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Dave Leskusky To Retire Following 31 Years of Leadership & Service
After 31 years of service to the printing industry through NAPCO Media and PRINTING United Alliance, Dave Leskusky has announced that he will retire at the end of 2026, concluding a distinguished career defined by leadership, growth and an enduring commitment to the industry and its people.
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In the fast-moving decorated products industry, two techniques are rapidly gaining popularity: UV-DTF (UV direct-to-film) transfers for hard surfaces, and UV-HTV (UV heat transfer vinyl) for apparel. Together, they’re giving decorators a UV-curable transfer workflow that stretches across an unprecedented range of substrates, from drinkware and phone cases to baseball caps and performance wear. The substrate reach of these technologies is a large part of the appeal. UV-DTF transfers adhere directly to glass, metal, acrylic, ceramic, wood, and plastic surfaces that traditional heat-transfer methods simply can’t touch. With primers and appropriate…
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Print & Promo Marketing is looking for North America’s leading print suppliers for our annual ranking of the industry’s top companies.
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Let’s face it: Selling name badges can be a pain – especially if you’re new to selling promo. Well, not anymore. Discover how to turn name badge orders into a simple, “set it and forget it” revenue stream that basically sells itself.
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Direct-to-film printing has moved from hobbyist tool to industrial powerhouse, and distributors who understand the shift are saying yes to high-margin orders their competitors are still turning away.
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No matter the task, these customer service pros rise to the occasion with professionalism and positivity.
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In this quick-hit interview, Dan Bush, who leads the Decoration Laboratory at Stanley/Stella’s U.S. facility, breaks down why transparency is essential to the decorating process.
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Our annual list is a ranking of industry print distributors by prior-year print sales revenue.
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