Welcome to the second issue of Fresh Off the Press of 2021. We are excited to bring our new and returning readers the latest news at SPI and in the print, paper, & postal industries.
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2021 GLGA Graphics Excellence Award Winner
The Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) has announced that Schumann Printers, Inc. is an award winner in the 2021 Graphics Excellence Awards competition. We won two Best of Category Awards, five Awards of Excellence, and one Certificate of Merit.
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Onsite COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
To enable vaccination for our employees and staff, we recently partnered with Forward Pharmacy to provide an onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinic. On May 21st and June 11th, the clinic happily offered the opportunity for employees to receive their desired COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen).
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SPI Annual Employee Health and Wellness Program
As part of our annual SPI Employee Health and Wellness program, we had American Industrial Medical come onsite with their Mobile Health Unit. They provided an efficient, accurate, and clean environment to complete a hearing conservation program for a large group of our employees.
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Has the Pandemic Changed the Way U.S. Consumers Access News and Information?
Print media has seen significant disruption during the coronavirus pandemic, with lockdowns changing the way we access and consume news and information. But even as familiarity with and use of online media has increased, print on paper remains a widely used and highly valued resource. . .
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PRINTING United Expo 2021 to be the Global Print Event of the Year
PRINTING United Expo is on track to be the global printing event in 2021. The first in-person industry event of significant magnitude since its inaugural 2019 Expo, the fall event — which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 6-8 — is welcoming printing’s . . .
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#PrinterChatPodcast: Paper Prices and 2021 Print Trends
One of the most prominent discussions amongst printers over the past year has been the disruption of the supply chain, and how that has affected securing and purchasing paper and substrates. In the episode of the #PrinterChatPodcast, me, Jamie McLennan, and Will Crabtree talk to . . .
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The Paper Chase Challenge
Amid shrinking inventories and the COVID-19 outbreak, procuring paper is more time-consuming than ever for those who buy it. Has paper buying changed for print service providers (PSPs)? Yes and no. “How we do it really hasn’t changed, but I have to work harder at it,” said Chuck Dahms, of MidAmerican Printing Systems, Inc.,. . .
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MIDLAND Launches Carbon Balanced Paper in North America
Since 2008, the Carbon Balanced Paper initiative has been responsible for balancing 190,000 tons of CO2 and preserving high conservation value land.
MIDLAND is now offering Carbon Balanced Paper in North America, administered by the Sustainable Paper Group, and in partnership with the World Land Trust (WLT), . .
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Tight Paper Markets Highlight the Need to Plan-Ahead
If 2020 was anything but business as usual in the world of direct mail, 2021 is most certainly cut from the same cloth. From lockdowns in the beginning of the year to – what appears to be – a sharp economic rebound, the COVID-19 economic roller coaster is ever-present in the acquisitional direct mail markets. At the time. . .
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Current USPS Postal Promos
The 2021 USPS Promotions continue to encourage marketers, printers, and mailers to utilize new technology and print techniques that enhance the traditional benefits of a physical mailpiece. Explore the current promotions by clicking the link below. . .
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US Postal Service Files Notice to Raise Rates
As part of “Delivering for America,” its 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence, the United States Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) requesting price changes to take effect Aug. 29, 2021 . . .
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USPS August 2021 Price Change Files
Here are detailed price files for the USPS August 2021 price changes starting on Aug 29, 2021. Click the link below to explore the upcoming price files, reports, and notices.
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