Printing

Inkcups Now Corporation (ICN), Danvers, Mass., has created a comprehensive instructional video on How to Pad Print, detailing the major steps and techniques of the pad printing process.

Inkcups Now is a major manufacturer of equipment and supplies for the promotional product and garment tag printing industry. The surge in garment tag printing created a sharp need in instruction for the newcomers to the pad printing industry—and ICN is proud to offer a solid training video on how to pad print.

Gill Studios was honored with a Grand Award at the seventh annual Print Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Awards hosted by PSDA at the Print Solutions Conference and Expo in Chicago for the Direct Mail, Innovative category. 

Market research firm InfoTrends has just completed a survey of over 150 brand owners and nearly 100 label and packaging converters. This survey is part of a multi-client project entitled "Packaging and the Brand Owner" that aims to reveal insights into brand owners' opinions and preferences.

The U.S. Government Printing Office named Richard "Ric" Davis as chief technology officer. Davis most recently served as acting superintendent of documents and managing director of library services and content management.

VistaPrint, announced that Don LeBlanc will assume the role of chief marketing officer for VistaPrint's North American business unit.

Like banners worn on the backs of samurai marching into combat, the Backpack Walking Flag from Tex Visions allows you to defend the honor of your brand on the marketing battlefield. Anyone who disputes this metaphor clearly hasn't walked a trade show floor.

The Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica recently presented Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., with two "Best of Category" awards at the 2011 GraphEx Graphic Excellence Awards Gala.

The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers has released its second report in a series, detailing influences affecting the price of printing materials and suggesting what to expect for the next quarter.

The U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee voted favorably on the nomination of Public Printer William J. "Bill" Boarman out of committee and to the full Senate for consideration.

InnerWorkings Inc. announced that chief executive officer Eric D. Belcher will testify today at the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight hearing, "GPO-Issues and Challenges: How Will GPO Transition to the Future?"