Lane
Press implements JDF for end-to-end automated print process
First North American printer to enter into integrated manufacturing
resource planning
The Lane Press, Inc. has implemented a Job Definition
Format (JDF) compliant Hiflex Print and Creo Prinergy solutions for
a complete end-to-end automation of the printing process. Lane Press
is the first North American printer with an integrated manufacturing
resource planning (MRP) solution and prepress system. Together, these
solutions provide real-time, job-specific data flow throughout the manufacturing
process. (More)
Northeast
Print Management Conference takes shape
PINE event returns to Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod Oct.
21–24
Industry marketing expert Barb Pellow, merger and acquisition
and industry curmudgeon Harris DeWese, Peter
Crean, Color Technology expert for Xerox, and George
Ryan, COO PIA/GATF will headline the program at the 25th annual
Northeast Regional Print Management Conference this fall. (More)
Golf
tournament planned in honor of 9-11 victim
Odyssey Press co-owner Doug Stone remembered
For the third year in a row, employees at Odyssey Press in Gonic, N.H.,
are hosting a golf tournament in honor of their friend and colleague
Douglas J. Stone. (More)
The
Marketing budget:
“We need marketing but it costs so much”
By
John Graham
“We would like to talk with you about our marketing,” said
the prospective client. “Even though we want to grow, we have
a limited budget. If that’s a problem, we’ll understand.”
(More)
Company
Profile
Concord Litho Group’s third generation
looks to the future
By Susan F. Vaillancourt
Two brothers leading Concord Litho Group — one of the largest
privately owned commercial printing companies in the country —
are putting their own stamp on the family franchise to keep business
on a profitable path. (More)
Only
in print version
On-press
imaging: Is it time for another look?
John Zarwan uses the time between drupa 2004 and Graph
Expo to revisit one of the new technologies introduced at these shows
in times past. Why hasn’t direct-to-press caught on more? Do improvements
in existing presses, the continued development of the technology, and
the introduction of new presses warrant a fresh look?
Tips
for buying a new, used or rebuilt offset press
Raymond J. Prince, senior technical consultant for
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, provides
insight and questions to consider during the decision-making process
of press purchases.
The
best of lists, the worst of lists
A good mailing list, by itself, won’t make your direct marketing
campaign; but a bad list surely can break it. Pam Sullivan
reviews the many different types of mailing lists available to companies
today and offers her expertise to help readers chose the list best suited
for their needs.
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