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UPFRONT
January 2010
From Printing Impressions
Commercial printing industry news briefs, including items on Chapman Printing, KBA, Command Web, Cohber Press and more.
Cohber Press Installs First NexPress SE3600
December 18, 2009
From PI Weekly
ROCHESTER, NY—Cohber Press, a full-service printing and marketing communications company based here, is the first customer in North America to install the new Kodak NexPress SE3600 digital color production press. Cohber Press' purchase of the NexPress SE3600 enables the company to increase volume in both static and variable data print while managing expenses.
Cohber Press: KODAK NEXPRESS Innovation, ICS Video
September 4, 2009
From Press Center
Bill Bachman, VP of Cohber Press, a KODAK NEXPRESS customer, speaks on a NEXPRESS innovation, ICS Software. With ICS Software, users have time-savings for having a press up- and-running productively, as well improved image quality for the printer's clients. Easily integrated into the NEXPRESS workflow, ICS increases the ORC life and helps to reduce the time to take the press apart.
Cohber Press: Kodak Dimensional Printing - Print You Can Feel Video
September 4, 2009
From Press Center
Bill Bachman, VP of Cohber Press, a Kodak customer speaks about the benefits of using KODAK Dimensional Print. Dimensional can be used as a value-added tool for selling purposes, and has ease of use for working with an in-house design team. With many types of Dimensional print available, such as business cards, sell sheets, self-mailers and posters, printers can offer their clients a variety of options.
Kodak Dimensional Printing System Impresses Customers at Cohber Press
July 27, 2009
From Press Center
Cohber Press of Rochester, N.Y., added the KODAK Dimensional Printing capability to its KODAK NEXPRESS S3000 Digital Production Color Press, bringing added value to customers and uncovering new revenue opportunities. The company quickly implemented Dimensional Printing with great results and is generating excitement in the market with the quality of its print jobs.
Database Management -- The Cleaner, the Better
March 2009
From Printing Impressions
EVEN THOUGH mailing and database management services have been around since the 1980s, a substantial number of printers expanded into this highly technical (and profitable) market as competition heated up with the new millennium. Today, more printers are continuing to invest in these capabilities in spite of—or, perhaps,
because of—the bleak economy. After all, the weaker the financial outlook, the more important it is for service providers to ensure a bigger bang for their clients’ shrinking print dollars.
Self-Promotion Campaigns -- Maintaining Mind Time
February 2009
From Printing Impressions
WHEN IT comes to getting face time with print buyers, quite often the key to success is securing real estate—a small area on the buyer’s cubicle shelf, or a patch of wall in need of garnish. Achieving staying power in the minds of buyers is the reward of the creative, the motivated and ingenious.
PIA's Best Workplace In the Americas Awards Announced
December 2008
From News
Printing Industries of America proudly announces the recipients of the 2008 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. A total of 51 graphic arts companies, both Printing Industries of America members and non-members, were selected by a committee of distinguished Human Resource experts from within the industry. The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for outstanding human relations efforts that contribute to a successful workplace.
Annual Printers & Suppliers Executive Conference is Planned for July
May 2008
From Press Center
ALEXANDRIA, VA—May 22, 2008—The annual Printers & Suppliers Executive Conference has been planned for 2008 and will be held in Rochester, NY on July 13-18. The Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) hosted event will address issues specifically relevant to trade and commercial printers and print suppliers. “In a troubled economy, it is important to have an opportunity to convene as a group to discuss how to change to the current market,” commented Peter Colaianni, CAE, executive vice president for PSDA. “This event was designed with that in mind. Our speakers, the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading, national printers, and the
2007 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award Recognizes William Bachman
February 2008
From Press Center
PITTSBURGH—February 1, 2008—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce that William Bachman, Vice President of Cohber Press, Inc. in Rochester, New York, is the recipient of the 2007 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award. Bachman began his career in the graphic communications industry over 35 years ago as a graphics computer operator for Great Lakes Press. In 1982, he partnered with Buzz Webber to purchase Rochester Magnagraphics, which was later renamed Rochester Empire Graphics; here Bachman served as President and was responsible for day-to-day operations. With Bachman’s assistance, the firm grew substantially, and in 1998, Rochester Empire Graphics merged
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
‘Best Workplace’ Winners Chosen
December 2007
From Printing Impressions
PITTSBURGH—The PIA/GATF bestowed 47 companies with 2007 Best Workplace in the Americas awards. Honorees were selected by a committee of HR experts from within the industry, with 18 companies given Best of the Best distinctions. Entries are judged on criteria including management practices, work environment, training and development opportunities, recognition and rewards, workplace health and safety, financial security and work-life balance. Best of the Best Small companies (up to 100 employees): Crescent Printing, Onalaska, WI; Grant Dahlstrom/The Castle Press, Pasadena, CA; Label World, Rochester, NY; and Vox Printing, Oklahoma City. Medium-size companies (101–250 employees): Communicorp Inc., Columbus, GA; CRW Graphics, Pennsauken, NJ; Midland Information Resources, Davenport, IA; MOSAIC,
Best Workplace Winners Announced
November 2007
From PI Weekly
PITTSBURGH—The PIA/GATF has announced the recipients of the 2007 Best Workplace in the Americas awards. Honors were given to 47 companies selected by a committee of HR experts from within the industry, with 18 companies given Best of the Best distinctions. Entries are judged on criteria including management practices, work environment, training and development opportunities, recognition and rewards, workplace health and safety, financial security and work-life balance. The winners are: Best of the Best, small companies (up to 100 employees): Crescent Printing, Onalaska, WI; Grant Dahlstrom/The Castle Press, Pasadena, CA; Label World, Rochester, NY; and Vox Printing, Oklahoma City. Medium-size companies (101–250 employees): Communicorp Inc., Columbus, GA;
Best (Printing) Workplaces in the Americas Awards Announced
November 2007
From Press Center
PITTSBURGH—November 1, 2007—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2007 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. A total of 47 graphic arts companies were selected by a committee of distinguished HR experts from within the industry. The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts which contribute to a successful workplace. “Since 2000, the Best Workplace program has recognized industry leaders from small, medium, and large firms in the graphic arts industry for their outstanding human relations practices. While every company that entered this year’s competition has HR programs they should be