New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 02/03/2012

February 3, 2012 – 5:13 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Congratulations to last week’s Scan of the Week winner, Kelsie from Design Out Loud :)

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 02/03/2012

Scan of the Week 02/03/2012

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of A Canucks Jersey. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 01/27/2012Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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PacBlue comes on as a sponsor of the 2012 Vancouver Corporate Champions Games

February 2, 2012 – 5:15 pm

At PacBlue Printing, giving back has always been part of our company ethics. We are proud to give gifts of the heart and spirit to support our local community. PacBlue is a proud sponsor of many  organizations and causes that are making a difference around Metro Vancouver.

We are happy to announce that we have come on board as a sponsor of the 2012 Vancouver Corporate Champions Games. Each year, Corporate Champions Vancouver produces a large, multi-sports challenge for local companies both large and small. The annual CCV Summer Games brings together corporate, non-profit and governmental organizations from across Metro Vancouver to encourage team building, and health and wellness in the workplace. Over the past two years, the event has grown to include over 1,300 participants representing close to 50 organizations.

The CCV Summer Games 2012 will be hosted between June 2nd and June 10th at venues that include the Richmond Olympic Oval and TBC Indoor Go-Karting. The games will include eleven different recreational activities and best of all, all events are scheduled during non-business hours. Join PacBlue and many other companies this summer as we connect with our colleagues, have fun and represent our organization in Metro Vancouver’s only true corporate challenge. After all work can be fun too!!

Vancouver Corporate Champions Games sponsored by PacBlue Printing

We are a proud sponsor of the 2012 VCC Summer Games! Go PacBlue Go!!!!!!

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New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 01/27/2012

January 27, 2012 – 2:03 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Congratulations to last week’s Scan of the Week winner, Michael Sachs :)

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 01/27/2012

Scan of the Week 01/27/2012

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of Cup A Noodle Soup. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 01/20/2012

Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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Viscera Film Fest Vancouver 2012

January 27, 2012 – 1:39 pm

There was blood. There was guts. There was gore and suspense.

Viscera is a film festival dedicated to short films of horror featuring female filmmakers from around the globe. The Festival organized by Curio Media and sponsored by PacBlue Printing and Super Channel took place at the Rio Theater on Friday, January 13th.

2012 Viscera Film Festival Vancouver

Some shorts were short – lasting less than a minute. Some were over 10 minutes. There were films that had a beginning, a middle and an end. There were films with a single scene. Others were without context, leaving the audience to fill in the gaps. Using a variety of techniques – each short told a unique tale of terror. All left an uneasiness with the audience like any good horror movie should.

Viscera Film Festival Vancouver - Sponsorship by PacBlue Printing

PacBlue Prinitng on the BIG SCREEN!

If you aren’t easily offended and not afraid of a little short horror film you should check out the Viscera Film Fest next time it’s in town. The Winners were announced and awards were presented on stage following the screenings.

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New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 01/20/2012

January 20, 2012 – 2:07 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Congratulations to last week’s Scan of the Week winner from Vector Courier :)

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 01/20/2012

Scan of the Week 01/20/2012

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of A Scarf. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 01/13/2012

Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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Embracing Technology

January 20, 2012 – 12:54 pm

Eastman Kodak Co. filing for bankruptcy protection can be seen as a warning to businesses that do not keep up with advancements in technology.

Kodak began in 1880 and reached ultimate heights in 1969 with Neil Armstrong using a Kodak camera to take pictures on the moon. By 1976, Kodak had a 90% market share of photographic film sales in the United States and was a recognized name worldwide. The phrase “Kodak Moment” is still used today when referring to a moment to be saved and remembered.

So what caused their downfall?

The late 1990’s saw a rise in digital photographic and computer technology. With the growth of the internet, consumers were trending away from traditional film print and towards digital image capturing. Many believe Eastman Kodak’s decline was due to their failure to embrace digital technology, the very technology that they invented in 1975, the digital camera. Kodak executives could not imagine a world without photographic film use and were slow to adapt. By 2001, Kodak became largely irrelevant in the industry and began a more aggressive push to become competitive, but it was far too late.

Technological advancements have also had an impact on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Technology has changed the construction industry with internet collaboration, laser equipment, mobile devices and digital take-off software. The industry is more streamlined, faster, and able to process more information than ever before. With sustained progression in online integrated project management services, combined with increased environmental awareness, the future of AEC work will continue towards digital distribution.

Serving the AEC industry, the reprographic trade has traditionally distributed paper prints created from consultant drawings. Reprographic firms keep watch on the prediction of a paperless society. The prediction has not yet been realized, as paper is still the primary method of drawing distribution. However, when news of a company like Eastman Kodak shows up in the inbox, it reminds us of the need to embrace advancements in technology.

