Dan Marx

If there is one lesson today’s printing business owners share, it’s that staying relevant and competitive requires constant adjustment — a characteristic United Direct Solutions exhibits well. The company’s ability to adapt to changing market dynamics has earned it the title, 2023 Innovator of the Year.

As CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, Ford Bowers sheds some light on why the 2023 Expo is different than previous years, takes a look at the value of the Alliance, and shares what mindset can help keep businesses competitive.

Adriane Harrison discusses two HR-related sessions, “Create Career Pathways for Team Success,” and “Workplace Violence & Active Shooters: Protecting Your Company from Potential Threats,” taking place at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo, Oct. 18-20 in Atlanta.

Andy Paparozzi, chief economist for PRINTING United Alliance, provides a series of five “Must-Dos” actions printing industry companies must take to ensure future viability.

As he steps into the role of PRINTING United Alliance chair, Dean DeMarco sees tremendous opportunity for printers to leverage new innovations and diversify. He believes a strong industry association plays a critical role in providing education, advocacy, and resources to drive transformation.

All the trails go somewhere, and each could be the right choice when looking to sell your printing business. Finding the best way to successfully pass the reins to a new ownership team can be learned from the experiences of those who have walked the trail before you.

As we enter a new year filled with uncertainty, printing industry subject matter experts weigh in on what to expect when it comes to the economic outlook, federal legislative issues, EPA and OSHA regulations, HR and staffing concerns, and the ongoing USPS rate hikes.

ER2 Image Group’s strong performance can be attributed to a sales-driven approach that values the customer experience. This successful business model has earned ER2 the title of a 2022 Fast-Track Firm.

“Heidelberg is very good at offering services and products,” said Felix Mueller, president of Heidelberg USA. He noted that success in today’s printing businesses requires a thoughtful mix of people, technology, and processes.

PRINTING United Alliance CEO Ford Bowers reveals how it feels for The Expo to be back, and discusses some industry trends and what makes the Alliance so essential.

Today’s advancements in sheetfed offset printing press technology greatly increase output productivity, minimize paper waste and makeready times, and enable shorter runs. Automation also reduces the labor requirements to complete what had been manual tasks in the printing industry.

The most profound change during David Henkel’s tenure as president at direct mail printing company Johnson & Quin has been in technology: front-end and prepress tools, laser then inkjet printing, downstream finishing, the move from cut-sheet to continuous-feed — all welcomed with the future of the c…

A recent demonstration of new Kodak inkjet and electrophotographic digital printing technologies at the company’s Dayton, Ohio, facility, demonstrated that the company is pushing forward with a larger presence in commercial printing applications, flexible and folded container packaging, and small si…

A description of the second day of the 2022 Continuous Improvement Conference for the printing industry, presented by PRINTING United Alliance, and held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A discussion of the current advantages of digital printing as solution for the commercial printing applications, using labor shortage and paper/substrate shortages, and automation benefits as examples.

Canva Group, a Montreal-based commercial and industrial printer, has demonstrated monumental growth and strategic planning. With continued capabilities and markets, the company has earned its spot as a Fast-Track Firm on the 2021 Printing Impressions list of largest printing companies.

Described as a single-source solution, The Dot Corporation boasts a large portfolio of services and add-ons, allowing it to quickly pivot when the pandemic hit. The company’s focus on best serving its customers and strategically navigating pandemic challenges, has earned its spot as a 2021 Fast-trac…

A summation of Dscoop Edge Rockies, which was held March 6-8, 2022 near Denver, Colorado.

Printing and packaging company, Elanders Americas, is moving strongly toward digital printing applications to keep up with the ever-changing printing industry. By navigating pandemic pain points early on and keeping up with customers’ desire for customization, the company was named a PI 300 Fast-tra…

Described as an “on-demand company,” Alexander’s Print Advantage focuses strongly on all-digital value adds that differentiate the company and allow a wide array of capabilities. The company’s steady growth over the past six years has earned its spot as a 2021 Fast-Track Firm.