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Press Release – Dreamworks Honored In 2016

Dreamworks Graphic Communications Receives Some of the Printing Industries Most Prestigious Awards and Honors

Glenview, Illinois – June 21, 2016 – Dreamworks Graphic Communications, LLCis one of our nations highest quality print communications providers.

Dreamworks is honored with some of the printing industries most prestigious awards and honors already in 2016 including

2016

“Benny Award for Media Kits – Kit Contained a Hard Cover Book, Book Sleeve and Packaging from The Printing Industries of America at The Premier Print Awards Competition”
“Gutenberg Best of Category Award for Environmentally Sound Printed Materials from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Environmentally Sound Printed Materials from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Lenticular Printed Materials from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Dreamworks 2016 Calendar in the Category of Calendars from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Invitations with Diecuts, Pop-Ups, 4+ Colors and UV Offset Strike Thru from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Invitations with 4 or More Colors from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Certificate of Merit for Hard Cover Books from The Printing Industries of America at The Premier Print Awards Competition”
“Certificate of Merit for Sustainably Printed Materials from The Printing Industries of America at The Premier Print Awards Competition”
“Certificate of Merit for Diecuts, Pop-Ups, Unique Folds and Involvement Devices from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Certificate of Merit for Self-Mailing Printed Materials from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Offset Printed Art Books for the Printing of The Rolling Stones North American Tour Hard Cover Book from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Best of Division Award for Dreamworks 2016 Calendar in the Category of Print/Graphic Arts Self-Promotion from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”
“Award of Excellence for Invitations with Diecuts, Pop-Ups and UV Offset Strike Thru in the Category of Diecuts, Pop-Ups, Unique Folds and Involvement Devices from The Great Lakes Graphics Associations at The Graphics Excellence Awards Competition”

About Dreamworks Graphic Communications

Dreamworks Graphic Communications is a world-class and full service commercial printing company located just outside of Chicago. The company was built on the idea of applying cutting-edge graphic arts technologies and craftsmen level production personnel to produce the highest quality and most unique printed materials to deliver maximum results for their nationwide clientele.

Dreamworks production department features some of the industries most advanced printing equipment. Their printing equipment includes 40 and 41 inch 6 and 7-color full UV conventional offset printing presses and digital offset printing equipment up to 29.5”.

Media Contact

Dreamworks Graphic Communications, LLC.
https://www.dreamworks-gc.com/
Tel: 847-679-6710
EMail: info@dreamworksgc.com

Press Release – Scodix Dimensional Coating and Foil Installation

Printing Innovator and Industry Leader, Dreamworks Graphic Communications Installs United States First Scodix Ultra Pro with In-line On-Demand Variable Foil System

Glenview, Illinois – May 20, 2016 – Dreamworks Graphic Communications, LLC, the leader in conventional UV offset printing and digital offset printing announced today the installation of the United States First Scodix Ultra Pro with In-line On-Demand Variable Foil System.

Dreamworks new Scodix Ultra Pro produces post digital enhancements for their conventional UV offset and digital offset printed materials. The UV dimensional coating unit is capable of printing dimensional UV coatings up to 250 microns thick with 99% gloss clarity with multiple coating levels in a single pass.

The in-line foil unit can lay down up to 4 different foil colors at a time, anywhere on the sheet including over the dimensional UV coating for dimensional foil effects. Foil can be applied from the size of a dot to 19.86” x 29.5” with intricate patterns and fine lines for foil effects never seen before! Foils can be applied as variable data and/or variable images!

Using a unique patented foiling process, Dreamworks new Scodix system is able to digitally produce professional results that match, and often transcend, quality standards and capabilities (variable data and images) of either traditional hot foil or cold foil processes which use dies to apply static only foil.

Dan Luka, CEO and Co-Founder of Dreamworks stated “Dreamworks has a reputation for innovation and world-class quality. Being on the forefront of new technologies allows us the ability to provide our client partners the printing industries newest products and capabilities”.

“Dreamworks is known for our creativity and the ability to push the envelope for complexity and doing the impossible” says Luka. “We do the kind of work that many print communication companies don’t take on. Scodix fits right in with what Dreamworks is all about. This device has two great functions, first it simplifies the complexity of UV coatings and traditional foil stamping and second the applications go way further than the traditional value added services. The ability to produce variable on-demand foil, foil on foil, tactile materials, cast & cure, and dimensional UV coatings up to 250 microns thick are all very unique. The entire team here at Dreamworks is very excited about this new technology. Our new Scodix System is a great fit for us and our clients”.

About Dreamworks Graphic Communications

Media Contact

Dreamworks Graphic Communications, LLC.
https://www.dreamworks-gc.com/
Tel: 847-679-6710
EMail: info@dreamworksgc.com

Print Performs Like No Other Form of Communication!

Print is tangible. Print excites your senses in ways no other form of communication can. You can see print, you can feel print and with scented inks and coatings you can smell it.

