

Hogue Printing Solutions offers a full spectrum of services spanning traditional printing and marketing to the latest technology in database management, digital printing and pre-press, creative design and packaging.
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THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GREEN
As Kermit the Frog so aptly described the responsibilities of his spot on the color wheel…”It’s not easy being green…”
That statement could apply to the printing industry. Even if you are not aware of the details of the print process, you just know that there are chemical issues involved. After all, printing includes such components as inks, solvents, and coatings just to name a few. Some of these components actually end up on the paper; others are involved in plate-making and the cleaning of presses and related equipment. Related processes like paper bleaching, binding with glues, embossing with foil and packing in plastic bags further complicate the picture.
So what’s green and not-so-green in the Printing Industry? In this age of heightened awareness, it is important to note that there is NO standard or certification for what makes a printer—or an individual project—green. Some printers rely on conventional techniques of utilizing recycled paper and/or soy-based inks. We have made a long-term commitment to implementing and sustaining green initiatives throughout our operations.
At Hogue Printing, we can point with pride to the following:
Sustaining and improving our environment for future generations is a worthy goal that every industry and its employees must support. Every employee at Hogue printing, from executives to technicians, artists and production crews, is committed to doing our part to improve our role in keeping our environment safe for those who will follow us.