Xerox makes for great and complex stories. Last year was the Xerox / FUJIFILM / Fuji Xerox roller coaster ride. The new thrill ride is Xerox’s buyout bid for 3X Bigger HP. Or might it be Xerox’s attempt to stimulate HP to bid on buying Xerox? Or is Xerox trying to entice another player to come into play – Canon or Konica Minolta or EFI – for all or... Read More
Fourth-generation family member and CEO John Hummel recounts the early days of the business. ”In 1884, my great-grandfather started Hummel Distributing in New York with a horse and buggy. He would supply workers with flyers, newspapers, and other communications for door-to-door delivery. My grandfather continued with the delivery business and added... Read More
Lauren Easton, Eric Nieser, and Malika Williams, students at the University of Houston Digital Media Program, were awarded the inaugural Mal Baboyian Scholarships. The multi-year scholarship fund was established in honor of the leadership, mentorship, business acumen displayed by Mal Baboyian who recently retired from senior leadership positions at... Read More
Why is it easier for me to learn when my pizza order is to be delivered to my home…and where it is on the delivery route --- than it is to learn, “When my print order is to be delivered… or was delivered?” Read More
With two months to go, now is the time to start preparing for your 2020 data and forms changes. It’s time to start updating the code that is creating your input/output data files. Review AFP Page Definitions, AFP Form Definitions, Xerox JSL/FSL files. Do you have new information, design elements, or legalese for the new year? 2020 is wider than 201... Read More
Print Agnostic Student Becomes a Print Enthusiast After Classes at the University of Houston Digital Media Program. Next Goal is NYU Masters in Print Management. Read More
Sustainability has become a critical factor in a commercial printer’s success. The KODAK SONORA Plate Green Leaf Award program celebrates the printing industry leaders who are adopting sustainable practices within their businesses, and who are offering clients environmentally friendly options that meet their printing needs. Over the program’s five... Read More
Print remains essential in today’s communication mix thanks to digital inkjet technology. Inkjet expands production to high-quality, individualized output on complex substrates like packaging, labels, plastics, electronics, wallpapers, fabrics, and building materials. However, fast growth has original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking new inkj... Read More
ChromaGraphics accelerates the success of its clients with wise investments in people, training, and technology. First-priority is managing the optimal balance between production efficiency and high-touch client engagement. Eric Janssen credits the education and business experiences gained at Cal Poly for providing him an excellent grounding in the... Read More
Konica Minolta accelerated its disruption of the industrial print market space with the announcement of five new clients for the AccurioJet KM-1 LED UV Inkjet Press. The five companies represent some of North America’s oldest, most prestigious, and fastest-growing commercial printers and direct mailers - American Printing, DMS Ink, GHP Media, O'Nei... Read More