This month's employee spotlight, Stephanie, comes all the way from Gilbert, South Carolina! Stephanie is our newest sassy, southern addition to our production team. As a part of our production team, Stephanie completes the finishing work for all print projects, such as binding, cutting, and drilling.  When she's not in the production room with us, she enjoys spending time with her wife & dog, ...
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Have you ever noticed the labels with the little trees and acronyms on the wood or paper products you buy? Probably not, unless you are looking for them.  These labels are helpful for environmentally conscious consumers to understand where their products are coming from. That can take some research on their part, but we are here to help.  On most forest products, like lumber or paper, there ...
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Printing has been playing a significant role in several industries, especially education. Schools in all cities and states primarily benefit from print services, which improve and better teaching and studying techniques. Replica Printing helps teachers and educators stay up-to-date with print technology and its advantages, all within a cost-friendly budget. Our company has been serving San Diego f...
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steps towards sustainability.

A common myth about the printing industry is that it is not sustainable. We’re here to bust that myth. According to Two Sides North America, in the United States, 39% of the fiber used to make paper comes from recycled materials. The other 61% comes from sustainably managed forests, which are held to strict standards by certifying agencies such as the Forrest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustaina...
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So, you've finally finished that report or book but can't say "hurrah!" yet because you're worried about the binding services? Well, while there are things to worry about, like how to hold together the pages, how to cover the book and how to decorate and label the cover, thanks to modern machines, you don't have to worry so much. Bookbinding is no longer the lengthy and complicated process it...
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Here at Replica, we believe our most valuable assets are not the machines we use for printing, but rather our hard-working employees who operate them. After all, without our awesome team, our printers are just expensive hunks of plastic! Everyone here on Team Replica helps to ensure your print projects are the best quality and they go above and beyond to exceed expectations. To show our appreciati...
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If you have never used laminators before, you are likely wondering why all the fuss around it. In fact, you may not actually understand why you would willingly run your documents through a machine to be coated in plastic. Truth be told, though, there are numerous reasons why you should laminate your documents. Irrespective of what materials you have, they will mostly be on paper, and these documen...
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Maintaining a small business or trying to start one can be a serious challenge, considering that you have a limited budget and you may compete with many others in the same market. Due to this constant struggle to remain active, lower your costs and subsequently raise your profits, it is quite possible to try and remove some of your expenses. Many might believe that this is the right choice in orde...
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training materials, quick reference job aids, synthetic paper stock

It looks like paper, and it feels like paper, but in fact, it is not paper.  Synthetic paper is a material usually produced from resin and in some cases plastics. Although it has a similar look and feel, synthetic paper has several distinct advantages over traditional paper stocks.  Here are the top 5 reasons you should consider using synthetic paper for your next print project: 1. No Need to...
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Local print marketing is important to tell your story. We might live in the age of technology, however most people connect more with companies that offer them printed materials. This happens mostly due to digital sensory overload. Nowadays people see so many digital ads everywhere that they barely ever remember one. They usually just ignore them. But there is something special about printed ...
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