The graphic communication industry responds to the global coronavirus crisis. The latest feature articles, updates, including event cancellations and postponements.
Although the ongoing pandemic is certainly not the first hurdle that the printing industry has encountered, printers have proven themselves to be very resilient during challenging times. Past recessions have certainly impacted the print industry, but they didn’t happen seemingly overnight the way COVID did. This article explores how PSPs are leveraging their core competencies to uncover new opportunities that will carry them to the future.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic fueling a rise in the use of QR codes? Yes, and for a simple reason—they provide a safe, touchless way to communicate between businesses and their customers. We see this anecdotally, but data from a recent poll by MobileIron support this observation, as well.
Selling during the pandemic is like selling during a widespread economic downturn. You have to figure out the market segments who are least impacted or, in COVID-19’s case. find the companies who are positively impacted. Directing your sales efforts is critical to closing new business.
As it has become clear that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be deeper and longer than many expected, printers have an important question to ask: What differentiates the companies that thrive during a recession and those that do not? In this Part 2 on this topic, we look at two additional examples of printing companies that have invested and innovated their way to success.
In today’s business climate, it is more important than ever for businesses to engage their customers and prospects via a channel that gets noticed. Although e-mail might seem like the easy choice, today’s digital inboxes are being inundated with messaging. This article explores how brands can use direct mail to connect with their customers and stay top of mind during the pandemic.
It is hard to think of a time in recent history when we have been so captivated by data. The COVID-19 global pandemic has had us glued to data for the better part of eight months. Data is guiding the day-to-day recommendations of epidemiologists around the world and it will also guide when a vaccine is safe to release. In any industry, a strong data foundation is critical to enable companies to make proactive decisions that will move businesses forward.
The pandemic and the economic and political uncertainty have cast a pall on many aspects of our lives. But it’s not all bad news. Graphco President Chris Manley joins the chorus of voices that sees growth and opportunity in printing—some going as far as to call it the Golden Age of Printing. Here’s how Manley explains it.
The signs and graphics industry has become essential to the recovery of small business communities worldwide, and its value has only grown as the pandemic has gone on. Guest contributor Mike Cline, Vice President of Franchise Development at Alliance Franchise Brands, looks at three ways meaningful graphic displays have shown to be a crucial tool for businesses in both the fight against, and recovery from, the coronavirus.
Although many have adjusted to the changes brought on by COVID-19, 2020 has undoubtedly been a very strange year. A sudden over-dependency on digital channels opens the door for print to present itself as a positive alternative during a stressful year.
As we enter “the new normal,” temperature detection systems and signage may become important elements of compliance and liability for businesses. This article looks at Altoros, a veteran professional IT services and software provider that has entered the temperature signage market.
A crisis is also an opportunity, and COVID-19 is no exception. The rate of adaptation taking place is one of the most powerful forces at play in 2020. Entire populations are expanding their comfort zones with online tools, remote learning, and working from home.
Colorkarma and Gerber Technology have teamed up to help local manufacturers quickly adjust and ramp up production lines to meet need for personal protective equipment (PPE). Together, they have launched a new PPE Task Force Directory.
When clients are used to traveling for press checks of color-sensitive documents, then a global pandemic severely hampers business travel, how do you continue to meet the needs of those clients? You create a brand-new proofing solution. At least, that’s what you do if you’re Continental Web Press.
Even before the pandemic, there was lots of discussion about how the textiles and apparel industry needed to re-examine its supply chain both for increased efficiencies and to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint. Has the pandemic accelerated this? Learn more.
Although sales reps might not be able to visit offices in person for quite some time, this doesn’t mean that sales channels have been hung out to dry. There are still plenty of ways to reach customers and prospects so they can see your offerings online. This article shares some tactics for standing out from the pack and ensuring that your digital content does what you need.
How is shopper behavior changing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? How does that shape the channels you use and the positioning of your messaging? One survey provides some insight.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the world to change quickly, and printers don’t have the luxury of waiting to see what’s going to happen. They must start getting business as quickly as possible and make up for the weeks of sale losses. To survive, it will take fast action on the part of print owners to adjust to the new post-virus economy. Luckily, most practices are already available to deal with the new dynamics. John Giles explains how many printers are reviewing their business practices as they deal with what they have learned from the lockdown.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has many of us working from home much more frequently than we did in the past. How are people who continue to work from home—at least for the time being—using paper? This article cites research from a recent Keypoint Intelligence study to explore how newly at-home workers are fulfilling paper-based business processes.
