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Print Industry News for June 5

Velox’s New Direct-to-Shape Digital Decorator Creates a Bold Brand Impression

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 4, 2018, 2:22 pm.

Velox announced that the 30th anniversary products from international cosmetic brand AHAVA include the first fully decorated plastic tubes t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Crawford Technologies’ Digital Transform Engine Creates Interactive, Responsive HTML

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 4, 2018, 2:05 pm.

Crawford Technologies released its latest product extensions to its Digital Transform Engine (DTE). DTE 4.7 enables the reengineering of doc… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ready for PUR Perfect Binding? – Here’s Your Checklist

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 4, 2018, 1:41 pm.

In the process of PUR perfect binding, there are many cleaners and lubricants that are necessary helpers. Here’s a short… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Small Business Organization: Road to Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 4, 2018, 1:24 pm.

Small business organization is not for the faint of heart! Just starting and sustaining a small business places a person… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Your Four-Week Sales Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on June 4, 2018, 1:00 pm.

Today is a VERY special day and Bill offers a very special message in this week’s sales tip. Your 2018… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 29

The 7 Hottest Headlines That Captured Readers’ Attention This Month

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2018, 1:37 pm.

We’re nearing the end of the month, so here’s a look back at some of the items that caught our… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


GDPR Goes Into Effect Today

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2018, 12:53 pm.

Today’s the day. If you’ve noticed a surge of emails lately from businesses telling you they have updated their privacy… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Expanded Versatility of Canon imagePRESS C850 Produces Long Sheet Applications at High Volumes

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2018, 12:50 pm.

Canon U.S.A. is building upon the success of its imagePRESS C850 Digital Color Press Series, announcing new optional add-ons and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


FASTSIGNS Recruiting Franchise Candidates at International Franchise Expo

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2018, 12:43 pm.

FASTSIGNS International, franchisor of FASTSIGNS, announced it will be attending and sponsoring the International Franchise Expo. FASTSIGNS … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Visual Solutions Group Is Taking the Rock World by Storm

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 25, 2018, 12:37 pm.

Visual Solutions Group is printing some pretty cool products and even legendary rockers Eddie Van Halen and Gene Simmons are… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 22

Ricoh Unveils New Pro C9200 Series Sheetfed Color Digital Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 21, 2018, 12:48 pm.

Ricoh today unveiled additions to its Commercial & Industrial Printing Business Group portfolio. The RICOH Pro C9200 and C9210 Graphic … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


CEO of Deluxe Corp. Announces Diversification Plans and Establishes Trading Plan

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 21, 2018, 12:39 pm.

Deluxe Corporation announced that Lee Schram, CEO, established a personal stock trading plan, including a Rule 10b5-1 plan, as part of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PrintLink Launches New Website

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 21, 2018, 12:37 pm.

PrintLink, a provider of professional job placement in the U.S. and Canada for all print and packaging initiatives, just launched… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Arandell Names V. Clark Vialle New Business Development Executive

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 21, 2018, 12:33 pm.

Arandell Corp., a provider of catalog printing and omnichannel solutions, announced that V. Clark Vialle joined the New Business Development… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Keeping Up With Today’s High-Speed Digital Web Printing Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 21, 2018, 12:29 pm.

Times have changed and continuous technological improvements in inkjet have many presses running 24/7 with only stops for necessary maintena… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 15

Cheryl Kahanec, Quantum’s New CEO, Talks Plans for the Future

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 14, 2018, 1:22 pm.

In February 2018, Quantum announced that Cheryl Kahanec, previously of Mittera/EarthColor, would take over as the company’s new CEO. Printin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ad Agency Veteran, Turned IWCO Direct VP of Sales, Tedd Aurelius on Print’s Role

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 14, 2018, 1:10 pm.

Tedd Aurelius, a newly named VP of sales at IWCO Direct, spent three decades working at full-service marketing and ad… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xerox Terminates Acquisition by Fuji, Names New CEO, Board Members in Settlement With Activist Investors

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 14, 2018, 12:43 pm.

An agreement reached May 13 between Xerox and its activist investors terminates the proposed $6.1 billion Xerox transaction with Fujifilm… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Kodak Expands Global Literacy Program to Benefit Disadvantaged Populations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 14, 2018, 11:47 am.

Kodak announced it is creating a volunteer printer network that will produce thousands of children’s books and school supplies in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Business Process Management that Works!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 14, 2018, 10:56 am.

BPM Software is rarely implemented totally. In other words, 80% of Business Process Management software features are never used. Learn… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 8

End of an Era for Last Shop on Chicago’s Once Fabled Printer’s Row

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 7, 2018, 2:06 pm.

Despite the obstacles of working in the Windy City, 81-year-old Palmer Printing has made all of the right moves, becoming… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Undefined Business Processes – Hurts the Entire World!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 7, 2018, 1:55 pm.

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The No. 1 Trade Show Mistake

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 7, 2018, 1:48 pm.

Do you have any clients taking part in a trade show this summer? Then you’ll want to check out Bill’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Signarama’s New President on Plans and His Passion for the Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 7, 2018, 1:36 pm.

A.J. Titus was appointed to president of Signarama in early April, becoming a third-generation family president. Printing Impressions sat do… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heeter Earns Sustainability Certification From the SGP Partnership

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on May 7, 2018, 1:28 pm.

