NILES, IL – May 21, 2021 – Specialty Print Communications (SPC), a Niles, Illinois based direct mail and digital solutions provider, marked 25 years in business on May 19th with a ceremony outside its offices. From humble beginnings in 1996 as a print and promotional...
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25 Years Ago, We Planted New Roots.
To celebrate, this year we’re planting 2,500 new trees. Specialty Print Communications of Niles, IL celebrates a significant business milestone today. We’re honoring 25 years in business by partnering with One Tree Planted, which will plant 2,500 seedlings in hard-hit...
SPC Wins Twelve Total Awards at 2021 Graphics Excellence Awards Including Multiple Best of Category and Division Winners
SPC is proud to receive the Best of Category award in the Direct Mail Campaigns, Consumer category for the “Omaha Steaks Experience the Difference” mailings. Comprised of five mailings – an invitation, a trifold self-mailer, a die-cut #10 package, a laminated...
Accelerate Your Proofing Process
John Gebhardt is an expert when it comes to prepress technology and software. As SPC’s Prepress Manager, John has been with us for 17 years now and continues to be an important asset to the SPC family. The Breakdown: What is it? Kodak InSite is a prepress portal that...
7 GREAT REASONS TO OUTSOURCE YOUR PRODUCT FULFILLMENT
If you sell products, the right fulfillment resource is critical to maintaining happy customers. Most companies initially consider building an in-house operation, but using a fulfillment partner is often the smarter choice. Below are 7 Great Reasons Why Using a...
DOWNLOAD: 2021 USPS Promotions Calendar
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Introducing the Love Paper® Logo
66% of paper and paper-based packaging is recycled into new products in the United States. Paper can be recycled as many as 5 to 7 times after its initial use. The power of print on paper is growing. SPC cares about the sustainability of print, paper and direct mail....
2021 USPS Postage Rates: 1.46% Average Rate Increase – Many Discounts Available
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the new 2021 postage rates, and the increases are as anticipated. The new rates are set to take effect on January 24, 2021, and the average increase will be 1.46%. The rates for many categories of mail will remain...
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