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Howard Printing Expands Online Via Twitter and Facebook | HPI's Coloring Books Meet CPSIA Safety Regulations | Wins Four Awards in 2009 New England Print Competition| Earns Multiple Awards in 2008 New England Print Competition | Adds Digital Printing to List of Services | Hosts Exhibit of Two Local Artists | Earns First and Second Place Awards in 2008 | Publishes Its First Vermont Coloring Book | Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Howard Printing Expands Online Via Twitter and Facebook
January 26, 2010, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing (HPI) has expanded its business presence online via the social media platforms of Twitter and Facebook. With more and more companies participating in online social networking, 2010 is expected to be the breakout year for social media to go mainstream for business.
Through Twitter and Facebook, HPI shares informational and educational news and links related to such topics as printing, design, paper, environmental sustainability, and social media. Customers can follow HPI's "tweets" on Twitter via the username: @HPIvermont. And they can become fans of HPI's Facebook Fan Page.
Founded in 1991, Howard Printing is a full-service commercial printing company providing offset and digital printing, graphic design and desktop publishing services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. In addition, Howard Printing is the publisher of the New England Showcase real estate magazine (www.NewEnglandShowcase.com) and two Vermont coloring books.For more information, call 802-254-3550 or visit Howard Printing's homepage: www.howardprintinginc.com.
Howard Printing's Coloring Books Meet CPSIA Safety Regulations
January 19, 2010, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing's Brattleboro-produced coloring books — The ABC's of Vermont and Abby in Vermont — meet the safety certification requirements for children 12 years of age or younger, as outlined under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website, the "sweeping new law impacts a broad spectrum of our economy. From manufacturers of toys to the kids that play with them, everyone is affected in some way — even those who make and donate products to hospitals and charities. There are new rules to be understood and adopted for everyone from the largest global manufacturer to the crafter working in the family workshop to the mom-and-pop shop on the corner. Indeed, all children’s products including toys, books, child care articles and clothing are covered in different ways by this law, and there are different rules for different products." (Source: www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/CPSIA/smbus/cpsiasbguide.pdf)
In addition to being the publisher of two Vermont coloring books, Howard Printing is a full-service commercial printing company offering offset and digital printing, graphic design, desktop publishing, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery services. In addition, Howard Printing is the publisher of the New England Showcase real estate magazine (www.NewEnglandShowcase.com).
For more information, call 802-254-3550 or visit Howard Printing online at: www.howardprintinginc.com/CPSIA_compliant.html
Howard Printing Wins Four Awards in 2009 New England Print Competition
November 24, 2009, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing, Inc. won four awards in the annual New England Regional Awards of Excellence Competition presented by the Printing Industries of New England (PINE).
PINE selected Howard Printing (HPI) for a second-place "Award of Recognition" and three third-place "Awards of Merit." The second-place "Award of Recognition" was earned for the "Annual Fund Anniversary Card" for Bennington College in Bennington, VT. The graphic designer was Carol Jessop, the photographer was Sue Rees, and the production manager was Sue Huggins.
The three third-place "Awards of Merit" were presented to HPI for the "Summer Session 2009 Catalog" for the Northfield Mount Hermon School (NMH), a co-ed independent school in Mount Hermon, MA; the "Clark Chamber Music Program" produced for The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA; and the "Sculptural Ceramic Vessels Brochure" produced for sculptor Stephen Procter of Brattleboro, VT.
The Stephen Procter brochure was designed by Laurie Indenbaum of Saxtons River, VT. The photographer was Jeff Baird. The Clark program was designed by David Edge, the graphic design and production manager at The Clark. The NMH catalog was designed by Lisa Worden, the former design and production manager at NMH. The photographers were Ed Judice, Glenn Minshall, John Peruggia, and Eric Poggenpohl.
"We're very happy and proud to share such wonderful recognition with our clients," says HPI owner and president Greg Howard. "The fact that we earned multiple awards speaks highly of the quality and dedication of the whole team here at HPI."
The competition attracted 200 entries from 34 printing and imaging companies in New England. Awards were announced at the November 12th gala in Framingham (MA).
