Printing Industry M&A: What’s Hot, What’s Not in Commercial Printing and Packaging

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 6, 2019, 2:13 pm.

Peter Schaefer, of printing industry M&A advisory firm New Direction Partners, discusses the types of commercial printing and packaging … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Reducing Steps and Increasing Productivity with Rotary Diecutting

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 6, 2019, 1:55 pm.

If your shop is planning to add diecutting, or if you simply wish to find out how to make your… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Mother-Daughter Duo Celebrate 30 Years in Business with Minuteman Press Franchise in Kentucky

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 6, 2019, 1:33 pm.

In 1989, Phyllis Lynch and Dawn Little, teamed up as the owners and operators of a Minuteman Press franchise in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Mutoh America, Inc. Opens New Distribution Center in Los Angeles

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 6, 2019, 12:59 pm.

Scheduled to make its first shipment from the new location in May of 2019, the facility will offer state-of-the-art inventory… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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ARC’s Riot Creative Imaging Integrates Océ Colorado 1640 Wide-Format Printers Into 11 of Its Locations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 6, 2019, 12:51 pm.

Canon Solutions America announced that the Océ Colorado 1640 has been installed at 11 key Riot Creative Imaging locations throughout… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Robert Witko on How Digital Inkjet, Toner and Offset Printing Work in Harmony at Fort Orange Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 29, 2019, 3:08 pm.

Robert Witko, president and CEO of Fort Orange Press in Albany, N.Y., discusses how his company’s toner-based digital printers, Océ… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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International Prinect Software User Days 2019 to Focus on Workflow Optimization of the Overall System

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 29, 2019, 2:28 pm.

“The aim of Prinect User Days is to show print shops ways in which they can use Prinect to optimize… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Royle Printing Hires Todd Kintopf as Manager of Mailing and Distribution Services

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 29, 2019, 2:20 pm.

Kintopf brings over 33 years of experience to Royle Printing. He has been with Perry Judds, Arandell Corporation and, most… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Cal Poly Student Team Wins Helmut Kipphan Cup at Technical Association of the Graphic Arts Conference

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 29, 2019, 2:14 pm.

Cal Poly’s TAGA team, comprised of 25 graphic communication students, was awarded the top prize for its technical journal, a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Color-Logic Certifies swissQprint Wide-Format UV Inkjet Printers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 29, 2019, 1:59 pm.

Discussing the printer certification, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves, said: “The certification samples submitted by… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Your Sales Year in Chunks

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 22, 2019, 2:23 pm.

Are you hoping to finish the year strong and come rocketing out of the gates Q1 of next year? That… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How to Ensure Employee Accountability in the Workplace

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 22, 2019, 2:05 pm.

The management method to ensure employee accountability AND keep hard feelings in check, is the “check” itself. Provide tools for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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SGIA Recognizes 30 Member Companies’ Sustainable Initiatives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 22, 2019, 1:51 pm.

The annual program recognizes companies’ initiatives in the previous year that reduced their environmental footprints and/or improved busi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Extreme Visual Experience from Agfa’s Wide-Format Printing Solutions on Display at ISA’s Sign Expo 2019

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 22, 2019, 1:49 pm.

Agfa will feature the Application Cube and Inspiration Zone at ISA Sign Expo 2019. The Application Cube uses colorful, dynamic… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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6th drupa Global Trends Report: Global Print Industry Is in Good Shape Overall

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 22, 2019, 1:45 pm.

The 6th drupa Global Trends Report shows that global figures remain positive overall, with some regions and markets doing much… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Tonya Powers Discusses Keys to Market Success Achieved by Canon Solutions America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 15, 2019, 2:29 pm.

During the 2019 Inkjet Summit, Tonya Powers, director of marketing at Canon Solutions America, Production Print Solutions, on how Canon… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Measuring ROI of Management Software

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 15, 2019, 2:20 pm.

Knowing the real cost of business management software and measuring ROI is important. However, knowing the life-changing benefits of good… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Park Printing Chooses the NEXPRESS Digital Press to Offer Customers Expanded Range of Applications

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 15, 2019, 12:42 pm.

Minneapolis-based Park Printing has selected and installed a KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Press to offer new applications and services to its… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Canon Solutions America is Proud to Support The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 15, 2019, 12:30 pm.

In addition to receiving $20,000 college scholarships, the 2019 Coca-Cola Scholars traveled to Atlanta, Ga., earlier this month for Scholars… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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PRC Directs US Postal Service to Address Several Pricing and Service Compliance Issues

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 15, 2019, 11:12 am.

The Postal Regulatory Commission issued its Annual Compliance Determination assessing the pricing and service performance standards of the U… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Inkjet is Alive and Well at the 2019 Inkjet Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2019, 7:00 am.

The 7th annual Inkjet Summit kicked off yesterday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. On the opening night, Barb Pellow moderated… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Gender-Neutral Sales Blog

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2019, 7:00 am.

These are confusing times for writers and bloggers. Having to consider punctuation is difficult enough, now there’s the he/she him/her… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Profitable Print Relationships Announces Five Steps to Creating a Social Media Profile that Generates Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 11:13 am.

