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Having the ability to showcase your business anywhere is crucial. Powerful marketing tools can significantly enhance your outreach and leave a lasting impact on potential clients.
Having the ability to showcase your business anywhere is crucial. Powerful marketing tools can significantly enhance your outreach and leave a lasting impact on potential clients.
10 Strategies to Entice Employees Back to the Office. Despite pleas from politicians and employers…
In an era where our attention flutters from one digital spectacle to another, there’s one marketing tool that endures amidst the chaos: print.
10 Strategies to Entice Employees Back to the Office. Despite pleas from politicians and employers…
From Boardrooms to Zoom Rooms: How Marketing Can Help Navigate the Office Space Value Shift A study by Columbia University and NYU suggests that the value of US office buildings took quite a dip — a substantial 32% decrease in 2020. And it looks like it might settle around a 28% decrease long-term because so…
The Art of Attraction: Leveraging Signage and Graphics in a Challenging CRE Market The commercial real estate market conditions are challenging. In our current market, characterized by high interest rates, the cost of borrowing has been escalating for both buyers and developers. It dampens investment returns and increases the financial burdens in new projects. This…
We thought we would have some fun and build our LinkedIn page followers at the same time. From now until the end of January 2024, for everyone that follows our WP&B LinkedIn page, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $25.00 Starbucks gift card. For each 25 people who sign up, we will give away one…
Introducing the Canon Arizona 1380 and Colorado M Series Printers at WP&B In the ever-evolving world of printing technology, staying at the forefront is crucial to meeting the diverse needs of customers and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. At Willamette Print’s & Blueprint’s (WP&B), we’ve always been committed to delivering top-tier print solutions. That’s…
How Wall Decor Affects Employee Morale Having thoughtful wall decor in your office is a great way to create a positive atmosphere and increase employee morale. Studies have shown wall graphics can even lead to a sense of belonging and community among the workplace as well as an increase in company productivity! Wall decor can:…
ASK renovated their computer lab with a focus on the fun and interactive video game Kerbal Space Program. With permission from the game’s developers, we provided larger-than-life standups of Kerbals as well as keyboard stickers that were designed specifically for the game.
We are launching a new online order system on May 9. The new order form is easier to use (less steps and improved file uploading), has better product descriptions and, because it is tied to our MIS, it allows you to review your orders and invoices.
Artist Jeffrey Hall Art shows his work at The Gallery at Ten Oaks in McMinnville. These striking images by Jeff were printed onto brushed aluminum Dibond here at WP&B. Nice show, Jeff!
Customizable wrapping paper is back at WP&B! Create your own design or send us two image files and we will create a customized wrapping paper especially for you! For further information you can use our contact form or give us a call at (503) 223-5011.
We are saddened to announce that Jeff Morin passed away on Friday, November 5. Jeff was with WP&B since April 2002, and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him including the customers he worked with as well as the team members here at WP&B.
Explore Unlimited ECO-FRIENDLY Possibilities!Ask for our sample notebook of alternative, recyclable, affordable ECO-FRIENDLY options. Sample images of prints onto a paper based recyclable wallpaper! Bring your printing vision to life with our eco-friendly notebook! Whether your project is commercial or residential, let us help fulfill all of your printing needs with the services below! PlansWall…
https://youtu.be/xCcLb69QEIU We are proud to introduce the fastest imagePROGRAF. Ever. Up to 4 D Prints/Minute* (up to 244 D Prints/Hour**) Integrated 100-Print Capacity Top Stacker Dual-Roll Intelligent Media-Handling System that Detects Media Type, Width, and Length Built with production, efficiency, and versatility in mind, the imagePROGRAF TZ large-format printer is a new hybrid solution! It’s uniquely qualified to seize…
Customizable wrapping paper is now available at WP&B! Create your own design or send us two image files and we will create a customized wrapping paper especially for you! For further information you can use our contact form or give us a call at (503) 223-5011.
Welcome to our new website! Our goal with the new site is to help you get the information and answers you need for our products and services. We have a new FAQ section under Services. We also have a new Materials & Products section under Display Graphics page. Please contact us if you have any questions or…
We hope that you are healthy and safe. Whether you are planning on reopening your facility or you need assistance with communicating safe practices, we have pre-made graphics to assist you. Foot Print Social Distancing Floor Decals Floor Decals are adhesive vinyl stickers with a matte surface which is slip and scratch resistant. Offered in sets of…
As we follow the impact of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Willamette Print & Blueprint (WP&B) is committed to taking preventive measures to reduce the risk to our customers, employees and communities while still providing the services you depend on. Following the advice from CDC we have put into place the following actions for our…
Easier to understand invoices and statements. Soon after the launch we will open up online account access where you can review your account and pay invoices. Within six to nine months we will launch an updated job submission tool that will be faster and easier to use. These new orders will be integrated with the accounting…
It has been Willamette Print & Blueprint’s privilege, and our challenge, to once again work with Scanlan Kemper Bard (SKB) and their design firm over the past two years to update and transform several areas of the American Bank Building in downtown Portland. The mission was to brighten up the lobby area by covering the…
The Oregon Historical Society currently has an exhibition called Barley, Barrels, Bottles, & Brews: 200 Years of Oregon Beer. The Oregon Historical Society tapped Formations, Inc. to provide the design and installation of their project. We work closely with the team at Formations to produce the graphics for the exhibit. WP&B used a variety of…
A lot of our customers have used our prints on DiBond for their outdoor signage because the material prints well and holds up well in our environment. Recently, we have had artists use DiBond for their artwork. One such artist is Theresa Weil, who is a mixed media artist based in Portland. Theresa describes her…