Sign companies have had to quickly adapt to provide more relevant signs for the ever-changing situation. Signs continue to assist us in our everyday lives as we try our best to slowly get back to business.
Thanks to James Andres from S&S Activewear for contributing this week’s textiles article. Streetwear is a style of casual clothing which became global in the 1990s. The COVID-19 pandemic and increased work from home models have also increased demand for more casual clothing. Andres talks about how streetwear has contributed to art, creativity and philanthropy and profiles the response of four streetwear brands.
Minuteman Press Franchise in Fairfield, CT Empowers Local Businesses to Grow Sales During COVID-19
Fashion Incubator Reaches Sustainable PPE Milestone
Vycom Vintec Clear PVC Sheets Ideal for Use as a Barrier in a Variety of Environments
Gerber Technology Joins Forces to Donate 5,000 Gowns to Organizations in Need
Image360 Tampa-Ybor City Invests in Advanced Equipment to Provide Solutions During Pandemic
Not All Antimicrobial Coatings and Products Are Created Equal
RELYCO Donates 35,000 Face Shields to NH Municipalities & Grocers
Face Mask Material Innovations Needed as Demand Surges Due to the Pandemic
GPO Print Procurement Program Helps Stimulate Local Economies During COVID-19 Pandemic
Toppan and Suntory Liquors Release Design Data for Face Shields for Eating and Drinking
Minuteman Press Lights Up New COVID-19 Testing Clinics with Drytac Viziprint Illuminate
Brite Frame Fabricators Identified as an Industry Disruptor by Shifting Focus to Safety Partitions
ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich 2021 Postponed
WHO References AATCC in Face Covering Guidance
FESPA Postpones 2021 Global Print Expo in Amsterdam to October 2021
FPA Updates Flexible Packaging Market Tracker for Members; Adds COVID-19 Impacts Data
Gerber Technology Helps Gabel Basket Brigade Donate 1,000 Meals to Families in Need
drupa 2021 Cancelled—Goes Online as “Virtual.drupa”
Win Yang’s New Antibacterial Fabric Provides A Fresh Solution for Sports Activewear
The Antimicrobial Treated Mask that Stands Out from the Crowd
Smart MailHub Addresses Work From Home Challenges in Large Organizations
Upcoming WhatTheyThink LunchNLearn Webinar Looks at Divisional Graphics
MS Printing - Success Story Providencia
Tiong Liong Empowers Global Buyers with Digital Material Platform to Meet Increased Sourcing Needs
Evolution St. Louis Serving Brands Impacted by Foreign Supply Chain Instability Amid COVID-19
Screenworks Launches Antiviral Gloves Through Bumpaa™ Brand
ProShield, Killing Harmful Viruses With One Simple Nano Coating
O.MOSA Offers Total Knitted Solutions To Combat COVID-19
DuPont Image Solutions Announces Withdrawal from drupa 2021
Cardiff University Starts New Academic Year with Drytac Social Distancing Signage
Nekoosa Launches New, Triple Threat Trifecta™ Pressure Sensitive Vinyl Film
Troika Systems Calls on Printers to Measure and Control for COVID-19 Stability
Videotel Digital Adds to its Touchless Product Line for Digital Signage
Kernow Launches New KlearGuard Film for High Contact Surfaces
Durst UVC-R Air Disinfection System - Quality of Life for the New Normality
Drytac Helps Ensure Floor Graphics Are Safe and Legal in Public Spaces
Cal Poly Students Use Graphic Communication Skills to Promote COVID Safety Measures
Pitney Bowes BOXpoll™ Finds COVID-19 Habits Are Here to Stay
Paper and Packaging Industry Campaign Thanks Essential Workers
Five Key Learnings from COVID-19
Philadelphia Eagles and Ricoh Deliver a Winning Play to Help Fans Support Team and Charity
Globe Print Prints over 15km of Social Distancing Graphics on Drytac Media
DREWSEN’s Handling of the Coronavirus
New Antimicrobial Film from Drytac Helps Keep Surfaces Hygienic 24/7
Vinehall Displays Keeps Operating During Lockdown
FESPA Mexico Exhibition Postponed to September 2021
Lockdown Leads to “Go Direct” CreaseStream Turnaround Success
