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Online eNewsletter here's your September 04, 2020 eNews
Joel Quadracci

Quad Urges Congress to Act on USPS Reform
In response to election-year political gridlock on common sense reform for the struggling United States Postal Service, Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO of Quad, sent the following letter to roughly 300 U.S. Senators and Representatives this week. This isn’t just a matter for the postal industry - it’s in the best interest of the nation’s overall economy. Read the letter>>>
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European 1st Install of Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1e 
Global accessories firm Hama has become Europe’s first customer of Konica Minolta’s newly-launched AccurioJet KM-1e production press. The installation completed during lockdown enables the specialist in mobile, PC, and photo extras to print on almost any substrate in high quality to meet increasing demands from brands and retailers for a better ‘product experience’, achieved through high value-added packaging.
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Canon Launches New Digital Color Presses
Canon U.S.A. announces the launch of the new imagePRESS C10010VP / C9010VP digital color presses. "These new production digital cut-sheet color presses offer a wide range of distinct and dynamic technologies that can help drive productivity, versatility, and high image quality," said Shinichi Yoshida, executive VP and GM, Canon U.S.A.
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VeraPass Best Practices for Peak Performance 
Investing in new equipment is one of the most significant decisions for a printer. Keeping that equipment operating at peak performance can impact print quality, reliability/up-time, and overall cost per print. In support of their partners and the printer community with devices Powered by Memjet's VeraPass, Memjet is launching a new set of online resources focused on best practices for optimal print quality and performance.
Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business
Get Me Out of This House!
The human spirit thrives on stimulation, healthy change, fresh air, outdoor scenery, and activities that reduce stress. A few organizations in our great industry are already moving to support their customers’ (and employees) needs, including morale and support, to keep their revenue streams coming.
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Win, Place & No Show?
Printers race every day! We often jockey for a position with our customers; to make the best moves, say the right things, ask the crucial questions, provide the best pricing, and supply superior customer service. But when we head down the home stretch to ask for the sale, that feeling of self-doubt begins to creep in.
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Names in the News
Michael Grady

Michael Grady
Idealliance is pleased to welcome Michael Grady as Idealliance's Vice President of Global Partnerships.
Nicole M. Miller

Nicole Miller
Nordis Technologies has promoted Nicole M. Miller to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Kyle Chapman

Kyle Chapman
Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. announced the promotion of Kyle Chapman to President.
Michael Monarchi

Michael Monarchi
Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. welcomes Michael Monarchi as Chief Financial Officer.
Frank Aranzana

Frank Aranzana
Frank Aranzana succeeds Klaus Röhrig as Chairman of Agfa-Gevaert NV.
Insights of Value?
Servant Leadership Transformed This Company
The idea of servant leadership is buzzing through the business zeitgeist. But what's it all about, and does it actually work?
3 Simple Boundary Tips to Help Maximize Home Office Productivity
These simple tips can help make the difference between productivity and burnout. 
Remote Work Is Killing the Hidden Trillion-Dollar Office Economy
From airlines to Starbucks, a massive part of our economy hinges on white-collar workers returning to the office.

Industry News

o Ripcord Announced a New Joint Venture with Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

o MPS Monitor Announces Integration with Asolvi ERP Platforms

o Quadient Awarded Mailing Services Agreement with Premier Inc.
Good News Outside of Print

More Americans Say They are Regularly Wearing Masks
As the pandemic continues, a growing share of Americans say they are regularly wearing a mask or face covering in stores and other businesses. More than eight-in-ten U.S. adults (85%) say they have done so all or most of the time over the past month.

 

Additional News

o 2 Faculty Members in RIT’s Department of Graphic Media Science and Technology are Named...

o The Ohio State University In-plant Upgrades Speed and Quality  With Installation of a Komori...