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March 14, 2008

Top Story

  • Obama Winning Trading Card Race
    Democrats float the idea of mail-in balloting in Florida, proposing to spend $10 million to print 4.5 million ballots for a revote in the state. In the print trading card race, Obama is the front runner. An election-year series issued by sports card publisher TOPPs garnered dramatic appeal online, where a limited edition card for presidential hopeful Barack Obama was bid up to $3,122; a comparable Hillary Clinton card drew $1,325, while John McCain was bid at $1,200. more » » » 

Featured Video

  • Digital Printing Coater
    Introducing the New EPIC CT-660 offline coater specifically designed for the digital printing environment and can be used for offset as well. The CT-660 features anilox metering, and both UV and Aqueous coating capability. Spot, Overall, and Security coatings in both gloss and matte can be applied for protection, and creative effects. The EPIC CT-660 is highly automated, and includes many new developments and safety features not previously available to the digital or offset printer. To view  

News Briefs

  • McCormick-Armstrong Expands
    Commercial and direct mail printer McCormick-Armstrong Co. will invest $10 million to expand its Wichita, KS plant and add a web press. The company will install a new 5-unit Goss M-600C web offset press, plus an array of prepress technology and specialized bindery and polybagging equipment. more » » » 
  • Transcontinental Earnings Up
    Transcontinental Inc., Montreal, reported Q1 adjusted earnings climbed 13% to C$28.4 million ($28.8 million) and revenue jumped 4% to C$596 million ($604 million) due to sales growth and efficiency gains. The firm boosted its quarterly dividend 14% to eight cents per share. more » » » 
  • The Ticker
    Quad/Graphics, Independent Printing, Rondos, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Wal-Mart not green, the recession is here, WS Packaging Group, Harland Clarke, IWCO Direct, GPO and today’s quote. more » » » 

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