Most window graphics are either only viewable from one side or if they are viewable form both sides they need two different graphics (one for each side of the glass). WP&B has the distinct ability to print window graphics that can be viewed from both sides on a single piece of film. This is possible…
We received a wonderful note from Heidi Riggs from Parameterix. I was so thankful for Andy’s help last week when I was in a time crunch and out of my comfort zone that I wanted to tell everyone about my experience. I realized that this is exactly how we want our clients to feel about…
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital recently held their Wet Nose Soiree at the Portland Art Museum. We were there to help with larger (way larger) than life cut outs of a dog and cat. Each cut out was 5 feet wide by 10 feet tall. We printed and mounted each one on a sheet…
Recently, Justin Dean from Royce’s Prop Shop needed a backdrop solution for an upcoming event. He was faced with having to print a 116′ x 8′ worth of backdrop in a quick amount of time, and he had a strict budget that needed to be met. Since the backdrop would only be used for a…
We recently worked with NewSchool of Architecture & Design on an exciting project to display their student’s work on a redevelopment project for the Ford District in Central Eastside of Portland. The project included 34 large format boards accompanied by smaller format books that displayed the student’s work on the project. The images were on display at…
WP&B is excited to announce our acquisition of the HP PageWide XL 8000. With the HP PageWide XL 8000 we are now able to produce plans that provide beautiful shades of gray and color. With this new equipment there are three major benefits to you: better legibility in shaded areas, improved redlines and markup drawings,…
Happy to print signs for GoGreen and Portland Pedal Power for the upcoming Go Green Portland conference on October 5, 2016 #GoGreenPDX. Additional information regarding the conference can be found at http://portland.gogreenconference.net.
We are proud to support the Think Joule team as part of Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest’s first annual peer-to-peer fundraising challenge! For further information go to Be Bold Repel For Her. To support the Think Joule team please go to their page at https://www.classy.org/fundraise/team?ftid=82811.
Vigillo Suites We recently installed graphics at Vigillo for their corporate offices. The windows had a previous frost film applied to the interior side of the windows. We printed monochromatic prints on clear film and installed them on the exterior part of the window. By having film on two different surfaces, it created a very…
Over the past few months WPB has worked with Think Joule on a project for KOIN Tower. The scope of the project involved printing and installing a display showcase for KOIN Tower’s upcoming renovation. Think Joule wanted to utilize the space as effectively as possible which meant that we needed to provide graphics that were…
WP&B recently worked with Central Catholic High School on a décor project for the Murphy Center expansion. Central Catholic’s goal was to celebrate past and present students by having images of them in their new expansion hallway and the Heritage Wall. The hallway leading up to the Heritage Wall has six images. The Heritage Wall…
Portland University was looking for a way to welcome new students to the campus. They knew that they wanted to use their Pilots nickname with the students taking the place of the letter ‘I’. To achieve the desired effect, we printed directly onto FalcolnBoard and used a PVC backing support for additional rigidity. The base…
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of Elise Beuke, who is part of the US Team at the World Rowing Junior Championship in Rio de Janeiro on August 5-9. Elise has been on a rowing team for the past year and will compete in the women’s double sculls. We wish Elise the…
Recently, Wieden+Kennedy used Gigapan technology to create a gigapixel image of the Nike Foamposite One “Sharpie” and Penny 6 pack shoes. Usually this photographic process is used to create gigapixel shots of city landscapes and outer space. Wieden+Kennedy wanted to show the incredible detail and resolution that can be achieved using this technology. There are…
WP&B is excited to announce its recent acquisition of an HP Latex 360. With the HP Latex 360, we are improving our large format color imaging with the following capabilities: The HP Latex 360 has a new print optimizer that provides a higher quality image and improves print speed. With the new curing system and…
We have been working with Nibs and Greens on package labeling. This is a two step process wherein we print their packing information on high quality label material and then kiss-cut each label on our Zünd digital cutter. The labels are available in both clear and opaque. Here are two images of their labels on…
We have been working with Paul Williams of Become Company on some great applications for his clients. Here, Become Company had us print directly onto aluminum panels which they then mounted onto a wood frame. This is for a Formula 1 race in Austin Texas.
In the upcoming issue of Printing Industries of America magazine WP&B president, Neil Humphrey, is quoted in the article Dimensional Inkjet: Advances are Driving Dimensional Print Differentiation. The article discusses dimensional and multi-layered printing and it’s appeal in the market place. With these unique capabilities, WP&B is able to offer our customers more creative and…
A lot has changed in the world of décor, and we want to share our knowledge We have worked with Hewlett-Packard to present a course that covers how digital décor wallcoverings makes on-demand custom wall coverings possible, plus you can earn an AIA continuing education credit! We have technology that makes it easy to design…
The position of Bid Manager is one that is becoming more and more important to architect and engineering firms, construction companies, and sub-contractors. The reasons are simple: having someone skilled on both sides of the bid will result in cost competitive pricing, accurate job forecasting, and overall success of the project for both parties. Whether…
We are pleased to announce the release of the new Canon imagePROGRAF iPF MFP M40 solution. This bundled system is offered with five different Canon imagePROGRAF models to provide you with the right solution for your applications. This new iPF MFP solution offers several new and enhanced technologies making it a powerful capture-to-output mix for…
Willamette Print & Blueprint is now an authorized Canon Serving Dealer. We offer the full range of Canon Large Format Graphic Arts Printers, MFP (Multiple Function Printers), and Technical Document Printers. We provide different acquisition models including outright purchase, leasing and facilities management. With sales, service, support and supplies, Willamette Print & Blueprint offers a…