The time has come for our last Fresh Off The Press of 2020. As the year comes to a close, we wish you the happiest of holidays and much prosperity in the new year. From the Schumann Printers family to yours, we send wishes of warmth, joy, and tranquility this holiday season. Our thanks to you for sticking with us through this challenging year.
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Say 'Hello' to our New Website
See better than ever how Schumann Printers, Inc. can help you. We've got a new look, full of features and customized solutions to meet all your print needs. Our new website provides existing and prospective customers with a compelling and straightforward view of our services. Click here to check it out.
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SPI's 1st Annual Holiday Food Drive
One of our employees initiated a Holiday Food Drive at SPI for the month of December. Together, our employees have donated over 400 pounds of non-perishable food and toiletries to our local food pantry to help food-insecure families this holiday season. We are excited to make this a tradition we participate in for years to come.
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Commercial Printing Industry Outlook: Preparing for the Upturn in 2021
The commercial printing industry will grow in 2021. Growth will begin during the second quarter, and accelerate through year end. No company, however, should count on the upturn or the shakeout of weak competitors to make everything right. Much will be different in the post-COVID world. And much of the gains ahead will be reserved for companies already thinking about those differences, and how to make them opportunities rather than threats.
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AAP Oct 2020 Report: Publishing Industry Up 7.3% for Month; Down 1.0% YTD
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today released its StatShot report for October 2020 reflecting reported revenue for all tracked categories, including Trade (Consumer Books), K-12 Instructional Materials, Higher Education Course Materials, Professional Publishing, and University Presses. Total revenues across all categories for October 2020 were up 7.3% as compared to October 2019, coming in at $1.2 billion...
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Citing Declining Print Volumes, Quad/Graphics Closes Three More Plants
Quad/Graphics Inc. will close three more commercial printing plants — none of which are in Wisconsin — idling 650 employees. The Sussex-based company on Thursday cited “volume declines” for closing the plants in Oklahoma City; Nashville, Tennessee; and Fernley, Nevada.
The company attributed the decreased volumes in part to “an already challenging retail environment” that has been...
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Holiday Magic: How Paper Helps Create Special Memories
Paper and the holidays go together like marshmallows and hot cocoa. From greeting cards and paper crafts to special stories and letters to Santa, much of the holiday magic and wonder we enjoy comes from the paper products we use each year. This year, while many people are forgoing parties and family gatherings out of health concerns, paper traditions can take on even greater importance. Check out these...
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Sappi North America Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis
Sappi North America has been awarded a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating, alongside the company's regional counterparts Sappi Europe and Sappi Southern Africa. EcoVadis is a leader in third-party evaluations of business sustainability performance, and its platinum medal is only awarded to those companies who score in the top 1% for sustainability practices. EcoVadis measures four categories when making...
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Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down 24%
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its November 2020 U.S. Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 24 percent in November compared to November 2019.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 16 percent in November compared to the same month last year...
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PRC Posts Increases for Next 10 Years for Non Profit Mailers
The Postal Regulatory Commission laid out a potential timeline in which the Postal Service would make its surcharge proposal by the end of this month, the PRC would approve it by the end of March, and USPS would be free to implement 90 days later. The PRC Commissioners aim to help USPS long-term financial stability by making up for past losses...
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PRC Approves Domestic Competitive Prices for 2021
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the domestic competitive price changes to take effect Jan. 24, 2021. The prices, approved by the PRC, will raise Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.5 percent for Priority Mail service, and 1.2 percent for Priority Mail Express service. Shipping Services price increases vary by...
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USPS Releases 2021 Promotions & Incentives
The 2020 Promotions continue to encourage marketers, printers, and mailers to utilize new technology and print techniques that enhance the traditional benefits of a physical mailpiece. This in turn can drive higher response rates and increase the overall return on the mailer’s investment in mail. By encouraging the use of technologies integrated...
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