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February 12, 2021 eNews
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Jon Troen

Mittera Officially Launched Its 8-Color 41-Inch Press in NY
Mittera launched its new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 PRO eight-color 41-inch press in December. "This is not just another sheetfed press investment for Mittera, it is a game-changer. The technology Koenig & Bauer was able to deliver on this press will allow us to set a new standard for high-quality printing ranging from truly unique marketing and packaging pieces to specialty security printing,” said Mittera CEO Jon Troen.
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Be Profitable Invest in Font & Typography Knowledge
An important component in a full-service offering is professional-quality font-related services and consultation. You can often determine a low-budget movie from a high-value one by the font and typography in the opening credits. In a like manner, recipients of your clients’ direct mail or corporate communications are judged by their typography.
Heidelberg

Sale of Gallus Group Failed
The sale of Gallus Group by Heidelberg has not been completed after Swiss corporation benpac holding failed to make the purchase price of EUR 120 million. The five sites and around 430 employees of the Gallus Group will remain with Heidelberg. Heidelberg said it will now examine various options for the corporate future of Gallus.
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 Bhavya Shah, Shreedhar Labels.

Shreedhar Labels Eliminates Print Defects
Shreedhar Labels has achieved a “zero rejection” level of print quality, after installing Guardian PQV 100% Print Inspection technology from Baldwin Vision Systems. “After installation of the Guardian PQV technology, we are able to guarantee our performance and our customers are very happy with the print quality. We now have zero rejection of printed substrate from our customers,” said Bhavya Shah, Shreedhar Labels.
Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business
Companies Don’t Like the Work to Understand Customers
Let's conduct a review of your business and top 20 customer issues. Our ability to distinguish our organization from our top 20 customers and top 20 prospects depend on what we correctly know about their priorities and needs. Is your organization better with your customers' communications, than a year ago?
Debbie Nicholson

‘Customer Experience’ “One ringy-dingy, Two ringy-dingy…”
How did you feel the last time you made an urgent phone call to someone?  Did you hear “Please listen carefully as some of our menu options have recently changed? If you know your party’s extension, you can enter it now – or Press 1 for Sales, Press 2 for Customer Service.” All you wanted to do was talk to a live person! Are we missing out on one of the most basic of Customer Experience?
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Print Wisdom Unites Industry Veterans and Students
Working with the Ryerson’s Graphics Communications program Print Wisdom provides students an opportunity to find counsel with professionals. “Print Wisdom is a way we can share our knowledge and give back to the community,” said Bob Dale, COO, Connecting For Results. “By supporting the students, we are celebrating diversity in the industry, and helping to set the students up for their current and future success.”

Webinar: Digital Series iQ Live Product Unveiling
Virtually connect with Mark Andy and Domino as they share all things Digital Series iQ, a new to market UV inkjet hybrid powered by both brands. Digital Series iQ will take center stage in the event. Product specialists will educate the market on its capabilities, configuration options, and bottom-line benefits. Participants will also witness live footage of the machine in Mark Andy’s US Technology Center. Register Now>>>
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Names in the News
Sid Chadwick

Sid Chadwick
Sid Chadwick is starting a new position as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. Congratulations Sid!
Victor Ortiz

Victor Ortiz
Victor Ortiz has been appointed the Sales Manager of Xeikon Corrugated Business Division.
Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson
Barry Nelson has been appointed the President of GPA effective February 10, 2021.
Oliver Guth

Oliver Guth
Oliver Guth has joined ColorGATE on February 1st as the Key Account Manager for Industrial Printing.

Industry News

o As Goes the Industry, so Goes the Trade Associations

o Cushing Launches Sepia Studio

o Quadient Announces Release of Version 1.2 of Cloud-based Platform Quadient...

o Messagepoint’s Vice President of Healthcare Solutions to Speak at 2021...

o Imaging Network Group Expands Again with AIIM of Toronto and Aurora, Ontario
Humor Sharing: Thanks Katy for sharing with the community. Share your humor >>>

Additional News

o First Scodix Ultra Digital Enhancement Press Installed in Paraguay at Germany S.A.C.I.A.G

o American Print Shops Invest in High-Tech Equipment to Increase Productivity

o “Think green” by increasing output by 50 per cent and halving makeready time

o Konica Minolta Expands bizhub® i-Series Line with New A4 Monochrome Devices

o Alliance Franchise Brands Rank on 2020 Printing Impressions 350 List