KIRKWOOD PRINT - OFFSET, DIGITAl, WIDE-FORMAT, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
  • ABOUT US
    • History
    • THE KIRKWOOD EXECUTIVE TEAM
    • MEET THE SALES TEAM
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • CONTACT US
  • CAREERS/OPEN POSITIONS
  • COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
    • Meet the SEAT BUDDY
    • SNEEZE GUARDS
    • re-opening-checklist
    • DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
    • ESSENTIAL ITEMS BOX
    • FACE MASKS
    • The (amazing) PURE MASK
    • THE KIRKWOOD KEY
    • FLOOR GRAPHICS
    • SAFETY & CLEANLINESS COMMUNICATIONS
    • SIGNAGE SITE VISITS
    • THE PURE MASK
  • PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Offset >
      • Projects
    • Digital >
      • Indigo
      • Wide Format
      • Digital Finishing
      • ANIMATED COMMUNICATIONS
    • Kirkwood Direct
  • NEWS/BLOG/AWARDS
    • AWARDS
  • UPLOAD/DOWNLOADS
    • UPLOAD FILES
    • DOWNLOADS

USING ELECTRONIC FILE MANIPULATION, OUR UNCOATED PRESS SHEET MATCHES COATED PROOFING & PRINTING

12/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture

When printing on an uncoated paper the ink is absorbed into the paper and this characteristic does not have to mean that images printed on uncoated stock are less crisp and defined.

The sheet on the right is our EPSON proof 
The left is our uncoated press sheet
​

Take a closer look at the paper shade of the Epson proof verses the white shade of the uncoated paper - there is a big difference. 
Using an UNCOATED paper doesn't mean you sacrifice any quality 
and Kirkwood can PROVE & PROOF it!*

A BIT OF INFORMATION ABOUT PAPERS:

COATED PAPER STOCK
​
​Coating creates paper with fantastic ink holdout, which is ideal for color reproduction. Coated papers often called art papers, are commonly found in glossy art books and textbooks containing photographs or illustrations. They have exceptional finish to print on, as well as a consistently high-quality surface, stiffness, bulk and opacity. This is due to the fact that coated papers are more calendared. This means the paper is flattened more, making sheets thinner than uncoated stocks. 

UNCOATED PAPER STOCK
Uncoated papers are generally more porous than coated papers and are available in many different textures, colors, weights and finishes. This subtle, understated quality of printing on uncoated stocks may be just the perfect solution for certain high quality print work where a more approachable appearance is desirable.
Not all uncoated papers are created equal. Higher quality paper mills (called text & cover category) are formulated specifically to strike a balance between ink holdout and absorption.   

SELECTING COATED OR UNCOATED PAPER FOR YOUR PROJECT

When choosing coated or uncoated papers, talk to us at Kirkwood about the effect you hope to achieve with your print work in terms of crispness vs. warmth, smoothness or a high tactile feel and economy vs. style.

We can guide you in selecting just the right combination of inks, paper textures, finish and coatings and print techniques that make your projects outcome is exactly what you want. 
 Whether you choose a gloss, silk or matte finish it really comes down to your personal preference. Some people think that gloss is classy while others consider it to be a bit tacky. Uncoated paper can be used for full color projects and can be vibrant or produce a natural, refined look. If your document is designed to be written on, your best option is to select an uncoated stock. You'll find letterheads, stationary, invitations, etc. are almost always printed using an uncoated paper. (PRO TIP - always test the stock you are going to use on your laser printer - heavy weights and textures can be problematic.)
* Reach out - Kirkwood will prove this to you.  
0 Comments

THE POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVES USPS’ TEMPORARY PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL PARCELS

9/14/2020

 
Picture
Picture
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved the temporary price increases for commercial domestic parcel products that USPS proposed last month. Commercial Plus rates are only offered to high volume shippers and retail prices for parcel products are unaffected.

