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PRINT 13, like the industry in general, will not be what it was in its heyday, but it still serves as the largest gathering of people and equipment in the Americas—making it well worth your time and money to attend.

In a competitive environment, oftentimes it's the subtle differences that can elevate one provider over another. For FLM Graphics in Fairfield, NJ, one of its key differentiators is Access Images Analytics, which enables clients to measure the results of a campaign in real time.

The quadrennial PRINT show comes at a most interesting time. The printing industry is enduring some violent changes from a technology standpoint. With the decade-long trend toward shorter runs continuing; digital printing, especially inkjet, stepping up its game; and electronic alternatives continuing to harvest market share, diversification is on the lips of many shop owners as they prepare their trek to Chicago.

Cleveland-based Northern Ohio Printing has blossomed into a $5 million business with 30 employees servicing more than 600 accounts. How did they do it? Founder and President Gary Chmielewski credits the company's ability to evolve during uncertain times, along with a stellar staff and capex investments.

To help educate printers on how to make a successful transition, xpedx—a full-service supplier of wide-format equipment, supplies and service—increased its Wide Format Solutions Summits to 28 shows at 14 new cities this year based on the success of the five summits it held in 2012.

With the addition of a second HP T410 color inkjet web press, Courier Corp. will double its digital printing capacity at its plant in Kendallville, IN. The new press will also meet a high volume of diverse printing needs across a full range of run lengths.

Imagine! Print Solutions in Minneapolis, has installed an HP Indigo WS6000 digital press, expanding its label and packaging offering. "We spent a considerable amount of time investigating this acquisition and found the HP Indigo delivers the high quality, high speed and smaller runs customers demand," stated Bob Lothenbach, president.

MSP and sister company BlueSky ETO will partner with HP to present a free educational seminar tailored to marketing and advertising professionals on Sept 18, 2013, at the headquarters of marketing firm MSP in Freedom, PA. Each presentation will feature in-depth discussions, detailed question-and-answer sessions, and full demonstrations of technology so that attendees will have the chance not only to learn about the solutions but also to see exactly how they work.

The Printerverse will offer a mixture of events focused on the latest industry trends featuring panel discussions, interactive sharing sessions, awards presentations and networking events. It's designed to create an “Out of this World” show floor experience for show-goers and will also serve as a social media hub on the PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO show floor.

The award recpients of the 2013 InterTech Technology Awards has been announced by the Printing Industries of America. The technologies receiving this respected award have been judged as truly innovative and are expected to advance the performance of the graphic communications industry. The award winners are...