Appeal to Readers’ Desire for Privacy with Print
Despite working in an industry that originated in 1439 (or earlier by some counts), here at Walsworth we’re certainly not Luddites. We have a robust app-building program and believe that digital and print make for an excellent partnership. We write about it frequently. However, there are some people who don’t want the digital side of […]
What Our Acquisition of Ripon Printers Means for You
This new decade is off to a great start for Walsworth. On Dec. 31, 2019, we purchased Ripon Printers in Ripon, Wisconsin. We made the announcement in mid-December and have been working hard since then to ensure a smooth transition. Why Ripon? This is not the first time we’ve made a significant purchase like this. […]
Walsworth Customers Win Gold Ink Awards
Thank you to those who trust us enough to print for them. Every job is an honor to print, but it still feels good to see deserving projects receive recognition. We’re proud to announce that 12 Walsworth-printed titles were awarded a 2019 Gold Ink Award from Printing Impressions. Congratulations. Gold Event Programs, Country Music Association […]
New Web Printing Press Up and Running
Installing a new printing press is a big deal. It’s not like replacing the printer at your business office. Machinery like the new Sunday 2000 web press installed in our Saint Joseph, Michigan, facility takes months of planning and work. The work started in April of this year, when the pad was prepared. The new […]
Walsworth and its customers win big under the big top at PIA MidAmerica GraphEx Awards
Late last month, PIA MidAmerica held its annual GraphEx Awards ceremony at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City to celebrate outstanding achievement in printing. PIA MidAmerica’s Graphic Excellence (GraphEx) competition has been in existence since 1989. This year’s awards show on April 25 featured a circus theme of “Big Top – The Greatest Print Show […]
Inspired Print – Surviving the Decluttering Craze
Does your print spark joy? With much of the United States taken up with KonMari fever – the famous decluttering method made famous by tidying expert Marie Kondo – people are ridding themselves of everything that doesn’t spark joy. The decluttering craze started with Kondo’s bestselling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” and reached […]
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 – […]
