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November 5, 2019
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Friesens to grow book business with new HP Indigo installation

Friesens Corporation, Canada’s largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrial-scale HP Indigo 50000 Digital Presses as it shifts more capacity to digital production.


ProMach acquires Jet Label & Packaging

ProMach has acquired Jet Label & Packaging, a move that will expand its labelling and coding capabilities and provide customers across Canada with enhanced sales and support, it says.


Spotlight: Derek Brown of Heron Printing

Heron Printing, a printing company based in Edmonton, Alta., recently announced the acquisition of its first HP Indigo 7900. In this Q&A, Brown discusses the new installation, print technology trends, and his thoughts on the future of the industry.


Color Concepts welcomes Danielle King as Sales Manager

Color Concepts has appointed Danielle King Sales Manager, where she will be responsible for sales in the North American region. Born and raised in Canada, King did her studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland.


Artist’s illustration comes to life with Drytac ReTac, printed by Boylan Imaging

Based in Medicine Hat, Alta., Boylan Imaging is a professional printing business that provides photography, digital and wide-format printing services. This summer Boylan Imaging was contacted by artist and graphic designer Matilda van der Walt, who had received an order to turn one of her paintings into wallpaper.
 
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Luxurious labels

Luxurious labels

In our latest cover feature, we explore the creative process behind a Canadian liqueur’s embellished gold, black and white label. Chad Michael Studio worked with Imprimerie Ste-Julie of Sainte-Julie, Que., for the project. Founded in 1975, Imprimerie Ste-Julie specializes in label printing and shrink sleeve printing and operates graphic design, prepress, digital printing, flexography, conventional cutting, laser, shrink sleeve and finishing departments. » Read full article
 
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Lessons learned from the golden years of Wall Street printers

Take a walk down memory lane with PrintAction columnist Nick Howard of Howard Graphic Equipment and Howard Iron Works, as he recalls the milestone completion of the Miller TP 104 five-colour press at Pandick Inc. in 1986. » Read full article

Drive your direct mail results

Whether the goal is to find new customers, drive more sales or announce an event, a well-timed piece of direct mail, sent to the right audience at the right time, is one of the best ways to get results. But how do you create a piece that maximizes those results? Start with these three rules. » Read full article
 
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From October

Tips for growing your business circle

You know the saying: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know that matters. When it comes to life in business, who you know plays a vital role in the resources, growth and connections you can generate. Here is how to grow your networking circle. » Read more
 
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Canadian Printing Awards

Canadian Printing Awards Gala 2019

Location: Palais Royale, Toronto, Ont.
Date: November 7, 2019
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Canadian Print Scholarships Launchpad Reception @ Ryerson

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: November 13, 2019
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Digital Textile Printing Conference 2019

Location: Durham, N.C.
Date: December 11-12, 2019
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