Print Services & Distribution Association

Konica Minolta Wins Best MPS Support by an OEM

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .

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  • Ramsey, NJ, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .
  • (Konica Minolta), today announced it has received the Best MPS Support by an OEM Award for the company’s managed print services provided by its dealer channel at this year’s Managed Print Services Association​ (MPSA) Leadership Awards.
  • The award recognizes Konica Minolta’s support of its dealer channel selling managed print services, in addition to its support of pricing, programs and additional solutions around document management, document workflow and business document processes.
  • I want to thank Konica Minolta for being a MPSA member and for its excellent submission, and Laura Blackmer for her and her team’s work on our committees, especially on security.

Canon Solutions America Production Inkjet Customer and thINK Member Nathan Thole Spotlights Iowa State University

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon Solutions America production inkjet customer and thINK member Nathan Thole, Director of Printing Services, shares Iowa State University’s transition from offset to high-speed production inkjet and how it catapulted them into a new era of efficiency, quality, and versatility, all while achieving their sustainability goals.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon Solutions America production inkjet customer and thINK member Nathan Thole, Director of Printing Services, shares Iowa State University’s transition from offset to high-speed production inkjet and how it catapulted them into a new era of efficiency, quality, and versatility, all while achieving their sustainability goals.
  • After graduation he had to move on, since the print center hired only Iowa State University students for their internship positions.
  • It was then, almost 14 years later, that Nathan received a call from his former Iowa State University supervisor recommending he apply for the Director of Printing Services position.
  • Nathan was awarded that role and came full circle, from student to Director of Printing Services for Iowa State University.

HP Paves Way for Partner Growth with Integration of All Solutions & Services Under Amplify Partner Program

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the launch of HP Amplify for All, an initiative which integrates all HP solutions and services including Poly, Teradici and HyperX into the HP Amplify Program, offering one unified global1 platform for partner engagement. Going live on November 1, 2023, the newly integrated partner program will also be extended to Distribution Partners. HP Amplify Distribution is the industry’s first program tailored for distributors and marks the successful implementation of the HP Amplify Program across all partner categories.

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  • HP Amplify Distribution is the industry’s first program tailored for distributors and marks the successful implementation of the HP Amplify Program across all partner categories.
  • Starting in May 2024, all HP Amplify Commercial Partners will have access to a new specialization program built around HP’s growth categories - Amplify Growth Plays.
  • Examples of the Amplify Growth Plays launching in May 2024 include Managed Print Services, Lifecycle Services, SMB Video Collaboration Solutions, and HP Software.
  • For more information on today’s news, partner quotes , and the HP Amplify Program, visit our newsroom .

SmarTech Analysis (now Additive Manufacturing Research) Reports 3D Printing Markets at $3.52B in Q2 2023; Sequential Growth Stalls on Tougher Economic Backdrop

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global additive manufacturing (AM) market recorded less than 1 percent estimated sequential growth in Q2 2023 versus Q1 2023, due in part to mounting economic challenges affecting hardware investments, according to Additive Manufacturing Research / SmarTech Analysis .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global additive manufacturing (AM) market recorded less than 1 percent estimated sequential growth in Q2 2023 versus Q1 2023, due in part to mounting economic challenges affecting hardware investments, according to Additive Manufacturing Research / SmarTech Analysis .
  • The value for all additive manufacturing hardware, materials, software and services is estimated to be to $3.52B for Q2 2023 compared to $3.50B in the previous quarter.
  • Additive Manufacturing Research ("AMR") now projects the AM industry to total $46 billion by 2030.
  • Although metal AM markets remained relatively strong in Q2, hardware investment across the industry was impacted by high interest rates for equipment financing.

Nick and Justin Co. Announce Custom 100% Cotton T-Shirt Design, Print Service

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Nick and Justin Co. has announced its single-print custom T-shirt service that offers a 24-hour turnaround.

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  • Birmingham, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2023) - Nick and Justin Co. is now offering a customizable t-shirt service that allows customers to order as little as one single print.
  • This service gives consumers the option to create a personal, one-of-a-kind design on a 100% cotton t-shirt.
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    With the announcement, Nick and Justin Co. intends to provide consumers in the UK and beyond with a convenient way to design their own clothing.
  • Nick and Justin Co. uses direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, making single print runs more cost-effective.

