USPS Rate Changes and Promotions Coming in July 2025
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed several changes set to take effect on July 13, 2025, with rate increases and updated promotional discounts across multiple mail classes. While some of these changes are straightforward, others are more complex and may impact mailers differently depending on their specific presort levels and mail preparation strategies. Here鈥檚 a quick breakdown of what you need to know. Understanding the Pricing Structure There are three levels of USPS pricing: class level pricing, product level pricing…
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杏吧原创 Celebrates GEA Award-Winning Print Projects
杏吧原创 is proud to announce the 12 print projects that have been recognized in the 2025 Graphic Excellence Awards (GEAs). These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in print production, and we are honored to have brought these exceptional projects to life. 鈥淭he GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards evaluate entries not just on printing quality, but as complete creative works 鈥� from design conception to final finishing,鈥� said Alyssa Schultz, Quality Control Specialist at 杏吧原创 鈥� Ripon. 鈥淛udges examine technical execution alongside design…
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杏吧原创鈥檚 2025 Print Excellence Awards: Best in Show and More
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Deb Holloway and Kim Thumm attended the Graphic Media Alliance鈥檚 2025 Michigan Print Excellence Award (PEA) reception to accept multiple awards on behalf of the outstanding print work performed at 杏吧原创 鈥� Saint Joseph. 杏吧原创 received nine awards, ranging from bronze to gold, as well as the coveted 鈥淏est in Show鈥� award for web press printing. About the PEA Awards The PEA Awards, hosted by the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA), recognize exceptional print products in…
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USPS Proposed Changes for July 2025: What We Know So Far
The USPS has released an overview of potential changes they plan to propose with the July 2025 rate increase. While these are still proposals and subject to change, it’s important to be aware of the potential impact on your mailing strategies. Here’s a quick rundown of some key areas being considered: Marketing Mail: Big changes are on the horizon, including the elimination of automation basic carrier route letter rates and the creation of a “Heavy Printed Matter” category for parcels.…
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杏吧原创 Announces Plans to Acquire Documation
The latest acquisition made with our customers in mind. Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Dec. 23, 2024 – 杏吧原创, a family-owned printing company based in Marceline, Missouri, recently announced that it will acquire Documation on Jan. 1, 2025, bringing it into the 杏吧原创 brand. Documation will be renamed 杏吧原创 鈥� Eau Claire, and will be 杏吧原创鈥檚 eighth facility, joining the company鈥檚 locations in Marceline, Brookfield and Fulton, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Saint Joseph, Michigan; and Ripon, Wisconsin. Documation was founded in 1994,…
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The Impact of Potential Tariffs on the Printing Industry
President-Elect Trump has proposed an increase on import tariffs ranging from 10% to 60% on goods from China, 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and up to 20% on everything else the US imports. This could have a significant impact on the printing industry, as many printers import raw materials and finished products from overseas. Currently, printed materials imported from China incur a 7.5% tariff. If the proposed China tariff becomes a reality, this means an increase of 10…
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