The Premier Specialty Imaging Publication
Each edition includes in-depth articles and insights by industry experts, featuring:
- New products
- Production techniques
- Best business practices
- Market trends
The SGIA Journal Graphic Edition May/June 2012

Efficiency
The key to meeting your goals starts with efficient business planning. This issue covers new trends and effective processes to help your business capitalize on minimum labor and waste, on-time delivery and maximum return on investment.
Feature Articles
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Virtualize Your BusinessBarbra BannonCEO of Evolution Consulting Evolution Consulting |
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Suppliers Take Automated Wide-Format Printing to the Next LevelBill SchiffnerIndustry Author |
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Current Considerations For Digital Equipment PurchasesHeather KendleDirector of Marketing Inca Digital Printers |
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Examining How Wide-Format Workflow is Moving Into the "Cloud"Stephen AranoffMCT Digital |
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Color Proofing and Standards in 2012Jeff Burton |
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Common Sense Maintenance For Solvent-Based Inkjet PrintersBob FlipseOwner Grafx Network |
The SGIA Journal Graphic Edition March/April 2012

Business Development & Market Access
Your business goal is simple: To make money. But how do you take this simple goal and apply it to the deep complexity of business development? Market access, new initiatives, partnerships and broader process capabilities all contribute to a smooth, successful future path.
Feature Articles
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Business Selling: Why Simple and Easy MattersSam KlaidmanPrincipal advisor Middlesex Consulting |
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Top Ten Business Planning StrategiesBrian HartHart Consulting Services Clayton MarshHart Consulting Services |
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Considerations for Garment Decoration Companies Entering Wide-Format Dye SublimationSyd NorthupInkjet Division Director Gans Ink and Supply Co |
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New Market Ideas Equal New Revenue OpportunitiesJimmy LambSawgrass Technologies Inc |
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Specialty Films & Laminates Open Doors for Print ProvidersBill SchiffnerIndustry Author |
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How to Make Serigraphs: Screen Printed Fine Art |
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The Future For CuringLaura MaybaumGraphics Market Segment Manager Nazdar Bea PurcellMarket-Segment Manager Nazdar |
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Leading Printing Partners Toward Best Practices and Sustainability CertificationsMartine PadillaSophizio |
The SGIA Journal Graphic Edition January/February 2012

Diversification
In today’s specialty imaging marketplace, standing still will ultimately be a setback. Today’s most successful businesses have grasped the power of diversification. Whether it’s through diversifying processes, materials, markets or product mix, these companies are moving toward success.
Feature Articles
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Diversify Your Offerings with Insight, Not ImpulseVince DiCeccoPresident & Owner Your Personal Business Trainer Inc |
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How the 100 Million Dollar Company Acquired the One Million Dollar CompanyRock LaMannaPresident LaManna Alliance |
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The “Wow Factor” of MetallicEric ZimmermanProduct Manager Roland DGA Corporation |
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New Trends and Opportunities in Print/Cut Heat MaterialsJosh EllsworthGeneral Manager Stahls |
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Digital Technologies in the Offset Printing IndustryKatherine O'BrienSenior Editor |
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CPSIA: What Is and Is Not Required Marci KinterVice President-Government & Business Information SGIA |
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Visualizing Industrial MarketsSGIA Technical DepartmentSGIA |