Archives | 2017

Friesens Corporation has a long history of running Kolbus equipment in both our book and web divisions. This has included encasing lines, perfect binding lines, casemaking equipment, and even a brief experience with sewing machines. It has been a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Kolbus. This past year Friesens began discussions about upgrading to […]

Friesens was the recipient of eleven awards at the 2017 Print Industries of America (PIA) competition. Every year we have the pleasure of working on some amazing projects. This year was no exception. Each year we submit multiple entries of the best work we do, and each year one of the most difficult decisions for […]

Friesens is pleased to be the recipient of five Canadian Print Awards including Best of Show for all entries. To receive that many awards and to come away with Best of Show is a real honour and humbling considering the many great printers we have in Canada. We of course are only one piece of […]

Are you having trouble selling yearbooks? It isn’t easy in the world of instant images, instant memories, and everyone having their own camera to sell yearbooks. Let me assure you with planning and a bit of work it is possible. Here are 15 ideas to help you create interest or the proverbial buzz to help […]

Recently, we made a decision to expand our category of coated papers in our “house” inventory paper portfolio. We have been stocking just two coated papers for many years, and decided to add a third option on a limited basis: Anthem Plus (Gloss and Satin). Up to now, we have held inventory of the following: […]

I’m not sure about you, but for some reason it feels like the days are passing by a little too quickly. I was just getting used to it being the middle of October and it’s over! What?! Let’s slow things down a bit okay? So, what should be occupying your mind right now? Here is […]

Recently I was asked about what we at Friesens are doing to be a good steward of our environment. A variety of things in relation to our company, our community, and our industry were discussed. I was reminded of the importance of partnering with suppliers who understand our vision and values in this area, and […]

During the fall months, one of your main focuses for your yearbook project is managing your portraits! As portraits are often the least exciting aspect of yearbook, it’s best to complete that part as early as you can! Or as I like to put it, “get it out of the way”. On top of that, […]

1. BLEED Layout, type or pictures that extend beyond the trim marks on a page. Illustrations that spread to the edge of the paper without margins are referred to as “bled off”. 2. BODY COPY The main text of the work but not including the headlines. 3. CANDID A photo that records action without the […]

Now that you have your theme picked out, you need to think about your cover design. Most of the time picking a theme and coming up with your cover work hand in hand. So hopefully I have caught you early enough to help with some cover ideas. Here are some of the cover submissions from […]