CJPW introduces expanded fulfillment capabilities Isaiah Thomas
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CJPW introduces expanded fulfillment capabilities Isaiah Thomas
CJPW NEWS w w w. c j p w. c o m FULFILLMENT Spring! 2009 ISSUE NUMBER 11 11 REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST CJPW introduces expanded fulfillment capabilities Upgrades include new inventory-management sof tware At CJPW we're constantly working to provide clients with the latest in products Screen shot of inventory control software and services, in an effort to improve efficiency, wherever possible. To that end, we are happy to announce our relocated and expanded 30,000-square-foot fulfillment center featuring web-based, real-time inventory control. Among other things, this will allow clients to access and monitor inventories from any web browser. CJPW has partnered with Clear Spider, a leading provider of licensed and hosted web-based solutions, to bring this new service on-line. CJPW clients will benefit with increased service levels and greater supply-chain applications including more efficient workflows and processes for: • inventory management • vendor managed inventory and • order management Locating or re-supplying documentation for services and products is an overwhelming, time-consuming task. Long lead times can result in dissatisfied customers and a decline in company standing. Our new system allows businesses to improve document-management and provides visibility of physical documents, promotional materials and order forms. Documents can be easily ordered, re-supplied and sent between (continued on page two) Isaiah Thomas – a truly revolutionary printer Today, the name Isaiah Thomas reminds some of the professional basketball player, but the Thomas name is also highly significant in both American and printing history. Isaiah Thomas was a printing pioneer and revolutionary in Colonial America. Old “No 1” A true rags-to-riches, self-made individual, at one time Thomas had as many as 12 presses in his Boston, MA shop, which came to be described by British forces as a "sedition factory". Like many Colonists, Thomas wanted to throw off British rule and used his printing expertise to spread Isaiah Thomas 1749-1831 the word about what he and his fellow revolutionaries considered unfair treatment by the Crown. Thomas wrote, designed, printed and distributed some of America's first recruitment advertising, encouraging young men to take up arms and win the battle for independence. He's credited with crafting such forceful headlines as: "Americans!...Liberty or Death!...Join or Die!" In April of 1775, Thomas was forced to secretly ship his prize printing press, "No. 1," across the Charles River to safe haven in Worcester, MA. A 40-mile journey, the move avoided seizure by British authorities, as rebel activity was seriously percolating in New England. Thomas survived the Revolutionary War, went on to become a prosperous printer in (continued on page four) This issue printed on 100 lb Roland Enviro100 Text (100% PCW) A--14 x 20 Poster, B--8 1/2 x 11 Sell Sheets, C--24-page self-cover Lookbook, D--7 x 10 Insert, E--3 1/2 x 5 Fold-over Business Card CJPW NEWS 2 C J P W DIGITAL PRINTING Full-color+shortrun=digital Beyond color and quantity you might be happy to find out that digital printing ranks high on quality and gives exceptional results for just about any project that can be printed conventionally. A Unlike xerographic reproduction which relies heavily on the electrostatic qualities of paper and powdered inks, digital presses use liquid inks which yield much more accurate color without the heavy surface build-up B common to “color copying”. Using the traditional C CMYK color spectrum, digital converts all color images and PMS colors into four-color process “builds” (tints of two or more primary inks). As you might expect there are limitations, the most obvious D being quantity, but digital’s reward or its “claim to fame” is lower unit cost if your job is between 50 or 1500. Remember, digital requires no E film, no plates, needs much less setup sheets and presses can normally run with just one operator. Paper selection is also limited since most sheets require special surface treatment. Happily, standard papers can be digitally printed including offset and coated in both text and cover weights –– even label papers and recycled “eco-friendly” sheets. While today’s true digital presses can only print a sheet that’s 12” x 18”, multiple-page booklets can be done efficiently as 4-page signatures and saddle-stitched, perfect or Wire-O bound. Join CreativeCommunity today! Graphic design studios and designers: Team-up with CJPW and earn a free display page on our website portfolio, discounts on Pantone® products and self-promotional printing, plus access to hundreds of document templates. For info go to www.cjpw.com and click on the Creative Community link. N E W S Fulfillment (cont) locations. Photo capability ensures you’re