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Friesens surpasses $100M in annual revenue for the first time

An employee-owned company in Altona, Man., Friesens had a successful 2021, achieving a record $100 million in sales for the first time, thanks to really strong performance in their book division and the subsidiary company, FriesenPress.


Print Panther purchases a Duplo DPC 600 and a Morgana BM 5050 landscape bookletmaker

Print Panther’s owners, Christine Yardley and Alan Dryburgh, have added a new Duplo DPC-600 and Morgana BM 5050 landscape bookletmaker to their finishing department.


Ryerson University seeks assistant professor with expertise in packaging/graphic communications

The School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson University, Toronto, invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor, effective July 1, 2022.


Hybrid Software releases new version of Packz PDF editor for labels and packaging

Version 7.5 of Packz, Hybrid Software’s native PDF editor, delivers the next generation of prepress software for labels and packaging. Stepz 7.5 is being released concurrently for digital printing applications.
 
 
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Mitchell Group

PODCAST: Champions of Print Podcast Series – Mitchell Group

In the second edition of Champions of Print podcast series, we speak to some of the companies that won the 15th Canadian Printing Awards. In the second episode, Nithya Caleb, editor of PrintAction, speaks to Scott Gray, vice-president, Mitchell Group, about Mitchell’s winning projects. » Listen now
 
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Sun Chemical acquires SAPICI to expand offerings in polymers and lamination adhesives market

Sun Chemical has acquired SAPICI, a provider of high-performance polyurethanes for coatings, flexible packaging, and industrial adhesives. » Read full article

Mitchell Group promotes Gregory Wong as VP, operations

The Mitchell Group promotes Gregory Wong as vice-president of operations. He was previously the director of digital operations. » Read full article

Fotorecord Print Center goes all-digital with Fujifilm J Press 750S

Pittsburgh-based Fotorecord Print Center recently transitioned from traditional offset print equipment to an all-digital print environment with the installation of a Fujifilm J Press 750S. » Read full article

OBITUARY: Blair Alger Ramsay, iconic Canadian bindery operator

Blair Alger Ramsay was born August 2, 1942, in Tyne Valley, P.E.I. He was a master mechanic and product manager for sales, installation and repairs of all kinds of printing equipment. He received many awards and accolades over his long career. » Read full article
 
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Christine Yardley

Spotlight: Christine Yardley, president of Print Panther

For 24 years, Christine Yardley has led Print Panther whose clientele is largely international. An industry veteran with a global perspective, Yardley has some interesting thoughts about the state of the Canadian printing industry. » Read more
 
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Date: January 22–25, 2022
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Date: March 16–18, 2022
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