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Advantages of the Process Free Plates
In this interview with KODAK's Senior Vice President John O'Grady, he discusses the advantages of KODAK Sonora Process Free Plates, including the environmental benefits and pressroom savings that can be realized with process free plates. Mr. O'Grady also previews the improvements to come in the next-generation SONORA XTRA plates.
McLean Packaging INstalls Speedmaser

McLean Packaging Streamlines Production
McLean Packaging, seeking to upgrade one of its older presses, first considered the XL 106 after it was recommended by one of its press operators. “Our pressmen, who have worked on Heidelberg machines previously, insisted that we take a look at the Speedmaster when we were making our next purchase,” said Joe Fenkel, CEO of McLean Packaging.
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Mark Ploucha

YGS Group Upgrades It's Digital Operations
The YGS Group adopted the advanced HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press to drive more services and higher-impact print. "We are huge fans of Indigo print quality and continue to embrace any new technology that enhances the quality of the print and the process to deliver the best possible products to our customers," said Mark Ploucha, VP, The YGS Group.
Xerox Reveals Suite

New  Suite of Production Print Innovations Revealed
Xerox announced a suite of production print innovations, including new presses, technology enhancements for existing printers, as well as artificial intelligence and automation features that aid speed and productivity. The nine new products and features focus on boosting productivity and profit for print providers.
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Fujifilm Announces Collaboration with ZUND America
"We are pleased to work alongside Zund America, Inc., to answer the needs of our customers looking for cost-effective, successful cutting solutions," said Todd Zimmerman, division president, FUJIFILM NA. "As we move into the future of printing, and as integration and automation become increasingly important, it was critical for us to continue to evolve as it relates to finishing."
Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business
Do We Offer & Explain Solutions to Unrecognized Needs
Most customer organizations want fewer suppliers. They want suppliers who provide resources and solutions with talent, creativity, and proactive thoughtfulness. This pandemic is loaded with opportunities if you’re asking, “Who’s crying in pain and wants solutions to previously unsolved needs and pain?”
Debbie Nicholson

Wide-Format Requires Design-Centric Thinking!
Are you aware that smart and effective design is behind the success of many wide-format printing companies?  Great design and engineering can be considered intellectual property. Take a deeper look into your organization’s strengths, knowledge, skills, and talents; you might uncover some magnificent and even breathtaking new capabilities that could traject a much-needed course correction.
Industry Analysts

Bridging the Gap Between Offset and Digital Insights
Looking at the global market from a print value perspective, the past year has seen a remarkable crossover point where the value of offset litho print output was overtaken by the aggregate value of non-offset litho analogue processes. Flexo is the main winner in the analogue markets, mostly thanks to expansion in the packaging and label sectors.

PRINTING United Concludes with Impressive Participation
The PRINTING United Digital Experience reports strong attendance. Programming is available on-demand free if you register through 1/31. “We are incredibly thankful to those who participated both as exhibitors and attendees to this powerful platform we’ve had to transition to in this most extraordinary year,” said Mark J. Subers, president of PRINTING United. 
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Names in the News
Joji Tokunaga

Joji Tokunaga
Joji Tokunaga, President and CEO of Ricoh Americas, has been recognized as part of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO program.
Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann

Dr. Nicolas Wiedman
Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann, who previously held the position of General Manager, succeeds Herbert Forker as CEO of Siegwerk.
Jessica Crowley

Jessica Crowley
Copier Careers is proud to announce the promotion of Jessica Crowley to Senior Vice President.
Kody Bendele

Kody Bendele
FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC) has named Kody Bendele as its first Sales Manager, North America.

Industry News

o Crawford Technologies Launches New Plug-in to Ease Document Accessibility for...

o Play Your Cards Right

o Epson to Participate in the Virtual Digital Packaging Summit Designed for the...

o Free Ebook: Rethinking Retail Marketing This Holiday Season During COVID-19

o Minuteman Press South Hills Franchise Acquires Greentree Printing and...

o W+D Introduces New Direct Mail Envelope Solution for Digital Printers

o Quadient to Speak at Guidewire Connections on How Journey Mapping Improves...
Good News
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$1 Million Gift to Expand 3D Printing at Children’s Hospital
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has received $1 million from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation to rapidly expand the hospital’s investment and use of medical 3D printing solutions to improve care, education, and surgical outcomes for children.
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