Graphic Industry News with a Piquant Point of View

26 January, 2001

Club and IAPHC News

HQ Area code change

International Gallery gearing up

Three cool tools from the International Gallery of Superb Printing are now or soon to be available.

1. The 2001 International Gallery Call for Entries is now available. Based on an inspired and eye catching design by Kathy Schoenick of the Madison Area Club, the 2001 Call for Entries was printed by Charles Tumminello and his crew at Mark Lithography in New Jersey and can be obtained via mail by contacting Dan Marantz, International Gallery Co-Chair or Lesley Addy at IAPHC. Lesley can also send our International readers a PDF file of the 2001 Call for Entries. The Call for Entries can also be downloaded from the International Gallery section of CraftNet, the IAPHC's website

2. The online celebration of the year 2000 International Gallery Best of the Best winners is now available for your pleasurable perusing. It's a gorgeous display of the graphic arts prowess of our 20 sponsored award winners in 2000 and you should take the time to visit.

3. The Best of the Best printed brochure honoring our 20 sponsors and their respective named award winners from the 2000 International Gallery is on press at Lake County Press in Waukegan, Illinois and will be available shortly.

The International Gallery was the only one of the three global graphic arts competitions to grow in 2000, as we surged 10% to 3,358 total entries.

Please note that the International Gallery remains the world's most economical event to enter.

But more importantly, the International Gallery is a great way to maintain client loyalty in an uncertain economy. We exhorted you earlier to not cut advertising expense in difficult times. Participation in the International Gallery is akin to advertising your capabilities to clients. As Amy Brinkman of Universal Press wrote on 9 November 2000:

"I am writing because I wanted to share a few of our experiences with you in the hopes that others might take advantage of the opportunities these awards present."

Amy went on to detail three separate episodes in which Universal received highmarks and ultimately increased business from clients.

Now that's good marketing!

So here are a few points to remember:

1. Your International Gallery is growing
2. It's still the best bargain
3. Award success means happy clients
4. The 2001 Call for Entries is available now
5. The entry period is open until May 15th, 2001

The first entries have already been received. We look forward to yours.

Your Knowledge Network Obviously Works (Y'KNOW?)

Y'KNOW Requests

From Pat McCarty of the Redwood Empire Club: "I am looking for someone who can tell me who manufactures machinery that can tip a credit card onto a sheet that is originally 9" x 18" that will later be folded down to 6x9 for mailing. Thank you very much." You can reach Pat via e-mail at: Pmcc632009@aol.com

From Patrick Schober at International Paper: "I would love to hear from readers of TMN who are working with Noosh. One of my customer's is looking at e-commerce and wants some feedback about Noosh offering. Thanks" You can reach Patrick via e-mail at Patrick.Schober@ipaper.com

From Wendy Greenberg of the East Bay Club: "I am looking for a supplier of Tracing Paper with the following specifications:
Basis Weight: 31 - 35 pounds
Width: 21 inches
Length: 20 yards minimum
Color: white

Any leads to suppliers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance."

From Cincinnati Club member Bill Orr: "I have a client looking for manufacturers of printing engraving equipment. Any information would really be appreciated."

From Miguel Cernuda of Flexografico in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico: "I have a label factory and am looking for printing companies who wish to do business in Mexico. We have export experience to US and Europe."

From Wayne Kreps of the Central Illinois Club: "Here at Illinois Graphics we are looking at revamping our Desktop Publishing estimating process. We are a commercial printer doing about $8 million in sales per year and we provide prepress support to another firm that does about $4 million. I am looking for any and all information on the processes people are going through for estimating the DTP area of printing."

From Larry Sloan of the Seattle Club: "I have a customer, a high end restaurant here in Seattle that has asked for personalized candy wrappers to wrap candy that is delivered with the bill. The sample they have looks to be a mylar foil, silver on the inside and printed two colors on the outside. The candy is a chewy chocolate toffee or caramel. The client may want to buy it all as a package or contract out the candy part and just provide the wrappers to the candy maker. Please send any leads to me at my work e-mail address. Thanks for your help."

FOR SALE

From Central Minnesota member Dan Sand: "The following mail insertion equipment is available. It has gone through weekly PM from the say we purchased it. All units are in working condition, are being presently used and capable of being demonstrated. Pictures available upon request. Two pieces are available now, the others in six months. We also have stretch inserters that will be available down the road.

Amos

1. 12 station 6 x 9. With turnover and conveyor. Could not find model or serial number.
2. 6 station 6 x 9. With turnover and conveyor. No serial or model number.

H M Schurin

1. 6 station 6 x 9. Has miss/try feature and includes turnover and conveyor. Model A340-6A312, Serial number 39-4270
2. 6 station 6 x 9. Has miss/try feature and includes turnover and conveyor. Model A340-6A312. Serial number 30-7926.

If you have a need for stretch machines instead of those listed above, please call me to discuss. All reasonable offers will be considered. My e-mail is dan.sand@nahan.com and my phone is 320-251-7611."

Job Openings

From Ron Taggart of Printing Concepts and the Akron Club: "We are a 6 color house with many ancillary services and are looking for a Cleveland area sales rep."

From Mike Rippberger of the Albuquerque Club:
Printing production supervisor needed for a fast paced commercial printing business in Albuquerque NM. Previous experience required with strength in all management aspects associated with the prepress, pressroom and bindery areas. Excellent benefits, well established company. Mail resume to Aiken Printing Co. PO Box 16191, Albuquerque NM 87191-6191.

Membership Contest Reminder to all IAPHC members

Please visit CraftNet to obtain more information about this fun contest which can benefit you, your Club and your District.

You've just read the 135th issue of TMN, the IAPHC's signature vehicle in delivering on our Mission Statement to our individual members and in fulfilling the mandate of our 82 year old motto: Share Your Knowledge.

No doubt you've gleaned at least one idea or tidbit or job lead from this issue. Maybe you will be sending it on to a friend. Why not sign them up as an IAPHC member too? Readers on 6 continents and more countries that we can count, find value in TMN and IAPHC membership.

And if you gentle reader are not yet an IAPHC member, isn't it time?

That's all folks! -- 30 --

Yours in Craftsmanship,

Kevin Keane

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