How to Choose the Best Type of Printing for Your Business Needs
Digital, offset, and screen printing are widely-used methods catering to unique needs. While all of these options are adaptable to [...]
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Apr
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Apr
How to Print on Plastic: Types of Materials, Uses, and Methods
Printing on plastic is complex since the materials used to bring messages to life are often more durable and hardier. [...]
11
Aug
Why Screen Printing Will Never Go Away Completely
Modern screen printing has been around for over a thousand years and due to its unmatched capabilities, we don’t [...]
9
Jun
How to Grab Attention With POP Graphics
A common sales goal for product manufacturers is to sell more units, but an alternative sales goal is to increase [...]
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Apr
Floor Graphics: Benefits & How to Use Them
Every retailer needs effective signage to promote its brand and products to help customers quickly find what they need. Floor [...]
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Sep
Sustainable Printing Alternatives to the Industry’s Most Common Substrates
As society pursues long term solutions to our planet’s problems, buyers are becoming more socially conscious with their decisions. The [...]
4
Sep
Why You Need a Printing Partner, Not a Vendor
Seek a partner, not a vendor, when looking for a printing company.
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Feb
What’s the point of point-of-purchase displays?
POP displays are a great way to attract attention and increase brand recognition.Â
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Jan
Why screen printing may be preferable to digital
Digital printing vs. screen printing: If you had to guess, which do you think does a better job? You may be surprised.Â
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Jan
Why designs with white ink are often best screen printed
Given the crispness, boldness and process improvements that digital printing offer compared to screen, you may think it's the best method when white is featured in your signage. Think again.
20
Dec
How we deliver on quality, price and service
At NGS Printing, we strive to not just meet our customers' exacting expectations, but to exceed them.
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Nov
Acrylic: Everything that glass is – only better
There's a lot more to acrylic than meets the eye, as you may be surprised by the variety of physical and logistical advantages that derive from acrylic signage.
11
Nov
Why rigid vinyl wins for strength and resistance
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better material than rigid vinyl.
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Aug
Spot vs. Process: That’s the color question
For your next printing job, which color will get the job done right - four color or spot color?
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Aug
4 effective ways to prioritize your business goals
How do prioritize your objectives so the most important ones get first and foremost treatment?
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Jul
5 Reasons Polystyrene Signage Should Be Your Top Choice
Polystyrene accounts for roughly 30% of what we print on at NGS.Â
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Jul
A primer on pressure-sensitive vinyl
Pressure-sensitive vinyl may be just what you need to make the right impression.
13
Jun
6 strategies that can reduce color fading
How can you ensure that various shades of red continue to turn heads?
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May
How brick-and-mortar stores are dealing with ecommerce competition
Brick-and-mortar stores are mounting a defense against ecommerce retailers in the battle for consumers' hard-earned dollar.Â
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Apr
The Hopkins Printing Process Explained
Our process has helped us maintain our industry leader status. What is our process, you ask? Allow us to elaborate.
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Apr
What ‘Made in America’ means at Hopkins Printing
Whether you find it inscribed on t-shirt tags or boldly embossed on signage, "Made In U.S.A." imbues a certain sense of love for country.
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Apr
What’s so special about second surface printing?
Second surface printing can take your visual messages to the next level.Â
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Mar
Why it’s time to update your signage
If you're considering an in-store makeover, you may want to include your signage as one of the elements that could use a good pick-me-up.
11
Mar
What makes the Inca Onset X special
Here are a few reasons why the Inca Onset X is the gold standard of flatbed wide format digital printers.
4
Mar
Political signs: Do they work?
Does political campaign signage help candidates win elections?
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Feb
Why NGS Printing is your only choice for industry experience
If expertise is what you're after, you'll be hard pressed to find a developer with more notches on their tool belt than us.
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Jan
Breaking down G7 Master Qualification
For 10 years in a row, NGS Printing has achieved G7 Master qualification in color proofing, wide-format digital printing and screen-printing.Â
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Dec
Why employee loyalty matters to our customers
The printing business has a lot of turnover, but that's not the case at NGS Printing, which should come as good news to customers.Â
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Dec
PETG or Acrylic? Uncovering the differences in clear rigid materials
So you know what design, color scheme and words will fill out your point of purchase display. All you have left to decide is the material to use.
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Nov
3 ways to multitask successfully
By getting a better understanding of how the brain works, effective multitasking is possible.Â
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Nov
New store locations signals surge in web traffic, study suggests
While there's no denying that more stores are launching websites to give customers more purchase vehicles, a recent study suggests that brick-and-mortar locations are key to sales success.Â
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Oct
Fast-food chain to shorten its name in bid to modernize
Starting in January, Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin' Donuts will shed its "Donuts" moniker and become known simply as "Dunkin'," the company announced recently.
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Aug
Hopkins Printing in the top ten of Printing News’ Top Shop Awards
NGS Printing is happy to report that we have placed in the top ten of the 2018 Top Shop Awards for Wide-Format & Signage.
1
Aug
Hopkins Printing upgrades again with the Inca Onset X
NGS Printing's purchase of an Onset X printer represents a significant upgrade for the company's hardware.Â
27
Jun
The benefits of digital printing for tight turnarounds
Several factors help increase the speed of digital printing over offset.
8
May
What are the benefits of window signage?
Every enterprise with open glass surface area can benefit from window graphics.
26
Mar
How to use end caps and floor graphics to create an experience store
Modern retail stores do not prioritize convenience; instead, they opt for a shopping experience.
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Mar
Attracting attention in the aisle
Effective shelf signage like aisle violators and channel strips can increase the likelihood of a sale occurring.
