tawnya Starr discussed strategies for companies to improve their internal culture among their employees and the culture with customers.

Mailing service providers work tirelessly to provide strategic mail induction opportunities to their customers.

At PRINT 17, Michael Chase provided highlights from the company’s 2018 Print In a Digital World trend report.

Growing a business requires making the right investments. Establishing the right processes to increase sales growth are often elusive.

During PRINT 17, PrintReleaf announced a partnership with EFI, where EFI will be integrating the PrintReleaf program into its MIS.

Howie Fenton, Principal, Howie Fenton Consulting, on how workflow and operational excellence are the key for companies.

Marina Joyce, who has a marketing, graphic design, publishing,printing background, discusses her Kickstarter campaign to fund her book.

John Kaufman, Senior Marketing Specialist, Canon Solutions America, discusses the Océ Colorado 1640 printer at PRINT 17 in Chicago.

GRAPH EXPO will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago for the next three years.

Lawrence Chou, CEO and Owner, MGX Copy, in San Diego, shares why it is an exciting time to be in the industry.

The digital press from HP creates powerful digital print possibilities with new benchmarks for quality, productivity and color.

Warren Werbitt, founder of Pazazz Printing in Montreal on why he sees his company as a print communications specialist.

Thayer Long, President of NPES, reports on the success and enthusiasm into the fourth day of PRINT 17.

PRINT 17 witnessed the U.S. debut of IST’s flagship LEDcure technology.

The high-end 30-inch HP Indigo 50000, which launched last year at drupa, is now out of beta, and has seen its first installation.

Cory Francer explained two key market trends impacting packaging that commercial printers should be aware of and can take advantage of.

CEO Guy Gecht addressed EFI’s summer stock plummet, leaving shareholders and industry professionals asking questions about the stability of the industry giant. However, Gecht cleared the air.

In a panel moderated by Dr. Harvey Levenson, panelists talked about the opportunities and challenges of creating a uniform look.

Xerox is thrilled with the opportunity to connect with customers and collaborate with them on how to help improve their businesses.

Most printers know that increasing automation is the key to improving profitability, so why aren’t more of them investing in it?

Christopher Donlon runs an in-plant printing department for Kohler, serving as manager.

Attendees were updated on the imagePROGRAF PRO-6000, TX Series, Voyager, the retirement of Mal Baboyian from Canon Solutions America.

HP and Lightning Source announced a multi-million dollar deal that will transform the distribution and sales model for book publishers.

This year’s PRINT 17 drew a diverse crowd of attendees, some of whom are expanding both their traditional print applications, while others are looking to expand into new areas. What follows are several PRINT 17 exhibitors who have reported positive results so far in terms of booth traffic and sales success.

Printers must ensure they can produce targeted, relevant materials that have the same look and feel as other forms of communications.

Print is far from dead—but it is no longer the only way we communicate.

Calumet Carton Company recently installed the Rutherford Graphic Products (Booth 134) IntelliSet and IntelliLoop systems.

Every business owner knows that building and maintaining a great team is an important part of a successful business.

Idealliance provides both technical process standards and best practice business management tools.

To make the most out of the show, plan to have at least one, actionable takeaway that you can implement in your business.

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 14, is the annual Career Awareness Day, which is tailored for secondary education students.

Afinia Label (Booth 3446) and HP (Booth 613) have collaborated on a new color label printer that is making its debut at PRINT 17.

A new and forward-looking book “Cloud Production” is debuting at PRINT 17.

Variable data personalized marketing programs can deliver higher than average response and conversion rates.

Referred to as “Industry 4.0” or the “Internet of Things (IoT),” this new breakthrough has been prompted by technological developments.

Relyco’s (Booth 3055) REVLAR was perfect for creating the kind of waterproof tags the group envisioned for Pioneer Square.

A growing west coast-based printer of direct mailing services had separate sources for each list they sold.

If a printer hasn’t adopted a web-to-print solution at this point already, they’re probably at least thinking about it.

Colter & Peterson (Booth 4013) is featuring two new paper cutting systems.

