News Archives | 杏吧原创 Book, Magazine & Catalog Printing Company Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:11:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.10 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-杏吧原创-W-transparent-black-white-circle-32x32.png News Archives | 杏吧原创 32 32 The Impact of Potential Tariffs on the Printing Industry /blog/impact-of-potential-tariffs Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:11:23 +0000 /?p=9788 President-Elect Trump has proposed an increase on import tariffs ranging from 10% to 60% on goods from China, 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and up to 20% on everything else the US imports. This could have a significant impact on the printing industry, as many printers import raw materials and finished products from...

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President-Elect Trump has proposed an increase on import tariffs ranging from 10% to 60% on goods from China, 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and up to 20% on everything else the US imports. This could have a significant impact on the printing industry, as many printers import raw materials and finished products from overseas.

Currently, printed materials imported from China incur a 7.5% tariff. If the proposed China tariff becomes a reality, this means an increase of 10 – 52.5 percentage points or 133 – 700% over the current tariff. For example, a $1.00 book imported from China would currently receive a tariff of $0.075.

Current tariff = $0.075 –> Landed cost = $1.075 + logistics cost

If the proposed tariff increases were to become official, it could significantly increase the overall cost of importing these goods.

Potential future tariff = $0.175 to $0.60 –> Landed cost = ($1.175 to $1.60) + logistics cost

The impact of imports from other countries can be shown similarly using the respective percentages. Core countries of interest that import printed materials into the US include China, Canada, Mexico, the UK and India.

The impact of tariffs on the printing industry will vary depending on the company’s supply chain. Printers that rely heavily on imported raw materials will be more affected than those that source their materials domestically.

Why 杏吧原创 is Well-Positioned Against the Impact of Tariffs

One of the many things that sets 杏吧原创 apart from our competitors is our strategically developed supply chain. We source most of our raw materials from US-based suppliers, which helps to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs.

In addition, 杏吧原创 has a strong track record of managing costs and passing savings on to our customers. We are confident that we can continue to do this even in the face of potential tariffs.

As a result, 杏吧原创 is well-positioned to weather the impact of tariffs and continue thriving as a successful printing company, regardless of economic conditions over the next several years.

Learn More About the Benefits of Choosing 杏吧原创

The potential impact of tariffs on the printing industry is significant. However, printers that have a strong domestic supply chain, like 杏吧原创, are well-positioned to weather the impact. If you are a publisher who is concerned about the impact of tariffs, we encourage you to reach out to us to learn more about how we can help you mitigate the risks.

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USPS Announces Shipping Rate Increases for 2025 /blog/usps-shipping-rate-increases-jan-2025 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:56:50 +0000 /?p=9645 On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for price increases on Competitive shipping services that would take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.  This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for...

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On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for price increases on Competitive shipping services that would take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. 

This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. These changes to Competitive products come on the heels of September鈥檚 announcement that the USPS would not seek price increases on Market Dominant products in January.

These price increases are part of an effort by the USPS to remain competitive in consideration of market conditions while still providing consistent service across the United States. : 鈥淎s a strategic part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, the proposed shipping services price changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving the organization鈥檚 public service mission 鈥 providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥 in a cost effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term.鈥

These proposed changes will be reviewed by the PRC before they are scheduled to take effect.

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Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Announces Strike /blog/cupw-strike-nov-2024 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:55:11 +0000 /?p=9639 On Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced its intention to begin a national strike, affecting Canada Post鈥檚 operations across the country and interrupting service for millions of Canadian businesses and individuals. This news comes just days after Canada Post received strike notices from the union on...

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On Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced its intention to begin a national strike, affecting Canada Post鈥檚 operations across the country and interrupting service for millions of Canadian businesses and individuals. This news comes just days after Canada Post received strike notices from the union on Nov. 12. 

What Should Customers Expect?

, customers should expect delays due to the strike activity. 鈥淢ail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.鈥 However, Canada Post assures customers that items will be delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume. To stay up to date on the status of negotiations, visit .

What Does This Mean for 杏吧原创 Customers?

This strike will likely affect 杏吧原创 customers who send mail items across the border. According to our Canadian mail vendors, they will continue to accept Canadian mail and hold it until the strike ceases and normal mailing operations resume. However, this protocol could change if the strike lasts longer than expected.