getting the right product, and bar-coding allows promotional material to be sent back to the warehouse for next year’s campaign. CJPW understands the importance of keeping pace with market changes. When prospects ask why they should do business with us we're pleased to point out that our valueadded services are installed to help further our commitment to continually improving our business model. Services include inkjetting, integrated bar coding, shrinkwrapping, personalized and match mailings including those with highly sensitive data, kit assembly and shipping. "Clients gain cost and time savings by outsourcing to CJPW, benefiting from our experience and personal attention", says "Clients gain cost and time savings outsourcing fulfillment to CJPW..." CJPW partner Roseanne Lavalle. "We're always ready to demonstrate how partnering with CJPW can be a rewarding experience. The fulfillment center complements our core printing business and furthers our commitment to be your fullservice provider." CJPW has provided clients with highquality sales-promotional and educational collaterals since 1985. Products include annual reports, posters, brochures, bound books, pointof-sale materials, custom presentation folders and stationery suites. Clients include publicly traded corporations, privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, foundations, manufacturers, member organizations, marketing companies and design firms. The website, www.cjpw.com, features a wealth of information on printing, finishing, fulfillment and mailing, all available free. CJPW NEWS is a publication of Christopher John/The Printworks, Inc. (CJPW) and appears 2-3 times annually. Subscriptions are free to companies and individuals in the graphic arts and printing industries. You can subscribe by mailing your contact information to CJPW, 152 West 25th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or logging on at www. cjpw.com and clicking on the SUBSCRIBE tab. You can also call the office at 212-243-0400 to request a copy. christopher john christopher john the inc printworks, inc . the printworks, . PAPER WATERMARKING N E W S Customark is similar to a genuine watermark but costs less and takes less time. It is ideal for stationery print runs of 3000 – 5000. Another benefit is production time. Most orders can be processed in four weeks. The process Many of today’s largest companies and organizations is recommended for clean white and ivory shades to recognize the value of a private watermark to create the most visible mark. Watermarks work best communicate their corporate image in a subtle on light papers, i.e., 20 lb and 24 lb basis weights. yet powerful way while providing security and As a rule, the lighter the stock, the more visible the authenticity. mark. Until recently watermarks were only Mohawk Paper’s Strathmore brand can ava ilable on la r ge pap er or der s emb ed you r p er sonal water ma rk and required the manufacture of a i nto you r s tationer y w ith d igital c u s tom “da ndy roll” to pro duce technology using a process they call a genuine watermark. This is still Digital watermarking is DigitalMark. They make this service normally available in cut-size the traditional method and affords available on their 2 4 lb w riting 8 1/2 x 11 sheets only. maximum design flexibility as well as g rade w ith option s to ma rk i nto additional production virgin, 30% and 100% possibilities. It is also postconsumer waste more expensive and fiber sheets. suited for paper orders Paper choices Wire watermark Shaded watermark b et ween 20 0 0 a nd include Strathmore 5000 pounds. Sc r i p t , S m o o t h i n Genuine watermark several white shades; A n au th ent ic watermark Strathmore Writing, 25% Cotton Wove, is a pattern embedded into the paper also in several white shades and structure, pressed by a roller-mou nted Strathmore Pure Cotton, d ie [da ndy roll] while the Wove, Ultimate White. loose paper fibers are still wet Now a custom watermark is well Watermarking costs – hence the title “watermark”. The cost of a dandy roll, within reach of The paper is then dried and e qu i r e d fo r a genu i n e the average stationery budget. rwatermark, compressed and the mark is a non-recurring, Add security, authenticity to your letterhead becomes an unalterable part one-time charge and permits of the paper. continued use. The paper mill will normally store Genuine watermarks can be light or dark the roll die at no charge. If your paper order is in design, or a combination of both. You also have between 2000 and 10,000 pounds, the dandy roll several choices on position – where and how runs about $1000; for 10,000 – 20,000 lbs, about frequently the marks appear on the sheet. $700. For orders over 20,000 pounds, there is no They are available as wire, shaded or charge for the dandy roll. a combination of both. The wire mark is a light The Customark process by Fox River is, design within the paper while the shaded mark however, ideal for smaller