Cosmo Films Launches BOPP Clear Thermal Lamination Film with Antimicrobial Properties
Antimicrobial Coatings Are on the Front Lines of the Fight Against COVID-19
Successful Ontario Minuteman Press Family Franchise Helps Local Economy During COVID-19
Tarsus Postpones Labelexpo/Brand Print India 2020
Gerber MCT Cutter Empowers Colorwave Graphics to Transform During COVID-19 Pandemic
Industrial Inkjet Printing Proves Resilient During the Pandemic
Mark Andy Sees Noticeable Business Uptick in Second Half of 2020
As COVID-19 Concerns Continue, WWP Beauty Launches Line of Personal Protection Products
FESPA Eurasia Postponed to December 2021
Fisher Textiles Expands PPE Lineup with Face Mask and Gown Fabrics
UK Textile Manufacturer Launches Antiviral Fabrics for Workwear
Mimeo Builds a One-Stop Print Storefront for A+ College Ready
JTAPE installs Mark Andy Digital One to Personalize Face Shields
DesignRiver Launches New COVID-19 Templates For Printing Businesses
FASTSIGNS® Continues Nationwide Growth As an Essential Business Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Protective Clothing Market 2019 – 2026
GPO Named Most Valuable Employer During COVID-19 Pandemic
International Minute Press Flagstaff, AZ Lifts Community During COVID-19
PACK EXPO Cancelled for First Time in 60-plus Year History
DocuCopies Helps Students Learn with Expanded Curriculum Printing & Mailing
Ephektiv Distributes Printed Training Amidst Pandemic With Mimeo
FLEXcon Introduces Floor Graphic Materials for Flexo Printing
Kopp Glass’ 9530 UV Advances UV Sterilization and Disinfection for COVID-19 Applications
GPA and Mindfire: Recovering Revenue in a Changing Economy-Webinar
CHEMEX Is Supplying PPEs to Help Health Care Personnel against COVID-19
enVie Supplies Vulnerable People with Food During Covid-19
COVID-19 Has Birthed a New Generation of Fashion and Accessory Designers
FESPA Africa Postponed to 2021
Dscoop Edge Rescheduled for May 16 – 18, 2021
How CMYUK Has Helped 3 Sixty Ace the Demand for Floor Graphics During Lockdown
Fisher Textiles Introduces DisenfectexTM Printable Fabrics Treated with HeiQ V-Block
CMYUK Announces Special Pricing for Back-to-Work Social Distancing Materials
Inkjet Insight Webinar: Rethinking Catalogs, August 10, 2020 at 01:00 PM Eastern
Polymeric Group Announces Licensing of SilvaKure™ Antimicrobial Coating Technology
MailPix Offering Personalized Face Masks with Optional Carbon Filters
Easyfairs Postpones Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London to December
Social Distancing Signage On The Go
OKI Europe Partners with German Broadcaster WDR on Social Distancing Campaign Designed for Children
RIT Rallies: Printing Company Creates Face Shields
Shortened Dates for drupa 2021: April 20 – 28
Printers’ Impact: GM Nameplate Customizes Face Shields with Heidelberg’s Versafire EV
Digital Signage Expo 2020 Revises Show Dates to Nov. 11-13
Appvion Announces Antimicrobial Technology
Komori Cancels its Participation in drupa 2021
Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas 2020 Postponed Until Next Editions
ARC Successfully Re-Engineers Company for Post-COVID Era
Companies are Protecting Their Workers with a Ring or Wrist-Mounted Scanner
AXYZ Partners with Acrylite® for Special Promotion and Training to Fight COVID-19
Get Social Distancing Signs Right with New Guide from Drytac
DocuCopies Supports Print Resellers During Economic Uncertainty
Minuteman Press Franchise Reviews How Print is Essential With Infographic
Canon Solutions America Announces “IDEAS COVID-19 Assist” for Auto Dealers
Donation from Peterborough Manufacturer Helps Families in Pakistan Access Clean Water
Koenig & Bauer: Responsibility and Sound Judgement in Times of Pandemic
RIT Students Cope with Pandemic Through Graphic Medicine
DSE to Present July 14 Webinar: How Buyers Can Make DOOH Campaigns More Effective Post-COVID
Spoonflower and Kornit Mobilize
APTech Free Webinar: Sales Re-entry Strategy: Are You Ready?