杏吧原创 customers who have any specific questions about how this strike will affect their mailing should contact their Customer Service Representative for more information. Customers who use an outside mailing vendor should contact them directly for more information about how they鈥檙e navigating this strike.

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杏吧原创 Brings Stephanie Maday Aboard as New Executive VP of Commercial Sales /blog/stephanie-maday-press-release Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:12 +0000 /?p=9222 Marceline, Missouri; Oct. 30, 2024 鈥 杏吧原创 announced it has hired sales executive Stephanie Maday as the company鈥檚 new Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Board Member. Maday will be replacing 杏吧原创鈥檚 current Executive VP of Commercial Sales, David Grisa, who is retiring from the company in November. Maday will be based out of 杏吧原创鈥檚...

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Marceline, Missouri; Oct. 30, 2024 鈥 杏吧原创 announced it has hired sales executive Stephanie Maday as the company鈥檚 new Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Board Member. Maday will be replacing 杏吧原创鈥檚 current Executive VP of Commercial Sales, David Grisa, who is retiring from the company in November. Maday will be based out of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Sales and Marketing office in Overland Park, Kansas.

Maday comes to 杏吧原创 with nearly 25 years of sales and management experience, more than 20 of it at Taylor Corporation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area working for client 3M Promotional Markets. She started as a sales representative and rose through the ranks to become National Sales Manager. During her tenure at 3M, Maday gained print product sales experience with large and small roll-fed presses, silk screening, flexo presses and digital presses.

Stephanie Maday, Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales

When Maday initially considered the opportunity with 杏吧原创, she was particularly intrigued by the term ‘disruptor’ in the job description. 鈥淒uring my visit to the Marceline location, I had the opportunity to meet with each leader and gain valuable insights into their openness to change,鈥 Maday shared.

Maday will be responsible for establishing and implementing processes, tools and structures to support the commercial sales organization’s operations, as well as directing and developing sales strategy, operational plans, tactics and processes that will drive revenue growth and accomplish financial objectives. 

鈥淲e鈥檙e very excited to bring someone with Stephanie鈥檚 qualifications on board to lead our commercial sales team,鈥 said Don 杏吧原创, President of 杏吧原创. 鈥淎fter meeting with Stephanie and exchanging ideas on the future of our commercial business, I was convinced she is the leader who will not only help us achieve our growth goals, but exceed them.鈥

Maday said the opportunity to join 杏吧原创 became irresistible after meeting with the company鈥檚 senior leadership, hearing their vision for the future and witnessing their deep commitment to the 杏吧原创 employees.

“My goal, when joining an organization, is to enhance the employee experience by empowering individuals and ensuring they have the necessary tools and support to succeed,” said Maday. “The success of any organization is driven by its people, and it was 杏吧原创’s unwavering commitment to its employees that attracted me to this opportunity.”

Maday said she will be spending her first several weeks traveling and visiting each of 杏吧原创鈥檚 printing facilities in Marceline, Missouri; Fulton, Missouri; Saint Joseph, Michigan, and Ripon, Wisconsin, in an effort to learn as much as possible.

“My approach is to take the time to observe, learn and listen with a genuine curiosity about the current state,” said Maday. “My objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of each role and its contribution to 杏吧原创’s success, while also securing alignment from the team on the path forward. Securing buy-in from all employees is essential, as they are ultimately responsible for executing the company鈥檚 vision.”

A native Minnesotan who has spent much of her life in the Mankato, Minnesota, area, Maday graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato with a business degree.

About 杏吧原创

杏吧原创 is a top-three yearbook printer, a top-five book and magazine printer, a catalog printer and the only family-owned printer of yearbooks. Started in 1937 by Don 杏吧原创, current leadership is under the second and third generations: Don O. 杏吧原创, Chairman of the Board, and his son, Don 杏吧原创, President. Tripp 杏吧原创, the fourth generation, also joined the company in 2023. 杏吧原创 operates from administrative offices and book printing and binding facilities in Marceline, Missouri; a prepress facility in Brookfield, Missouri; a sales and marketing office in Overland Park, Kansas; and magazine and catalog printing facilities in Saint Joseph, Michigan; Ripon, Wisconsin; and Fulton, Missouri. Additionally, 杏吧原创 owns the Donning Company Publishers, a specialty book publisher.

