Paper pricing, prepress workflows, printing technologies, production innovations--the latest CATALOG AGE articles covering catalog print production are here.

Eco Group to Launch Catalog ‘Blacklist’ ForestEthics isn't afraid to name names. The San Francisco-based environmental advocacy organization is threatening to go public with a “blacklist”... May 1, 2004 , Catalog Age The Model Student One of a minority of catalogers that practice environmentally responsible practices, according to San Francisco-based environmental advocacy organization... May 1, 2004 , Catalog Age Paper Pricing: So Far, So Stable As expected, paper prices have been stable so far this year. But observers offer differing opinions as to when prices will rise, and by how much. “Our... Apr 1, 2004 , Catalog Age Production Page: Better Color Management For catalog production managers, color can be a four-letter word. In some product lines in particular — apparel, home decor, food — inaccurate... Mar 1, 2004 , Catalog Age Production Page: Pottery Barn Pleased with Remote Proofing As a marketer of furniture, bedding, window treatments, and home accessories, Pottery Barn places a priority on color accuracy. But like nearly all other... Mar 1, 2004 , Catalog Age A Rebounding Economy May Boost Paper Prices U.S. mills that produce coated freesheet are operating at just 84% capacity on average, according to Bedford, MA-based forest industry research group... Jan 1, 2004 , Catalog Age Groundwood #5 Going Up As many expected, paper prices are going up. This time it's groundwood #5 that's taking the hit. In early August, UPM Kymmene announced a $2/hundredweight... Oct 1, 2003 , Catalog Age Eight Tips Every Paper Buyer Needs to Know When it comes to buying paper, catalogers have been spoiled in recent years. Thanks to several factors, including the slumping economy and increased... Oct 1, 2003 , Catalog Age Production Roundtable: Deconstructing Production Gather production professionals from more than a half-dozen catalogers into one room, and what do you get? A conversation, peppered with an array of... Oct 1, 2003 , Catalog Age The Three Phases of Photography We've all heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In the context of designing a catalog, this saying should be uppermost... Oct 1, 2003 , Catalog Age