Gabby Houck

Gabby Houck
Lindenmeyr Munroe Hosts Fourth Annual Wide-format Expo

With over 40 exhibitors and attendee registration reaching over 500 people, the young expo has made a name for itself since its debut in 2022. The room was abuzz with excited attendees eager to look at equipment and materials on display from names like Epson, HP, Roland DGA, and Greentex.

Recapping The Latest Equipment and Technology Releases: ISA Edition

From bold innovations to game-changing upgrades, International Sign Expo 2025 delivered big. This year’s show floor was packed with cutting-edge technology, fresh product debuts, and smart solutions set to shape the future of the wide-format industry. Here’s a quick look at the standout launches you won’t want to miss.

Wide-Format Weekly (4/24/25)

On this week's episode of Wide-Format Weekly, Dan Marx and Denise Gustavson give live reports from ISA; on the latest episode of Monday's with Marco, Marco Boer answers the question: Is dye-sublimation in?; Dan Marx sat down with PRINTING United Alliance's Joe Marin to discuss the benefits of iLEARNING+; the latest episode of the Wide-format Impressions Broadcast discussed the intricacies of cruise ship graphics; and the deadline to submit for the 2025 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards has been pushed to May 9.

Wide-Format Weekly (4/3/25)

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, we're introducing the "Mondays with Marco Series"; Fujifilm's Chris Cohara speaks about how Fujifilm supports the promotional product printing market; We lay out the best iLEARNING+ courses for wide-format print servicers; and a survey from PRINTING United Alliance shows that printing industry professionals anticipate business impacts from rising tariffs.

Adriane Harrison on Workplace Inclusivity, Allyship, and Progress for Women in Print

Adriane Harrison, vice president of Human Relations Consulting for PRINTING United Alliance and a professional advisor for Women in Print Alliance, gave her thoughts about how workplace initiatives for women in the print industry have evolved, how men in leadership roles can be better allies to their female colleagues, and what businesses can do to create more inclusive environments. 

Catch Up on The Latest Equipment Releases

We here at Wide-format Impressions take a lot of pride in providing you, the readers, with all of the latest news in the industry. However, we also know there's a lot of information, and at times, it may seem there's a new printer or substrate almost every day. So don't worry; we'll recap them here so you don't miss a beat.

Wide-Format Weekly (3/6/25)

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, we're celebrating women's history month through articles and podcasts that are highlighting women in print; we discuss the importance of pre-treatments and primers; Andy Paparozzi gave his key takeaways from the PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry Survey; and Ashley Roberts reflected on her time in Lucerne, Switzerland, at Hunkeler Innovationdays

The Automation and Robotics Imperative

As print technology continues to evolve — and turnaround times become quicker and quicker — automation, efficiency, and quality have become critical aspects to staying competitive.

Wide-Format Weekly (2/27/25)

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, we look at key takeaways from the 2025 PRINTING United Alliance Leadership Summit; we explore opportunities in apparel decoration and ADA signage; we’re seeking submissions for our 2025 Inspiration in Action feature; and be sure to mark your calendars for the 2025 Wide-format Summit (July 21-23) and PRINTING United Expo (Oct. 22-24).

Exploring The Apparel Decoration Opportunity

As a wide-format print service provider, the idea of adding apparel decoration services might not make sense initially. I mean, what do signage and decals have to do with apparel?

Wide-Format Weekly (1/23/25)

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, be sure to check out the 2024 Wide-format Impressions 150 List; Dan Marx traveled to Italy for Roland DG's Grand Print Event; we're introducing the 2025 Printing Industry Census; and we explore the best tips and tricks for avoiding lamination mistakes.