Profitable Print Relationships announces the release of its fifth e-book written specifically for members of the printing industry. Five Ste… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Target Report: CJK Group Opens Next Chapter with Loan-to-Own Strategy

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 10:30 am.

Highlights from the March M&A report include: Thomson-Shore files for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. CJK… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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My Fantastic Disaster

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 8, 2019, 10:18 am.

Bill’s first attempt at podcasting was successful only in that he learned the wrong way to create a podcast. In… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Cenveo Selects Ironsides APT Software for Document Compliance Across Print and Fulfillment Operations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 3:19 pm.

The investment in Ironsides APT software allows Cenveo to expand existing services and applications within industries requiring high levels … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Former HP Exec Stephen Nigro Joins Kornit Digital as Strategic Advisor

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:33 pm.

Nigro has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Kornit and its Board of Directors, with plans to nominate him… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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IST and Heidelberg Expand Their Partnership for Sheetfed Offset LED-UV Printing Systems

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:24 pm.

UV unit manufacturer IST Metz will cover the LED retrofit business for various Heidelberg Speedmaster series and manage the handling… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How to Add Multiple Business Locations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 2:19 pm.

Adding multiple business locations — without chaos erupting at the various locations — takes standardization! Specifically, well-designe… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Seventh Annual Inkjet Summit Conference Kicks Off One Week From Today

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 1, 2019, 1:57 pm.

Seizing the production inkjet opportunity begins with a decision to invest in a press. The Inkjet Summit briefs attendees on… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

How to Get Fired

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:22 pm.

Every sales manager and company president asks one question daily. Answer it for them and you’ll keep your sales job…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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5 Packaging Trends to Watch in 2019

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:16 pm.

Based on interviews with three packaging experts, here is a list of five key packaging design trends that could impact… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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HP Expands PrintOS Marketplace to Help PSPs Innovate, Automate and Grow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:13 pm.

HP Inc. announced the expansion of HP PrintOS Marketplace, which includes new apps in the marketplace from HP and solution… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Duplo USA Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Three-City Finishing Roadshow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 2:08 pm.

Duplo USA is marking its 40th anniversary with a special year-long series of events, including a three-city roadshow and an… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Masterwork Group Becomes a Strategic Anchor Shareholder in Heidelberg Following Transaction

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 25, 2019, 1:59 pm.

Taking the collaboration with Masterwork, which dates back to 2014, to the next level is also designed to open up… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Commercial Printing Industry Mourns Loss of Industry Leader Thomas ‘Tom’ Metzger, 61

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 2:27 pm.

Tom Metzger drew pride from not only operating a family business, but ensuring its longevity and success. He was grateful… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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AF&PA Releases February 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 2:16 pm.

Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% compared to February 2018, however total printing-writing paper inventory levels increas… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Business Mantra: We Do the Best We Can

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:45 pm.

One of Tennessee’s — also the world’s — most famous 150-year-old companies has quite an interesting business mantra: “Every Day… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Duggal Upgrades to HD Technology on Its HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:24 pm.

Duggal is the first HD upgrade to the 29˝ HP Indigo 12000 digital pPress in the Northeast. The HP Indigo… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Dumont Printing Streamlines Production with EFI MarketDirect StoreFront in End-to-End Suite Workflow

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 18, 2019, 1:07 pm.

The addition of the EFI Midmarket Print Suite at Dumont allows for improved business and production management, more accurate estimating… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: High-Speed Inkjet Community, Including Top US Printers, Gathers at Unique Event

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 3:25 pm.

Employing the motto, “Success with Automation,” production inkjet printing press manufacturers; digital embellishment and postpress equi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Second Generation Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Continue to Grow the Business in Chicago

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 2:48 pm.

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Industry Icon and Founder of Epic Products Passes Away at Age 93

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 2:29 pm.

Harvey W. Dahlgren, founder of Epic Products International, passed away at 93 years old. Mr. Dahlgren founded Epic in 1977… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Stouse LLC Names Clay Davis Its New President and CEO to Succeed Bruce Reed

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 1:43 pm.

Clay Davis most recently served as VP and GM for Flint Group North America’s packaging business, and has served in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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‘Personalities’ Disguised as Business Sales Professionals

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 11, 2019, 1:39 pm.

Successful sales professionals will tell you, a company that embraces and demands quality — through a quality and service control… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

There’s No Such Thing as a Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:36 pm.

The United States has more than 28,000 printing businesses. How can a marketplace with that many companies have shortages of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Screen-Printed Wall Décor That Also Gives You the Weather Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:11 pm.

The Weather Poster, designed by Oli Woods and his company, Typified, allows users to check the weather with a glance… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Profitability Playbook for Printers: 10 Strategies for Success from Industry Sales Leaders

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 3:10 pm.

NAPCO Research surveyed readers of Printing Impressions to identify the common strategies and best practices of PSPs that are experiencing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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EAGLE Graphics Founder and a Former PIA Chairman Robert Jocham Passes Away at 88

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:57 pm.

Early in his career, Robert Jocham served as an executive for various printing companies throughout the U.S. In 1976, he… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Minuteman Press Franchise in Fayetteville, Ga., Relocates to Accommodate Business Growth

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 4, 2019, 2:40 pm.

Owner Rex Green said, “We recently relocated our business due to demand for more space resulting from growth of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.