Business Management - Operations

Maximizing Efficiencies for Sustained Success
February 23, 2017 at 10:18 am

Throughout the package printing process, there are opportunities for increased efficiency. Experts weigh in on color matching, press room configuration and finishing.

Tap Packaging Solutions Receives 10 PIANKO Print Excellence Awards
February 16, 2017 at 8:48 am

Tap Packaging Solutions received 10 awards in the 2017 Printing Industries of Ohio and Northern Kentucky (PIANKO) Print Excellence Competition. The awards included the "People's Choice" award and Best of Northern Region award for packaging.

12 Tips You Need to Know for Interpack 2017
February 7, 2017 at 8:20 am

One of the largest trade fairs dedicated to the packaging industry is returning to Düsseldorf, Germany from May 4-10. To help you maximize your time at Interpack 2017, Messe Düsseldorf North America has provided these 12 helpful tips for the show.

Press Optimization: Setting the Foundation for Quality Print
February 7, 2017 at 8:10 am

Press optimizations will allow you to know without a doubt, how to choose the best anilox roll engravings, the optimal mounting tape density to select and the best ink for a job. However, most people are either unsure of how to properly complete an optimization or don’t see the importance of it.

Domtar's Jack Bray Receives ASPI 2017 Excellence in Leadership Award
February 2, 2017 at 10:59 am

Jack Bray, VP, manufacturing operations at Domtar Corp., has been selected to receive ASPI’s 2017 Excellence in Leadership Award. The award honors leaders within the paper industry who have displayed unique and creative leadership of employees, company and key suppliers.

UEI Group Companies Appoints Two Direct Sales Professionals
January 10, 2017 at 9:19 am

UEI Group has appointed Chris Penta and Michael Carroll to the position of direct sales professional. UEI Group is a market leader providing hot stamping and embossing dies, foils and supplies to the graphic arts industry.

Konica Minolta Christmas Video Is Hysterical
December 27, 2016 at 9:05 am

Destined to be a Christmas classic, this hilarious Konica Minolta video parodies "A Charlie Brown Christmas," with President and CEO Rick Taylor in the title role, searching for the true meaning of business.

Heidelberg Embarks on Development of State-of-the-Art Printing Research Facility
November 28, 2016 at 11:55 am

Heidelberg has launched a new development center project at its Wiesloch-Walldorf location, which will result in a state-of-the-art research facility for the printing industry. To mark the project's launch, Heidelberg hosted Theresia Bauer, minister of science, research and the arts for the German state of Baden-Württemberg, at the facility.

Paperboard Packaging Council Highlights Leadership at Fall Conference
November 14, 2016 at 1:01 pm

The Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) recent Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference focused on developing executives in the industry into stronger leaders for their organizations. In addition to educational sessions, highlights of the meeting included the announcement of the North American Paperboard Packaging Competition winners and networking opportunities.

Sound Bite: Finding Your Digital Fit
November 9, 2016 at 3:32 pm

One of the key themes of the Digital Packaging Summit was understanding how digital technology fits into each individual printing ecosystem. Marco Boer, VP of I.T. Strategies, discussed how analyzing substrates, finishing and workflow software is essential in making the digital decision.