When the sun comes out, people start looking to keep busy, feel refreshed, see something new, and get onto the open road. Whether you own a business or work for a city, a parks department, a farmers’ market, or a nonprofit, summer is the time for printing projects aimed at the public—posters, brochures, calendars, maps, […]
Local benefits, a reliable supply chain, and geopolitical factors drive print buyers back to the U.S. Print buyers are making the shift back to stateside commercial printers—with good reason. Geopolitical instability, rising international shipping prices, and unpredictable delivery times—especially for large projects— are driving companies to create new relationships with local printers to ensure a […]
Consolidated Press is thrilled to announce its recent awards at the 2022 PrintROCKS! Competition, including Best in Division, the Hickey Picker, and more. Our very own Vice President and General Manager, Brenda Rossman Monkewicz, was presented with the prestigious Hickey Picker award. People considered for the award have longevity in the print industry, a stellar reputation […]
Catalogs are here to stay. As they have evolved over the last decade into high-end booklets packed with the power of story, catalogs prove again and again to be an indispensable part of the retail and wholesale marketing mix. What’s behind the continued use of catalogs? Skyrocketing online advertising costs. In 2021, a large US […]
Free and fair elections are the bedrock of American politics. Communicating in print has played a crucial role since the first one in 1788, and it continues to make the elections process secure and accessible to the entire voting public. Election materials need to be clear, accurate and on-time In the Northwest, we use mail-in […]
Just like organizations in any other sector, nonprofits mean business. The bottom line for nonprofits may not be shareholder returns or stock prices, but their focus on social good means bringing in money and support is a high priority every day. Volunteers bring in an average of $24 for every hour they donate, and nonprofits […]
Government Agencies and Municipalities Rely on Print Municipalities and government agencies produce a lot of print publications, and for a good reason—they are responsible for educating citizens. By law, they need to make certain publications available to everyone, regardless of whether they have internet access. Think voter’s pamphlets and, in Washington state, the ballots themselves. […]
Consolidated Press is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited to add additional like-minded employees on various shifts to our bustling print floor. We are building a solid growth strategy and a strong company culture, and we recognize our greatest assets—our employees. As we seek both experienced and entry-level employees ready to fast-forward their careers […]
Heading into 2022, book publishers are riding a worldwide resurgence of interest in printed books and reading. At the same time, they are facing a shortage of paper and distribution networks that are crucial to putting those books in their readers’ hands. Many paper mills have pivoted to packaging, the manufacturing workforce is mid-shuffle, and […]
If you are a manufacturer or wholesale business, you know getting your product into the right hands is vital to your sales. One way to get a buyer to notice your product is to put a catalog mailed directly in their hands. Like in the B2C space, B2B catalogs are tangible content pieces that have […]