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Canadian Printing Awards Presented in Toronto More than 220 people attended the 10th annual Canadian Printing Awards held in Toronto last week, hosted by Steve Paikin of TVO’s The Agenda, to recognize four industry leaders and some of the world’s best printing. >> Read full article
Times Press Acquires Certain Apache Assets, Following Bankruptcy A third major Calgary printer runs into financial difficulties over the past year, as The Times Press acquires assets relating to Apache Superior’s client base and equipment is prepared for a December auction. >> Read full article
Modest Salary Increases in 2016 In 2016, the Conference Board of Canada projects average increases for non-unionized employees to be 2.6 percent, with the lowest increases going to workers in British Columbia and Alberta. >> Read full article




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Mohawk Names Digital Print Lab to Honour Hugh Cameron Hugh Cameron, a long-time supporter of Mohawk students, was recognized last week for his leadership in building one of the most-advanced digital printing labs at any college in Canada, used by more than 200 students in the three-year Advanced Diploma Graphic Design program. Cameron, who began his career in the packaging industry in 1951, is the Chairman of Retail Ready Packages Inc. and President of the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation of Canada. He has secured more than $750,000 worth of equipment and funding for student scholarships and bursaries. >> Learn More…


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USPS Reports $5.1 billion Loss in Fiscal Year The world’s largest mail system reported a net loss of US$5.1 billion for fiscal year 2015, which, according to the USPS, is largely due to mandated payments out of its control, as calls for protective legislation continue. >> Read full article
Heidelberg Reports First Six Months German press maker states it is on course after the first half of its financial year 2015/2016 with group sales increasing to €1.162 billion (previous period at €996 million) and an improvement in incoming orders. >> Read full article
PIA Names 2016 Officers and Directors Bradley Thompson of Inland Press in Detroit becomes Chairman of the Board for Printing Industries of America, while Canadians joining the board include Hemlock’s Richard Kouwenhoven and Twin City’s David Potje. >> Read full article


Event Calendar

DIA Seminar, Colour Science for OBAs Location: Spicers Canada, Vaughan Date: November 18 >> More Info
IAPHC, Gallery of Superb Printing, Entry Deadline Location: Online Date: December 1 >> More Info
EFI Connect Users’ Conference Location: Wynn Las Vegas, NV Date: January 19-22 >> More Info
CMA, The Gathering Location: Banff, AB Date: February 3-5 >> More Info
Graphics of the Americas Location: Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL Date: February 18-20 >> More Info