Hopkins Adds New Folder

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HOPKINS PRINTING ADDS NEW FOLDER


COLUMBUS, OH (Sept. 11, 2015) – Hopkins Printing just expanded its printing and folding capabilities to include a new, state of the art folder on the manufacturing floor. The addition of the Heidelberg Stahl folder KH-82 has many benefits including greater folding flexibility, intelligent automation, and increased productivity. 

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The Stahl folder’s unique features make it the best fit for providing the quality Hopkins’ customers expect with every order. The airstream table on the folder allows precise sheet alignment without using roller balls, eliminating the threat of markings. The modular control concept allows for greater machine control and easier setup.

“Hopkins Printing did not replace any folders with this purchase, but instead is investing in the future to remain a strong and innovative printing company for years to come.” Roy Waterhouse, president.

About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.  

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

Hopkins Printing Expands Wide Format Efforts

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HOPKINS PRINTING EXPANDS WIDE FORMAT EFFORTS

TitanCOLUMBUS, OH (July 23, 2014) – Hopkins Printing has purchased a new wide format flatbed printer to add to its wide format capabilities. The new Agfa Jeti Titan HS is housed in Hopkins’ recently moved and renovated wide format area. When discussing the benefits of the Agfa Titan, Jim Hopkins, CEO, responded, “The speed and capability of this new printer will allow us to better serve existing customers and offer products to a new range of customers.”

The Agfa Jeti Titan HS offers six ink colors and opaque white, allowing Hopkins to produce signage up to 5′ x 10′ at a dpi of 1200 x 720. The Titan also offers Hopkins the opportunity to print on a new series of substrates including clear glass, clear plastics, foamcore and white plastics.

This purchase compliments Hopkins’ current wide format equipment, new skid wrapper, a new digital cutting system and a new digital folding system. Company president, Roy Waterhouse notes, “Our customers continue to want great offset printing with the ability to also obtain other services like digital printing and wide format options; we are happy to be able to be that source for them.”

 About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program. 

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing Named Top Workplace

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HOPKINS PRINTING NAMED TOP WORKPLACE 

Top Workplace 2013COLUMBUS, OHIO (April 24, 2013) “Columbus CEO Magazine and WBNS-10TV partnered with WorplaceDynamics LLP to identify the top places to work in Central Ohio.  Hopkins Printing fit the bill, and was ranked in the top 25 amongst small “organizations with 124 or fewer employees.|

WorkplaceDynamics LLP, a firm specializing in workplace research, invited 803 companies to participate in a rigorous selection process which involved statistical analysis, employee surveys, and reporting on stringent workplace standards.  Hopkins Printing founder and CEO, Jim Hopkins commented on what this award represents.  “This was a widespread search for the best workplaces in Central Ohio.  Being recognized as the 24th best small organization was quite an honor.  We were pleased to be in the company of many other fine businesses, including several of our customers.”

Michelle Waterhouse, Director of Human Resources at Hopkins Printing, told us: “Being a manufacturer was a concern for us because we don’t often have the opportunity to offer the same types of perks and fun activities as a service organization.  The all- employee survey was an avenue to receive both positive and negative feedback on our total employment package.  This recognition was icing on the cake!”

Hopkins’™ 102 employees were represented at the awards ceremony by four of their fellow co-workers at COSI last Thursday evening.  Being an ESOP, all employees share in the success of this honor. 

The May issue of Columbus C.E.O. Magazine has a complete list of all winning companies and is on newsstands now.

 

 About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.  

 

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing Wins Best of Region and People’s Choice Award

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HOPKINS PRINTING WINS BEST OF REGION AND PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Arkansas-Childrens-Hospital-2011-Annual-Report-300x274COLUMBUS, OHIO (February 1, 2013) – Last night, Hopkins Printing was recognized at the Print Excellence Awards Banquet sponsored by the Printing Industries of Ohio and Northern Kentucky.  It was a great night for Hopkins, who brought home two major awards: the People’s Choice Award and the Best of Region award.