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DeJoy Has Spoken: No Postal Rate Increases in January /blog/usps-update-no-january-rate-increases Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:45:39 +0000 /?p=9062 On Sept. 20, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it would not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products. Market Dominant mail categories include First-Class Mail; Marketing Mail; Periodicals; Package Services Mail (Bound Printed Matter/Media and Library Mail) and some Ancillary Special Services. In accordance with the Delivering for America 10-year plan,...

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On Sept. 20, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it would not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products. Market Dominant mail categories include First-Class Mail; Marketing Mail; Periodicals; Package Services Mail (Bound Printed Matter/Media and Library Mail) and some Ancillary Special Services. In accordance with the Delivering for America 10-year plan, this decision aims to keep postal rates and services affordable; United States postal rates remain among the lowest in the world.

Read the full announcement below.


A recommendation by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy not to raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class Mail, was accepted by the Governors of the United States Postal Service. Accordingly, the price of a stamp to mail a 1-once single-piece First-Class letter will not increase.

The Postal Service鈥檚 operational strategies are designed to boost service reliability, cost efficiency, and overall productivity.

鈥淥ur strategies are working, and projected inflation is declining,鈥 said Postmaster General DeJoy. 鈥淭herefore, we will wait until at least July before proposing any increases for market dominant services.鈥

The Postal Service remains committed to continued cost saving measures and to keeping its products and services affordable. Only a handful of countries have a lower price for a domestic single-piece letter.

Lastly, the Postal Service continues to deliver on the tenets of the 10-year plan, while executing our public service mission 鈥 to provide a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥 in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress intended and the law requires.

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U.S. Postal Service Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season /blog/2024-holiday-rate-changes Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:29:36 +0000 /?p=8934 In an effort to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery during the upcoming peak season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 5 their intention to temporarily increase prices on select package services in the coming months. The rate increases would affect select commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels, including Priority Mail...

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In an effort to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery during the upcoming peak season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 5 their intention to temporarily increase prices on select package services in the coming months.

The rate increases would affect select commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels, including Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. Assuming the changes are approved by the Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), these price increases would go into effect on Oct. 6, 2024, and cease on Jan. 18, 2025.

In their update, the DMM Advisory wrote:

The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.

The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved by the governors of the Postal Service on Aug. 8, would affect prices on the following commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels: Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. No other products or services would be affected. Pending favorable review by the PRC, the temporary rates would go into effect at midnight Central on Oct. 6 and remain in place until midnight Central on Jan. 19, 2025.

This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service鈥檚 commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.

As a strategic part of the 10-year plan, these temporary changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving our public service mission 鈥 providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥 in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress has intended.

The planned price changes include:

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Commercial:

  • $0.30 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.45 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $0.75 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

  • $0.70 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $2.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $7.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

  • $0.35 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.75 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $5.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Retail:

  • $0.40 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.55 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $0.95 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $4.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

  • $0.90 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.45 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $8.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

  • $0.50 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.00 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $5.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Express:

Commercial:

  • $1.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.95 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $7.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $8.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
  • $13.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Retail:

  • $1.10 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $4.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.90 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $9.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $9.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
  • $16.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

The PRC will review the proposed prices before they are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 6. Complete USPS price filings, with prices for all products, can be found on the PRC website鈥檚 Daily Listings section at . Price change tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website at .

Notably, the Postal Service has some of the lowest postage rates in the industrialized world and continues to offer great value in shipping.

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杏吧原创 Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer /blog/walsworth-hires-andy-billett-as-new-chief-operating-officer Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:04:38 +0000 /?p=8283 PRESS RELEASE Marceline, Missouri; July 15, 2024 鈥 杏吧原创 announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company鈥檚 new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing 杏吧原创鈥檚 current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of 杏吧原创鈥檚 corporate office in Marceline, Missouri....

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Marceline, Missouri; July 15, 2024 鈥 杏吧原创 announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company鈥檚 new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing 杏吧原创鈥檚 current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of 杏吧原创鈥檚 corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.

Billett comes to 杏吧原创 with 25-plus years of printing and senior leadership experience at Taylor Corporation, Custom Ink and Jostens. Once he began to explore the opportunity to join 杏吧原创, he said it was a perfect match.

