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Printer News
January 2012
From Printing Impressions
Commercial printer company and personnel news from
Printing Impressions’ January 2012 edition.
Printing Industries of America Announces New Officers, Board of Directors
November 14, 2011
From News
Printing Industries of America’s 2012 Officers include: Chair of the Board—Laura Lawton-Forsyth, Lawton Printing; First Vice Chairman—Timothy J. Burton, Burton & Mayer; Second Vice Chairman—Jeff Ekstein, Willow Printing Group; Secretary—David A. Olberding, Phototype; and Treasurer—Michael S. Wurst, Henry Wurst.
UPFRONT
November 2011
From Printing Impressions
Commercial printing industry news briefs, including items on GRAPH EXPO 2011, Henry Wurst, Jackson Printing and Mailing, Macomb Printing and RR Donnelley.
Henry Wurst Inc. Closing NC Facility
October 21, 2011
From PI Weekly
KANSAS CITY, MO—Henry Wurst Inc. will be closing its Apex, NC, facility, according to
Triangle Business Journal. The move will cost 55 workers their jobs. Wurst anticipates ceasing most operations by Dec. 16. The company will then spend the next 60 days transitioning accounts to its Kansas City headquarters until February of 2012.
Henry Wurst Closing Apex Plant, 55 Jobs
October 18, 2011
From Triangle Business Journal
Printing company Henry Wurst Inc. (HWI) is closing its Apex facility, its only one in North Carolina, and laying off the facility’s 55 workers. Work at HWI’s Apex plant will substantially end by Dec. 16. The company will continue to operate for 60 days to transition accounts to its home...
BINDERY matters
August 2011
From Printing Impressions
Binding and finishing news from
Printing Impressions’ August 2011 edition, featuring items on Springboard Development, Grand River Printing & Imaging and Vestcom.
Four Printers Among the Latest Heidelberg Product Install Sites
June 3, 2011
From News
Heidelberg has announced the following new computer-to-plate, press and postpress product installations, including solutions for Absolute Graphics, Davie, FL; The Foresight Group, Lansing, MI; NCL Graphic Specialties, Waukesha, WI; and Henry Wurst, Kansas City, MO.
Printing Industries of America Elects 2011 Officers, Board of Directors
November 15, 2010
From News
Elected were Michael Keene of John Roberts Co, chairman of the board; Laura Lawton-Forsyth of Lawton Printing, first vice chairman; Timothy J. Burton of Burton & Mayer Inc., second vice chairman; Jeff Ekstein of Willow Printing Group, secretary; and Hal Slager of Trico Graphics, treasurer.
PRINTER news
January 2009
From Printing Impressions
Printing Impressions' Commercial Printer News for January 2009
GREEN scene
August 2008
From Printing Impressions
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
Greening of Print — Saving Earth, Saving Money
August 2008
From Printing Impressions
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
PRINTER news
February 2008
From Printing Impressions
Holiday Fundraiser Deemed a Success RANDOM LAKE, WI—The Times Wellness Committee at Times Printing organized a poinsettia sale and used all of the proceeds to purchase holiday presents for families/children within the community that use the local food pantry as a resource. In addition, the company donated $500, and many employees made additional generous contributions. The fundraiser was such a success, that every child got an outfit, one toy (some children received two) and accessories, such as socksand shoes. Pictorial Hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ Event CARLSTADT, NJ—Pictorial Offset partnered with Print Buyers Online.com and Pantone Inc. to host a free “Lunch
Printing Impressions 400
December 2007
From Printing Impressions
NOW IN its 24th year, the Printing Impressions 400 (special pull-out section) provides the industry’s most comprehensive ranking of the leading printing companies in the United States and Canada. The listings include company name and headquarters location; parent company, if applicable; current and previous year’s rankings; most recent and previous year’s fiscal sales; percentage change; primary specialties; principal officer(s); and number of employees, manufacturing plants and total press units. (Download a PDF version of the entire listing by clicking here.) For information on the complete list with contact and address details, please view Printing Impressions Top 400 datacard. Financial information for the
Fast-track Firms — Movin’ On Up
December 2007
From Printing Impressions
DIFFERENT ROADS can lead to success. Some are straight on, filled with excitement and opportunity. Some are long and winding, wrought with trials and tribulations. But in the race to printing prosperity, whether firms take the high or low road, or simply the one less traveled, it proves there are multiple avenues to sales growth. Here’s a sampling of fast-track firms appearing on this year’s Printing Impressions 400. Synergy Graphics, Plymouth, MN Most Recent Fiscal Year Sales: $66 Million Previous Fiscal Year Sales: $20 Million Change: 230 percent “Why are we successful?” ponders Mike O’Meara, Synergy Graphics president. “Lots of acquisitions! We were just
PRINTER news
December 2007
From Printing Impressions
New UV Web Press Off to Big Start at MCW Printing LOUISVILLE, KY—After a year of preparation, MCW Printing debuted its new Manugraph DGM 440 web offset press equipped with UV curing capabilities. MCW is a publications printer and publisher that produces 45 monthly regional farming and equipment magazines. According to Philip Blair, general manager, pre-installation work included floor reconstruction, putting in new electrical transformers, installing a new air conditioning unit for the renovated pressroom, purchasing new software and numerous other upgrades. MCW Printing held an open house to celebrate the launch of the new press, and hundreds of printers from a three-state area