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) announced Heeter has achieved SGP certification. The core principal of Heeter’s environme… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for May 1

Houston Independent School District Adds Value with Inkjet Digital Color Case Study

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 30, 2018, 2:49 pm.

The in-house printing operation for the largest school district in Texas faces many of the same challenges other printers serving… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Inkjet Opportunity Booklet

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 30, 2018, 2:46 pm.

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Epson Now Shipping Next-Generation SureColor F2100 Direct-to-Garment Printer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 30, 2018, 2:43 pm.

LONG BEACH, Calif. – April 30, 2018 – Epson today announced it is shipping the new Epson SureColor F2100 direct-to-garment p… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Breaking Bottlenecks

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 30, 2018, 2:26 pm.

Using the Kodak WPA Process to Recognize Opportunity in Your Workflow… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Traditionalist vs. Millennials: Building a Healthy Organizational Culture in a Multi-Generational Environment

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 30, 2018, 2:16 pm.

During the webinar you will be presented with valuable insights such as: Identifying/defining four distinct generations functioning in today… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for April 24

Activist Xerox Shareholders Turn Up Heat With More Accusations to Block Fuji Acquisition of Xerox

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 23, 2018, 3:38 pm.

Activist Xerox shareholders Darwin Deason and Carl Icahn have launched a full-court press to convince Xerox shareholders to vote against… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Marco Boer on the Evolution of the Mindset of Production Inkjet Equipment Buyers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 23, 2018, 3:29 pm.

Marco Boer, VP of IT Strategies, discusses the shift in the mindset of potential production inkjet equipment buyers in the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


FASTSIGNS International Partners with Mobile Training Platform

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 23, 2018, 2:32 pm.

FASTSIGNS International announced a worldwide partnership with 1HUDDLE, a mobile training platform that converts unique training content int… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Elections Bring Out Primal Elements in Advertising and Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 23, 2018, 1:42 pm.

Elections bring out the most primal elements of advertising, marketing, and public relations, not to mention human nature…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Peleman Industries Mourns Passing of US Corporate Division President, Jim Ghio

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 23, 2018, 1:34 pm.

Peleman Industries announced the passing of James “Jim” Ghio, the first president of Peleman Industries USA. Mr. Ghio was 71… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for April 17

Ricoh’s Mike Herold Talks New Technology During 2018 Inkjet Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 16, 2018, 3:55 pm.

Printing Impressions Editor-in-Chief Mark Michelson took some time during the 2018 Inkjet Summit to speak with Mike Herold, the director of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


In Lawsuits to Stop Xerox Acquisition by Fuji, Xerox’s Third Largest Shareholder Makes New Accusations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 16, 2018, 3:44 pm.

Darwin Deason claims Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson continued to pursue a deal with Fuji, even after the Xerox board of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Arandell Corp. Hires New Senior Sales Executive Who Formerly Worked at LSC, RRD and Perry Judd’s

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 16, 2018, 3:13 pm.

Arandell Corporation announced that Stephen Sanfelippo joined the executive management team as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sale… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


VersaTech2 Flatbed Solution Shows Full Capabilities at FESPA

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 16, 2018, 3:01 pm.

The innovative VersaTech2, being shown at FESPA 2018, is a full platform that includes capabilities not found anywhere else in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What Keeps You Up at Night? Find Answers at the Xeikon Cafe North American Edition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 16, 2018, 2:41 pm.

Xeikon Café North America is a unique industry event that helps printers and converters to understand, evaluate and experience all… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for April 10

Persistence vs. Annoyance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 10, 2018, 7:30 am.

You make a prospecting call. And then another. And another. Your boss tells you to keep pushing hard but you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Inkjet Summit Opens with Review of Opportunities Ripe for Grasping

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2018, 9:34 pm.

On the first night of the 2018 Inkjet Summit, Keynote speaker and conference chair Marco Boer took the stage to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Midland Paper Presents Case Study at 2018 Inkjet Summit

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2018, 5:45 pm.

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Alliance Packaging Enters the Digital Age with EFI Nozomi

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2018, 10:50 am.

Alliance Packaging, a corrugated box manufacturer, is adopting high-end, direct-to-board digital printing with the purchase of an EFI Nozomi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xante En/Press Receives Full Pantone Certification

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 9, 2018, 10:30 am.

Pantone LLC today issued its full certification of Xante’s new En/Press Digital Multimedia Press. The spot color matching of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for April 3

Gallus Fully Integrates with Heidelberg USA Team for One-Stop Shop

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 2, 2018, 1:27 pm.

As of April 1, 2018, Gallus will be fully integrated with the Heidelberg USA team in order to increase market… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ripon Extends Contract to Print and Distribute Farmers’ Almanac

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 2, 2018, 1:26 pm.

Ripon Printers announced that it signed an agreement to extend its contract with Geiger another five years. As part of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Daily Routine and Quality Control Checklists

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 2, 2018, 12:54 pm.

Using Daily Routine Checklists and Quality Control Checklists ensures that nothing is forgotten or handled mistakenly and nothing left to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


White Paper: Why Printers Can’t Afford to Ignore Cloud-Based Production

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 2, 2018, 12:17 pm.

As human beings, we feel more comfortable when dealing with something we can see and touch. However, the more you… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Motorcycles and Sales – Short Attention Span Sales Tip

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 2, 2018, 11:30 am.

Bill Farquharson has two primary passions: motorcycles and sales. In this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip, he merges both… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.