Heidelberg Digital Unit Once Again Singled Out by Capital as One of Germany’s Top Digital Labs
Screenworks Pivots and Launches First-to-Market Anti-Viral Face Mask
Toppan to Bolster Production of Antibacterial Cards for Payment and Access
DTG Enables Expression for All Seasons at Teetaly
Caldera Announces Innovative MaskFactory Initiative
Canon Solutions America, Inc. Announces “Check-In Online” For Safe Re-Entry
FREE Online H&S Knowledge Hub: Writing a Covid-19 Risk Assessment
GPO Resumes Passport and Manufacturing Operations
Direct Edge Media Launches #BringBackRetail Initiative to Support Retail Clients
WhatTheyThink LunchNLearn Webinar Looks at the Future of Textiles & Apparel
Roland DGA Introduces New Social Distancing Signage Solutions
Altoros Launches a Mass Temperature Screener to Minimize the Spread of COVID-19
Printers’ Impact: Hub Labels Sees Influx of New Jobs in Response to COVID-19
GBMP Launches First Virtual Northeast Lean Conference
Fayetteville Business Owner Jared Ostendorf Gives Back and Doubles Sales During COVID-19
Fujifilm Customer Interviews Show Encouraging Print Service Industry Outlook
RSA Assists Main Street US Businesses in Partnership with Canon USA
EFI Fiery Takes the Lead to Prepare Customers for Faster Recovery
Gimbel & Associates Releases Printer’s Guide to Better Business Geared to Your Success
Minuteman Press Franchise in Marietta Inspires Community to Bounce Back from COVID-19
Label Traxx Webinar: COVID-19 Accelerates Customer Expectations for Online Ordering
EFI and CMYUK Enhance their Jointly Developed UK Demonstration and Training Facility
COVID-19 and Paper Product Safety – New Fact Sheet Released by Keep Me Posted
Ironsides Technology and IT Strategies Discuss Digital Printing in a Post Coronavirus World
CMYUK Assists New Government Finance Initiative that Supports Future Investment
Applied Chemistries Inc. Launches Two, Pandemic-Friendly Services on its New Website
Minuteman Press Launches Free COVID-19 Resource Bounce Back South Africa to Support Local Business
Minuteman Press Launches Free COVID-19 Resource Bounce Back Australia to Support Local Business
Minuteman Press Launches Free COVID-19 Resource Bounce Back Canada to Support Local Business
Augmented Print Textbook Used to Facilitate the Virtual Classroom
Minuteman Press Launches Free COVID-19 Resource Bounce Back UK to Support Local Business
GPA and Mindfire: How Print Saves the 2020 Economy - Webinar
Experience Print Inspection Online: EyeC Starts Product Presentations in the New Virtual Demo Center
Cenveo Offers 6 Things to Consider for Reopening Your Restaurant
PRINTING United 2020 on Track to Reunite and Revitalize the Industry
Canon U.S.A. Announces Crowd People Counter Software to Capture Crowd Sizes in Real Time
Quadient Rapidly Expands Partnership with PandaDoc to Optimize Remote Workforce Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Dorado Graphix Utilizes Canon’s imagePROGRAF PRO Printers to Support Florida Small Businesses
W+D/BICMA Develops 3 Ply Face Mask Line
New Dates Announced for Gulf Print & Pack 2021
Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020 Postponed
Labelexpo Global Series Announces Date Changes for 2020/21 Shows
Upcoming Webinar: Selling in a COVID-19 World: Ultimate Guide for Online Printing Businesses
DS Printech China 2020 Exhibitors Contribute to Fight Against COVID-19
Gerber Empowers Nine Line to Produce Thousands of Medical-Grade Masks per Day
The Vinyl Guys Adapts to a Changing Market
Epson Applies Dry Fiber Technology to Manufacture Face Masks
International Paper Commits 2 Million Boxes for COVID-19 Relief
Hatch Exhibits Quickly Pivots Business Operations to Support PPE Needs During COVID-19
Open Collaborative Platform UNITE4COVID Launched to Accelerate Availability of Covid-19 Solutions
Chicago School Delivers Printed Student Packets to 850+ Families
Cenveo Suggests 6 Things to Consider for Reopening Your Restaurant
Using Short-Term Graphics for Timely, Impactful Messages
OKI Europe Offers Free Media and Artwork to Support Businesses with Social Distancing Measures
Leader Paper Products to Distribute One Million Thank You Cards for Essential Workers
Leading Printing Franchise Provides Innovative Solutions as Bay Area Businesses Prepare to Reopen
Global Apparel Spend Forecast to Plummet by Nearly $300bn in 2020, says GlobalData
Breakthrough Virus Control Technology from Livinguard Can Destroy Human Coronavirus 229e
ICG Members: Keeping the Supply Chain Rolling While Giving Back
HP Graphics Print Providers Continue to Support the Health and Well-Being of Local Communities
Wheeler Financial from Pitney Bowes Finances New Screening Technology for Aspirar Medical Lab
CMYUK Textiles Secures Substantial Stock Volumes for Protective Healthcare Gowns and Community Masks
