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June 27, 2022

3 Ways to Help Designers Accomplish Their Goals

Gone are the days of huddling in the conference room to conduct whiteboard brainstorms. No longer are we hovering over…

June 24, 2022

5 Quick Tips for Improving Photoshop Workflow

Photoshop is a very powerful program with so many different functions. Knowing some shortcuts and tips and tricks can help…

June 24, 2022

How PSPs Can Stay Above the Competition

Any way you slice it, finishing plays a pivotal role in the long-term success of print service providers (PSPs). In…

Features

Features

Marie FennemaJune 23, 2022

Miami Wrap Shop Brings Color and Cheer to Hospital with Outdoor Mural

Metro Group Miami, a Miami, Florida-based sign, graphics, and wrap shop, partnered with Lebo Art, a world-renowned Cuban artist, to…
Features

Marie FennemaJune 16, 2022

New Jersey Print Shop Owner Receives Veteran Business Award

U.S. Army veteran Ken Tays, the owner of a Minuteman Press franchise in Newark, New Jersey, was recognized with the…
Features

Marie FennemaJune 14, 2022

Issue Preview: Inkjet Printer Inks, DTF Printing, and Memorial Products

In the July issue of GRAPHICS PRO, set to mail on June 27 and hit a screen near you on…
Features

Marie FennemaJune 13, 2022

Apparel Associations Urge Engagement in West Coast Labor Negotiations

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and the Travel Goods Association (TGA) jointly…
Features

Marie FennemaJune 3, 2022

Florida Sign Shop Creates Wayfinding Program for New Community

Real estate consulting firm RCLCO recognized Lakewood Ranch as the best-selling, master-planned multi-generational community in the U.S. Located in the…

News

June 27, 2022

Fujifilm Opens First Dispersion Manufacturing Facility in US

FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants Inc. (FFIC), a U.S. subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, recently…
June 24, 2022

Ultraflex Joins SGP Partnership

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), an authority in sustainable printing certifications, announces…
June 23, 2022

Azon and ALSO Announce Benelux Partnership

Azonprinter (Azon), a Croatia-based manufacturer of digital inkjet printers, announces its partnership…
June 23, 2022

AP Lazer Hosts LazerCON! Livestream July 8

AP Lazer, a manufacturer of laser engraving machines, hosts LazerCON! Livestream on…
June 23, 2022

Signarama President Releases Book

Sign industry expert A.J. Titus, president of United Franchise Group and Signarama,…
June 23, 2022

Our Success Group Hosts Business Growth Workshop

Our Success Group (OSG) hosts an online, hands-on workshop titled “Growing Your…

Education

Tips for Engraving Wine Bottles Using a Rotary Attachment

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and tricks…
How to Fix a Misprint in Screen Printing

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lon Winters of Graphic Elephants shares tips and tricks…
Simple Tips for Vehicle Graphics and Color Management

Printing vehicle graphics is as easy as just hitting the print button,…
From Trash to Treasure: How to Convert Vector and Raster Images

“Trash in, trash out.” I have heard that multiple times during my…
UV Printer Software: What to Know Before You Buy

UV printer software is constantly changing and evolving — as are the…
How to Improve Your Business Planning Process

I’m a huge proponent of business planning. But I get that many…

Recent Videos

Videos

Marie FennemaJune 23, 2022

Braden Todd of Glassmith2 at GPX Theater

Filmed at GPX Denver, Braden Todd, owner of Glassmith2, answers questions about his journey as a laser engraver in this GPX Theater Q&A. He talks about being on the supplier and maker side of the…
June 22, 2022

As seen at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO: LogoJET
June 15, 2022

As seen at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO: StratoJet USA
June 15, 2022

Squeegee Sharpening Tips
June 13, 2022

How to Apply Engraving/Sandblasting Film to a Champagne Bottle

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