PacBlue is among the reprographic industry leaders offering the digital plan room ProjectFile. ProjectFile will deliver a reduction in print costs, improved collaboration between team members, simplified drawing distribution, instant notification on addendums and a digital audit trail on each of the drawings.

Greg Downes is an Account Manager at PacBlue Printing — “I entered the (AEC) industry in 1981. Digital technology was just starting to change our business. At that time, most consultants were manually drawing with drafting arms. In 1995, I marveled at a 386 processor running AutoCAD R13 on Windows 3.1. I’ve gone from monitoring the fax machine and stopping at a phone booth to make a call, to eagerly awaiting technology like the Motorola Atrix 4G that will integrate my smart phone with my net book.”

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New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 01/13/2012

January 13, 2012 – 2:49 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Unfortunately no one guessed the scan of the week last week :(

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 01/13/2012

Scan of the Week 01/13/2012

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of A Letter Opener. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 12/23/2011

Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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PacBlue at Buildex Vancouver 2012

January 12, 2012 – 2:46 pm

BUILDEX Vancouver is one of Canada’s largest trade shows and conferences, welcoming over 13,000 Design, Construction and Real Estate Management professionals each year. For the past few years PacBlue Printing has been actively participating as a show exhibitor. This year we have upgraded our participation and will have a 400 sqft booth. You can visit us at booth 623.

At Buildex you will find over 600 exhibits and more than 50 educational seminars that impact three distinct professional markets:

  • Interior design and architecture
  • Property and real estate management
  • Construction and renovation

And all of this under one roof!

We invite you to join us on February 8th & 9th, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Center to enjoy two days of product launches, problem-solving, education and the year’s best networking opportunities! Save $25 CAD by registering for your complimentary pass online through the link below or send an email to sales@pacblueprinting.com and we’ll gladly put a pass for you in the mail.



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New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 12/23/2011

December 23, 2011 – 12:04 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Unfortunately no one guessed the scan of the week last week :(

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 12/23/2011

Scan of the Week 12/23/2011

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of A Dog Bone. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 12/09/2011

Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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New Scan Of The Week–> Win Movie Tix!!! 12/09/2011

December 9, 2011 – 5:58 pm

Two Free Cineplex Movie Passes to First Correct Guess in the Comments or via Twitter

In the interest of keeping the Scan of the Week exciting, we’ve decided to step it up a notch and offer a prize to the first correct guess each week (see rules below). This week should be challenging, but I’m sure someone will claim the movie tickets! The first person who correctly identifies the scan of the week and enters it into the comments on the blog page or replies via twitter will receive two movie passes for Cineplex Odeon. Obviously this is a local contest, so for those who aren’t in the Vancouver area, we’d be glad to offer you the movie passes, but you’d have to fly to Vancouver to use them. We’ll notify the winner via email or twitter and you can swing by and collect your prize at our W. 2nd location in Vancouver. Happy guessing and best of luck!

Unfortunately no one guessed the scan of the week last week :(

For those of you who haven’t seen the scan of the week before, here is our usual intro:

At PacBlue Printing we just happen to have one of the most powerful scanners available anywhere called the Cruse Scanner. It’s the same scanner used by the Vatican, NASA and the Getty Museum to digitally archive their artifacts. So, let me tell you that it scans in an amazing amount of detail so when you zoom in real tight, it remains crystal clear. On Friday of each week we are going to scan an everyday object or item on our ultra high-resolution scanner and see if you can guess what it is. It could be just about anything, food, household item, you name it we might scan it. It’s that simple.

So, here goes. Take a look at the picture below and see if you can guess what it is by answering in the blog comments section below the post. This one is harder than last week, so we’ll see how you make out. Next week we’ll scan something new and send it out along with the answer to this one. You’ll be able to check out the full size image and zoom in and out on the image to see your own extreme close-ups. Have fun and if you are interested in learning more about our high quality scanning services be sure to check out our website’s scanning services page.

To get automatic notification of these subscribe to the blog at left or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pacblueprinting

PacBlue Printing Scan of the week 12/09/2011

Scan of the Week 12/09/2011

Here is last week’s answer revealed. Use the controls below to zoom around and take a close look at the close-up of Counter Bell. The + zooms in and the – zooms out. You can also move the red ‘field of view’ box around inside the upper left hand corner thumbnail image to see different sections of the image or drag the image with your mouse in the main window. To reset image click the circle with an arrow inside of it.

Last week's PacBlue Printing close-up 12/02/2011

Close-up from Last Week

Rules: The rules are pretty straightforward (after all this is for fun right?) and haven’t been vetted by our legal team to avoid a monster law suit based on alleged discriminatory practices. Basically, first correct guess to post via twitter or the blog comments can claim the movie tickets. In the interest of fairness and to spread the wealth around, previous winners will be ineligible from winning for 1 month at which point they are free to win again. So, have fun, and guess away.

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