Each entry was judged anonymously on its own merit in a category with similarly printed pieces by a panel of three non-New England printing experts -- Tim Burton of Burton & Mayer, Menomonee Falls, WI; Paul Schmitz of Schmitz Press, Sparks, MD; and Dave Watterson of Watterson Studios, Pittsburgh, PA. The judging criteria, which focused on technical quality and print execution, included: registration, clarity and neatness, sharpness of halftones and line drawings, richness and tonal qualities of color, paper and ink selection, ink coverage, difficulty of printing, effective contrast or softness, and overall visual impact and bindery.
According to PINE President James Tepper, "This award signifies that Howard Printing is committed to providing the best printing possible to their clients. As an HPI client, you can feel confident that you are conducting business with a printer who will portray your company’s message with quality and expertise."
PINE is a 120-year-old organization and the largest trade association to serve printing and graphic communications companies throughout New England. PINE serves more than 360 member companies through a wide range of products and services that enhance member profitability. The Association is affiliated with the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, Printing Industries of America.
Founded in 1991, Howard Printing is a full-service printing company providing offset and digital printing, desktop publishing and design services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. In addition, Howard Printing is the publisher of two Vermont coloring books and the New England Showcase real estate magazine, a free publication which can be found on newsstands and online at www.NewEnglandShowcase.com.
For more information, visit Howard Printing online at www.HowardPrintingInc.com or call 802-254-3550.
HPI Earns Multiple Awards in 2008 Print Competition
December 2008, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing (HPI) won six awards in the second annual New England Regional Awards of Excellence Competition presented by the Printing Industries of New England (PINE).
PINE selected HPI for a first-place "Pinnacle" (Best of Category) award, as well as two second-place "Awards of Recognition" and three third-place "Awards of Merit."
The first-place "Pinnacle" award was earned for the Summer Session 2008 Catalog for the Northfield Mount Hermon School, a coed independent school in Mount Hermon, MA. The catalog was designed by Lisa Worden, the design and production manager at NMH. The photographers were Ed Judice, Glenn Minshall, John Peruggia, and Eric Poggenpohl. All Pinnacle-winning entries are automatically entered in the 2009 Premier Print Awards competition, the world’s largest annual print competition that usually draws nearly 5,000 entries.
HPI's two second-place "Awards of Recognition" were for the "Like Breath on Glass" brochure produced for The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute of Williamstown, MA, and for a retail / product catalog for Solinglass, a fine art hand-blown glass studio in Brattleboro. The Clark brochure was designed by David Edge, the graphic design and production manager at The Clark. The Solinglass brochure was designed by Heather Chaffee, with photography provided by Jeff Baird and Paul Turnball.
Three third-place awards were presented to HPI, one for the "Tapas and Tango" invitation produced for Morningside Shelter of Brattleboro, and designed by Erika Elder. Howard Printing's own quarterly newsletter received the other two third-place awards in two different categories -- newsletter and self-promotion.
The competition attracted 325 entries from 47 printing and imaging companies in New England. Awards were announced at a November gala in Framingham (MA). Winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of the New England Printer & Publisher magazine.
Each entry was judged anonymously on its own merit in a category with similarly printed pieces by a panel of three non-New England printing experts -- Tim Burton of Burton & Mayer, Menomonee Falls, WI; Paul Schmitz of Schmitz Press, Sparks, MD; and Dave Watterson of PIA/GATF, Sewickley, PA. The judging criteria, which focused on technical quality and print execution, included: registration, clarity and neatness, sharpness of halftones and line drawings, richness and tonal qualities of color, paper and ink selection, ink coverage, difficulty of printing, effective contrast or softness, and overall visual impact and bindery.
According to PINE President James Tepper, "Only those printers who produced truly exquisite work were honored. Those printers receiving awards can take pride as being recognized among New England’s finest printers."
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Howard Adds Digital Printing to List of Services
November 2008, BRATTLEBORO, VT— Howard Printing, Inc., a commercial printing company founded in 1991 in Brattleboro, Vermont, has expanded its range of services to include digital printing.