鈥淢eeting Don Sr., Don, and the team at Marceline made me feel at home,鈥 said Billett. 鈥溞影稍 reminded me of my days at Taylor Corporation 鈥 genuine, honest and sincere. The values and culture at 杏吧原创 are very strong, and the 杏吧原创s have a compelling growth strategy for the future. Discussing this strategy and my potential role, and how I can help the team achieve it, drew me in.鈥

Billett will be responsible for developing and overseeing the strategy and execution of plans to help the company achieve its short- and long-term operational goals. He will help establish the company direction and be responsible for developing operating budgets and establishing operational policies and procedures.

鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to have Andy join the Leadership Team here at 杏吧原创,鈥 said Don 杏吧原创, president. 鈥淎ndy brings years of valuable experience in the printing industry, along with a wealth of knowledge. Plus, he understands people and is focused on building relationships.鈥

For the majority of his print career at Taylor and Jostens, Billett said he has been focused on the scholastic business, including yearbook. And he said 杏吧原创鈥檚 growth potential in both yearbook and commercial was one of the primary attractions that brought him aboard.

鈥溞影稍 is a successful company that has been around for a long time and should be very proud of where it鈥檚 at and what鈥檚 been built,鈥 said Billett. 鈥淲hat excites me is there鈥檚 still opportunity for growth.鈥

Billett said he will spend his first month or two visiting all of 杏吧原创鈥檚 locations, getting to know the operations and the employees.

鈥淚 want to gain an understanding of what is being done. Why is it being done? What are the key projects,鈥 said Billett. 鈥淢y approach will be to learn, understand and just ask a lot of questions.鈥

Billett graduated from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in horticulture, due to a love of botany and gardening growing up. He got his start in the printing world with Navitor, a commercial print division of Taylor, where he quickly became a plant general manager due to the process improvements he implemented.

About 杏吧原创

杏吧原创 is a top-five book and magazine printer, a catalog printer, and the only family-owned printer of yearbooks. Started in 1937 by Don 杏吧原创, current leadership is under the second and third generations: Don O. 杏吧原创, CEO, and his son, Don 杏吧原创, president. Tripp 杏吧原创, the fourth generation, also recently joined the company. 杏吧原创 operates from administrative offices and book printing and binding facilities in Marceline, Missouri; a prepress facility in Brookfield, Missouri; a sales and marketing office in Overland Park, Kansas; and magazine and catalog printing facilities in Saint Joseph, Michigan; Ripon, Wisconsin; and Fulton, Missouri. Additionally, 杏吧原创 owns the Donning Company Publishers, a specialty book publisher.

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PRC Approves July 2024 USPS Rate Increases (With Reservations) /blog/prc-approves-july-2024-postage-increases Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:51:21 +0000 /?p=8104 The Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), which is an independent agency that oversees the USPS, approved the planned price increase for mailing services. However, the PRC also expressed some reservations: While the price hike follows all the relevant rules of the Postal Service鈥檚 Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the PRC is concerned that the USPS may...

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The Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), which is an independent agency that oversees the USPS, approved the planned price increase for mailing services. However, the PRC also expressed some reservations:

While the price hike follows all the relevant rules of the Postal Service鈥檚 Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the PRC is concerned that the USPS may not have fully considered the broader impact on mailers and customers.

In particular, the PRC is worried that raising prices could be counterproductive given the ongoing decline in mail volume (especially for traditional mail like flyers and magazines) and recent issues with mail delivery performance. These concerns, along with the USPS’s overall financial situation, haven’t improved since the current system for setting mail prices was adopted.

Other sources agree with the PRC鈥檚 skepticism over these rate increases and their effectiveness. Citing a notable trend of year over year decreases in marketing mail revenue for the USPS, , wrote: 鈥淭he postal price increases in the near term have proven to be a failure. The USPS modeling predicted that revenue would increase and demand wouldn’t fall. However, the data tells a different story. In 2023, revenue of 鈥渕arketing mail鈥 decreased by $920 million and volume decreased by 7.7 billion pieces.鈥

The PRC is currently reviewing this system (Docket No. RM2024-4) to see if it’s still the best approach. In the meantime, the PRC is urging the USPS leadership to carefully consider these concerns and the feedback from stakeholders when deciding on future price adjustments. They suggest the USPS may not need to continue raising prices by the maximum allowed amount. You can read the PRC鈥檚 full decision

To summarize, the price of sending mail will increase in July, but there are questions about whether this is the best course of action for the long-term health of the USPS and its services. Accompanying these rate increases will be a handful of other changes to USPS rates, processes and programs. You can read more about the specific rate increases and updates in this blog.