According to InfoTrends’ latest surveys, PSPs expect the volume of work submitted through web-to-print to increase by 48% in the U.S.

Sull Graphics was seeing a steadily-increasing volume of work from a loyal customer base asking for a broader range of services.

Personalized direct mail is growing, and there is an opportunity for printers and marketers alike to integrate it into an omni-channel

In-plant managers, notoriously subject to budget pressures, are always looking for ways to streamline processes.

Cedar Graphics installed a new, fully-automated 8-color KBA Rapida 106 straight and perfecting LED-UV press.

In-plants greatest challenge is to expand their services beyond their existing base and become more relevant to attract outside busines

While they might not always be the most glamorous-looking machinery, bookletmakers play a vital role in the production process.

The fact is, print is changing, and now, more than ever before, brand managers are looking for creative ways not just to sell something, but to get people talking.

Color Ink added Fujifilm’s (Booth 2013) J Press 720S into its portfolio.

Chico State has a 7-person, full-service operation known as Print and Mail Services.

The shift in commercial printing and direct mail production paradigms have been worthy of a John Milton poem.

InfoTrends found that print run lengths are in significant decline, while the number of short-run jobs being performed per day are on t

Idealliance launched a new program called WorkPLACE.

In 2000, Photoweb became the first French company to offer photo products that could be ordered online and delivered to your door.

Every week, Deborah Corn hosts #PrintChat, an hour-long, online event that individuals from around the globe tune in for.

The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) (Booth 3967) is on a mission to find and recognize talented up-and-coming st

Did you know that 64% of Millennials would rather look at direct mail than email?

Reproducing color accurately is a complicated process, especially when different substrates, technologies, and facilities are involved.

Worth Higgins and Associates agreed to be the beta testing site for the new Komori Impremia IS29 inkjet sheetfed UV printing system.

A new face on the show floor is Ottawa, ON, Canada’s Tilia Labs.

For the past several years, the watchword in the industry has been “automation.”

ICS Corporation knew that by adding color and greater direct mail capabilities, they could bring in new business and take on more jobs.

Sophisticated data capture and segmentation are driving multichannel communications and personalized campaigns.

NPES launched PrintStats, a customizable resource for determining current industry status, and pinpointing future opportunities.

KBA North America is leading the industry in the meteoric rise of LED-UV technology and promoting its advantages and benefits.

Printers are facing the challenging predicament of finding skilled workers who can be recruited and trained to run printing machinery.

When it comes to finding success with brands, there are a few key takeaways you should walk away with.

What Patti Drinville, The PLD Group, likes most about the RISO presses is their smaller footprint, fast speeds, phenomenal quality.

Mike Herold, Ricoh, discusses the first showing in the U.S. of the Ricoh Pro VC40000 continuous-feed inkjet platform, and Pro VC60000.

Thayer Long, President of NPES, welcomes you to PRINT17 in Chicago.

The Two Sides anti-greenwash campaign is focused on working with corporations to remove or modify negative environmental claims about p

Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa, discusses what’s in store for the next drupa in 2020, and some of the key trends from drupa 2016.

Kathy Pescetti, President, Admail West, discusses how using the Screen Truepress Jet520HD with SC Inks, has benefitted the company.

Back in the day, if you made an error of investment, you threw a tarp over it and got on with your life.

Think outside the box. Everyone has heard it and at some point. According to Tim Baechle of Idealliance there is no box.

During a press conference Sunday, Idealliance announced the launch of three new programs.

Industry journalists gathered to learn more about Muller Martini’s Connex workflow management system.

Xerox’s tour of its booth (1302) on Monday morning highlighted the company’s latest innovations in digital printing.

Visit the Match Machinery booth (4213) to see the new ATOM TC-150 Screen Press.

An “engineering wonder,” was how the James H. Mayes Memorial Best of Show winner was introduced during the PIA Premier Print Gala.

The world of marketing and communications has experienced some pretty radical shifts over the past decade.

Alexander’s Print Advantage has grown to become a full-service print and marketing communications firm.