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Printing & Production News

Consolidation transforms the printing industry landscape

Jennifer Mann

While consolidation has been a growth and hang-on strategy for some in the printing industry, the space is undergoing such a seismic shift in its expanding arrays of services that the old metrics and measures no longer apply.

Kodak reorganizes business structure to focus on digital, printing

Melissa Hoffmann

Eastman Kodak completely reorganized its business structure by aligning itself into two units that will absorb the company's film and photography segment and maximize its digital and print offerings, the company said in a Jan. 10 statement. The announcement comes on the heels of reports that the company may be preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Report: Kodak may file for bankruptcy, is downgraded

Melissa Hoffmann

Eastman Kodak is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming weeks after financial struggles and attempts to sell off a portfolio of more than 1,000 digital photography patents, the Wall Street Journal reported on Jan. 5, citing unnamed sources "familiar with the matter."

Bluestem signs new Quad/Graphics services extension

Melissa Hoffmann

Printer Quad/Graphics signed a $135 million multi-year agreement with long-term partner Bluestem Brands on Dec. 12. Under the terms of the new agreement, Quad/Graphics will increase its media services up to 2,000%, said Jeffrey T. Brogle, Quad/Graphics Midwest sales director.

NewPage files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Frank Washkuch

Paper producer NewPage Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 7 to ease its debt restructuring.

Print stages a comeback

The printing industry's newfound creativity has recaptured marketers looking for impact as it races to compete against its digital brethren

Rising paper costs, postal price increases force adjustments

Marketers sound off on how rising costs are impacting strategies

Plug-ins: printing & production

The printing and production sector has undergone major transformation in a digitally dominated market, and many marketers can now use the dual impact of print media and technology to communicate marketing messages to customers. At the same time, there has been a recalibration of expectations for improved sales and greater return on investment.

Digital printing is smart, cost-effective

Jan Riecher, VP and GM, Americas Graphics Solutions Business, HP

Digital print production can be a turning point for marketers to increase their competitiveness and grow even while gaining cost savings and a faster ROI on campaigns.