August 26th, 2009
The latest ruling from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires that products covered under the CPSIA and manufactured after August 14, 2009 have a tracking label. At this time, the requirement applies to all printed matter (including books) intended for use by children 12 years old and younger.
The purpose of the tracking label is to enable the consumer to identify the manufacturer, the location of the manufacturer, the date the product was produced (or range of time), and the batch run. The policy allows this information to be printed in common English within the book, or to use a code or numbering system provided the necessary information remains ascertainable by the consumer.
For a complete review of the CPSIA policies and guidelines for tracking labels click on the link to visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
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August 26th, 2009
“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.”
- James Bryce
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July 22nd, 2009
In a July 20th article, online magazine Slate.com reported that Amazon had remotely deleted previously purchased titles from the Kindles of its customers. Ironically, one of the titles deleted was George Orwell’s 1984, the classic dystopian novel that introduced the concept of Big Brother. Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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July 17th, 2009
“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.”
- Jane Austen
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July 17th, 2009
For an unprecedented third time, Saline, MI has been named to CNN Money Magazine’s top 100 Best Places to Live in the US.
McNaughton & Gunn is proud to be a corporate citizen of Saline. Our headquarters and production facility has been part of the Saline industrial scene for over 30 years.
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July 17th, 2009
Over 100 million acres of forestland in North America is now managed to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards. This reflects a 40% increase since January 2008. Click here to read more about the growth of FSC.
Chain-of-Custody certification is also on the rise. McNaughton & Gunn received FSC Chain-of-Custody certification in 2007. For the first half of 2009 we have processed 847 FSC claims on the books we print.
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July 10th, 2009
The long awaited resolution to the CPSIA issues that have publishers and book printers in a stir, may come sooner with the confirmation of Inez Tennebaum as the head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Tennebaum has said she will make the Act a priority. Click here to read more.
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June 9th, 2009
Congratulations to IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) on a successful Publishing University 2009.
As a precursor to the annual Book Expo America, PubU drew a nice array of book professionals including authors, self-publishers and small to medium sized publishers. Despite the current economic times, PubU was well attended and the sessions very worthwhile and informative. And what could be more fabulous than spending time in NYC, the publishing mecca of the world?
Kudos to the IBPA staff for another successful event.
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April 27th, 2009
Caring for the environment is as much a part of the fabric of McNaughton & Gunn as putting ink on paper. Early on in our history, we committed to and were successful in decreasing landfill waste from 1,660 cubic yards to 120 cubic yards. Pretty much everything gets recycled that can including paper, styrofoam, cardboard, batteries, ink cartridges, wooden skids and plastics.
To explore what more could be done in the area of waste reduction, the M&G EarthCare Team was formed. It consists of six people from various departments and backgrounds who are all dedicated to minimizing waste for the company and educating fellow team members about environmental issues. The group has been a huge component for recycling. Since its inception, dumpster waste has reduced even further from eight yards a month to six.
The Team went to work finding sources for disposal of those difficult items such as paint cans, prescription drugs, computers and cell phones. They sponsored a Say No to CO2 week last summer and encouraged team members to walk, ride bikes, car pool and drive more efficiently.
Next we tackle water bottles. In the meantime if you’d like to learn more about the EarthCare Team and McNaughton & Gunn’s commitment go to the EarthCare portion of our web site.
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April 27th, 2009
In addition to traditional offset printing on sheetfed and web presses, McNaughton & Gunn has entered the short run digital print market. Digital print is a quick and convenient alternative when printing small quantities. It’s a great avenue to take for test marketing, low demand niche titles and out of print titles. By using both traditional and short run print options, customers are able to make the best decisions for each title they produce based on quantity, schedule and price. Click here to learn more about short run digital printing.
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