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Jacob Aizikowitz

Why is Print Often Overlooked in Omnichannel Plans?
I decided to write this article because I am intrigued by a big gap between our industry's promotion of print's value and its declining use in enterprise marketing campaigns. One must wonder why enterprises often overlook print to focus purely on digital media for their Customer Experience efforts. Could the cause be a technology gap?
Webstar

Webstar Reaps Benefits with Kodak
A growing number of web offset printers worldwide are now reaping the quality, cost, and sustainability benefits of KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. Webstar, one of New Zealand's leading commercial web printers, is among them. In 2020, Webster replaced a conventional processed plate with the KODAK SONORA X Process Free Plate in Auckland.
Duggal CEO New Landa S10

Duggal Adds the First Landa Nanographic Printing Press
Duggal Visual announced the installation of the new 7 color Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press. "We are blessed to work with so many of the world's leading brands and creative minds in the industry, and the S10 allows us to facilitate these customers' abilities to break new ground in what is possible with print," said Duggal's CEO Mike Duggal.

Unfold your Potential: Double Productivity in Commercial
Which solutions do commercial printers need to be competitive and profitable? Which processes and interfaces offer potential to be leveraged, and how can print shop staff be even better supported? The answers are set to raise productivity in the sector to a new level: for industrialized commercial printing companies with standardized workflows, Heidelberg is...
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Konica Minolta Rethink the future of print

Konica Minolta to Ignite Print Possibilities
Konica Minolta announced it's a top sponsor at PRINTING United Insight Days. "Considering the obvious challenges faced by the print industry this year, we are encouraging customers to 'rethink the future of print,' and look forward to engaging with and supporting printers during this event as they further embrace convergence," said Dino Pagliarello, SVP.
Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business 
Improved Throughput Between 2020 vs. 2019
Individual P & L's were reviewed on a recent CEO Peer Group Call. One member after another compared their 2020 vs. 2019 numbers, including how they got there and what they were working to improve. Almost without exception, one member after another reported lower employment, with equal-to-higher revenues per employee in 2020 vs. 2019.
Debbie Nicholson

Setting Wide-Format Printing Business Goals!
The Wide-Format Printing business segment for many clients has been their saving grace through this horrific ordeal…a.k.a. COVID-19!   Essentially, the wide-format segment is leading the pack within their diverse printing capabilities. The companies embracing new and unique W-F products are feeling more confident with current and future business opportunities. What are your goals to grow?
Polar AirGo Jog

Milestone for Autonomous Print Finishing
POLAR Mohr developed an innovation for post-press finishing. POLAR AirGo Jog processes entire layers fully automatically. With a cycle time of about 60-90 sec. for the autonomous processing of a complete cutting layer, the innovation is highly efficient. It can support every post-press department because retrofitting is possible on any cutting system.
Fresh Artists

Celebrating International Print Day
Print has the power to inspire and encourage. To celebrate its influence, each year, on International Print Day (10/21), organizations across the globe take 24 hours to highlight all that is possible through print. Reflecting the company's commitment to promoting positive action through print, Canon Solutions America is proud to highlight its customer Fresh Artists...
Printing United Digital

The PRINTING United Digital Experience Goes Live 10/26
The PRINTING United Digital Experience is kicking off next week. The Digital Experience is set to be a unique educational opportunity for everyone in your printing company - all at no cost. All 14 days of the Digital Experience will focus on a specific industry segment, each packed with keynote presentations, panel discussions, product demonstrations, and more.
Printing United Digital

Webinar: Accessibility 101 in the Time of Covid
The pandemic does not negate the legislative requirements of providing accessible statements, bills, EOB’s, and other customer communications. Join Dennis Quon, EDP and Jen Goulden, EDP on October 29th 1pm ET for an educational webinar on how to ensure your organization is providing the documents your customers need in the formats they request.

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Names in the News
Matt Bennett

Matt Bennett
Matt Bennet, formerly of VP& GM of Landa America, is now FUJIFILM’S VP of Global Business Strategy.
Paul Rokos

Paul Rokos
Paul Rokos, formerly Director of Sales at Sefas, is now Crawford Technology’s Vice President of Partner Sales & Success.
Connor Maskell

Connor Maskell
Connor Maskell, formerly of Best Blue Print is now Southwest Precision Printers in Houston. Texas.
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