The planned commercial price increases for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service (FCPS) and Commercial Parcel Select will take effect Oct. 18, 2020 at 12 a.m. Central time and continue until Dec. 27, 2020 at 12 a.m. Central time. After that, prices will revert to 2020 prices.

Here are the current prices and temporary price increases:
• Parcel Select Destination Entry DDU: starts at $3.19 (current), 24 cents (temporary increase)
• Parcel Return Service: starts at $3.05 (current), 24 cents (temporary increase)
• Parcel Select Lightweight: starts at $1.81 (current), 24 cents (temporary increase)
• FCPS Commercial: starts at $2.74 (current), 25 cents (temporary increase)
• Priority Mail Commercial: starts at $7.02 (current), 40 cents (temporary increase)
• Parcel Select Ground: starts at $6.92 (current), 40 cents (temporary increase)
• Parcel Select DSCF: starts at $4.37 (current), 40 cents (temporary increase)
• Parcel Select DNDC: starts at $5.98 (current), 40 cents (temporary increase)
• Priority Mail Express Commercial: starts at $22.75 (current), $1.50 (temporary increase)

The temporary price adjustments are in response to heightened package volume due to the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as expected increases in online shopping during the holidays. 

​Details at: https://www.prc.gov/docs/114/114473/Order5673.pdf

Blue is gold.

3/4/2019

 
Picture
(This post is part of a series about the color blue, which has become a symbol of our evolution over the last fifteen years.)

In a time when blue appears on everything from automobiles to sports drinks, it might be hard to believe there was an era when blue was one of the rarest colors in the world.


Read More

The numbers around color

3/4/2019

 
Picture

When it comes to printing, color management is an art of precision and mathematical science. 

But the numbers are a little more fluid when it comes to measuring color elsewhere. A brief jog around StackExchange and Google indicates there could be anywhere from 18x10³³ to an infinite number of colors in the Universe. The human eye is estimated to see a pretty wide range of hues – between one and ten million. A computer monitor? It could be 65,000 or 16.8 million colors. Pantone? 1,867 – last we checked, but there’s always a new swatch being unveiled. 

For all the ranges, estimations and guesses about color, you’d think choosing a favorite would be like picking a show on Netflix: an endless odyssey of surfing what may be just too many options. (If a video disappears from our watchlist unnoticed, was it ever really there?) But it turns out humans are actually pretty good at picking their preferred shade, and it’s overwhelmingly consistent worldwide: 
Blue. 
Picture
Blue has the record for the most popular Crayola crayon in the U.S., and the most used color on the Internet. And though a study by Hull 2017 UK City of Culture and GF Smith can’t determine if the world’s favorite color is green-blue or blue-green (maybe: teal), it may indicate that – like us Americans – we all have an affinity for the colors of the outdoors – namely bodies of water and forested hills. 
We’re no exception here at Kirkwood. When we kicked off our brand refresh, there was one rule: our color had to stay blue. 
​
“Blue has been a part of Kirkwood’s brand for nearly 15 years. In that same time, we’ve grown our business revenues by over 780% when digital printing and digital media were altering the world as we knew it – and when people said print was dead,” says Bob Coppinger, CEO. 

To us, blue was always more than the C in CMYK and the B in RGB for our digital and spot color print runs. It stood for being strong and bold, steadfast and inspired. It represents a connection to our past and a vision for our future. And while we may change with the times, the times aren’t changing our appreciation of color and our love of blue. 

Tell us about what color means to you. 

November 27th, 2018

11/27/2018

 

Kirkwood proudly announces the hiring of Doug Prittie as
Digital and Large Format Manager

Picture

​Kirkwood, one of the East Coast’s largest full-service integrated communications providers, is pleased to announce and welcome Doug Prittie, as Manager of the Digital & Large Format Departments. He will be responsible for technical evolution and continuous process improvement across Digital offerings and teams. “Doug’s extensive experience managing the activities of a quality control group will be critical to the growth of Kirkwood. We are thrilled to have him on board,” stated Bob Coppinger, CEO, Kirkwood.

