Before Signing the Contract – Check This List
As we enter 4Q26, many printers will be buying new equipment. Before signing a contract, Dr. Paul Jilani recommends reviewing five critical items to protect your investment and support long-term satisfaction. Dr. Jilani's experience reducing procurement costs can help you spot difficult and potentially costly terms. See if you agree.

Goals are Good, But Atomic Habits Work Better
For years, we used business and personal goals to drive progress. But after reading “Atomic Habits,” we shifted from goals to habit-based practices. After two years of using habit practices in our companies, we highly recommend the book. Read Scott D. Clary’s “Atomic Habits” summary to see if the book may be of value to you and your company.

Capturing Print Wisdom Before It Exits
During fast-and-furious print production, it's difficult to document every step and 'trick' required to produce great output. When a seasoned team member leaves, that wisdom can be lost. Amy Bonner of Printing United discusses tools and resources to help capture valuable information before it's too late. Read on.

Managing AI's Continuous Pressure for Change
Technology updates used to be one-time events, but not in the AI era. AI changes, updates, and reshapes workflows continuously, which creates "change fatigue." Michelle Rozen shares three disciplines that turn nonstop change into what a team can actually absorb: Cadence, Curation, and Capacity. Read to see if you have other ideas.

Gabriel Christofferson
Gabriel Christofferson, a 2024 Iowa State University graduate, has joined Konica Minolta as an Account Executive. >>>

Craig Greenwood
Craig Greenwood, previously with BW Converting, was named the new head of sheet‑fed sales at Hoenle AG UV Technology. >>>

Nick Savelieff
Nick Savelieff, formerly of ATI, has joined the Iconex as the Vice President of Operations. >>>