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October 5, 2022

Increase Sales By Curating Your Customer’s Journey

A customer’s journey is the process they go through to interact with your business. Think of it as a roadmap…

October 5, 2022

Tips for Bagging Engraved Items

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and tricks for bagging engraved items. Tune in to see…

September 30, 2022

As Seen at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO: General Formulations

General Formulations gives GPX an inside look at the new products it brought to GRAPHICS PRO EXPO: Long Beach, California.…

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Marie FennemaSeptember 20, 2022

GRAPHICS PRO Announces Sales Territory Realignment, Sales Director

GRAPHICS PRO has restructured its sales force into five new sales territories. This realignment positions sales reps to serve clients…
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Marie FennemaSeptember 13, 2022

Issue Preview: Textile Printing, Uniforms, and Wood Products

In the October issue of GRAPHICS PRO, set to mail on Sept. 27 and hit a screen near you on…
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Marie FennemaSeptember 6, 2022

New Products, Training, Networking at GPX Charlotte Next Week

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) returns to Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 16-17, with free Training in the Classroom starting on Thursday,…
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Marie FennemaAugust 31, 2022

Appalachian Apparel Co. Raises $150K for Kentucky Flood Relief

Hazard, Kentucky-based Appalachian Apparel Co. recently raised over $150,000 following devastating flooding in several eastern Kentucky communities in early August.…
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Marie FennemaAugust 26, 2022

Featured Project: The One with the ‘Friends’ Wall Graphic

Ontario, Canada-based large-format printing company Global Printing Enterprises recently produced a series of colorful wall graphics for the Toronto edition…

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October 5, 2022

New Hires and Promotions in the Custom Graphics Industry

Drytac grows its team with one new hire and one promotion. Daniel…
October 5, 2022

Universal Douglas Partners with 16500

Universal Douglas, a manufacturer and provider of LED commercial lighting and controls…
September 30, 2022

Graphics Industry Impacted by Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian maked landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, graphics businesses…
September 30, 2022

Sublimation101 Hosts Holiday Open House

Sublimation101 announces it will host an in-person holiday open house, set for…
September 29, 2022

Gunold Hosts Embroidery Backing Webinar

Gunold USA, a wholesale embroidery supplier, hosts a webinar titled “Backing Basics:…
September 29, 2022

Inkcups Launches Social Responsibility Committee

Inkcups, a Massachusetts-based pad printing and digital inkjet equipment manufacturer, recently formed…

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Why ‘Graphic Designer’ is an Outdated Term

The Internet and advances in technology completely transformed the way we consume…
How to Personalize Laserable Wood

The products you can make with wood are only limited by your…
Trends to Watch in Heat-Applied Graphics

As the heat-applied graphics industry evolves, so do the unique decoration applications…
Tips for Engraving Powder-Coated Bottle Openers

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and tricks…
Business Cycles for Success

As new business owners, or ones still trying to find their footing,…
How to Engrave a Carbon Fiber Shift Knob

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and…

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Marie FennemaSeptember 28, 2022

Mike Reese of Signarama Ventura at GPX Theater

Mike Reese, the owner of Signarama Ventura, discusses managing growth in this GPX Theater Q&A. He also talks about hiring and retaining new employees, making equipment-purchasing decisions, and more. Want to see GPX Theater live? GRAPHICS PRO…
September 14, 2022

How to One-Up Yourself as a Wrap Designer
August 12, 2022

Top Skills to Have as a Wrap Designer
August 4, 2022

Nathan & Charli Belz of Impress Designs at GPX Theater
August 3, 2022

Producing Custom Wrap Work That Changes Clients’ Lives

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