WESTMONT, IL—10/02/08—The Power Printers training program at manroland has attracted much attention in recent years. Pressroom personnel and management throughout North America were impressed by what they learned and have shared that knowledge with others in their organizations. With several classes remaining on the schedule in 2008, more than 2,500 people will have earned Power Printers certification in the last five years.
Printing Impressions' Commercial Printer News for October 2008
WESTMONT, IL—09/29/08—Attendees for next month’s Graph Expo can save time and jumpstart their research in preparation for the show by checking out manroland’s newly updated Web site at www.manroland.us.com. manroland’s clever approach of using video and pop-ups gives visitors an insightful preview about its PRINTVALUE program and other events planned around the show, which runs from October 26-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
WESTMONT, IL—09/12/08—manroland announced it is offering for the first time online price quotes for its Roland 50 and Roland 200 presses through the company’s web site. Printers can review information about the small format presses and receive a reply directly to their email. The link can be found at www.manroland.us . “This is just another example of how we are challenging the conventional thinking about sales and service to customers,” said Vince Lapinski, manroland CEO.
Kevin Joyce, chief marketing officer of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, is now a member of The Print Council’s Executive Committee. The Print Council is a business development alliance dedicated to promoting the greater use of print media. manroland Canada has named Michael Mugavero as its new vice president of sales. Based out of manroland Canada headquarters in Vaughn, Ontario, Mugavero is now responsible for managing direct sales for sheetfed presses and assisting with sales on the web end of the business, in addition to maintaining his responsibilities for Eastern U.S. sales. At G.F. Puhl, Greg Bumb has been tapped as the new
WESTMONT, IL—08/28/08—In a dollars-and-cents world, printers continuously look for ways to optimize their operations. One way to reduce overhead and boost press efficiency is to look at manroland’s Printvalue program. Its North American premier takes place at Graph Expo (booth #1246), to be held October 26-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago. manroland will be extremely busy during the annual show. Besides the Printvalue debut, the company will conduct early morning press demonstrations and again host Dr. Joe Webb’s industry forecast seminar. The company continues to build off the momentum Printvalue established a few months ago at drupa where the highly anticipated service
BOLINGBROOK, IL—Goss International and manroland resolved their U.S. patent infringement litigation Tuesday involving web offset press sleeve blanket technology. The terms of the agreement are confidential. Both parties acknowledged that the resolution was in the best interest of their companies and customers, allowing them to offer their full press portfolios to the worldwide marketplace.The patent…
BOLINGBROOK, IL/WESTMONT, IL—AUGUST 20, 2008—Goss International and manroland resolved patent infringement litigation yesterday in the United States involving web offset press sleeve blanket technology.The terms of the agreement are confidential. Both parties acknowledged that the resolution was in the best interest of their companies and their customers, allowing them to offer their full press portfolios…
ALEXANDRIA, VA—08/19/08—A decision made nearly a year ago is paying off in big dividends for family-owned Fannon Printing. After an extensive research process, the owners decided to install a ROLAND 500 series press. One of the benefits from that acquisition will be realized on October 26 when Daniel Fannon accepts two prestigious “Benny” awards at the annual dinner during Graph Expo in Chicago. “We’re entering our company’s 40th year of doing business and winning two Bennys is a great way to start,” Fannon said. “Meeting high-end quality demands have always been our forte, whether it is annual reports, brochures, upscale packaging or ‘coffee table’
Allegra Names Heidelberg USA ‘Supplier of the Year’ Winner NORTHVILLE, MI—Allegra Network honored Heidelberg USA with the Supplier of the Year award at its 2008 Allegra Network convention. Allegra Network franchise members vote to choose the winner. In April 2007, Heidelberg served as host for Allegra Network’s annual summit trip to Heidelberg, Germany. More than 160 of Allegra Network’s top franchise members participated in the event. The Allegra Network consists of Allegra Print & Imaging, American Speedy Printing Centers, Insty-Prints and Signs Now. Multi-City Road Show Deemed a Success MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Buhrs Americas and Lake Image Systems teamed up and headed for the road
