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November 15, 2019 eNews

Craig Chumney

Franklin: Integrating Trailblazing Client Relationships with Automation Technology and LED UV Inkjet
Clients across a wide range of industries trust Franklin for data empowered, direct marketing campaigns. Precision data management, highly-skilled, client-focused employees, powerful print and mail technologies define Franklin’s client services commitment. Franklin’s recent AccurioJet KM-1 LED UV Inkjet investment was the result of their commitment to consistent improvement.

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Why Didn’t We Think of That! Close the Sale by Buying Stakes in Both Xerox and HP
This week, Xerox’s largest shareholder, Carl Icahn, disclosed that over the summer he bought 4.24% of HP (valued at $1,200,000,000). With his substantial ownership in both Xerox and HP, Mr. Icahn commented that the combination is a no-brainer that could yield big profits for investors – which includes him in a big way. What most amazed us about this was .....

Ed Zumbiel

Large Independent Paperboard Packaging Company Recognized for Award Winning Work
Zumbiel Digital, the first company to install a KODAK PROSPER 6000S Press, picked up the coveted "Digital Application of the Year" award and a “Gold Award” at the North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. "Our decision to integrate the KODAK PROSPER Press opened up a new market for Zumbiel," said Ed Zumbiel, President, Zumbiel Digital.

Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business - Sid Chadwick
Are You Really Prepared to Defend Against Ransomware?
We’ve all worked years to develop our organization’s reputation and our organization’s value. Yet, the simplest, most innocent practice can be overlooked. Some of us have personnel, who take work home at night, or weekends, to get important files prepared for the next shift. We’ve all read the nightmare re a pc being stolen from the backseat of an employee’s car, or a pc becoming silently infected while the owner was ....

Debbie Nicholson

Don’t Be An Order-taker; Be An Order-Maker!
There is nothing worse than hearing your customer say; “WOW, I didn’t know you all did that!” Most of us perceive we are doing a decent job in supplying our clients with pertinent and substantive information about our Wide-Format capabilities. Read Debbie Nicholson’s list of essential touchpoints for any missing opportunities that may help your customers to see you as a vital vendor-partner.

Can Printing Really be Sustainable?
Sustainability is on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days, and when it comes to printing, being sustainable is becoming a bigger deal – and the industry is noticing. From printers to product manufacturers, there are many new ways to reduce your paper trail’s impact. Here are some sustainable printing innovations you can ask about the next time you print. Because if you’re going to use a tree, saving one too is just good karma.

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Names in the News

Mike Rottenborn

Global Graphics PLC has appointed Mike Rottenborn as its new CEO. Mr. Rottenborn will take up his new position on January 1, 2020.

Bill Strake

Matik, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Strake as Eastern Region Sales Manager.

David Young

David Young joins SOMIC as Operations Manager.

Jim Pierce

Fraser Advanced Information Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Pierce to the role of Chief Operations Officer.

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Good News Outside of Print: Housing Complex of Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans First of its Kind in Canada
In late February, the city of Abilene, Texas, made an announcement: It had ended local veteran homelessness. It was the first community in the state and the ninth in the country to reach that goal, as part of a national program called Built for Zero.

Industry News

ꞏ Veteran-Owned Minuteman Press Franchise Puts Customer Service First

ꞏ The Cannata Report's 34th Annual Awards & Charities Dinner Raises $295,000

ꞏ Konica Minolta Celebrates Print Panther’s Big Win at 14th Annual Canadian Printing Awards

ꞏ Spectrum Lithograph Expands Folding Carton Opportunities With Fujifilm

ꞏ Royston Labels Adds Fourth Nilpeter FA-4

ꞏ Successful 15th Cortina User Workshop in Belgium

ꞏ MaMs to enhance short run full colour campaign and paper-wrapping capabilities

ꞏ GIS and Seiko Collaborate on the Seiko RC1536 Printhead

ꞏ Thomas J. Quinlan III, LSC Communications, To Receive the Prestigious Franklin Award

ꞏ TAGA Conference Keynote Speakers And Papers Announced

ꞏ International Label Increases Wide Format Revenue with the Inca OnsetX3

ꞏ Matik, Inc. appoints Bill Strake - Eastern Region Sales for Vinfoil Cold

ꞏ LD Products Launches Samsung CLT – 505 Series!

ꞏ Xaar Announces Ultra High Viscosity Jetting Capability at InPrint 2019

ꞏ Successful HP PageWide T1190 Press Commissioning in Japan

ꞏ PRINTING United: Heidelberg Makes a Successful Return to Major US

ꞏ Xerox Closes Transactions with FUJIFILM

ꞏ Global Graphics Acquires Prepress Workflow & RIP Developer Xitron, LLC

ꞏ Trigon Imaging Solutions Opens Epson Certified Solution Center

ꞏ Book Manufacturers' Institute Announces New Event, Book Manufacturing

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