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May 4, 2021 eNews

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Apple’s 3 Rules Make Your Demos Better Than Competitors
What are Apple presentations consistently beat the competitors? Because they tell attention grabbing stories. And those stories show how their product matters and makes life better in a way that competitors don't. Learn how your firm can integrate Apple’s 3 simple presentation rules to win new, profitable business.

Printers Gain with Cradle to Cradle Certified® GOLD
Printers can gain new clients who value quality and sustainability with Lessebo Paper's new achievement of Cradle to Cradle Certified® GOLD. Lessebo's white ranges of uncoated, premium graphical paper, produced from totally chlorine-free (TCF) birch tree pulp, have a minimal carbon footprint.

Family-Run MSP Supercharges Their Color Capabilities
AngstromGroup added the RICOH Pro C7210X sheetfed press for faster turnaround times, increased color gamut through 5th color capability, and advanced finishing options. "Working with Ricoh has really taken our operation to the next level," said David Neumann, President and CEO, AngstromGraphics.

Print Provider Maximizes Capabilities & Efficiencies
"Cost-efficient, shorter runs are becoming the norm; no one wants excess inventory sitting around or going to waste. Our J Press 750S has allowed us to easily accommodate these shorter runs while exceeding the quality we were getting from our offset presses," said Ricky De La Vega, owner of NuPress.

Kodak Strengthens Position in the CTP Segment
Eastman Kodak has acquired the assets of ECRM's computer-to-plate device business for the graphic arts and newspaper industries. "This acquisition reflects Kodak's commitment to the printing industry and our focus on investing in growth," said Jim Continenza, Kodak's Executive Chairman and CEO.

Developing the Business
Do We Look Mistakenly to Institutions For Direction?
Effective Leadership does not hide behind social smokescreens. There's a mindset that says effort and resources are required for mediocrity, and even failure tends to be no less than that which is necessary for success.

Exhibition on Vintage American Newspapers
It is said that newspapers are the first draft of history, and many of those selected for this exhibition report the first news of historical events. From May 8 to 29, the Museum of Printing will display a sampling of its extensive collection of vintage newspapers. The exhibition features issues from 1781 to 1981.

Webinar: Direct Mail's Role in a Post Pandemic World
As the global pandemic has taken hold, brands find different ways to engage with their loyal customers. The perception of direct sending is that it's an old-school marketing tactic no longer needed in the digital age. But nothing could be further from the truth! Register for this free webinar now >>>

In Memoriam

George O. Tripp, III
In 1970 George Tripp received a job at Maine Coast Printers and began his training as an offset press operator. He loved the printing world and all of its challenges. In 1979, George and his wife, Katy, established their own company, Camden Printing. George Tripp passed away at his home on April 23.

Names in the News

Pete Dolfis
Pete Dolfis has been promoted at Tecnau to Vice President, Americas Sales, effective June 1, 2021.

Dan Marx
Dan Marx, a Printing Industry Veteran, Joins RadTech Sustainability Initiative.

Steffen Haaga
Steffen Haaga was appointed the new Director of Global Business Development for Cerm.

Industry News

o WKS Group invests in the world’s first KODAK MAGNUS Q4800 Platesetter for...

o Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C14000 Series Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021

o Peter J. Mulheran Named Presenter at FTA's Forum 2021

o Epson Business Inkjet Solutions Give Rise to an Inkjet Revolution

o Minuteman Press Printing Franchise in Grows to Record Sales By Helping Local...

o Epson Supports Business Needs in Today’s Environment

o Go Beyond with the New Xaar Nitrox Printhead

o San Antonio-Based Newsletter Concept Announces Strategic Expansion Plans

o Midnight Print & Mail MIS delivers Payments handling in 2021 with Version 7.0.0

o Xitron Announces Addition of Bill Brunone

o Quadient Joins The Valuable 500, a Global Initiative for the Inclusion of People...

o GIS launches next generation Atlas IQ® tools for Industrial Digital Printing

o Epson Updates SurePress Facility to Provide Enhanced Remote Demo Experience

Good News Outside of Print:

12-Year Old Girl Starts College and Shoots for the Stars
The landscape of education has changed during the pandemic, but that hasn't kept one brilliant girl whose dreams have never been earthbound from reaching for the stars. While most pre-teens are navigating the challenges of middle school, this 12-year-old has earned her high school diploma and is set to attend college in May.

Additional News

o Jim Continenza Honored As A 2021 American Business Awards Maverick Of The Year

o Print-on-Demand Company Awkward Styles Increases Efficiency

o Independent Carton Group Welcomes American Carton to its Membership

o MPS Monitor Joins Zebra’s PartnerConnect Program

o Konica Minolta Named Kofax Alliance Partner of the Year

o Durst P5 TEX iSUB - a Milestone for Sublimation Printing

o Square 9 Softworks Releases A Simplified, More Streamlined Experience

o Color-Logic Certifies Ecofoil Digital on Ricoh Pro 7200sx Series Presses

o Bollin Label Systems Outfits Production Facility with Techkon Devices

o Roland DGA Announces New Roland DG Connect App

o Cathedral Corporation Launches New Product

o Lexmark Launches Cloud Bridge Connectivity Suite

o Sappi's Ultracast Viva Wins Green Product Award 2021

o Kornit Digital Announces MAX Technology, the Next Generation Solution

o Konica Minolta Receives Multiple Awards from CRN

o Entrepreneur names PostNet to Top Franchise List

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