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.
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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.
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(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.
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Renaming the GPO
US Public Printer Davita VanceCooks recently addressed Congress
to recommend changing the name
of the Government Printing Office
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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.
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