The People’s Choice Award is determined by banquet attendees who are invited to view all the award winning pieces and cast a vote for the one that leaves the biggest impression on them.  This year the People’s Choice Award winner was the Arkansas Children’s Hospital: 2011 Annual Report designed by Conrad Phillips Vutech and printed by Hopkins Printing.  It features a spot UV coated, die-cut cover wrap that opens to reveal a laser cut preview window to page one.

PIANKO also announced that the Print Excellence judges had awarded this same annual report a Best of Region award.  Michelle Waterhouse commented on the achievement: “We are extremely proud that Conrad Phillips Vutech allowed us to produce this report.  The Arkansas Children’s Hospital piece is stunning – a superb example of printing craftsmanship and worthy of these awards.”  Waterhouse is responsible for selecting projects to be entered into each of the annual contests for Hopkins Printing.

Hopkins Printing recognizes our award winning pieces on a special award wall in our plant.  The next time you are in, take a minute to celebrate all the award winners we have produced for our customers. 

About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing Adds New Shrink Wrapper

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HOPKINS PRINTING PURCHASES NEW EQUIPMENT

Arpac1COLUMBUS, OH (DECEMBER 14, 2012) Hopkins Printing has purchased an additional automatic sealer which has significantly increased productivity and quality in the shrink wrapping process.  The new Arpac L18 is housed in Hopkins’™ bindery where they have seen an increase in customer desire for small quantities of each job to be individually wrapped in plastic.  When asked about the benefits of this new machine, Terry Remaly, plant manager, responded, “Speed.  This new machine operates at double the speed of our current shrink wrapper.  When we combine the two, the result will be exceptional productivity rates.”

The L18 features unique trim take away, superior safety guards, as well as a state-of-the-art “worry free rewind system.”  This system reduces cost by lowering film requirements by accommodating lighter film gauges than that of other shrink packaging machinery. 

This purchase compliments the three wide format machines and the new 5-color press announcement of 2012 for Hopkins Printing.  Company president, Roy Waterhouse notes: “These purchases represent the growth of our company as well as our continuing commitment to meet our customers’ needs for quality, speed, and price.”

 

About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.  

 

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing Adds New Heidelberg XL106 Press

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HOPKINS PRINTING ADDS NEW HEIDELBERG XL106 PRESS

 

speedmaster_xl106_jpg_355COLUMBUS, OHIO (October 30, 2012) – Hopkins Printing has announced the purchase of a new Heidelberg Speedmaster five color offset printing press for its pressroom.  The XL106 will run 18,000 sheets an hour and will enhance the company’s printing capabilities while also increasing efficiency and productivity.

The XL106 will print a 75×106 cm sheet, has a coating system, and also boasts Prinect Inpress Control which implements new internal spectrophotometer technology for automatic color control during each run. “This will be our second XL press which puts us in a great position to serve our customers,” said Jim Hopkins, CEO of Hopkins Printing.

 

“The increased depth in our pressroom with the latest technology will allow us to get projects to our bindery, and ultimately our customers, faster,” said Roy Waterhouse, President of Hopkins Printing.

 

The new press is expected to be installed in March 2013 and will replace Hopkins€™ 2000 Heidelberg CD. 

 

About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 35 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces in 2011 and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing Voted Best Printing Company

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HOPKINS PRINTING VOTED BEST PRINTING COMPANY



COLUMBUS, OH (October 23, 2012) €“ For the past five years, Columbus C.E.O. magazine has asked its readers to vote for the best places to do business in Central Ohio.  The leading vote-getter in each business category is presented with a Best of Business award.  Hopkins Printing is proud to be named the Columbus C.E.O. Best of Business award winner for the printing industry.



Hopkins President Roy Waterhouse spoke on behalf of the company. €œWe didn€™t do anything out of the ordinary for this. It was a spontaneous reaction from our customers in the Columbus area who voted for us on the Columbus C.E.O. website.  We€™re extremely thankful that our customers thought of us and appreciate what we do for them.€



Hopkins and each award winner were recognized at a Best of Business event last Tuesday evening hosted by Columbus C.E.O. where they received a beautiful award to celebrate the occasion.  The award is proudly displayed in Hopkins€™ front office for all vendors, customers and employees to enjoy. 



