Business Management - Industry Trends

Paper Mills Gain Leverage, Prices Rising
November 13, 2018 at 3:58 pm

From the printer’s point of view, paper supply has been plentiful and prices incredibly stable. That has changed. Over the past several months, we have heard reports that some mills were simply not accepting new orders until their backlog clears. The October 2018 Target Report highlights M&A activity in the this space.

Ricoh to Acquire Japanese Industrial Printer Manufacturer
November 7, 2018 at 10:20 am

Ricoh announced it will acquire Tokyo-based LAC Corporation as part of its "Ricoh Ignite" growth strategy to strengthen its printing technology portfolio. Ricoh plans to create value for customers by combining LAC’s inkjet solutions with Ricoh’s technologies.

In-plants Gather in Texas
November 7, 2018 at 9:47 am

The Texas Association Of College And University Printers (TACUP) met recently in Corpus Christi, Texas, along with the Southwest Association of College & University Mail Services (SWACUMS). More than 35 in-plant print and mail managers attended the event.

Paper's Power Play
November 5, 2018 at 1:54 pm

Digital’s rise as the primary communications tool has had unintended consequences in paper usage. In the world of marketing communications, paper has achieved a certain cachet. The perception among designers and their high-end brand clients is that paper should be used to convey that something special is happening.

Common Mistakes When Printing Fleet Graphics
November 1, 2018 at 4:32 pm

The demand for vehicle graphics is growing, but those who print them don't always get everything right. In a session at the SGIA Expo, Kim Magraw, national operations manager of Super Graphics, detailed some of the most common mistakes people make when printing fleet graphics and offered ideas on how to avoid them.

2018 SGIA Expo in Full Swing
October 19, 2018 at 3:30 am

As the final SGIA Expo enters its second day in Las Vegas — it will be reborn in 2019 as PRINTING United — there is no denying that at this show, there is something for everyone.