Where Are All the drupa 2020 Product Announcements?Had drupa occurred last month, we would have all been deluged with announcements touting hundreds of technology innovations. But drupa 2020 did not happen. So, where are all the innovations the 1,000+ exhibitor companies were to announce? It seems print vendors are very tight-lipped about what they would have shown if drupa had gone as planned.
Canon Production Printing Launches the ProStream 1800“At Canon, we share our customers’ passion for print and understand that, as their businesses must adapt to changing market requirements, our technology needs to evolve, too. With the launch of the new ProStream 1800, we can support customers who are looking to grow their production volumes without compromising quality or speed,” stated Christian Unterberger, CMO & Executive VP, Canon Production Printing.
Konica Minolta Announces Leadership ChangesKonica Minolta redistributes resources to support the growth strategy. “I have been inspired by the agility and resilience I have seen throughout the company as we continue to transform our business and extend our global reach. Our office technology and industrial and production printing product areas are key strengths for our organization, and our strategy is solid,” said Rick Taylor, President and CEO, Konica Minolta.
Expanded Media Choices for Inkjet PrintingThe adoption of inkjet printing solutions continues to grow in print markets around the world. Print providers embrace inkjet technology because it gives them an affordable way to deliver short runs of the high-quality, customized print products their customers demand. As more providers embrace inkjet printing, many have been frustrated to discover that their choice of substrates is more limited. Read more...
Developing the BusinessSuppliers Are Your Untapped, Overlooked Resources Your customers don’t know all that you could produce and manage for them. They only know what they’ve bought from you. Your suppliers hold a similar reverse position. You only know what you have purchased from them and not what they could supply you to improve your top and bottom lines.
drupa Starts in 2021 with Shortened Runtimedrupa has decided to reduce the duration of the trade fair from eleven to nine days for 2021. Doing so is responding to the wishes of the partner association VDMA (Printing and Paper Technology Trade Association) and many exhibitors to make the trade fair presentation more efficient and concentrate the volume of visitors in a targeted manner. This is also in reaction to any continuing travel activities and restrictions.
PRINTING United Digital Experience Unveiled"The PRINTING United Digital Experience provides a unique opportunity to bring those highly anticipated product launches and engagements to the printing community at large, both from an exhibitor and attendee standpoint," said Mark J. Subers, president of PRINTING United. "Our expert team has worked diligently to build a unique digital model to ensure that all market segments have a front-row seat."
Sheila StampsPitney Bowes announced the election of Sheila A. Stamps to its board of directors, effective September 1, 2020.
NYC Has Its First Day In Months With No COVID-19 DeathsFor the first time in months, there was a 24-hour period in which no one in New York City died of the coronavirus. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported zero deaths last Saturday.
Industry News
o New Distribution Partnership with Clampitt Paper Company
o Minuteman Press Franchise Reviews How Print is Essential With Infographic
o Bombshell for drupa as Heidelberg Pulls Out
o Dairyland Power Cooperative Selects Transformations Uluro CCM Platform to...
o Manroland Sheetfed pulls out of Drupa 2021
o GIS and SAKATA INX to Collaborate on Inkjet Projects
o Close to 1000 attendees watched SOMA Online Product Launch
o Komori Cancels its Participation in drupa 2021
Additional News
o Tecnau Libra 800 Helps Edubook AG Handle New Business Challenges
o Konica Minolta Launches Workplace Hub Pro
o On Demand Technologies Upgrades to HP Indigo 7K Digital Press to Power One-of-a-Kind...
o First Virtual EXPO from Windmöller & Hölscher a Success
o IRS Implements Compart’s DocBridge® Solutions to Communicate more effectively...
o Pitney Bowes Launches Next-Generation Sending Technologies SendPro+
o FUJIFILM J Press 750S Adds Significant Value for ASB Graphics Customers
o On Demand Technologies Upgrades to HP Indigo 7K Digital Press
o Successful FSC and PEFC Monitoring Audit
o The Gilman Brothers Company Announces New Recycling Program
o Acucote Publishes Sustainability Commitment Statement
o Graphic Arts Advisors Announces the Sale of Richardson Communications
o Peregrine Solutions Invests in Second MCS Merlin K146c Cut Sheet
o Color-Logic Certifies HP Latex R-Series Printers
o EveryonePrint Announces Acquisition of One Q
o Pat McGrew: Assessments, Platforms and Making Money with Workflow
o Printful Grows its Team to 1,000 +
o POLAR gives Away the Stack Lift