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杏吧原创 Wins Big at the 2024 GraphEx Awards /blog/2024-graphex-award-winners Fri, 03 May 2024 17:37:46 +0000 /?p=7976 杏吧原创 is proud to announce a remarkable three Best in Class and 11 Best in Category wins at the recent GraphEx Awards Competition, hosted by PIA MidAmerica on April 25, 2024. These awards recognize exceptional printing quality in a wide variety of categories, from hardcover books to web-printed magazines. Here’s a closer look at 杏吧原创’s...

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杏吧原创 is proud to announce a remarkable three Best in Class and 11 Best in Category wins at the recent GraphEx Awards Competition, hosted by PIA MidAmerica on April 25, 2024. These awards recognize exceptional printing quality in a wide variety of categories, from hardcover books to web-printed magazines.

Here’s a closer look at 杏吧原创’s award-winning entries:

Books

Welcome to Carmel, Liberty Press

Welcome to Carmel

Category: Books, Hardcover – Offset

Welcome to Carmel is an oversized Smyth-sewn coffee table book with a glossy dust jacket, printed with vibrant images and color to showcase the beauty of Carmel, California. Welcome to Carmel won both Best in Category and Gold in the 鈥楤est of KS/MO鈥 category.

Historic Style, Missouri Life Media

Historic Style

Category: Books, Hardcover – Offset

is another Smyth-sewn hardcover coffee table book that received high praise. Curated by designer Kelee Katillac, the book showcases historic houses through vibrant design and stunning photography. Historic Style also won Platinum, the highest award available, in the 鈥楧ivision 3鈥 category. Division 3 represents printers with 101+ employees.

Possibilities, Volume 10, 杏吧原创

Possibilities volume 10

Category: Printer’s Self-Promotion – Offset (individual pieces)

Possibilities, Volume 10, received a Best in Category award for Printer鈥檚 Self-Promotion. Possibilities showcases 352 pages of outstanding yearbooks printed by 杏吧原创, from creative covers to stunning theme design. Jenica Hallman, CJE, Managing Editor of Possibilities, Volume 10, oversaw this project from conception to print, while Stephanie Streicher provided the amazing design. The book features Smyth-sewn, four-color covers with embossed and debossed applications, spot gloss UV coating and matte lamination.

Catalogs

Amscan Halloween Costumes 2024 Catalog

Amscan Halloween Costume Catalog

Category: Catalogs – Web (Over 32 pages, including cover)

础尘蝉肠补苍鈥檚 Halloween Costumes catalog was recognized as Best in Category in recognition of 杏吧原创鈥檚 printing prowess. The full-color, perfect-bound catalog effectively showcases a wide variety of Halloween costumes, from fairy to scary.

Magazines, Periodicals & Publications:

Original Living Magazine – December 2023

Original Living Magazine

Category: Magazines, Periodicals & Publications – Digital

A Best in Category winner for digital-printed periodicals and publications, is an international fashion, lifestyle and entertainment publication showcasing the world鈥檚 most talented designers, luxury stores, products and fashion shows. Original Living was also awarded Bronze in Best of KS/MO.

Nashville Lifestyles – December 2023

Nashville Lifestyles

Category: Magazines, Periodicals & Publications – Web

Nashville Lifestyles was awarded Best in Category for web printed magazines, periodicals and publications. offers the very best of Music City, with a focus on food, fitness, entertainment, culture and fashion. Nashville Lifestyles creates cutting-edge content, combined with stellar photography, to paint a picture of life in Music City.

flourish

flourish Magazine

Category: Magazines, Periodicals & Publications – Web

Another testament to 杏吧原创’s web printing expertis, is Southeast Missouri’s women’s magazine created by rustmedia. The magazine, founded on truth, goodness and beauty, connects women and men throughout the region by sharing their stories, questions and joys through interviews, long-form essays and art.

KC Options Magazine

KC Options Magazine

Category: Magazines, Periodicals & Publications – Web

is yet another Best in Category award winner for web-printed magazines. The magazine features vibrant photography and heartfelt content that highlight the people, food and culture that make Kansas City a gem in the heartland of America.

