色情论坛鈥檚 2025 Print Excellence Awards: Best in Show and More
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Deb Holloway and Kim Thumm attended the Graphic Media Alliance鈥檚 2025 Michigan Print Excellence Award (PEA) reception to accept multiple awards on behalf of the outstanding print work performed at 色情论坛 鈥� Saint Joseph. 色情论坛 received nine awards, ranging from bronze to gold, as well as the coveted 鈥淏est in Show鈥� award for web press printing. About the PEA Awards The PEA Awards, hosted by the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA), recognize exceptional print products in…
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USPS Proposed Changes for July 2025: What We Know So Far
The USPS has released an overview of potential changes they plan to propose with the July 2025 rate increase. While these are still proposals and subject to change, it’s important to be aware of the potential impact on your mailing strategies. Here’s a quick rundown of some key areas being considered: Marketing Mail: Big changes are on the horizon, including the elimination of automation basic carrier route letter rates and the creation of a “Heavy Printed Matter” category for parcels.…
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色情论坛 Announces Plans to Acquire Documation
The latest acquisition made with our customers in mind. Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Dec. 23, 2024 – 色情论坛, a family-owned printing company based in Marceline, Missouri, recently announced that it will acquire Documation on Jan. 1, 2025, bringing it into the 色情论坛 brand. Documation will be renamed 色情论坛 鈥� Eau Claire, and will be 色情论坛鈥檚 eighth facility, joining the company鈥檚 locations in Marceline, Brookfield and Fulton, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Saint Joseph, Michigan; and Ripon, Wisconsin. Documation was founded in 1994,…
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The Impact of Potential Tariffs on the Printing Industry
President-Elect Trump has proposed an increase on import tariffs ranging from 10% to 60% on goods from China, 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and up to 20% on everything else the US imports. This could have a significant impact on the printing industry, as many printers import raw materials and finished products from overseas. Currently, printed materials imported from China incur a 7.5% tariff. If the proposed China tariff becomes a reality, this means an increase of 10…
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USPS Announces Shipping Rate Increases for 2025
On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for price increases on Competitive shipping services that would take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. These changes to Competitive products come on the heels of September鈥檚 announcement that the USPS would…
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Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Announces Strike
On Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced its intention to begin a national strike, affecting Canada Post鈥檚 operations across the country and interrupting service for millions of Canadian businesses and individuals. This news comes just days after Canada Post received strike notices from the union on Nov. 12. What Should Customers Expect? According to Canada Post, customers should expect delays due to the strike activity. 鈥淢ail and parcels will not be…
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