Hopkins Printing appreciates this recognition from their peers in Central Ohio.  Founder Jim Hopkins notes, €œPart of our mission statement says €˜we believe that we should treat others as we would like to be treated.€™ I believe a high percentage of our employees try to put this into practice in the work place. The results show that our mission statement is working for us and for our customers.€



About Hopkins Printing
Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 30 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces earlier this year and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.



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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing 2012 Health Fair

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HOPKINS PRINTING 2012 HEALTH FAIR 

 

  

COLUMBUS, OH (October 16, 2012) €“ The Hopkins Printing lobby and training room were transformed into a learning center and health fair for all of its employee owners today.  A team of nurses from Mt. Carmel Medical Center conducted ten minute health screenings for Hopkins employees as well as their spouses.  These screenings measured glucose levels, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and BMI. 


Hopkins has encouraged employees to €œKnow their Numbers€ when it comes to health care for several years. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­When asked about the campaign, HR Director, Michelle Waterhouse said, €œIt€™s important for our employees to €˜know their numbers€™ because preventing, delaying or reversing the negative impact of bad numbers is easier with a proactive approach.  Hopkins plans to bring wellness into the workplace in 2013 and this was a great kick-off for feeling better and improving our health knowledge.€


Hopkins€™ Health Fair also included several options to improve financial health and knowledge.  Vendors set up booths and shared information on the importance of living both a healthy physical and financial lifestyle.  In addition, representatives from Costco, New Balance, Body by Vi, Comfort Keepers, AGLA and Ohio Health handed out coupons, samples and information on their products and services. 


Many of Hopkins€™ support vendors provided prizes for the day which included gift cards, sports memorabilia, apparel, coolers, a grill and two adult bicycles.  Hopkins values the safety and well being of its employees and appreciates the support from its vendors for this fun and educational endeavor. 



About Hopkins Printing
Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 30 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces earlier this year and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.



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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com

Hopkins Printing 2012 Company Picnic

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Hopkins Printing recently hosted an employee appreciation picnic for all team members and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombeezi Bay.  Below is a collection of pictures taken during the live animal presentation and catered lunch.














 

 

 







    

 

  

   

 

   

    


    

    

    

   




    









    

 

Hopkins Printing Expands Wide Format

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COLUMBUS, OH (June 22, 2012) €“ Hopkins Printing is excited to announce the completion of a major renovation which has significantly expanded their products and services offered.  The additional space houses new wide format printing and finishing equipment.  Hopkins has added a Roland SolJet printer, a Zund router and a Rollsroller flatbed mounting and laminating system. This combination of new equipment will enable Hopkins to produce top-of-the-line wide format work for their entire customer base.


Hopkins is pleased to welcome Mike Barrett to the team.  Mike will be managing the additional space and wide format equipment.  Mike describes his career as starting at the bottom in 1988 and working his way up while learning our trade.  Over the past 18 years, he has managed wide format divisions for two separate graphics companies in Central Ohio.  Our customers will recognize his knowledge and creative expertise as we move into this new market.


Hopkins will be producing vinyl banners, POP signage, repositionable floor decals and various other wide format signs.  The new equipment can also produce retractable banners as well as indoor and outdoor banners with welded edges.  These signs can be mounted to substrates such as foam core or styrene to create rigid signage for a variety of needs.  Other opportunities include static cling, concrete vinyl, window perf, and much more.  In Mike€™s words, €œIf you can dream it, we can print it.€


The Hopkins Printing Wide Format division anticipates adding additional equipment which will include a flatbed printer for increased efficiency in producing new signage.  Hopkins looks forward to all of the creative opportunities this new growth will bring.


About Hopkins Printing

Hopkins Printing is a 100% Employee Owned commercial printing company that has been in business for over 30 years. A graphics communications leader in the central Ohio area, Hopkins has been named A Best Workplace in America by Printing Industry of America and has received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.  Hopkins was named a Top Small Company Workplace by Winning Workplaces earlier this year and was featured in Inc. Magazine for its innovative cross-training program.


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For more information, please contact:

Roy Waterhouse

Hopkins Printing

614.509.1080

rwaterhouse@hopkinsprinting.com