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Memjet DuraFlex

The Momentum of DuraFlex Continues
Since Memjet introduced DuraFlex technology, OEMs have used this digital printing technology to develop a new breed of affordable, high-quality output at high speeds. Colordyne’s 2800 Series AP – Retrofit is the latest example with  faster turnaround times, on-demand production, and affordable short-run printing.
KM-1 Letter Concepts

Letter Concepts: Driving Non-Profits to Fundraising Success with Print Based, Multi-Channel Campaigns
Letter Concepts has grown into a highly successful print marketing production company serving non-profits. Recent successes include support services for a $500 million fundraising campaign for a U.S. based Catholic Diocese. Their recent Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1 UV Inkjet Press installation positions them to strategically service....
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Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business - Sid Chadwick 
“6 Out-Of 10” Can Show You The Value of Leadership
During a Biweekly Business Development Director’s Peer Group call, six out of ten members had revenues that are up or holding steady but climbing. These companies have not furloughed any positions as of April 20th. Three of the ten companies had revenues that are dramatically up. 
Debbie Nicholson

Are You Ready for the Next Phase of Wide-Format Printing Products?
Covid-19 has our industry producing face shields, counter barriers, and other unique products. When we start to re-open retail shopping, restaurants, banks, salons, manufacturers, vet clinics, and more, there will be a considerable need for signage regarding social distancing and other pre-determined information. Contact your clients to help them devise a plan for re-entry.
TASKalfa Pro 15000c

Company Reimagines Printing by Entering Inkjet Production Print Market
Kyocera Document Solutions America announced the launch of its first inkjet production print device with the TASKalfa Pro 15000c. “The TASKalfa Pro 15000c represents a shift in ambitions for Kyocera, moving us into the innovative area of inkjet production printing. It’s where the future of affordable printing lies,” stated Doug Cole, Director, Production Print. 
Pitney Bowes 100 years

Pitney Bowes Marks its First 100 Years 
The 100th anniversary is a remarkable milestone for a company that began in 1920. When Arthur Pitney, the inventor, and Walter Bowes, the promoter, first met, they put their ideas together to invent the first postage meter -- the award-winning Model M, creating the “metered mail” market and a new industry with it.
Crawford Webinar

Webinar: Optimizing the Digital Customer Experience - Crawford Technologies
Businesses that create exceptional customer experience (CX) can gain an advantage over their competitors. They recognize that communications are critical to establishing and maintaining customer relationships and that personalizing the delivery of customer communications… 

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Names in the News
Steve Kaufmann

Steve Kaufmann, 20 year veteran at RISO, has now been appointed as company’s Director, Strategic Alliances & Major Accounts.
Steven Sauer

Toshiba America Business Solutions has named Steven Sauer President of Toshiba Business Solutions.
Mike Barry

Mike Barry joins Domino Digital Printing as Key Account & OEM Manager, Digital Printing North America.
Dick Ryan

Idealliance announced that Dick Ryan, former VP of Sales at LSC Communications, Inc., and a former chairman of the Idealliance Board of Directors, has been appointed the Acting CEO.
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Allan Malachuk

Allan Malachuk, 79, former president and CEO of Koenig & Bauer (US)'s predecessor company, Planeta North America, passed away on April 19th. Malachuk was a well-known figure in the printing industry for over 40 years, especially in the folding carton segment. 
Good News Outside of Print
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Neighbors Throw Parade for Man Who Beat Both Coronavirus and Cancer
Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 and finished radiation in November. Just a few months later, the asthmatic was suddenly struggling with an unknown illness that would later be identified as COVID-19. Read his story.

Industry News

o Crawford Technologies to Host Customer Communications Virtual Summit May 6

o 365 Days to drupa: New Anticipation for 2021

o The Polar Ex-Press Received Most Votes, Will Be Name of Worzalla’s Newest Press

o Novarica Names Quadient as a Dominant Provider of Customer Communications...

o Achieving Water Authority Compliance with Printing Wastewater Treatment

o HYBRID Software CLOUDFLOW Patchplanner Receives 2020 FTA Technical...

o Keeping You Connected: Print, Paper and Digital Tech, #WeAreInThisTogether

o Mitsubishi HiTec Paper receives seal of approval from BG RCI

o Tecnau Launches the StreamFolder 5152 for High-Speed Web-Fed Color

o MPSA COVID-19 Taskforce Launches COVID-19 Resource Hub

o McClung Companies Installs 4th Heidelberg Stahlfolder, Increases Efficiency