Printing Impressions

On this episode of The Week that Was, Heidelberg held its Grand Opening of the Print Media Center Americas, the "Home of Print," this week in Marietta, GA. Coverage of the event will be coming soon. Fujifilm announced the first U.S. install of the REVORIA PRESS PC2120 National Color Graphics in Spokane, WA. We have coverage of the USPS's commemorative stamps for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

“All companies need to go through a transformation,” Clarence Penge, president of Heidelberg USA, told Printing Impressions during the grand opening of the company’s new “Home of Print” in Marietta, GA. “When you ask how did we get here after 32 years of being in the Kennesaw facility?

This week, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) celebrated the grand opening of its new Print Media Center Americas – Home of Print in Marietta, Georgia. The new facility marks a significant milestone in HEIDELBERG’s transformation journey and commitment to customer success and long-term growth in North America.

Putting together a comprehensive strategic plan involves careful thought about the future of the enterprise. Tactical planning timelines help move ideas into action. Then comes the tricky part: creating the budget which will support these initiatives. It’s typical for budget preparation to begin with a look at the most recent fiscal year. In fact, many of the items from last year’s budget will carry over to the following year except for extraordinary items reflecting major changes.

Alcom Printing Group, a full-service commercial printing, direct mail, fulfillment and marketing services provider, announced its acquisition of PDQ Print Center, a respected print-on-demand and fulfillment company serving clients throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. The acquisition brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to responsive service, lasting client relationships and high-quality work.

Face it, printers are experienced at attacking productivity, inefficiencies, and re-work on the production floor. Faster makereadies, throughput and automation as well as equipment utilization, lean and lights out production have become standard agenda items for all departments. As business leaders, they understand that those efforts help to drive positive results for the business. But wait, how about the carpeted areas of the business? How does and how can that work get done?

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Fall is a busy time of year for packaging and label manufacturers. Trade shows fill the calendar, and not every one makes the list. For this episode of Parlor Talks, Packaging Impressions took to the show floor at two major events in September: LOUPE Americas 2026 in Rosemont, IL, and PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. During both conventions, Senior Content Editor Kalie VanDewater spoke with exhibitors to get their insights on where the industry stands and what lies in its future.

Ryan and Jana Johnson, owners of International Minute Press in Coeur d’Alene, ID, have joined the Minuteman Press International President’s Club after a period of significant growth that included an acquisition, increased marketing efforts, and a continued focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Ryan and Jana have owned International Minute Press since February of 2024 when they purchased Action Printers, an independent printing business that had served the area for 30 years.