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Jay Williamson

Think the Printing Trade is Dead? Think Again!
Jay Williamson, a 4th generation printer, shares his family’s 151-year print history. His Great Grandfather started in print in 1869 and then formed an Indianapolis printing company in 1900. His business survived a World War, a pandemic, and the Great Depression. All without the internet, zoom, or stimulus money. Read more…
Aaron Lusch - Platypus

Platypus Maximizes Security, Productivity With KODAK 
Platypus Print Packaging recently became the first in the APAC region to upgrade to Kodak’s new cloud-based printing workflow platform PRINERGY On Demand. “After dealing with cybersecurity threats in the past, we wanted a workflow system that had all the power of our on-premise system, with even more powerful security,” said Aaron Lusch, GM at Platypus.
KM - MGI JETvarnish 3D

Konica Minolta’s Embellishment Technology Sparks Sales
Konica Minolta announced the installation of its MGI JETvarnish 3D press at EPF. “We were truly impressed with the comprehensive half-day sales training Konica Minolta provided to us, truly the best I have ever received from a vendor,” said Steve Roberts, EPF’s President. “We are already seeing our commercial business grow by having this offering…”
Tim Saur

Durst Acquires Majority Stake in Vanguard Digital Printing
Durst is strengthening its position in the US Graphics Industry with the acquisition of a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems. "Vanguard Digital Printing Systems is a rapidly growing and very successful company in a customer segment in which we are currently not active," said Tim Saur, President of Durst North America.
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Elixir
Memjet Challenge Breeds Creativity

Challenge Breeds Creativity
Over the years, Memjet has put extensive resources into ensuring their OEM partners could receive the technology, components, and support they need rapidly and effectively. The pandemic has, at times, challenged their efforts. But they have not wavered in their mission to ensure the continuity of supply for printing technology.
Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business
Every Connection Represents the Potential to Care
Whether you recognize it or not, your company is a “Learning Lab” re. your customers' needs, priorities, and ambitions. Before giving a supplier an invitation, your customer first wants to know if that supplier is Trustworthy and does that supplier Really Care?
Eli Grinberg

Scodix Launches 6 New Presses
Scodix announced the launch of its Ultra Digital Enhancement Press Series, consisting of six presses. "Whatever the application, enhancement, or budget requirement, we have a solution within this series. Print service providers can choose the press that will best support the future growth of their business," said Scodix CEO, Eli Grinberg.
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Managing Marketing Procurement Through a Kraljic Lens 
Sourcing professionals have used portfolio models to optimize supply management strategies for over three decades. In a landmark 1983 Harvard Business Review article, Peter Kraljic introduced a purchasing portfolio model. The time has come to apply these practices to the procurement of printing and marketing services.
Webinar Label Traxx and Xeikon

Critical Importance of Workflow in Production Printing
Workflow is perhaps the only true differentiator a print provider can compete on. They may have identical printing equipment, but differences in plant layout, software, finishing equipment, and operating processes are what create a unique workflow. Label Traxx and Xeikon share the benefits of digital workflow for label converters.
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Names in the News
Will Thacker

Will Thacker
Centric Business Systems is pleased to announce Will Thacker has joined the company as a Director of Sales.
Christa Quarles

Christa Quarles
Corel Corporation announces that Christa Quarles was appointed as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors.

Insights of Value?
Affording EOY Employee Health Insurance Renewals Is Getting Harder
Coverage is a significant expense for employers, especially those in small businesses, as they deal with the pandemic’s economic fallout.

Industry News

o Mark Andy Digital Press Division to Offer Its Users GMG Color Management...

o Quadient Inspire Days Virtual Experience to Draw Customer Experience Experts...

o Xaar Sets Vision for the Future

o Unite & Conquer at The Cannata Report's 35th Anniversary Gala

o GMG ColorCard receives prestigious 2020 InterTech Technology Award

o Hybrid Software Continues on the Winning Track

o Minuteman Press International Named to Franchise Business Review Culture100...

o AM Lithography Marks 2020 with the Installation of its 20th Komori Press

o Quadient to Share Best Practices for Digital Transformation and Customer...

o Chat with Eaglewood Technologies at FTA Fall Conference!
Good News Outside of Print:
Make a difference

Think You Can't Make a Difference? Yes, You Can!
It’s not easy to single-handedly solve global problems, but one person can still make a difference in the world. People in this list show us how ordinary people are making a difference in the world, and we can do it too.

 

Additional News

o Registration Now OPEN for APTech’s LeadingPRINT Summit on October 13

o Governor Presents Lexmark with U.S. Department of Defense Freedom Award

o Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions Established