A Bit About Paper

Paper Sizes In North America the units of measurement are “Imperial”, that is inches, as opposed to metric (mm, cm & meters) as they have in Europe for example. Our basic size for letterhead, copy paper etc. is 8.5” X 11” while in Europe it’s “A4”, which is 210 x 297 mm (translates into 8.3…

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More than what you expect

A smart man once said that “experience triumphs over all”. Well, in our industry of printing, that statement definitely holds true. Many have come and gone, not quite prepared what to expect only to see a few prevail. Having 30+ years of experience under our belt, Athens Printing knows the printing business inside and out…

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Staying Consistent

It’s always difficult to really put your finger on EXACTLY what increased your sales or what increased new potential leads, but one thing is for sure, if you stay consistent then good things will happen. Although the days of traditional advertising are slowly coming to a halt, it doesn’t mean that you still shouldn’t use…

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Order Guide 101

Often we are asked for information and guidelines for submitting files. Whether it’s business cards, decals, magazines or signs, there is always a preferred method. Please take a look at our Order Guide, as it outlines the quickest and easiest way for us to complete your projects in a timely manner.

Consumer Confidence

Thanks to Canadian Press, Dec. 30, 2013 Investors Group and Harris Decima say all regions of Canada have showed stronger consumer confidence since the beginning of 2013. On a national level, their index of consumer confidence in the fourth quarter was 84.4 – up nearly seven points from the first quarter. Alberta’s index stood at…

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