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Education Focus to Continue After Convention
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Steve Bova, CAE
Executive Director
When Fred Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx, was named CEO of the Year in 2004 by Chief Executive magazine, he was asked how he has managed to stay at the helm during a time when many of his peers have not. He replied, "I think the most important thing that it takes is continual learning and education and the discipline to apply the lessons that are out there to your operation." |
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The key word being continual learning and education. There is a lot of learning that occurs on the job. True education (the most valuable lessons) often takes place outside of the shop – talking to customers, reading books, magazines, and searching the web, or observing how others operate their business.
The IRgA offers both formal (classroom) and informal (networking) learning opportunities at its Annual Convention and Trade Show. The 2006 event, being held next week in Florida, addresses the hottest issues and trends in the reprographics industry. It’s the one time each year the entire industry gathers in one location to discuss our business.
What’s missing from the Convention is the continual part. To address this reality, the IRgA, through its Education Committee, is committed to expanding upon the educational experiences of the Annual Convention and delivering them continually throughout the year. As committee chair, John Cronin, President of PLP Digital Systems, has worked with the board and the IRgA staff to create an educational vision for your association.
Before the vision is finalized, it is necessary to gain your feedback so that we can prioritize the content that is most important to you. An one-page survey will be handed out during the breakout sessions at the Annual Convention. The survey simply asks attendees to prioritize their educational needs and desires. Following the Convention, we will use the information that is provided to create a simple-to-complete "educational needs assessment" that will be distributed to the News Digest email list.
From the information collected, the IRgA will develop a few great programs to address the most pressing educational needs as identified by the industry and will identify the best approaches to delivering the educational content. We look forward to receiving your feedback, as well as your continued participation in the IRgA!
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Convention News
IRgA 2006 May 10-12, Orlando, Florida
Online Registration Still Available
Online registration is still available and will continue to be available through the duration of the convention. It's easy to register for the IRgA Convention and Trade Show. Simply click here to register online, register by fax or simply call IRgA Headquarters at 800/833-4742 for additional information. The important part is to register now to ensure your attendance at the leading industry event.
Trade Show Booth Space Sold Out
Response to the IRgA's call for exhibitors has been tremendous! Booth space has sold out providing reprographers with an opportunity to browse the floor and see the multitude of solutions available. Any vendor company that wishes to exhibit their products and services at the 2007 trade show is encouraged to act early by contacting Nicole Boland at (312) 673-5828.
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Industry News
GIA, GretagMacbeth and photoworkshop.com Announce
Seminar
The color experts at the GIA and GretagMacbeth have joined forces with photoworkshop.com to help photographers understand digital color control from input to output to creativity. The full-day training seminar will tour 21 cities in the US and Canada this May-October, with support from Canon USA, SanDisk, Apple, Hahnemühle, Nik Software, Adobe and Dynalite.
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STAPLES Brings in Wide-Format Color
Staples Inc. has added a new revenue stream for its operations by bringing color wide-format in-house. The office-supplies retailer has added wide-format color printers to more than 1250 of its stores across the US, installing HP Designjet 130nr (24 in.) printers in its copy centers, which are located in the company's stores. In addition, Staples has installed HP Designjet 5500uv printers (42 in.) in 16 of its hub locations, which are larger-scale printing and copying facilities that support the copy and print center. Read more...
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Nashua Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
Nashua Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of labels and thermal specialty papers, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Net sales for the first quarter of 2006 were $64.8 million, compared to $67.6 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net income for the first quarter of 2006 was $0.4 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss $1.6 million, or $0.27 per share, for the first quarter of 2005. Read more...
Professional Reproductions Announces Additions
Professional Reproductions, Inc. announces two new additions to the Professional family. Mr. Neil Scott brings over 20 years of experience to the position of Director of Operations. Mr. Daniel Aufiero has been appointed as Executive Sales Representative with over 16 years of sales experience. Read more...
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See the Latest Printing and Software Solutions
Finding new ways to streamline workflow is key to business productivity. That's why Océ is introducing more productive solutions tailored to meet your ever–changing business needs. Join us at the IRgA show for new portfolio of monochrome and color products to enable resellers to grow market share and profitability. www.oceusa.com
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PPMA White Paper Clarifies Trends in Finishing
The Post Print Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has announced a new white paper report dealing with the current trends in finishing technology. Specifically, the
seven page commentary deals with patterns of growth and evolution in demand for mounting and laminating processes in various graphics businesses. Based in part on data from three key industry studies, the paper discusses the
impact of newer printing processes such as flatbed inkjet printers and eco-solvent system rollfed printers. While there is no question that finishing is changing in some
ways, the PPMA report concludes that this particular industry niche is more dynamic than ever. The PPMA white paper is available at no charge to reprographics shops and may be downloaded in PDF format
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Océ Announces New GM, Mexico Division
Océ announced the appointment of Jaime Escudero as General Manager of Océ Mexico. Mr. Escudero has been a member of the management team of Océ Mexico since the company was acquired from GE Access Information Systems in January 2001.
In this new position, Mr. Escudero will be responsible for all aspects of management of operations in Mexico. Escudero is replacing Jorge Colin who has left the company to pursue other business interests.
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New PRIMIR Study Announced
State Street Consultants, Inc. and John M Hamm and Associates, LLC will jointly conduct a new Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) study, Digital Printing Outlook in a Production Environment. This study, slated for completion in the fall of 2006, will provide quantitative and qualitative analysis and forecasts of the North American production digital printing marketplace. It is designed to produce actionable information for the decision makers of vendors and users of digital printing equipment and consumables. Read more...
Transilwrap Celebrates 75 Years
Transilwrap Company, Inc., an industry leader in plastic sheet and film
products, celebrates milestone anniversary of 75 years. Celebration activities include special recognition of chairman, Herbert M. Drower and his 45 years with the company. Founded in 1931 by the Minkus and Badgley families as a provider of cellophane films, Transilwrap remains committed to creating new and innovative products adaptable to customers' needs in line with the technological advancements and market demands of today. Read more...
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Inside the IRgA
May Mounting & Laminating Seminar Rescheduled
The upcoming May 18 – 19 mounting & laminating training session which will be hosted by Drytac in Los Angeles, CA, has been rescheduled for June 22 - 23. Register early as space is limited! Click here for additional information on training seminar dates and locations and to register online.
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The IRgA has several ways to share your company's news. Add info@irga.com to your mailing list so that we can publish your company's information in News Digest, Repro Report, or on our home page news feed at www.irga.com!
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Feature
Working Out Your Business Plan
By Brett Scully
When I first started at our firm, I was like a drunken sailor when it came to buying new gear. My dad's idea of "capital spending" was buying used Dietzgen blueline machines for 500 bucks, so he was not real psyched when I started getting quotes for $40,000 electronic gizmos.
At one point, my dad put his foot down and stated that he would no longer approve my equipment wish list until I gave him a detailed budget going out at least one year.
On a larger scale, when I later approached the ol' man about buying companies, he was as concerned about the risks involved in such ventures as he was when I first started investing in plotters. This time, he made me produce a five-year business plan instead of a budget.
If we think about traveling in our car to somewhere not traveled before, the thought of that trip without a map or directions is analogous to us trying to go towards the future in our business without a plan. Without a map, the trip may end up OK, but most likely we are going to get lost. Same thing with the biz. Without a plan, EXPECT to get lost.
The full article on this subject will appear in the May/June 2006 issue of REPRO REPORT.
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