With the purchase of the IKON digital color output device, Howard can provide on-demand digital printing for such projects as business cards, postcards, rack cards, flyers, brochures, stitched booklets, and small posters (13x19 maximum). Digital printing can be the perfect solution for small quantities of one to 500.
In addition to offset and digital printing, Howard offers desktop publishing and graphic design, copyediting services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery and finishing services. Howard Printing is also the publisher of the monthly real estate magazine, New England Showcase, and two Vermont coloring books, The ABC's of Vermont and Abby in Vermont.
For more information, please call 802-254-3550 or visit www.HowardPrintingInc.com.
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April, 2008, BRATTLEBORO, VT — In honor of Gallery Walk on Friday, May 2, 2008, Howard Printing on Putney Road is hosting an exhibit featuring works by artist Sarah Adam of Greenfield and photographer Mark Linton of West Dover.
Adam's artwork includes abstract expressionist paintings in acrylic on a variety of traditional and nontraditional canvases, plus whimsical illustrations in watercolor. She has been featured in group exhibits at the Northampton Center for the Arts, Easthampton's Goodlander Gallery, and Greenfield's Gallery 267. Her solo exhibitions include such venues as the Pushkin Gallery, Greenfield Community College's Downtown Center, Café Koko, Franklin Medical Center, and the Leverett Public Library. Adam, who has a B.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, resides in Greenfield and works at Howard Printing in Brattleboro. More of Adam's artwork can be viewed online at www.madsahara.com.
In addition to being a photographer, Linton is a licensed real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Vermont Association of Realtors (VAR), the Southeastern Vermont Board of Realtors (SEVBR), and the Vermont Real Estate Information Network (VREIN) and has served in the capacity of president, chair, or co-chair on these boards. He was the 1992 SEVBR Realtor of the Year. His nature photography is highlighted in this exhibit, but Linton's online gallery (www.marklintonphotography.com) also includes people, landscapes, and scenes from Costa Rica, Cuba, and Trinidad, among many other works.
Founded in 1991, Howard Printing is a full-service, commercial printing company offering one- to four-color offset printing, desktop publishing and design services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. Howard is also the publisher of the New England Showcase real estate magazine and the "ABC's of Vermont" coloring book.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during Howard Printing's office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Howard Printing is located at 14 Noahs Lane off Putney Road, in between the Sunoco Gas Station and Windham Veterinary Clinic. For more information, please call 802-254-3550 or visit www.HowardPrintingInc.com.
Howard Printing Earns First and Second Place Awards
January 2008, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing, Inc., a commercial offset printing company serving clients across southern Vermont, northern Massachusetts, and western New Hampshire, won a first-place "Pinnacle" award and a second-place "Award of Recognition" in the inaugural Awards of Excellence Competition presented by the Printing Industries of New England (PINE).
PINE selected Howard Printing for the "Pinnacle" (Best of Category) award for the Bears in the Valley Auction Catalog, which was produced for the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce. The catalog was designed by Howard Printing in collaboration with Sarah Shippee, the Chamber point person. The principal photographer was Mark Linton of West Dover, with additional photographs supplied by Shippee. Limited copies of the catalog are still available for sale at the Chamber office on Main Street in Wilmington.
Howard Printing earned the second-place "Award of Recognition" in the Greeting Card/Invitation/Program/Postcard category for the Canal Street Redevelopment postcard, which was produced for SVE Associates, a private civil/survey engineering consulting firm with offices in Brattleboro, Bennington, White River Junction, Rutland, Keene, and Greenfield. The postcard was one of a series designed by Chuck Gibson Design of Hanover (NH). The photographer was John Douglas of Flying Squirrel Graphics.
"I am extremely proud of our team here at Howard Printing for their dedication to detail and quality, and thrilled to be able to share this recognition with our clients,” says Howard Printing founder and president Greg Howard.
The competition attracted 340 entries from 56 printing and imaging companies in New England. Awards were announced at a gala on November 1, 2007, in Framingham (MA). Winners were featured in the December 2007 issue of the New England Printer & Publisher magazine.
