Happy Earth Month! Throughout our history, The Vomela Companies have prioritized the importance of ESG in our operations. We’re reducing our impact on the environment in many ways, including our efforts to reduce our GHG emissions, improve waste management, and provide sustainable materials and ESG guidance to our customers.
It's been said for months—hybrid work is here to stay. The emphasis on bringing employees back to the office, even part time, is leading to rejuvenated office design. But how can you breathe new life into your space and build excitement in people who might not be thrilled to come back?
If you're looking to get a traditional print job done for your company, you'll likely choose between two printing methods: offset or digital. Both procedures result in quality results, but how do you determine which one is best for your project?
It’s December, which means the year is almost over. We feel like it flew by! We’re thankful for all of our partners and clients that made it a great year. We’d like to take this chance to look back at some of our favorite projects from 2023.
The digital natives of Gen Z are no strangers to the bombardment of digital ads. Using direct mail to connect with this demographic has the power to create a relationship with consumers that they can't get online. Direct mail is a tangible, personalized message that can break through the ad noise this generation has been conditioned to avoid.
This is part one of a two-part series.
Don’t discount the impact of social media when it comes to boosting in-person sales for brick-and-mortar retailers. Why is it important? Because these platforms are this generation's word-of-mouth marketing avenues. More than 70% of shoppers say they trust reviews and testimonials from actual customers over a brand's official information. People put a high value on the word of others (also known as "social proof").
Are you making the most out of visual merchandising for your retail store? What is your "looker-to-buyer" conversion rate? If you're striving to get a leg up on e-commerce competitors, you should be maximizing the effectiveness of your in-store presentation.
Every year in April we celebrate Earth Day, and it serves as a great reminder that the earth needs a little extra love. At The Vomela Companies, we are constantly working towards our ESG goals and continuing on our journey to sustainability. We are working hard to ensure we have more eco-friendly materials and processes to help our clients meet their own goals. But “green” materials are only the tip of the iceberg! Here are three tips you can utilize for your next event or printing project.
Big changes are happening at The Vomela Companies. We've undertaken moves to new facilities that allow us to work more efficiently. In addition, we're constantly improving our equipment to provide even better quality. Our most recent acquisitions continue to build our capability to deliver high-impact graphics and improve our services!
Benjamin Franklin may be the most famous early American printer, but a woman printer blazed her own trail in colonial times. As publisher of the Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser, Mary Katharine Goddard was outspoken in her support of American independence. Her work as editor and publisher was impressive during a time when most women did not undertake employment in trades.
Dye sublimation printing should be on your radar—but most marketers aren't familiar with the process. Why is it a big deal? If you enjoy vibrant colors, sharp full-color photographs, and eye-catching graphics, it could be your new secret weapon for high-impact branding, advertising, and displays. But before you start planning, you need to understand the benefits—and yes, a few limitations—of the dye sublimation printing process.
We did a lot of growing in the last year. In case you missed any of it or you’re new to Vomela, we wanted to introduce you to our family of brands and give you a little insight into what makes each of our brands unique.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 5, 2023-- The Vomela Companies of St. Paul, Minnesota, announced the acquisition of Total Graphics Inc. of Burnaby, B.C. The acquired business will be combined with C2 Imaging Canada ULC, an affiliate of Vomela.
If you've ever seen the Disney movie "Moana," you've heard of wayfinding. In the movie, the term refers to an ancient Polynesian art of ocean navigation using the stars and planets above as well as swells of the ocean itself.
When most people think of magnetic signs, they picture interchangeable vehicle graphics. No offense to car magnets, but they're small potatoes compared to the dynamic displays Vomela produces for our clients!
Claire Richards is an expert on women in printing. After all, she is one. "I've been in the printing industry for 12 years, and I grew up with industry knowledge because my dad has worked for a screen printer for a long time," she says. Richards is part of a growing statistic; women now make up 35% of Vomela's workforce across all its divisions.
Cutting millions of business cards into fancy shapes would take forever—unless you use die cutting. Print projects that use die cutting are unique, memorable, and are more likely to be saved from being tossed directly into the trash!
If you want to add some bling to your print projects, there's nothing quite like foil stamping. Also called foiling or hot foil stamping, this finishing process elevates any print job to a luxury level. From invitations to annual reports to packaging, virtually any project can benefit from a little flash!
Some of the most unique specialty printing techniques can be employed with little more than an added printing plate. Adding unusual inks to your print job packs a big punch for not much of an additional cost. These are just a few fun ideas to liven up your next project!
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 12, 2022 -- The Vomela Companies, a visual communications leader based in St. Paul, Minn., is commemorating its 75th anniversary with a special tribute to its employees.
If you're looking to add drama to your print job by way of texture, look no further than embossing and debossing! These techniques can be used alone or in combination with other specialty printing methods to add a pop to certain types of projects. Embossing can be traced back to the 1400s, where it was used to personalize stationery for those who could afford it. Let's explore!