A Closer Look at Materials Costs and Price Increases
Print customers probably recall 2018 as the year of price increase announcements. USPS announced postage rate increases. Transportation costs went up and became more challenging to procure. And prices increased for raw materials such as paper and aluminum. There were several tangible reasons behind these printing industry price increases, and in this post, we’ll take […]
Walsworth Michigan Facility Renews G7 Color Qualification
Reliable color accuracy. That’s what G7® Qualification is all about. “I’m proud of our manufacturing team and their commitment to providing the best quality product in the industry. This process gives a predictable outcome from files to print, making everyone’s job easier. G7® certification solves the complexity of delivering the most accurate color reproduction possible […]
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers
North America will celebrate Manufacturing Day this Friday, Oct. 5. We’ll be celebrating here at Walsworth, too, for all the employees who chose a career in manufacturing and all the future people who will choose a career in manufacturing. We went straight to the source for information on manufacturing as a career – our people. […]
Why is paper so satisfying?
There’s something about print that makes my brain happy. Because you’re reading a blog post on a printer’s website, it’s probably safe to assume that you, too, have spent time wandering through a bookstore or library, picking up books, looking at covers, thumbing through pages and inhaling their scents. Paper – especially quality paper – […]
Our customers made these awards possible
The 2018 GraphEx awards have been announced, and Walsworth is proud to be among the winners. PIA MidAmerica has been hosting the Graphic Excellence (GraphEx) competition since 1989. It was created “to recognize the outstanding abilities of print producers to transform paper and ink into outstanding forms of communication,” according to their website. This year’s […]
New Printing Press Improves Operations
Walsworth is proud to announce the addition of a new press to our facility in Marceline. The Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8P, nicknamed “H6” by employees, was commissioned on Jan. 29, 2018. The addition of the new press is another testament to our continuous improvement program. We believe that consistent investment in new equipment allows us […]
How to design your book for Walsworth’s binding process
Preparing a book, catalog or magazine for printing is a detailed process. Walsworth offers many options for binding your publication, but each has its individual design requirements. Whether you choose hard cover Smyth Sewn, soft cover Perfect Bound, Mechanical Bound or Saddle Stitch, we want to help you be successful with the binding option that’s […]
FAQs for Walsworth’s Customer Service Department in Michigan
Walsworth’s Customer Service Department serves a vital role in ensuring good customer experience. “We’re the liaison between the customer and the manufacturing plant,” said Jake Pschigoda. He oversees the Customer Service Department at Walsworth’s Saint Joseph, Michigan facility, which is primarily focused on magazine and catalog manufacturing. They receive orders from customers and enter jobs […]
Saint Joseph team achieves G7 Master Qualification
Walsworth is proud to announce G7 Master Qualification at yet another of its facilities. The team in Saint Joseph, Michigan, achieved the status after thorough testing and inspection. The certificate is awarded by Idealliance, a not-for-profit industry group. This color calibration method allows printers to repeat color quality across devices. Employees at the Saint Joseph […]
Got print project questions? We’ve got answers!
Walsworth is constantly striving to exceed the needs of our customers. There are some questions our Customer Service Representatives see more than others. We’ve answered them here, so you don’t have to ask when planning your next print project. How should margins be set up? The designer of a book has many choices for the […]
