Quick Printing

JAN 2014

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N E W S O F T H E P R I N T I N G I N D U S T R Y AT A G L A N C E "Printers who are doing research and communicating are the ones who are most successful in rolling out new non-print offerings." —Bob Hall, page 10 to the Government Publishing Office to reflect GPO's broadening menu of digitally-based services. MyPRINTResource.com/10160778 Imagine! & Classic: The Merger Imagine! Print Solutions (Minneapolis, MN) and Classic Graphics, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) have merged, creating one of the largest privately owned commercial printing companies in NEWS Register Now for GOA Early bird registration rates for Graphics of the Americas are available through January 31, 2014. The conference and expo will feature multi-track educational sessions, including the Digital Classroom Live! Series, conducted by design experts for designers. Peter Muir, president of Bizucate Inc. will kick off the 39th expo and conference with the keynote address "Where Will Peter Muir Your Profits Come from Tomorrow?" GOA takes place on February 27-March 1, 2014, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL. MyPRINTResource.com/10163197 (L to R) Bob Lothenbach, Imagine! Print Solutions, Bill Gardner and David Pitts, Classic Graphics the nation. Bob Lothenbach, president and founder of Imagine! Print Solutions, says he will keep the Classic brand intact, and David Pitts will remain as president of Classic in the blended company. Sales figures for 2013 for the combined companies will approach $280 million. Imagine! Print Solutions: MyPRINTResource.com/10577138 Classic Graphics: MyPRINTResource.com/10218169 Research on 3D Growth Awards Ceremonies Combined The Printing Industries Alliance and IDEAlliance have announced they are combining the Franklin Event and Luminaire Awards Gala in a Best in Communications event, beginning in 2014. The combined Franklin Luminaire Awards event will take place September 17, 2014 in New York City. One Franklin Award for Distinguished Service and up to five Luminaire Awards recognizing outstanding performers in advertising, publishing, printing, and integrated media will be presented. Printing Industries Alliance: MyPRINTResource.com/10118344 IDEAlliance: MyPRINTResource.com/10140350 Radiant Orchid for 2014 Pantone, an X-Rite company, has announced that Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid is its color of the year for 2014. MyPRINTResource.com/10008682 Renaming the GPO US Public Printer Davita VanceCooks recently addressed Congress to recommend changing the name of the Government Printing Office 6 QUICK PRINTING / January 2014 According to a new market research report on published by MarketsandMarkets the 3D printing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23% from 2013 to 2020, and reach $8.41 billion in 2020. The title of the report is 3D Printing Market by Technology (SLA, SLS, EBM, FDM, EBM, LOM, 3DP), Materials (Polymers, Metal), Application (Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer, Healthcare, Government & Defense) & Geography (Americas, Europe, APAC & ROW) (2013 – 2020). The 320-page report includes 81 market data tables with 46 figures. The market is expected to reach $8.41 billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 23% from 2013 to 2020. MyPRINTResource.com/11259060 Direct Mail Study Released Interquest has released a new study of digital direct mail printing in North America. The report consists of an in-depth analysis of the market, including the key issues, trends, size, and technological developments in the direct mail market. Key issues examined include the use of inkjet and toner digital equipment; trends with overprinting and single-pass color; hybrid solutions; technological advancements in printing, finishing, and software; and the role of multichannel marketing. It also includes market size forecasts from 2013 to 2018. Digital Direct Mail Printing in North America: Market Analysis & Forecast (2013-2018) is immediately available. MyPRINTResource.com/10181947 w w w. M y P R I N T R e s o u r c e . c o m

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