Kansas City Celebrates 125 Years of Association In the spring of 1887, a handful of printers came together to create an organization which would “develop and foster a kindly feeling among master printers, and improve the printing industry.” The organization was called the Typothetae of Kansas City, and that same year printers from similar organizations
Acquisition of Williamson Expands Service and Geographic Footprint February 2, 2012. Quad/Graphics, Inc., a global provider of print and related multichannel solutions, announced it has purchased Dallas-based Williamson Printing Corporation, a full-service commercial and specialty products printer specializing in short- to medium-runcatalogs, case-bound books, direct mail and other promotional products.The acquisition expands the company’s growing
Cenveo Sells Forms and Business Documents Group to Ennis STAMFORD, CT—Jan. 30, 2012—Cenveo Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its Forms and Business Documents Group to Ennis Inc., a manufacturer of printed business products and apparel headquartered in Midlothian, TX. The divestiture of the group, including the Printegra and PrintXcel brands, to Ennis
Kodak Betting On Digital Printing Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- As Eastman Kodak Co. investors bet the 131-year-old photographic pioneer was headed for bankruptcy, the company decided Chapter 11 was the simplest way to become the digital printing specialist it aspires to be.Bankruptcy allows sales of the photography divisions and patents Chief Executive Officer Antonio Perez
manroland To Be Divided Into Three Units The creditors' committee under the guidance of provisional insolvency administrator Werner Schneider and chief representative of manroland Dr. Frank Kebekus was able to reach an amicable solution for an investor concept in the course of the company's insolvency proceedings. During the meeting, which took place on Wednesday in
Multi-Color Closes Kansas City Facility Multi-Color Corp. is closing its Kansas City-area location, laying off 65 people. According to a Tuesday WARN Act filing in Missouri, the layoff would occur by March 31. A spokesman with the Missouri WARN office said the facility was shutting down completely. An employee at the facility in Platte County
Ovation Graphics Acquires Branch-Smith Assets Daniel Hanson, president of Ovation Graphics, has announced that Ovation Graphics, a privately-held company, has purchased substantially all of the business assets of Branch-Smith Printing. Terms of the asset acquisition were not disclosed.As part of its purchase, Ovation Graphics obtained the rights to the Branch-Smith name, continuing a 102 year-old
DRUPA 2012 eTICKETS OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME Starting January 25, 2012, entrance passes for drupa 2012, print media trade fair, will be available online at www.drupa.com. For the first time, the passes are offered as eTickets – saving visitors time and money. Attendees can purchase their ticket online, print it out and travel to
Hiflex Software Acquired by HP PALO ALTO, CA—Dec 6, 2011—HP has acquired Hiflex Software GmbH, a privately held software solutions provider specializing in management information system (MIS) and Web-to-print solutions for printing services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Founded in 1991, Hiflex is headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Following the acquisition, Hiflex will continue
Austin-based Ginny’s Joins TouchPoint Print Solutions Ginny’s Printing, a leading provider of print and document management services in the Southwest, announced on December 2nd that it has joined Chicago-based TouchPoint Print Solutions. Ginny’s Printing was founded in 1971 and has become one of Austin’s leading full-service printing, mailing, fulfillment, and technology company. Ginny’s offers digital