Print is personal. Printing allows you to express your feelings in ways other forms of communication cannot. Whether it is a printed year book which your classmates signed, a baseball card, a hand written note or a coloring book with your son’s or daughter’s greatest masterpieces. Print does it best and print will keep it safe and accessible for decades to come without the need for software upgrades or outdated technology in order to view it.

Printing is the original form of wireless communication. Printing never loses its signal. Printing doesn’t require batteries or a power outlet. Printing doesn’t crash or become corrupt when you need it most. Printing won’t electrocute you if dropped in water.

Printing is the most environmentally friendly form of mass communication and its media literally grows on tress. Printing is made from renewable and recycled materials and is easily recycled to become new again. Printing is the only form of mass communications with a one-time carbon footprint no matter how many times you use or access it.

Print is Profitable

85% of consumer’s sort through and read selected pieces of mail every day. (Research by Mail Print)
45% of consumers say that they have tried a new business after receiving direct mail. (Research by Mail Print)
73% of consumers prefer mail for receiving new product announcements or offers from companies they do business with as compared to 18% from email. (International Communications Research Study)
76% of small businesses state that their ideal marketing mix is a combination of print and digital communications. (Pitney Bowes Survey)
Nearly 90% of consumers say they want to receive sales and promotions via direct mail and find offers in the Newspaper. (Nielsen Research)
67% of online searches are driven by offline messages, with 39% of shoppers making a purchase. (iProspect Offline Channel Influence on Online Search Behavior Study 2007/Choose Print).
63% of consumer’s report that they bought something they saw in a custom publication. (Ibid/Choose Print)
Shoppers who receive a direct mail piece directing them to an online site spend an average 13% more than those who do not receive a printed piece. (US Postal Service FY07 Catalog Whitepaper/Choose Print)

Statistics

- 88% of respondents believe that they understand and can retain or use information better when they read print on paper. There were only minor differences between age groups. Reading on screen shows lower preference with the lowest being 41% indicating that mobiles and smartphones were useful for understanding and retaining information.
- When given a choice, 81% indicated that they prefer to read print on paper. These percentages drop to 39% for screens, laptops and PCs, 30% for e-readers and 22% for mobiles or smartphones. The preference for print on paper is seen across all age groups and is strong at over 77%.
- 81% indicated they are most relaxed when reading print on paper. Age group differences were minor. Mobiles or smartphones are seen as the least relaxing way to read with only 30% preferring this method. Younger age groups indicated that they are more at ease with reading from screens than the over 45 age groups.
- 71% indicated that they were more relaxed and receptive when reading a newspaper in print compared to 36% who felt more relaxed and receptive when reading a newspaper from a screen. There were differences across age groups, however even younger age groups clearly preferred print over online.
- 75% indicated that they were more relaxed and receptive when reading a magazine in print compared to 26% when reading a magazine on screen. Differences among age groups were minor, with over 73% of all age groups preferring to read a magazine in print.
- 80% stated a clear preference for reading print on paper for complicated materials in contrast to only 13% preferring to read complicated materials on a computer screen. Mobiles and smart phones were preferred by only 3% for reading complicated materials. Reading on screens showed a much lower preference than print at below 16% across all age groups.
- The preference for reading long documents in print was also clear with only 32% indicating they prefer reading documents of 3 pages or more on screen.
- Only 23% indicated that they are easily distracted when reading print on paper whereas electronic media showed higher distraction ranging from 66% for mobiles and smartphones to 42% for e-readers.
- Many respondents print out documents. The main reasons are

74% believe printed documents are easier to read
55% believe printed documents are more secure
56% believe printed documents are better for storage and archiving
47% believe printed documents are less likely to be lost

- The preference for printing increases with increasing age. However, over 68% across all age groups indicated that they print because it is easier to read.
- 44% to 57% indicated that they prefer paper bills by mail for their financial services, utilities, telecoms, mobile or smartphone and TV. The over 45 age groups showed a higher preference for paper bills than the under 45 groups.
- Advertisements in print are clearly given more attention than their online equivalent

64% pay more attention to advertising when reading magazines in print 26% pay more attention to advertising when reading magazines on line
60% pay more attention to advertising when reading newspapers in print
29% pay more attention to advertising when reading newspapers on line
48% pay more attention to advertising when reading leaflets received by mail or dropped at the door
26% pay more attention to general online advertising

- There are clear concerns that switching from printed books to digital methods is affecting education

68% believe that books are more likely to encourage learning and the development of other skills than using screens
63% worry that children are not going to learn as much without books
59% believe that learning from books is the best way to learn
58% would insist that their children learn from books
42% believe that learning from screens, PCs, tablets etc. is just as effective as books

62% of mobile or smartphone users, 59% of computer users and 50% of e-reader users are worried that these devices may be damaging their health (ex: eyestrain, headaches, insomnia). Reading in print had the least health concerns with 22% concerned that it may be damaging their health.

Statistics source: Two Sides North America 6/23/15