Allied Printing--Crowning Customers

Keeping Pace
"We've had to aggressively find ways to compete with consolidators," remarks Kaufman, who has spoken on the very subject at several VUE/Point conferences. "The YPO allows us to buy in volume. We have a very diversified base within that group, which gives us a strong position in negotiating with manufacturers. It's a highly ethical group; there are certain criteria printers need to achieve to be a part of the group."