Case Paper Acquires Laminating and Coating Facility in the Midwest

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 13, 2020, 2:07 pm.

Case Paper acquires assets of the former API Laminating operation of Steel Partners in Osgood, Ind. API’s general manager, most… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Romo Durable Graphics: A Journey of Reinvention

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 13, 2020, 1:54 pm.

To this day, Romo Durable Graphics avoids describing itself as a “printing company.” It implies process — and process constrains… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Magazine and Book Printing Powerhouse LSC Communications Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 13, 2020, 1:50 pm.

As had been expected, even by its own earlier admissions, LSC Communications has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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What You Need to Know on That Sales Call

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 13, 2020, 1:38 pm.

In last week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip, Bill Farquharson talked about making a sales call to set up your… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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10 Observations About the Effects of COVID-19 From Leading Print-related Companies

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 13, 2020, 1:00 pm.

Jim Anderson of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Corporate Development Associates, shares 10 observations about the effects of COVID-19 on the printi… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Xeikon Reveals its Latest Line of Dry Toner Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 6, 2020, 2:52 pm.

Xeikon hosted a press briefing recently revealing the latest additions to its lineup of dry toner digital presses…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Target Report: The Lull Before the Tempest

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 6, 2020, 2:41 pm.

The Target Report is usually a gestalt of the prior month’s transactional activity. However, given the seismic nature of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Xerox and Vortran Medical Partnering to Mass Produce Disposable Ventilators

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 6, 2020, 2:12 pm.

In partnership with Xerox, Vortran’s GO2Vent ventilator and related Airway Pressure Monitor (APM-Plus) are deisgned for hospitals and emer… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Changing the Game: Roll Fed Stitched VDP Booklets for Direct Mail Campaigns

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 6, 2020, 12:35 pm.

Digital Lizard was seeking to best utilize its high-quality digital printing capabilities to provide its marketing customers with completely… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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It’s Almost Time to Make This Sales Call

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on April 6, 2020, 12:17 pm.

It’s hard to make a “normal” sales call these days, given what is going on. But in this week’s Short… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

SGIA CEO Ford Bowers Announces Launch of COVID-19 Resource Channel to Serve the Printing Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 31, 2020, 7:58 am.

Ford Bowers, SGIA president and CEO, describes the new COVID-19 Resource Channel, which serves as a central clearinghouse for all… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Rich is in the Niche

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 30, 2020, 2:39 pm.

Narrowing down the number of products and services allows businesses more time to concentrate on quality and service, and niche… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Evaluating the Total Cost of Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 30, 2020, 2:20 pm.

Analyzing the net TCOP, or total cost of print, for inkjet printing requires measuring variable elements in the production of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Larry Macko Assumes Role of Managing Director for QIPC-EAE Americas

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 30, 2020, 2:06 pm.

As of April 1, Larry Macko will assume the role of managing director of QIPC-EAE Americas Ltd., following Ronald Reedijk’s… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Guide to Crisis Management and Contingency Planning

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 30, 2020, 1:34 pm.

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Take Advantage of the COVID Slowdown

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 23, 2020, 3:02 pm.

Any slowdown is a great opportunity to improve business organization. And when this COVID-19 slowdown is over, business will quickly… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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History Goes Paperless; History Goes Away

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 23, 2020, 2:14 pm.

Google’s Vint Cerf is worried about the “digital dark age,” a time when old formats of documents will no longer… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Second Sales Tip for Virus-Induced Times

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 23, 2020, 2:08 pm.

Are you making the most of this additional selling time you have on your hands? In this special series of… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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How’s Your Contingency Plan Working?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 23, 2020, 2:06 pm.

Companies of all sizes across all vertical markets are now in an uncertain and uncharted situation due to COVID-19. Now… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Graphic Arts Advisors Names John Hyde Managing Director of Special Situations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 23, 2020, 1:45 pm.

John E. Hyde, Esq., was hired as managing director of special situations at Graphic Arts Advisors (GAA), where he will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Industry Veteran Evandro Matteucci Joins EFI as VP/GM for Building Materials and Packaging

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 16, 2020, 1:04 pm.

In his new role, Evandro Matteucci will oversee the Almassora (Castellón), Spain-based EFI Building Materials and Packaging business. He pr… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Agfa Opens New Offset Technical Competence Center in Wilmington, Mass.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 16, 2020, 12:26 pm.

The new Offset Technical Competence Center features commercial, packaging, newspaper, and UV printing applications that also offer sustainab… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Selling Print in Virus-Induced Times, Part 1

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 16, 2020, 11:58 am.

You have a sales strategy for just about every economic situation: slow times, crazy busy, and everything in between. But… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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INX International Addresses COVID-19 Supply Chain Impact and Customer Concerns

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 16, 2020, 11:57 am.

Considering the urgency around the coronavirus and the potential supply chain impact, INX International has developed a response with some… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Public Auction – Closes March 25!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 16, 2020, 11:53 am.

