Walsworth Projects Shine at the 2026 GraphEx Awards
Walsworth is proud to report a strong showing at the 2026 PIA MidAmerica GraphEx Awards, which honor excellence in print production, finishing and innovation. This year, Walsworth received a total of 27 awards, including 10 Best of Category Awards and an impressive Platinum regional award. Below, we’ll highlight each award-winning project and its publisher, with a brief look at what makes the project unique and why it earned recognition. […]
Water Use in Printing: How Walsworth Minimizes Its Footprint
Earth Day is a good time to remember that sustainability in printing is not defined by a single choice. It is the result of decisions made across sourcing, pre-press, pressroom operations, finishing, packaging and distribution. Water is one of the most important parts of that equation. At Walsworth, water recycling and improved processes have helped reduce water usage and […]
Promoting Luxury Destinations With High-End Coffee Table Books
For travel brands promoting luxury destinations, a coffee table book does more than showcase photography. It becomes a physical extension of the destination itself. The weight of the cover, the richness of the paper and the depth of the color all influence how readers perceive the quality of the place being promoted. When done well, […]
USPS Files July 2026 Rate Changes With PRC
USPS has submitted its July 2026 rate case to the Postal Regulatory Commission. If approved, the new rates will take effect July 12, 2026. The overall increases are similar to what we have seen in recent years, but several structural and promotional changes could have a real impact on how mailers plan and execute campaigns. […]
The Importance of Color in Travel Magazines
Travel magazines sell a feeling before they sell a destination. A reader may not be able to hear the surf in Maui or smell the clean air of the Rocky Mountains, but they can see the clear blue water or the golden sunset. That visual first impression is often what makes someone stop on a […]
How Visitor Guides Support Local Businesses and Attractions
Digital trip planning may start with a search bar, but a printed visitor guide often shapes what travelers actually do once they arrive. It is the piece they keep in the car door, carry into a hotel lobby and flip through over coffee while deciding what comes next. For publishers, destination marketers and tourism businesses, […]
USPS Announces Temporary Fuel Surcharge on Competitive Shipping Products
The United States Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a temporary price adjustment affecting select competitive shipping services. The change introduces an 8% fuel surcharge on competitive products, driven by rising transportation and fuel costs. This is the first time USPS has ever implemented a fuel-related surcharge of this […]
How Print Strengthens Greek Recruitment Campaigns
For fraternities and sororities, every touchpoint matters. Potential new members are evaluating culture, values, leadership and belonging in a very short window. That is why printed materials continue to play such an important role in Greek recruitment campaigns. While digital outreach helps drive awareness, print gives chapters something lasting, tangible and memorable to put in […]
USPS Update: Postal Service Faces Financial Crisis, Congress Weighs Options
The U.S. Postal Service is once again facing significant financial headwinds, with leadership warning that the agency could run out of cash within the next year without Congressional action. In recent testimony, Postmaster General David Steiner indicated the Postal Service may be unable to sustain operations under current conditions, citing ongoing losses, declining mail volume […]
Jeremy Stanek Named General Manager of Walsworth – Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin; March 16, 2026 – Walsworth is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Stanek to General Manager of Walsworth – Eau Claire, following the announcement of Dan Kelm’s upcoming retirement in June. Stanek brings nearly 25 years of experience at the Eau Claire plant to his new role. He began his career […]
