December 4, 2023

Greetings - If enhancing your firm's competitive position is important, this edition's articles and video should be of excellent value.
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Andy & Julie Plata
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• Mark Cuban Invests 2X in a Print Provider
• Elevate Your Print Business
• A Professional's Entrepreneurial Journey
• My Thankfulness and Gratitude
• Wide-Format Vertical Applications
• Cal Poly Job Opportunity
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Mark Cuban Invests 2X in a Print Provider. Why?
Instead of retiring in 2015, Campus Ink's owners added a young partner with new marketing and business growth ideas. And seven years later, investors like Mark Cuban invested millions into the company. Why? Campus Ink developed a high-value disruptive service that improves a niche vertical market they had been serving for decades. This short video may stimulate ideas for growth opportunities in your current markets.

Increase Project Management Skills to Increase Print Profits
Production print projects require a coordinated effort among multiple team members. Projects often require various supply items scheduled and deployed over different software print, mail, and stations. The goal is to maximize productivity while minimizing waste, errors, and missed deadlines. If you agree that all that requires outstanding project management, then this article will be of value.

A Professional's Entrepreneurial Journey
This story reflects the fusion of an employee's dedication and a mentor's foresight. From a novice at Ajanta Packaging to the Managing Director of Ajanta UAE. This article provides a model to help your aspiring employees become your next-generation managers. Read and learn from this remarkable story of this rising star as he passionately ascends the professional ladder.

Cal Poly Job Opportunity
As an owner, investing in your employee's professional growth often pays off in the long run, both in terms of their contributions to your business and in creating a positive and supportive workplace culture. Could one of your employees be a perfect fit for this position At CAL POLY?

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Developing the Business
How May I Express My Thankfulness and Gratitude
In a nation of vision and hard work, private generosity fuels communities from Seattle to the Middle East. A heartfelt 'Thank You' to clients empowers us to contribute to their economic journey, creating prosperity for organizations, employees, suppliers, and cherished customers.

Wide-Format Vertical Applications
It is time to start working on your verticals. Explore wide-format print opportunities in your daily travels—automotive, banking, education, engineering, insurance, non-profit, legal, and more. Check out Debbie's extensive list of healthcare print applications. Can they work within your verticals?

Featured News

o Messagepoint Named a Leader in 2023 Aspire CCM-CXM Leaderboard

o Xplor Announces 2023 Dr. Keith Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award

o Semper Workforce Solutions Releases 3Q 2023 Survey Results

"Don’t be quick with attitude, be quick with gratitude. Be grateful and say thanks for efforts and kindnesses of others.” ~ Invajy

Names in the News

Jakob Weigert
Jakob Weigert is the new Product Specialist at Koenig & Bauer Durst.

Mike Esposito
Mike Esposito was named the new Automation Intelligence GVP at Motion Industries.

Michael Näsström
Michael Näsström was appointed Vice President Group Quality and Sustainability for the Plockmatic Group.

Percy Sowden
Percy Sowden is the new General Manager at Durham Box.

Bob Sauer
Bob Sauer, formerly at Crawford Technologies, is now a Major Account Executive at Blue Technologies.

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Good News Outside of Print:

Police Gift Drivers, But It's Not What You Think!
Revolutionizing holiday spirit, police officers swapped tickets, surprising motorists with unexpected acts of kindness. Discover the heartwarming story that turned traffic stops into moments of gratitude and generosity.

Additional News

o Grafika Print Elects to Install New Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X

o Unleashing Unmatched Efficiency: PrintForce Elevates Book Production with Tecnau Stack 1010...

o Unmasking Greenwashing: The Consequences and the Cure

o Motion names new Automation Intelligence GVP

o Canon Solutions America Enables The YGS Group to Maximize Workflow and Drive Efficiency...

o Touchpoint Sustainability: Shaping the Change Towards Sustainability at drupa 2024

o Ricoh Cuts Inspection Time by 94% with Zebra’s RFID Solution

o HEIDELBERG-Gallus Customers Take Home “Best in Show” & “Best in Class”

o USDA Announces Appointments to the Paper and Packaging Board

o Kodak Alaris Wins Multiple Awards From Keypoint Intelligence For IDP Solutions

o Roland DGA and Western Sensibility Partner to Push the Limits of Surface Design

o AN Studio Purchases Scodix Ultra 6000

o Vycom Collected Nearly 1,500 Pounds of Recyclable Material During PRINTING UNITED 2023

o Friesens – Winner of Four Canadian Printing Awards

o Cal Poly Team Wins Xplor’s Annual Design Competition

o Automation-Focused RICOH Pro VC80000 Rewrites Inkjet Economics for Customers

o Konica Minolta Partners with OPEX to Expand Mail and Document Automation Solutions to...

o Kyocera Continues Award-Winning A4 Legacy With New TASKalfa and ECOSYS Color Devices

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