31
Jan
Product Spotlight: Magnets and Magnetic Receptives
Magnetic graphics are startlingly efficient and effective for their customization and interaction.Â
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Jan
The benefits of eco-friendly ink
Companies may be surprised to learn that they can reduce their carbon footprint by choosing a less harmful kind of ink.
19
Jan
Maximizing ultra violet, Pantone’s Color of the Year
In 2018, companies across industries will be rushing to properly utilize the ultra violet trend. Â
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Jan
How to find the best uses for window clings
Retail space owners should keep some things in mind: time is precious, appeal to emotion, and choose your colors wisely.
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Dec
Tips for leveraging eye-catching endcaps
Endcaps are the most visual display in your store.
21
Nov
What is G7 Qualification, and why is it important?
NGS was one of the first printers to receive G7 Qualification for both screen and digital printing services.
15
Nov
NGS Printing acquires its second Zund D3 digital cutter
NGS Printing is proud to announce our second Zund D3 L-3200 digital cutting system.
9
Nov
3 reasons why digital is quickly becoming the printing option of choice
Most of our customers, both new and long-standing, are choosing digital printing.
6
Nov
How to make the most of your industry conference
We recently attended the SGIAÂ Expo in New Orleans. Now, we're sharing our tips for making the most of an industry trade show.
31
Oct
What is post-press, and why it is to important for your graphics?
Your display graphic isn't complete once it comes off the printer.
23
Oct
How to stop wasting time on emails for good
People spend over four hours a day checking work emails.
23
Oct
4 tips to make your design and printing processes more eco-friendly
Revamp your design and printing process to be more eco-friendly with these four tips.
8
Sep
Tracking, kerning and leading
Space: the final frontier. Depending on your approach to graphic design, that statement is true of both the galaxy and [...]
29
Aug
4 ways to support the productivity of your creative teams
Use these four tips to help your designers create better, more appealing graphics.
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Aug
Hopkins Printing is No. 23 among the nation’s wide-format printers
NGS Printing is proud to announce we’ve placed No. 23 on Printing News'Â
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Jul
4 questions to ask when choosing a substrate for your graphic
The right substrate for your printed graphic depends on numerous factors.
16
Jun
Green Processes and Materials
Going green is a smart business strategy, and NGS Printing is committed to reducing the impact that our internal operations have on the environment. Through sustainable practices, recycling and source-reduction initiatives, NGS is determined to make the Earth a better place for generations to come. In addition, NGS will seek to provide our customers with solutions designed to help them produce products that are inherently more sustainable.
7
Jun
What is a Picoliter: Everything You Need to Know
Choosing a digital printing supplier depends on many factors.
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May
3 ways to use Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017
Pantone's 2017 color of the year is Greenery.
26
May
3 unfortunate retail display problems that cost you customers
Are you making one of these three store design mistakes?
28
Apr
What is POP Signage and Why it is your best in-store marketing tool
Online marketing is important, but POP displays still have their place.
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Apr
Graphic Design Composition: Rule of Thirds & Layout Tips
Composition describes the way color, text and images relate to each other within your graphic.
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Mar
Why PMS is crucial to your brand
The Pantone Matching System keeps your brand's colors consistent.
16
Mar
Why printing on plastic may be better than paper
Plastic substrates are far more durable than paper ones, with many suitable for indoor and outdoor graphics. They also can provide structure to displays that many times paper cannot.
6
Mar
Design basics: Harmonizing your color palette
Avoiding clashing colors is essential for creating an eye-catching graphic.
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Mar
2 ways to maximize your print and online marketing
Here are two ways to combine your print and digital marketing campaigns.
28
Feb
PMS, RGB, CMYK? Color acronyms revealed
RGB, CMYK and PMS are three of the most important acronyms in design.
27
Feb
Understanding color acronyms
Three acronyms - RGB, CMYK and PMS - are essential for understanding how to create high-quality graphics.
2
Feb
Hopkins Printing increases production with the Zund D3 digital cutter
NGS Printing was the first in our market to acquire the Zund D3 digital cutter.
1
Feb
How to incorporate current events in your ads
Referencing current events increases your brand's relevance.
30
Jan
4 design books to read in 2017
Grab these four design books for inspiration over the coming year.
30
Jan
2 ways automation in the printing industry helps your business
Automation is changing the printing industry. Here's how that benefits your business.
27
Jan
5 questions to ask your potential printing partner
These five questions will help you choose the right printing partner from the start.
26
Jan
How to incorporate current events in your ads
Make your graphics relatable when creating displays that reference current events.
24
Jan
7 essential terms for printing beginners
Knowing terms like prepress, file format and process color helps you select the right printing partner.
20
Jan
Keeping color crisp and consistent
These tips help you make sure the colors and edges of your printed graphic look the way you want them to.
10
Jan
4 red flags to look out for when selecting a printing partner
Choosing a printing partner for your POP graphics, yard signage or other product isn't a decision to take lightly.
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Jan
Keeping color crisp and consistent
Use these tips to ensure quality color when it comes to your graphics.
15
Dec
4 design trends for 2017
As you start planning for 2017, consider what design styles will influence your graphics.
8
Dec
Essential terms: Digital and screen printing
There's a lot of vocabulary to learn when it comes to printing.
16
Nov
Why quality matters in printing services [Video]
Your graphics and displays are reflections of your brand.
26
Oct
What to look for in a printing partner
You need a printing partner that offers comprehensive services that meet your unique needs.
25
Oct
Why you need a printing partner, not a vendor [Video]
Choosing the right printing service is an important decision for your brand.
25
Oct
Why quality matters in printing services
The quality of your signage is a direct reflection of your brand.
1
Oct
The First Fujifilm Acuity F Printer is at Hopkins Printing!
Hopkins Printing is proud to announce the first installation of the Acuity F in North America. This large format flatbed [...]