EFI Acquires Marketing Automation Software Provider On July 21, 2014, EFI announced the acquisition of DirectSmile GmbH, a leading provider of software solutions for cross media marketing automationThe acquisition of DirectSmile, a leading supplier of VDP and cross media marketing automation has offerings in the Corporate, Agency & Design sectors in addition to the print
xpedx and Unisource Will Be Called Veritiv (May 20, 2014) – xpedx, a business of International Paper (NYSE: IP) and Unisource Worldwide, Inc., today announced that they have chosen the name Veritiv for the leading distribution solutions company that will be created upon completion of their merger. The name Veritiv comes from the roots of
FASTSIGNS® Receives High Honors for Franchisee Satisfaction in Canada Monday, April 21, 2014 Press release from the issuing company Canadian Franchise Association Recognizes the Signage & Visual Graphics Franchise for itsDedication to Superior Franchisee Relations, Team Work and Communication CARROLLTON, Texas – Constantly receiving top ratings by U.S. organizations for its high levels of franchisee satisfaction, FASTSIGNS
Brodnax Printing Wins Best of Show The Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica has announced that Brodnax Printing of Dallas, Texas was recognized with the prestigious Best of Show award in the Association’s 25th Annual Graphic Excellence Awards Competition. The announcement was made April 3rd at the Association’s 2014 Graphic Excellence Awards Gala, held at
Bob Johnson Sr. To Receive 2014 Visionary Award Dallas, TX February 14, 2014: Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica has selected Robert “Bob” Johnson, Sr. as their 2014 Visionary Award Recipient. Johnson, who is the founder of JPS Graphics in Dallas, Texas, will be honored at the upcoming Graphic Excellence Awards Gala on April 3,
Unisource Worldwide, Inc. and xpedx Agree to Merge (January 28, 2014) – Distribution solutions businesses Unisource Worldwide, Inc. (“Unisource”) and xpedx will merge under the terms of a definitive agreement that would result in the creation of a new publicly traded company. The agreement to merge the two businesses was signed by International Paper, parent
EFI and Landa Form Strategic Alliance EFI and Landa Corp. have entered into a partnership agreement for the development of a digital front end (DFE) as part of Landa's end-to-end Nanographic Printing solution. Landa's new DFE will employ high-performance, EFI-developed Fiery technology. With this technology, the Landa DFE will offer unique, new functionality for sheetfed
VERSO To Acquire NewPage Verso Paper Corp., a leading North American producer of coated papers, and NewPage Holdings Inc., a leading producer of printing and specialty papers, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Verso will acquire NewPage in a transaction valued at $1.4 billion. Upon closing of the transaction,
Makin Testifies on Behalf of Industry This past Tuesday, Michael Makin, Printing Industries of America’s President and CEO, testified at the Senate’s Judiciary Committee hearing on patent reform. Makin was the only representative representing small business, and of course, the printing industry. “Prior to 2013 it was unheard of to have printing companies accused of
NAPL & AMSP Merger Approved On Saturday, December 14, the boards of the National Association for Print Leadership (NAPL) and the Association for Marketing Service Providers (AMSP) overwhelmingly approved the merger between the two associations. The AMSP brand will continue to exist as an independent brand within the structure of NAPL, in much the same