Yearbooks

Lake Brantley High School Yearbook – 鈥50 Golden Years鈥

Lake Brantley High School Yearbook

Category: Yearbooks – Offset, They Said It Couldn鈥檛 Be Done

杏吧原创’s cutting-edge printing process is on spectacular display in this double award-winning yearbook. Lake Brantley鈥檚 yearbook, 鈥50 Golden Years,鈥 won two Best in Category awards: Yearbooks – Offset and 鈥楾hey Said It Couldn鈥檛 Be Done,鈥 which recognized unique and creative printing applications. PIA MidAmerica lauded this yearbook for its plexiglass cover that looks onto a graphic display of fireworks, achieved by functional lights embedded in the front endsheet, celebrating the school鈥檚 50th anniversary in fabulous fashion.

Leesburg High School Yearbook – “Leaving Our Mark”

Leesburg High School Yearbook

Category: Thermography

This win showcases 杏吧原创’s capability in thermography, a unique printing technique that adds a raised, textured effect to book covers. Leesburg High School鈥檚 yearbook, 鈥淟eaving Our Mark,鈥 received high praise and a Best in Category award for their unique cover, which appears dark and minimalistic at room temperature but shifts to vibrant color under heat.

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杏吧原创 Wins Top Honors at 2024 GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards /blog/2024-glga-graphics-excellence-awards Thu, 02 May 2024 21:06:47 +0000 /?p=7965 杏吧原创 continues its impressive record at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) Graphics Excellence Awards, taking home five Best of Category awards this year. The annual competition celebrates the finest in print production across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and one of the largest regional affiliate print competitions in North America and is intensely competitive. A...

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杏吧原创 continues its impressive record at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) Graphics Excellence Awards, taking home five Best of Category awards this year. The annual competition celebrates the finest in print production across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and one of the largest regional affiliate print competitions in North America and is intensely competitive. A win at the GEAs means you have created truly outstanding work.

杏吧原创’s award-winning entries, printed at 杏吧原创 鈥 Ripon, spanned a diverse range of categories, showcasing a variety of unique printing applications.

Here’s a closer look at 杏吧原创’s 2024 GLGA triumphs:

2023 cookie book

Cookbooks: We Energies’ 2023 Cookie Book took home the top prize for Cookbooks, demonstrating 杏吧原创’s ability to bring culinary delights to life on the page.

The Cookie Book is a holiday tradition dating back to 1928 when it promoted the use of electric appliances for baking. The 2023 Edition is dedicated to our country鈥檚 first responders and features 27 pages of unique recipes from lemon kiss cookies to homemade dog treats.

Atlas of World Geography

School Textbooks: The intricate details of the Atlas of World Geography, 6th Edition, published by Rand McNally, were recognized with a Best of Category win in School Textbooks.

The Atlas of World Geography features 176 pages of engaging educational content, detailed maps, engaging photography and much more. The book is intended for classroom instruction for grades 6-12.

Luxury Portfolio

Magazines: 杏吧原创’s printing prowess for magazines shone through with Luxury Portfolio – Spring 2023 Volume 13, Issue No. 1, published by Unique Homes Media. This issue won Best in Category for Magazines (Cover: Sheetfed, Interior: Web).

Luxury Portfolio is a 196-page publication that features stunning photography, design tips and luxury real estate listings from around the world.

The MilePost

They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: Morris Media Group’s The MILEPOST (76th Edition) defied expectations, earning a Best of Category award in 鈥淭hey Said It Couldn鈥檛 Be Done,鈥 a category that highlights creative and non-conventional printing applications.

The MILEPOST is a highway travel guide and general interest trip planner for visits to Alaska. Today鈥檚 MILEPOST book is a large format, full-color, perfect-bound book of over 600 pages, and is the world鈥檚 best-selling guide to Alaska.

National Parks Maps

Web Press Printing, Uncoated Paper: Stone Road Press’s National Parks Maps 2023 impressed the judges, winning Best of Category in the Web Press Printing, Uncoated Paper (Four or More Colors, Heatset or Coldset) category.

National Parks Maps features 187 pages of full-color maps, itineraries, driving distance charts and more. Accompanying the maps are helpful tips for first-time visitors, ensuring national park road-trippers are well-prepared for their visits.

Learn More About 杏吧原创鈥檚 Award-Winning Print Capabilities

Ready to find the right printer for your book, magazine or catalog? 杏吧原创 offers a wide range of coatings, applications and binding types across our five printing facilities, so you can create your next award-winning print project that exactly matches your vision. Contact us today to get in touch with one of our experts.

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