For those who attended Printing United Expo in Atlanta, GA, you likely came away with your head spinning. The show covered over 1 million square feet of floor space and showcased 811 exhibitors (including Wise) in categories ranging from commercial and industrial printing to large-format, labels and packaging, and promotional products. Attendees were treated to…
Read MoreLast month, the newly formed Congressional Printing Caucus was announced, marking a “first-of-its kind bipartisan Caucus dedicated to advancing a public policy agenda that benefits and protects America’s printing industry and its rich, diverse, and varied communities,” according to a press release. “The Caucus will provide the Alliance with regular opportunities to educate a core group of lawmakers and their staff about the issues, legislation, and regulations that have a potential effect on the printing industry,” the release continued. But what is a Printing Caucus and what does it mean…
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As a distributor, you are looking to be a problem-solver for your clients. If you can come up with a solution, you become the hero and deepen your relationship with the account. Since we know that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to 25% to 95% increase in profitability (Bain & Co.), these…
Read MorePrint distributors are always on the lookout for profit-building opportunities. Notice we said “profit” and not “sales.” There are plenty of products that bring in sales, but do they make money? If you have products with low profit margins, you can sell a lot of them and still not make very much. This is where…
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How do you know if a print shop you’re going to partner with is worth trusting? What really matters when you choose a print shop? There’s no secret formula for selecting the best decorating partner, but there are some big red flags to look out for—and some small but important signs of quality…
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Offering a strong solution for dye-sublimation-printed apparel, the Texart RT-640M from Roland DGA offers four- or eight-color ink sets and can be used in the production of products including soft signage, flags and décor elements. PRINTING United Booth 4616.
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New from Stahls’ is a line of 14 CAD-CUT® numbers, pre-spaced for athletic uniform application. The heat-applied product takes the headache out of numbering, and offers a variety of looks, thus expanding customer choices. PRINTING United Booth 2600.
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A new dye-sublimation ink presented by Prism Ink and Graphics One enables successful printing onto cotton substrates. This innovation opens up dye-sublimation printing to a much wider variety of substrates, expanding opportunities for apparel decorators. PRINTING United Booth 2816.
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Two new printers — one with a maximum printing width of 126 inches — take dye-sublimation printing to a new level, offering a simplified process. The new system promises less production waste and ease of use for machine operators. PRINTING United Booth 6407, 6416.
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Utilizing powerful UV lamps guaranteed for three years, Lawson’s recently released LED-500 exposure unit features a new touch screen operation and a black rubber flex blanket that resists pinholes and tearing. PRINTING United Booth 2316, 2416.
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