Read More

Welcome Molly Rosenthal

10/30/2018

 

Kirkwood proudly announces the hiring of Molly Rosenthal as
​Vice President of Marketing & Business Development

Picture
Kirkwood is pleased to announce and welcome Molly Rosenthal as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. Molly will be responsible for the leadership of marketing, developing new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for customer needs.

Molly is a well-known figure in the graphic arts industry with 25+ years of experience. Over her career, she has held various creative and marketing positions, including agencies, printers and a papermill. Recently, Molly had responsibilities for National Accounts at Mohawk Paper, where she was responsible for the growth of the New York City market.

Read More

Two New Digital HP Presses Installed

10/29/2018

 

Kirkwood announces expansion of digital capabilities with installation of
HP Indigo 12,000 Digital Offset Press and the HP Latex R2000 Digital Printer

“Founded over 45 years ago, Kirkwood, has always understood the need to adapt to industry changes and recognizes the omnipresent shift to inkjet,” Mark Nappa, Chief Sales Officer said. “Understanding these dramatic industry changes and being nimble enough to drive increased and consistent growth positions Kirkwood as a forward-thinking leader in the industry, while best servicing our customers for decades to come.”

Read More

Welcome Janet Kelly

10/25/2018

 

Kirkwood proudly announces the hiring of Janet Kelly 
​as Sales Representative.

Picture

​We are pleased to welcome Janet Kelly to the Kirkwood Sales team. “A seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and vast expertise, Janet will be a wonderful addition to the sales team at Kirkwood. Janet will be responsible for growing sales in the Northeast corridor of the US. Her love of the industry coupled with Kirkwood’s capabilities, make her the perfect to addition to the organization,” stated 
Mark Nappa, Chief Sales Officer. 

Read More

NEW UV Press Being Installed

1/3/2017

 
Kirkwood has installed a NEW UV press.  Very excited to offer this capability to our clients.  Stay tuned as we have some very interesting projects that will be running here and sharing with you

Adobe Announces Experience Design CC

3/15/2016

 
Adobe today launched the first public preview of its new Experience Design CC tool, which was previously known as Project Comet.

Experience Design CC is the company’s first tool that is purpose-built for user experience (UX) designers. It takes what Adobe has learned from working with UX designers who currently use its tools like Illustrator, Photoshop and others and distills it into a single product that aims to make designers more productive.

See more here:
 
http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/14/adobe-launches-experience-design-cc-a-new-tool-for-ux-designers/
<<Previous

    Archives

    December 2020
    September 2020
    March 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    January 2017
    March 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015

    Categories

    All
    POSTAL

Picture
904 Main Street, Wilmington, MA  01887 (978)-658-4200                                                                                                                                                                   Copyright® 2020 Kirkwood
  • ABOUT US
    • History
    • THE KIRKWOOD EXECUTIVE TEAM
    • MEET THE SALES TEAM
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • CONTACT US
  • CAREERS/OPEN POSITIONS
  • COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
    • Meet the SEAT BUDDY
    • SNEEZE GUARDS
    • re-opening-checklist
    • DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
    • ESSENTIAL ITEMS BOX
    • FACE MASKS
    • The (amazing) PURE MASK
    • THE KIRKWOOD KEY
    • FLOOR GRAPHICS
    • SAFETY & CLEANLINESS COMMUNICATIONS
    • SIGNAGE SITE VISITS
    • THE PURE MASK
  • PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Offset >
      • Projects
    • Digital >
      • Indigo
      • Wide Format
      • Digital Finishing
      • ANIMATED COMMUNICATIONS
    • Kirkwood Direct
  • NEWS/BLOG/AWARDS
    • AWARDS
  • UPLOAD/DOWNLOADS
    • UPLOAD FILES
    • DOWNLOADS