Smartpress partners with Standard Horizon and AGS to drive continued success and innovation
Take a look below from the excerpt from Horizon’s publication, FinishLine Smartpress is the premium online commercial printing division of The Bernard Group, a 100% employee-owned company with headquarters in Chanhassen, Minnesota, that specializes in creating immersive brand experiences through high-quality printing, fabrication, and logistics. Smartpress operates across two production facilities in Minnesota and South […]
Why “One-Pass” Finishing is the Ultimate Shop Upgrade
In a busy print shop, finishing is often where the most time and profit gets tied up. You print the job fast, but then it sits. You laminate it on one machine, then move it to a table or a separate cutter to slit the edges and trim it to size. Every time a person […]
Mastering the Horizon HT-30C
Today, I want to dive into a world that, until recently, was a bit of a mystery to me: the art of book binding and the wonders of a three-knife trimmer. Now, I’ve dabbled here and there with wide formats, toyed with folders, cutters, and even danced around UV coaters, but I’ve never really delved […]
Foil Stamping
What is Foil Stamping? According to PakFactory.com, “Foil stamping is a specialty printing process that uses metal dies, heat and pressure, to apply foil films.” Various applications include letterheads, tickets, invitations, business cards, packaging, labels, and so much more. How does stamping work? “Today, it is leveraged to create visual interest and increase the perceived […]