I visit hundreds of print shops a year — teaching, training and sharing. I also visit a few trade shows and distributors’ open houses. One thing I see in the trade shows and open houses that I rarely see in professional print shops is printers who are pushing the...
J. America Inc., Webberville, Mich., recently announced the recapitalization of the company in partnership with Cleveland-based private-equity firm Blue Point Capital Partners. J. America will be the sixth platform investment for Blue Point III, the firm’s third...
An upcoming webinar presented by Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, will focus on taking and using photos effectively to grow your business. The free online session will explore the importance of photography in marketing, and how to get the images needed to edge out...
If a picture paints a thousand words how many words does a video paint? A well-made, engaging video can legitimize your business, giving it a polished and professional presence. Creating and launching a company promotional video can be less hassle and expense...
In 2005, Tom Rauen was working as a bartender in the small college town of Dubuque, Iowa, and — like most new college grads — wondering where life might take him next. “I was pretty passionate about the bartending and restaurant life,” he says. “And at the same time,...
There are many components of a successful business successful: quality products, reliable employees, great customer service and making sure the location of your business fits the type of services you want to offer. There are several options for finding what location...
Universal Laser Systems Inc. (ULS), Scottsdale, Ariz., announces the release of the UAC 2000 and UAC 4000 air-filtration units, designed to integrate with current ULS laser systems. Features include a four-stage filtration process, and a multi-sensor design that...
Darci Jeffrey-Andersen has joined Coastal Business Supplies, Maryland Heights, Mo., as sales account manager for its professional solutions division. A veteran in the screen-printing industry, Jeffrey-Andersen owned Crossroad Graphics Screen Printing Services for...
Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is unique among garment decorating techniques because the garments will, in part, determine the quality of the final image. In other words, printing on a suitable garment will give you the potential for a perfect, bright, vibrant...
In a new video from Stahls’ TV, Sterling Heights, Mich., educator Mark Merola shows how the Any Word. Any Way. online custom lettering designer can be used to create standard and pressure-sensitive polyester twill appliqués. Merola takes viewers through the...
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., recently became a gold-level sponsor for the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). SGP provides a sustainability certification program, as well as resources for companies looking to become more sustainable. Sponsorship gives...
A short video from Coastal Business Supplies, Maryland Heights, Mo., shows a step-by-step demonstration of how to heat press the Unisub Coat Hanger. The video, shown above, offers tips for achieving high-quality custom prints on this natural wood-finished...
