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'Transformer' Folded Cross to Petal Top Gift Box

This week, we’re sharing a brilliant format that starts out flat, and transforms into a reversible, petal-top gift box.

Alon Bar-Shany Appointed Chairman of Highcon Board

Alon Bar-Shany, the former GM of HP Indigo, was recognized for having grown HP Indigo by more than $1 billion in revenues.

Low-Cost Benefits from Print Embellishments

We’re in an exciting new era when it comes to embellishment services. Are these new developments really that big of a deal? Absolutely.

Pocketed Closed Gate with Freemium

You’re going to love this simple modification that adds tremendous versatility to a classic format.

Site to Share Finishing Capabilities is Revamped

Jeff Peterson and Deb Corn discuss the updated FinisherFinder.com platform and how it is providing more value.

The Closed Gate Fold — Done Four Unique Ways

Trish shares three folded self-mailers and a catalog with a tipped-in Closed Gate brochure as a featured promotion.

Esko to Sell Kongsberg Business

The planned sale to OpenGate Capital includes the original research and development facility and production facility.

Koenig & Bauer's Director of Post-Press Products

Tom Fitzgerald has been promoted at Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) to the position of director of post-press products.

Duplo USA Announces 2020 SHIMA Award Winners

Duplo USA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Shima Awards, its second annual print embellishment competition.

A Low-Risk, High-Reward Approach

With contract printing, you can benefit from certain capabilities without housing them. Here is a low-risk approach to success.

Fujifilm Announces Collaboration with ZUND America

FUJIFILM will market and sell all of the digital cutting systems available from Zund America to PSPs in the U.S. and Canada.

Envelope Mailer with Belly-Banded Letter Insert

This week, we have a long-run mail solution from SPC in Niles, Illinois. It’s a direct mail package they produced for Discover Card.

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Johnson & Quin Adopts Inkjet, Near-Line Finishing

Bob Granat, VP of operations at direct mail printer Johnson & Quin in Niles, Ill., discusses the successful shift away from preprinted shells to a complete digital workflow using three SCREEN continuous-feed inkjet presses coupled with a pair of modular and customized, near-line finishing systems from MBO America.

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Featured Resources

Very Cool Meandering Accordion Brochure : 60-second Fold of the Week (Video)

Our next crazy February folded format is an awesome meandering accordion fold from PBM Graphics, an…

Automating the Bindery Process - The BIA Convention 2012

How do you balance the need for labor with the investment in automatic machinery? I will stick to…

Folding Cover Stocks on a Buckle Folding Machine - 3 Tips for Better Productivity

Once upon a time folding cover stocks on a buckle folder wasn't ever a problem…because almost no…

3 Basic Tips for Bindery Equipment Operators

Sometimes the simplest techniques are the most helpful...and appreciated! Here are 3 bindery…

One Pass Finishing from Rollem's Jetstream

Streamline your production. Increase your profits. View specifications of Rollem's patented - two-…

Old School Bindery Tricks in a Digital World

Don't neglect the ultimate in sophisticated tools in your short-run bindery and finishing work…

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