November 2006

President's Message

Production Costs - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
News Flash: The cost of manufacturing is falling and will continue to fall. The combination of technology and process improvement have led to a steady decrease in manufacturing costs across all industries. What is not falling is the cost of raw materials and energy-intensive services. In the printing industry, this includes the cost of paper, ink, and distribution. And then there's the ever-present demand on publishers to expand their publishing efforts to digital platforms. Considering these forces at work in our industry, how can we - publishers and printers - work together to preserve our value and maximize our success?...

Customer Roundup

Lane Press Customers Win FOLIO Eddie and Ozzie Awards
Lane Press is proud to congratulate five customers for winning awards in the 2006 Folio: Awards competition...

News Briefs

Publishers Anticipate A 2007 Postal Rate Increases
We've all heard about the potential "double-digit rate increase" coming down the pike for magazine mailers. The good news is that the proposed rate increase is not a flat, across-the-board increase.  It is variable depending on a number of factors. Fortunately, there are steps publishers and printers can take to mitigate the increase...

PDF Workflows Widespread
A digital publishing survey conducted by Folio: and Readex Research has found that a majority of publishers have adopted PDF workflows, but other tools of the new digital workflow-from virtual proofing to JDF files-are slower in coming along...

Upcoming Industry Events - November 2006
The challenges of publishing today continually provide opportunities for growth and change. To network with fellow publishers, explore new ideas and strategies, evaluate emerging technologies, and bring value back to your enterprise, consider attending any of these upcoming industry events...

Call for Award Entries - November 2006
Two upcoming award programs provide you with a great opportunity to showcase the achievements of your publishing enterprise. If your publishing efforts match the competition criteria detailed here, submite your nominations today...

Company Corner

Lane Press Improves Finishing Capabilities with Equipment Upgrades
Lane Press is pleased to announce several new upgrades in our Finishing department. These upgrades are intended to increase our capabilities, our efficiency, and the quality of work produced for our customers. We have invested in several new pieces of bindery equipment, including a saddlestitcher, a perfect binder, and an upgraded inkjet control system...

Lane Press Wins Prestigious Printing Awards
Lane Press is honored to have won five awards for printing excellence in the 2006 Gold Ink Awards Competition...