Each entry was judged on its own merit in a category with similarly printed pieces, by a panel of three non-New England printing experts. The judging criteria, which focused on technical quality and print execution, included: registration, clarity and neatness, sharpness of halftones and line drawings, richness and tonal qualities of color, paper and ink selection, ink coverage, difficulty of printing, effective contrast or softness, overall visual impact and bindery.
According to PINE President James Tepper, "Only those printers who produced truly exquisite work were honored. Those printers receiving awards can take pride as being recognized among New England’s finest printers."
PINE is a 118-year-old organization and the largest trade association to serve printing and graphic communications companies throughout New England. PINE serves more than 430 member companies through a wide range of products and services that enhance member profitability. The Association is affiliated with the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, Printing Industries of America / Graphic Arts Technical foundation.
Founded in 1991, Howard Printing is a full-service printing company providing one- to four-color offset printing, desktop publishing and design services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. In addition, Howard Printing is the publisher of "The ABC's of Vermont" coloring book and of the "New England Showcase" real estate magazine, a free publication which can be found on newsstands and online at www.newenglandshowcase.com.
For more information, visit Howard Printing online at www.howardprintinginc.com or contact Howard at 802-254-3550 or info@howardprintinginc.com.
Howard Printing Publishes Its First Vermont Coloring Book
JULY 2007, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing, Inc., a commercial offset printing company founded in 1991, has published its first Vermont coloring book, The ABC's of Vermont.
The 32-page children's coloring and activity book contains whimsical illustrations depicting features of life in Vermont, as well as fun facts, challenging mazes, and a variety of Vermont-themed puzzles.
The ABC's of Vermont coloring book can be purchased directly from Howard Printing, or can be found in several retail locations in Brattleboro, Chester, Manchester, Marlboro, Newfane, Stowe, Townshend, Waterbury, and Wilmington, Vermont.
Howard Printing is a full-service printing company providing one- to four-color offset printing, desktop publishing and design services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. In addition to publishing children's coloring books, Howard Printing is the publisher of New England Showcase, a monthly real estate magazine with three editions representing Vermont and parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. New England Showcase can be found online at www.NewEnglandShowcase.com.
For more information, contact Howard Printing at 802-254-3550 or info@howardprintinginc.com.
Howard Printing Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Expansion of Capabilities
NOVEMBER 2006, BRATTLEBORO, VT — Howard Printing, Inc., a commercial offset printing company celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, continues to grow with the addition of a new 4-color press, complementing last year’s purchase of a computer-to-plate system.
Representing a significant investment that opens up new markets, the purchase of the press enables Howard Printing to offer several key benefits for current and prospective clients, including enhanced 4-color quality, increased capacity for higher quantity, competitive pricing, and greater flexibility for print jobs that need a quick turn-around.
The new press can print two colors on both sides of a sheet simultaneously — a great advantage when producing newsletters or brochures, for example — and can automatically adjust and record ink settings to ensure closer reproduction on reprinted orders.
According to Greg Howard, Brattleboro native and founder of the company, “In the 15 years since launching the company, I have seen rapid and continuous changes in the printing and graphics industry. Technological advancements require almost constant investment in equipment and software to remain effective and competitive. Also, global markets impact our business daily, from the way domestic and international paper mills manufacture and sell their product these days, to the way ‘local’ competition is no longer just around the corner, but includes companies far and wide that have online storefronts.”
Howard Printing originally opened for business on November 21, 1991, at what was then known locally as the "former WTSA building" and is now known as the Top of the Hill Grill on Putney Road. In 1999, Howard purchased and renovated its current facility a few hundred feet up the road. Over the past 15 years, the company has grown from two employees to 17 and from 1,500 square feet to 7,000.
Howard Printing is a full-service printing company providing one- to four-color offset printing, desktop publishing and design services, computer-to-plate prepress technologies, and bindery operations. In addition, Howard Printing is the publisher of New England Showcase, a monthly real estate magazine with three editions representing Vermont and parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York, plus an online version found at http://www.newenglandshowcase.com/.
For more information, contact Howard Printing at 802-254-3550 or info@howardprintinginc.com.
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