PE firms like Siris, who bought EFI, seem to be recognizing the unrealized value in the print, packaging, and label industry. As more senior print professionals join PE firms investments should accelerate. Recent PE examples: Platinum Equity buys Pitney Bowes DMT; ICV buys SG360; Arion Partners financed ePac; Apollo buys Pitney Bowes Services; Icah...

INTERACT 2019’s 300+ attendees gained new insights into Ricoh’s future plans and latest technology platforms. One of the event’s technology highlights was the new RICOH VC 70000 with early owners sharing their operational experiences and new revenue opportunities. A new ‘Operational Excellence’ education track focused on lean manufacturing, media,...

Marketers discarded the old communications channels when the shiny new digital ones arrived like in the movie Toy Story where Woody was discarded for Buzz Lightyear. BUT, as the new begins fading, the old is often reconsidered. Digital delivery systems are beginning to fade. So - now is the time to promote print to ‘top of mind’ with storytelling....

An all-cash agreement is in place to buy EFI for $37 a share. If the transaction is approved by EFI’s shareholders and no better offer is received, the sales will be completed by the end of September. The transaction announcement surprised the industry as well as EFI’s new CEO. By Thursday afternoon, the stock was trading at $37.22 (a 26.6% increas...

The key to success is to make it easy for people and companies to do business with your firm. Most companies have mission statements focused on benefitting their clients, team members, and partners. But business processes tend to bloat over time which can lead to ‘Process Paralysis.’ See if you have the signs.

Tuesday, President Trump shared the opportunities and challenges he faces leading the USA over the coming year. And earlier that day, Xerox’s Vice Chairman & CEO, John Visentin and his leadership team, shared the new management’s 3-year success roadmap. Read on as we share comments, a video and slides of the 2019 Investor Day presentations.

Whatever Happened To: The KBA & Xerox Integrated Digital 40” Sheetfed Press for the Folding Carton Market? This Series is dedicated to major industry announcements that seem to have disappeared. This installment seeks feedback on the drupa 2016 KBA / Xerox partnership announcement of a folding carton press. Announced as in the final stages of deve...

Andy and Julie Plata were asked to share their views on what the print community might expect over the coming year. The following represents their thoughts for 2019. After you read their comments, let us know your thoughts on the topics they noted or any others you feel we should have covered.

Print Plant Cyberattacks: US Newspapers Disrupted. Does That Affect Your Company? The holiday weekend newspaper cyberattacks blocked access to critical files and articles and print-based software. By paying close attention to the newspaper plant hacks, print professionals can begin protecting their companies. Preventing the cost and lost business...

An American Printer CommentaryAndy & Julie PlataJune 22, 2018 On June 18, Fujifilm files a lawsuit against Xerox for $1 billion+ and hinted at the potential for additional actions by adding text to their suit about suspected SEC disclosure violations by Xerox’s 1st and 3rd largest shareholders, Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. Fujifilm Cries “FOUL” T...