Complete Offering of Well Established Direct Mail Printer Mail Handling Group – Located in Eden Prairie, MN For more information… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Steve Bonoff on ‘Print Is Everywhere’ Campaign and New Apprenticeship Training Program

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 9, 2020, 3:08 pm.

Steve Bonoff, president of Printing Industry Midwest, describes the new “Print Is Everywhere” campaign designed to attract young people to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Is An Email a Sales Call?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 9, 2020, 12:57 pm.

Which is harder to do: Send 10 prospecting emails or make 10 prospecting phone calls? Are writing an email and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Target Report: Catching the Wave in Corrugated Cartons

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 9, 2020, 12:02 pm.

The Welch Packaging Group acquired PAX Corrugated Products from Georgia-Pacific amid a trend of the company making corrugated acquisitions… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Split Decision | Owner vs. Employees

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 9, 2020, 11:28 am.

When a split decision, owner vs. employees, occurs… it often means the owner has backed off to avoid conflict. Having… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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American Litho Adds Harris & Bruno Custom Coating System to HP T240 HD Digital Press Suite

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 9, 2020, 10:58 am.

American Litho has added a custom coating system to its HP T240 HD digital press suite, greatly increasing the speed… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

War Between RR Donnelley and Its Largest Bondholder, Chatham Asset Management, Escalates

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 2, 2020, 2:11 pm.

It began with initial back-and-forth letters exchanged publicly on Feb. 10 between Chatham and R.R. Donnelley’s board of directors, whereby… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Show Us Your Stuff: The 2020 Gold Ink Awards Competition is Now Open!

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 2, 2020, 1:46 pm.

The 2020 Gold Ink Awards competition is now open and accepting entries. Head over to goldink.com for more information on the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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LSC Communications Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Rights Plan to Thwart Proposed Takeovers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 2, 2020, 1:28 pm.

LSC contends the Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement, which will expire on Feb. 27, 2021, is designed to ensure that all… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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LSC Communications Q4 Net Sales Decrease 17.1%; Receives Waiver from Lenders

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 2, 2020, 1:19 pm.

LSC Communications reports that its decrease in organic net sales was largely due to the ongoing impact of digital substitution… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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SGIA Offers Popular Workshops for Screen Printers this Spring

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on March 2, 2020, 12:48 pm.

Three programs will be held in April at SGIA headquarters in Virginia, and will provide screen printers of all levels… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Sententia Group Nominates Six Directors to Serve on LSC Communications’ Board

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 24, 2020, 2:26 pm.

Sententia Group, LP has nominated six individuals to stand for election as directors as LSC’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Why Small Businesses Stay Small

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 24, 2020, 1:28 pm.

I get it … many small business owners prefer to stay small. Nothing wrong with that. However, for those who… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Kodak Announces Integration of Kodak PRINERGY and Canon’s PRISMAsync Print Server

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 24, 2020, 12:53 pm.

The new integration provides PRINERGY users a quick, seamless, and efficient method to set up, control, and monitor print jobs…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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NFL Partner bluemedia Printed the Graphics for Super Bowl LIV

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 24, 2020, 12:51 pm.

For the past six years, the shop has handled the printing and installation for not just the stadium graphics, but… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Paper Smarts as a Difference-Maker

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 24, 2020, 10:33 am.

We strive for a differentiator as salespeople. Equipment is similar. Price is a horrible way to stand out. But there… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Succession Planning: Where Do Printers Stand?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 4:02 pm.

It’s hard, admittedly, for an owner to decouple from a business that he or she may have spent an entire… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Domtar Agrees to Purchase Appvion Point of Sale Paper Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 2:36 pm.

Domtar’s asset purchase agreement with Appvion Operations includes the coater and related equipment located at the West Carrollton, Ohio, fa… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Johnson’s World: Musings and Morsels

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 1:14 pm.

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How Adopting ‘Toyota Culture’ Can Help a Company Improve Faster Than Its Competition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 12:54 pm.

The Toyota Production System has been the model for Lean implementation across the world since it was developed and refined… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Solimar Systems to Showcase Optimized Workflows at 2020 User Conference

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 11:26 am.

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Succession Planning: Where Do Printers Stand?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 4:02 pm.

It’s hard, admittedly, for an owner to decouple from a business that he or she may have spent an entire… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Domtar Agrees to Purchase Appvion Point of Sale Paper Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 2:36 pm.

Domtar’s asset purchase agreement with Appvion Operations includes the coater and related equipment located at the West Carrollton, Ohio, fa… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Johnson’s World: Musings and Morsels

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 1:14 pm.

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How Adopting ‘Toyota Culture’ Can Help a Company Improve Faster Than Its Competition

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 12:54 pm.

The Toyota Production System has been the model for Lean implementation across the world since it was developed and refined… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Solimar Systems to Showcase Optimized Workflows at 2020 User Conference

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on February 17, 2020, 11:26 am.

… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.