Ricoh partners with CHRISTUS Health to improve patient engagement and reduce costs by up to 35%

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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EXTON, Pa., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced CHRISTUS Health is optimizing and expanding its direct mail services to reach more customers and increase patient engagement with Ricoh. Together with Ricoh, CHRISTUS Health Print Services is already providing 26-31% cost savings to their interdepartmental customers compared to external vendors, equivalent to $685,000, and combined print and mail processing cost savings are more than 35%.

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  • CHRISTUS Health Print Services is leveraging Ricoh Professional Services including Business Consulting, Wide Format Elite Access , RICOH Pro C9210 color sheet-fed production printers, and the RICOH Pro TF6251 wide format printer with Colex finishing.
  • The partnership hasresulted in new applications that directly enhance patient engagement and reduce costs for producing ADA-compliant/braille facility signage and other communications materials.
  • "We have a tremendous opportunity to deliver more engaging and fulfilling patient experiences through print, and with Ricoh's partnership, have transitioned from a niche service provider to an indispensable resource for the CHRISTUS Health community," said Del Shankle, Director of Operations, CHRISTUS Health Print Services.
  • Focused on innovative health and wellness solutions, CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system based in Irving, Texas, that was established in 1979.

Pinnacle InterTech Award for FLXfinish+ technology in Canon Colorado large format printers powered by UVgel ink

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received a Pinnacle InterTech Award from PRINTING United Alliance for the new Canon FLXfinish+technology featured in its award-winning range of Colorado roll-to-roll large format printers, powered by Canon's UVgel inks.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received a Pinnacle InterTech Award from PRINTING United Alliance for the new Canon FLXfinish+technology featured in its award-winning range of Colorado roll-to-roll large format printers, powered by Canon's UVgel inks.
  • The Pinnacle InterTech Awards recognize significant new technologies that help improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability, and productivity, and are predicted to have a major impact on the printing industry.
  • Canon FLXfinish+, which in the opinion of the judges "represented a new revolutionary and unique feature of UVgel technology," has been honored with a Pinnacle InterTech Award for 2022.
  • "We'd like to thank PRINTING United Alliance for recognizing the innovative FLXfinish+technology," said Robert Reddy, senior vice president, Large Format Solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We hope this award shows how FLXfinish+really breathes life into the prints."

Printing Services Procurement Category Is Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 3.82% by 2026, SpendEdge Reports

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The geographic reach of service providers, Multiple print technologies, TAT of service providers, and Ability to offer pre and post-press services.

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  • The geographic reach of service providers, Multiple print technologies, TAT of service providers, and Ability to offer pre and post-press services.
  • What are the Key Data Covered in this Printing Services Sourcing and Procurement Market Report?
  • Detailed insights and analysis of the major cost drivers, volume drivers, and innovations of the Printing Services procurement and sourcing market.
  • Precise estimation of procurement strategies deployed by major category end-users across several industries while sourcing for Printing Services requirements.

Managed Print Services Market Report 2022: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecasts to 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The report provides revenue of the global managed print services (MPS) market for the period 2017-2031, considering 2021 as the base year and 2031 as the forecast year.

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  • The report provides revenue of the global managed print services (MPS) market for the period 2017-2031, considering 2021 as the base year and 2031 as the forecast year.
  • The report also provides the compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) of the global managed print services (MPS) market from 2022 to 2031.
  • Analysts employed a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches to study various attributes of the global managed print services (MPS) market.
  • Moreover, the report sheds light on the changing competitive dynamics in the global managed print services (MPS) market.

VLCM Managed Print Services Division Acquired By Fisher’s Technology on September 1, 2022

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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VLCM , Utahs largest IT solution provider as named by CRN, announced the acquisition of its Managed Print Services business by Fishers Technology effective today.

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  • VLCM , Utahs largest IT solution provider as named by CRN, announced the acquisition of its Managed Print Services business by Fishers Technology effective today.
  • VLCMs Managed Print Services is expected to be rebranded to Fishers Technology.
  • We wanted to find an exceptional partner that would take care of our managed print customers and keep the VLCM print team together.
  • VLCM 'Gets IT Right' by partnering with a wide variety of technology partners, covering every aspect of the business technology landscape.