quantities. There is no concentrates fibers to create a heavier mark. The charge for artwork if it is less than 15 square inches. combination style utilizes both effects to create Again, this process is most practical for minimum complex designs. stationery orders of 3000 to 5000 sheets 8 1/2” x 11” Digital watermarks and is available on Capitol Bond, Fox River Select, Fox River markets Customark, a unique 100 Cotton, 25 Cotton; Select Script, Premium process that results in a translucent mark as an Sulphite. If you would like more information on integral part of the paper, similar in appearance to private watermarking call the CJPW office for a genuine mark. Their watermark is “branded” into pricing and samples. We will be happy to help the paper by a rubber plate that applies a chemical you develop your custom watermark design solution onto the finished sheet. Because this is an and can prepare a cost evaluation and paper off-machine process, papers can be made in smaller recommendation. quantities and at lower cost. Private watermarks symbolize success, prestige CJPW NEWS 3 C J P W Productolith Pts. is available in 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 pt coated one (c/1/s) and coated two side (c/2/s) thicknesses. CJPW NEWS 4 C J P W N E W S Isaiah Thomas (cont) My personal story, Part III Boston and lived well into his 80's. Thomas, among other things, was a visionary. He founded the Antiquarian Society to preserve significant items for future generations. Old No. 1 was eventually bequeathed to the Society by Thomas in an effort to preserve a piece of technology that proved so vital in wartime. While reliable in its operation, Old No. 1 consisted of a free-standing, heavy wooden frame and essentially was not that different from the machine created by Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, some three centuries before. Two heavy beams, one below the carriage, one above the bar, delivered pressure to a screw when the bar was pulled. The pressure was distributed across the paper's surface and type by the "platen", a rectangular piece, usually After three years part-time at Triboro Press in Queens, things changed dramatically. It began with Dad’s heart attack. That set him back quite a bit, recovering somewhat after a hospital stay and lengthy recuperation at home in East Elmhurst. Of course the plumbing and heating business Dad founded suffered under his absence and eventually Millie and me closed. He found work with a private contractor for several years but he never was the same. In 1959 there was an opportunity for a lifestyle change and a job for Dad in New Hampshire. The Portsmouth Naval Base needed experienced plumbers. It sounded like a change for the better, so after the Queens house sold, we started packing. I don’t remember how, but Dad found this house for rent just across the Piscataqua River in York Beach, Maine. I do remember it had a coalfired furnace in the basement! And not far away was a creek that became a playground for my sister and me. It was in this very humble setting that the Lavalle Family started its short-lived surburban life in New England. With the loss of the business, Dad’s setback and the move to a new state, the family needed all the financial help it could get. I was fifteen years old when I got my second printing job at Randall Press, a Portsmouth printer in the heart of town. Underage, I applied for “working papers” and started work for Ralph Atwell every Saturday and weekdays after classes at York Beach High School. It was here that my printing abilities would broaden and where I would endure one of the most traumatic events of my life. "Printing, which is the preservative of all arts" --Isaiah Thomas mahogany, lashed by cord to the hooks of a hose, which housed and directed the press' screw mechanism. The press was over six feet tall, some three feet wide and six feet long. Heavy, it had to be braced against the ceiling to keep it from moving when operated. The pressman basically pulled the press handle in a rowing motion but had to prop his foot against a brace to get adequate pressure. Man-powered, when running at peak efficiency, such a press could produce about 250 sheets per hour. While Old No. 1 remains preserved as a symbol of another age, the ideas it helped spread are alive in the hearts of all good people yearning to breathe free. Sappi introduces Productolith Pts. Productolith Pts. is a No. 2 coated sheetfed and web cover that features a smooth, semi-gloss finish and bluewhite shade with a 90 brightness. The surface is exceptionally smooth, yielding superior printability and premium appearance for offset, heatset offset and flexographic printing. The sheet is FSC certified and contains 10% post-consumer recycled fiber. e (continued next issue) Read the full story of Isaiah Thomas and his Old “No 1” press. Available for $2.50 plus S&H from American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609, phone 508.471.2126 or fax 508.753.3311.