Two Sides Says Direct Mail Provides Opportunity for Brands to Cut Through the Noise
Global Textile Printing Market to Record a Robust Growth Rate for the COVID-19 Period
Quad to Include Webcast and Telephone Access for 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Pitney Bowes Delivers Support for Small Businesses and Communities
Selling Strategies for Perpetual Winners Available Now
Support for FuturePrint Virtual Summit Continues to Grow
Cenveo’s COVID-19 Communications Insights
DREWSEN’s Handling of the Coronavirus
We Are Here: Roland Academy Expands Online with Fresh Weekly Content
Afera's 9th Annual Technical Seminar Postponed to 12 - 14 April 2021
Roland Hero Elite Signs Lend a Hand to the NHS
Gerber Technology Announces Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Retooling Package
Popular Introduction to Flexography Course from Sonoco Institute Now Offered Online
Print Industry in Times of COVID-19 - Heidelberg Presents Print Media Industry Climate Report
Durst Produces “Community Masks” at Brixen Headquarters
Domtar Provides Update on Capacity Reduction Plan to Address Ongoing COVID-19 Business Conditions
Upcoming Webinar: Navigating Printing Business During Lockdown
SGIA Presents Virtual Color Management Boot Camps
Senior Leadership Invest in Xaar’s Future
SGIA Announces “COVID-19: Ask the Experts” Webinar Series
Two Sides Presents the Facts Relating To Covid-19 Transmission Through Paper/Cardboard Surfaces
Rolls-Royce Selects Mimeo To Print Ventilator Documentation
Smart Pill Boxes And Bottles Market to Exhibit Rapid Surge in Consumption in the COVID-19 Crisis
Integration Technology Adds Virus Sanitiser to Portable-UV Range
Keeping You Connected: Print, Paper and Digital Technology, #WeAreInThisTogether
Xerox to Manufacture Hospital-Grade Sanitizer in U.S. and Canada for Frontline Healthcare Workers
Casual Dining Post COVID-19 National Survey Commissioned by Dinetec, a Sandy Alexander Company
Shelby County Schools Names Mimeo as Initial Print Provider
Printing Industry Trends amid COVID-19 Crisis
Proforma Offers Free Fundraising Program to Help Organizations
Gardiner Graphics Group PPE Visor
Thomas Printworks Provides Printing Solutions for Customers Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
TLMI Takes Industry Leadership Role During COVID-19 Crisis
Print Drives America Franklin Event Rescheduled for Late Fall
Chromatic Technologies’ Scientists Join Fight Against COVID-19 Virus
Mimaki’s Together We Print Supports Print Community
ARC Receives NYSE Listing Standard Notice and Announces Response to Pandemic Crisis
“Us Against Viruses”: Steritube Systems for Air Disinfection
Felix Schoeller Group Responds to Corona Pandemic with Targeted Measures
Chemical to Apply Surcharges on Latin American Solvent-Based Inks and Varnishes
GPO Teammate 3-D Prints Face Shields for Maryland Hospital During COVID–19
W+D/BICMA Hygiene Group Develops Production System for Protective Face Masks
Printing 3D Equipment to Fight COVID-19
COVID-19 Special Update: Essential Print and Paycheck Protection Program
Miraclon’s Response to Industry Questions about the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Konica Minolta Unites Globally in Innovation and Humanitarianism
Mimeo Supports Intercept Pharmaceuticals Continued Training Amidst Pandemic
Evergreen Packaging’s Commitment in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Mimaki Provides Reinvestment Solutions to Help Businesses Grow
BillerudKorsnäs to Postpone this Year´s PIDA
Top Value Fabrics launches COVID-19 Resource Center
Entrepreneur Joins Forces to Create Mask-Making Business
Bobst Communication on COVID-19 - Update #5
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Offer Rebate to Clients Supporting Frontline Responders
Sakurai USA Extends Remote Operations Through April 30th in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers
Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as considerations for doing so.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this to guide employers and workers on general practices to help prevent exposure to coronavirus.
This is the first of a series of discussions with print industry business leaders, who discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is, and could continue to, impact their businesses. APTech's Ken Garner talks with Mike Graff, President and CEO of Sandy Alexander, Gina Danner, CEO of NextPage and Jon Budington, CEO of More Vang.
How will COVID-19 impact sales and marketing? How will print, mail, and communication change as we see our way through this storm? Panel Moderated by David Rosendahl, President of Mindfire.
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