
What Tru Art’s New Press Signals for the Future of Print
Over the past decade, the commercial printing industry has quietly undergone a major transformation. While digital screens dominate conversations in marketing circles, behind the scenes, print technology has evolved in ways that are reshaping how brands communicate. One of the clearest signs of this shift is the accelerating adoption of production inkjet presses—a technology once considered niche, now positioned at the center of modern print workflows.
Recently, Tru Art Color Graphics joined the growing ranks of commercial printers embracing this shift, with the installation of a new production inkjet digital press. But this isn’t just about keeping up with the latest tech. It reflects a broader trend: print’s reemergence as a flexible, fast, and highly personalized medium for brand storytelling.
Why Inkjet, and Why Now?
Traditional offset printing has long been the industry standard for high-volume, high-quality work. But for marketers and designers operating in today’s dynamic, data-driven landscape, offset alone often falls short, especially when projects demand fast turnarounds, personalization, or frequent design updates.
This is where production inkjet enters the picture. Unlike toner-based digital printing, which has limits on speed, cost, and substrate compatibility, production inkjet offers something closer to the best of both worlds: offset-like quality with digital flexibility.
The technology has reached a tipping point, and Tru Art’s adoption of it is telling.
“Integrating the production inkjet digital press into our operations marks a transformative milestone for Tru Art Color Graphics—it’s a revolutionary shift in the way we support and engage with our customers,” said David Bywater, President & Chairman of the Board at Tru Art Color Graphics. “The production inkjet digital press allows us to deliver superior quality, increased material options, and expanded creative possibilities, all while maintaining the craftsmanship our clients trust us for.”
Rethinking Print’s Role in the Marketing Mix
The capabilities unlocked by Tru Art’s new press are not just technical; they’re strategic.
With 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and the ability to print on coated, uncoated, textured, and synthetic stocks, the press expands creative opportunities for designers and marketers alike. Its variable data printing (VDP) capabilities allow for large-scale personalization, enabling brands to tailor content with precision across direct mail, packaging, brochures, and more.
The press’s instant-dry UV ink technology also reduces turnaround times significantly, helping projects move quickly from press to finishing. That kind of speed aligns with how modern teams operate: agile, responsive, and always under deadlines.
The Sustainability Factor
In a time when many organizations are evaluating their environmental impact, production inkjet offers meaningful benefits. Tru Art’s new press uses LED UV curing, which consumes less energy and emits no ozone. It also eliminates the need for offset plates and chemicals, further reducing waste.
For marketers and procurement teams prioritizing sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly production, these improvements are not just technical specs, they are part of a broader responsibility to their brand and their customers.
Looking Ahead: The Print Landscape Is Changing
For many marketing and brand teams, the value of print has never been in question, it’s tactile, trusted, and proven to drive engagement. What has changed is what they need print to do.
Campaigns are more segmented. Launch timelines are tighter. Personalization is no longer optional; it’s expected. As a result, today’s conversations with print providers sound more like this:
- “We’ve got five regional versions of this mailer. Can you run them all without driving up cost or timelines?”
- “We are trying to reduce waste and avoid storing inventory. Can we print only what we need, when we need it?”
- “This packaging project uses a specialty stock and needs to look premium, but it’s a short run. What are our options?”
- “We’ve got new data from the last campaign—can we update messaging and get it back out within the week?”
These are real-world questions from teams looking for efficiency, speed, and creative flexibility. Tru Art’s production inkjet press is designed to meet exactly those needs.
Print is no longer just a static deliverable, it’s a responsive, strategic tool. And with the right technology behind it, it becomes a more powerful part of the marketing mix than ever before.
Conclusion: A New Era of Possibility in Print
As marketing channels continue to evolve, one thing is clear: print still plays a vital role, especially when it is as adaptable, efficient, and impactful as the campaigns it supports. Tru Art’s investment in production inkjet technology isn’t just about printing faster, it’s about helping brands think differently about how, when, and why they print.
If you are rethinking how to bring more agility to your print strategy—or if you have been waiting for the right moment to explore personalized, sustainable, or short-run solutions, this might be the right time to take a fresh look.
Want to see what’s possible? Connect with Tru Art to explore samples, schedule a walkthrough, or discuss how the new inkjet platform can support your next campaign.
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Tru Art Color Graphics Elevates Commercial Printing with Cutting-Edge Production Inkjet Technology