The History of ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Print Operation in Fulton, Missouri
Our ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ – Fulton location is a leader in the regional publication market and excels in production of magazines, journals and catalogs. The production of commercial publications in Fulton, Missouri, officially began in 1927, when Ovid K. Bell founded The Ovid Bell Press. However, the beginnings of what is today ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ – Fulton can be […]
What We Can Predict About the Next USPS Pricing Increase
When is the next rate increase scheduled? Do you have any indication of what the percentage of increase will be? Can mailers expect as high of an increase as the last two increases? Postal rates just changed on July 10, and within a few days I was already fielding many questions like these. I don’t […]
6 Most Common Mistakes We See in Prepress (and how to avoid them)
As a publisher you likely know this feeling: you spend countless hours on your print project and hold your breath as you hit the submit button. Then you exhale in relief, happy to be getting that big task off your plate. The last thing you want is to receive your proofs back with lots of […]
¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ: A Story of Vision, Values and Commitment
On January 16 of 1937, ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Brothers Printing Company opened its doors to the town of Marceline, Missouri. As a company, ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ would adapt its products and processes, acquire new facilities to account for growth, and survive market crashes and wartimes alike. The origin of ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ, however, is a testament to commitment and community. What […]
¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Print Jobs Win Gold, Two Best of Category Awards at GraphEx Awards
¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ was proud to accept two Best of Category prizes, as well as a Gold, last Thursday evening at the PIA MidAmerica GraphEx – Graphics Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the College Basketball Experience in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The annual event by PIA MidAmerica celebrates and recognizes quality print from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and […]
Planning is Key in the Current Landscape of Paper Supply and Demand
We’ve been living in this new normal for long enough now to know the best way to combat the current challenges in the printing industry is advance planning. As with many industries, supply chain issues are affecting the print market in very dramatic ways. The layered combination of labor shortages related to intense competition for […]
7 Lessons We Can Learn From the 1909 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog
Browsing through a thrift store the other day, I found a reprint of the Fall 1909 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog. This is the famous catalog that was printed from 1888 to 1993 and was a major source of goods for many Americans. Of course, it’s fun to flip through the pages and note the […]
Print Magazines Aren’t Dying and Here’s Why
While it is true that some print media numbers have been down in recent years, there is no reason to panic; print is definitely not dead or even dying. There are many reasons why print is still alive and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Keep reading for stats to put your mind at ease […]
¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ – Ripon Excels at GLGA Awards
Quality is of the utmost importance at every ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ facility, and we appreciate when that effort is recognized. It is an honor to have seven publications from our ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ – Ripon facility recognized at the Great Lakes Graphics Association’s Graphics Excellence Awards ceremony on Sept. 30. The yearly GLGA competition recognizes companies in the Great […]
What’s Happening with Paper Right Now?
You may have heard about some issues that the printing industry is having with paper right now. In this blog, we’ll take you through some specifics of what’s going on, how we are working through it and what you can do to help us make sure you get what you want. How Paper Mills Work […]
