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Post-COVID New CX for Your Print Clients and Employees
Are you prepared? Your clients and employees will be asking, “What have you done to protect me from a COVID infection?” The new CX experience will focus on items like contactless delivery, printed material sanitization, and personal interactions. Companies who have enacted meaningful Post-COVID safeguards will gain new revenue and those who don’t …
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Xerox Hacked - Data Now For Sale on Dark Web
The same Ransomware company that hacked Madonna's private legal documents recently hacked Xerox. It seems that the Maze ransomware group attempts to extort Xerox by demanding payment. When Xerox refused to pay, Maze retaliated by publishing 25.8 GB of sensitive data related to Xerox’s employees and customers which is now for sale on the dark web. More data leaks are expected. To learn more…

Package vs Packaging
Digital printing has been around for decades. Over time, the technology and the range of applications digitally produced have dramatically evolved. Today, digital printing is growing faster than ever, specifically in the area of labels and packaging. To assess the current state of the digital print market, Memjet commissioned NAPCO Media to research the market and technology trends driving adoption of digital printing for...
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Developing the Business
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Carles Farre - HP PageWide Press

HP PageWide Presses Hit 500B Page Milestone
HP Inc. announced its inkjet production printing solution, PageWide Web Press, has reached a milestone of 500 billion printed pages. “PSPs operating HP PageWide Web Presses are finding new success and opportunities for more sophisticated and profitable digital print applications, as well as transferring more pages from offset to digital inkjet technology,” said Carles Farre, VP and GM, HP PageWide Press. 
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RRD Closes Once Considered Premier Printing Company
One of the iconic names in the printing industry was laid to rest July 27 with the closure of The Hennegan Co. The shutdown officially marked the end of the printing operation that traced its roots back to 1886. The Hennegan Co. was acquired by Consolidated Graphics (CGX) in 2007. CGX, in turn, was purchased for approximately $620 million by Chicago-based RR Donnelley in January 2014. 
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Domino K600i Meets VDP Demand Amid Pandemic
Even in the face of a global pandemic, the label industry has not slowed down. If anything, it has sped up. Consumers have been panic buying since the onset of COVID-19, causing brand owners to be busier than ever. As a result, brand owners’ suppliers have been busier too. Label manufacturers are producing record numbers of labels and getting them out the door as quickly as possible. Read more...
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Understanding COVID-19's Impact on the Mailing Industry
BCC Software is hosting a free webinar titled "Understanding COVID-19's Impact on the Mailing Industry". This webinar will explore the pandemic's impact to this point, the industry's current footing, and what comes next for all of us. BCC Software's President, Chris Lien, will be examining what's happened so far, and moderate a panel of industry experts to get their unique insight on this unprecedented situation.
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Names in the News
Peteer Sztehno - Hudson-Sharpis

Peter Sztehno
Hudson-Sharpis pleased to announce that Peter Sztehno has been named as a Regional Sales Director, focusing on Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Chuck Pemble - Xaar

Chuck Pemble
Xaar announces that Chuck Pemble has joined the company as Business Development Manager for the Americas.
Scott Romenesko

Scott Romenesko
Hudson-Sharpis announced that Scott Romenesko has been named as a Regional Sales Director.
Brad Klimek

Brad Klimek
Paper Converting Machine Company has announced that Brad Klimek has joined its tissue sales team as a Sales Engineer.
Good News Outside of Print
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Scientists Discover How to Grow Coloured Cotton
CSIRO researchers have genetically modified cotton to make it naturally coloured. They hope it will remove the need for chemical dyes, which can be harmful to the environment. "Having the cotton produce its own colour is a game-changer," Dr. MacMillan said.

Industry News

o Velvet Qualified for Heatset Web

o Xitron Begins SCREEN HQ-RIP Fulfillment

o Minuteman Press in Buffalo Gives Back to Front Line Workers and Supports...

o Xaar appoints Chuck Pemble as Business Development Manager for the Americas

Additional News

o Gerber Technology Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation in Portugal

o Idealliance Fills to Capacity First International LIVE ONLINE G7 Training Class

o Live All in Print China 2020 Complemented by New Online Platform

o Ricoh Unveils New Subscription-Based, Cloud-Hosted Automation Services

o MspPortal Partners Enters Enterprise Space Anchored by Bitdefender Technology

o SYNNEX Corporation Named "HP Inc. Partner of the Year"

o PGSF Awards More Than $500,000 in Scholarships for the 2020–2021 Academic Year

o Poland’s First Rapida RDC 106 Rotary Die-Cutter Now Being Used