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5 days ago | 
piworld.com | Dan Marx
Guest Andy Paparozzi, chief economist for PRINTING United Alliance comments on findings of the Print Business Outlook Series Wide-Format Report for Fall 2025, conducted by PRINTING United Alliance and sponsored by Canon USA Inc. The discussion highlights the anticipated economic challenges in the wide-format printing industry, and compares those expectations for the realities of today.
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2 weeks ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Dan Marx |Bill Prettyman |Greg Muzzillo |Bob Saunders
Denise Gustavson, editorial direction for Alliance Media Brands, and Dan Marx, content director for Wide-Format Impressions, report from the trade show floor of the 2025 International Sign Expo. They offer their key takeaways on the event and discuss that amid current uncertainty, some wide-format producers are moving forward with planned purchases. Watch the video on Wide-Format Impressions.
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3 weeks ago | 
wideformatimpressions.com | Dan Marx
It's the end of day two here at Sign Expo in Las Vegas, and despite sore feet and a questionable night’s sleep in a massive, pyramid-shaped hotel last night, my enthusiasm is high. As I did yesterday, I want to offer some of what I think are trends I’m seeing out on the show floor. Taste the RainbowOne strong observation is the growth of expanded color sets in the wide-format printing space, particularly for companies serving retail and corporate spaces, where brand colors come into strong focus.
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3 weeks ago | 
wideformatimpressions.com | Dan Marx
For this reporter, the 2025 International Sign Expo, as of the end of its first day, has been surprising, and in a very good way. First, the elephant in the room: tariffs. While the unpredictable on-again/off-again nature of the current US tariff structure is weighing heavily on, particularly, OEMs and offshore materials manufacturers (and their supply chains), the mood on the Sign Expo exhibit floor seems rather optimistic.
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1 month ago | 
piworld.com | Dan Marx
In this episode, Dan Marx welcomes Rich Thompson, president of Ad Graphics, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within cruise ship graphics. From the early days of wide-format digital graphics to the intricate and highly regulated world of maritime graphics, Thompson shares insights on the evolution of AdGraphics and its specialization in serving the cruise industry.
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2 months ago | 
inplantimpressions.com | Dan Marx
Expanding knowledge in this area can expand possibilities for your business. The gap between simply being able to print on something – for instance, a sheet of metal – and printing it in a way that meets its use expectations, such as exposure to the elements over a period of ten years, is indeed profound. Beyond durability, successful print quality, including color control, requires ink and substrate to work hand-in-hand.
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2 months ago | 
inplantimpressions.com | Dan Marx
While much of the discussion about the automation of print processes today centers around things like mechanical systems, robots, software, and AI, discounting the human factors of work is a recipe for failure. It is also a factor that can hinder the success of automation investments. Value Employee TrainingThere is perhaps no better investment to ensure project success and smooth flow through an operation than training.
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2 months ago | 
wideformatimpressions.com | Dan Marx |Gabby Houck |Consumables - General
Expanding knowledge in this area can expand possibilities for your business. The gap between simply being able to print on something – for instance, a sheet of metal – and printing it in a way that meets its use expectations, such as exposure to the elements over a period of ten years, is indeed profound. Beyond durability, successful print quality, including color control, requires ink and substrate to work hand-in-hand.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
piworld.com | Dan Marx
For family-owned businesses, the transfer of the company from generation to generation is a profound event. While the choice of who will become that next leader may be obvious, the person chosen needs the skills to maintain and grow the business. We explore generational business succession with Ted Corman of Firehouse Image Center, and Eric Kahle of Visual Marking Solutions.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
wideformatimpressions.com | Dan Marx
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is pleased to announce details for its fifth annual Wide-Format Summit. The industry’s premier educational and networking event for wide-format PSPs and technology solution providers will take place July 21-23 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Miami, FL. More information can be found at: www.wideformatsummit.com.
