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Introducing A New IRgA Member Benefit...
Reprographers Gain Free Subscription to BERTL MegaNet Services
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The IRgA has entered into an agreement with BERTL where all reprographics company members will receive access to the BERTL MegaNet service - an annual value of $995 - for FREE. Members of the vendor community are not eligible to receive this free service.
BERTL is a research company that publishes a library of evaluation reports, comparative analyses and workflow solutions on copiers, printers, MFPs, production and workgroup scanners, wide-format devices, fax machines and color production equipment devices. The research reports and ratings are undertaken at BERTL's expense for the benefit of its worldwide subscriber base. |
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IRgA reprographer members will gain exclusive access to all BERTL services through one secure MegaNet log in. Members may use this service to evaluate digital imaging equipment and compare competitive devices. Members should click here to access the new benefit from the members-only section of the IRgA Web site.
MegaNet provides access to a databank of product analysis reports, strategic guides, and specifications databases for the workgroup, production, and color market segments. To learn more about this new IRgA benefit, click here. |
Steve Bova, CAE
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As part of the service, reprographer members will also get iTchat online magazine, which offers in-depth feature articles and interviews examining the digital imaging marketplace and solutions.
As always, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I look forward to your input so the IRgA can deliver more value to you and your company. Please e-mail info@irga.com, or you may contact me directly at sbova@irga.com.
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Inside the IRgA
IRgA Member Benefit Feature - Online IRgA Membership Directory
As an IRgA member, you are a part of the interactive online membership database that provides all active members with a free comprehensive listing on the IRgA Web site. If you are an active member of the IRgA, you'll be listed in the directory. You can utilize the member directory to find colleagues, and you can also review your listing and update it with details on your business. Make sure you provide a link to your company Web site and communicate the types of services your company offers. In addition, you can utilize the membership database to exchange ideas with other reprographers around the world.
The IRgA Directory requires your member login. If you are a current member, click here to visit the IRgA Directory today!
If you are not a current IRgA member company, join or renew your membership so you can take advantage of many IRgA member benefits. As a member, you will be listed in the online directory and have direct access to this valuable database of colleagues. The IRgA also prints an annual Member Directory for distribution to all members. Make sure your company is represented in this "who's who" of reprographics!
2007-08 Membership Renewal in Full Swing
Membership renewal materials were recently sent to 2006-07 member companies. If you have received the materials, please include both the invoice and the information update forms when faxing your renewal to IRgA Headquarters.
If you have not received membership renewal materials by mail, or would prefer to renew electronically or would like to join as a new member company, please complete a membership application form on the IRgA Web site, www.irga.com. You may also download an application and fax it to IRgA Headquarters at 312/673.6724.
Last 2007 Mounting & Laminating Seminar Offered in Canada
The IRgA, in conjunction with Drytac Corporation, is offering its last Mounting & Laminating Training Seminar of the year in Concord, Ontario, Canada, October 18-19. The two-day program for equipment operators integrates theory with actual hands-on training, progressively providing the fundamentals of mounting and laminating technology and techniques. Day one covers foundational information, while day two concentrates on more advanced trouble shooting and special applications training. To register online, click here. For a PDF brochure and registration form available for download, click here.
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IRgA Regional Meetings
Western Regional Reprographic Assocation (WRA)
The WRA's 57th Annual Convention will be held Sept. 20-23 at the W Hotel in Seattle, Wash. The business program will feature a presentation on "The Psychology of Ethics: Why Smart People Can Do Such Dumb Things!" by keynote speaker, Patrick Kuhse, who will share his personal journey from successful stockbroker with a loving family to the jungles of Costa Rica as an international fugitive. The session will also include round table discussions on the most relevant issues facing the industry, like environmental, business management, digital services and operational issues. On Friday, there is a vendor forum and hosted reception.
The convention's social programs include the Robert E. Burns "Scramble" Golf Tournament, the President's Hosted Cocktail Party, and Saturday evening's Theme Dinner and Party held at Seattle's Space Needle.
For more information, and to register for the WRA's Convention, visit the WRA Web site, www.westernreprographics.org.
Southeastern Reprographic Association (SRA)/
Eastern Regional Reprographic Association (ERRA)
The SRA is hosting members from the ERRA at its 2007 Annual Convention in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
The convention features Vince Lombardi, Jr., as the keynote speaker and offers four, high-impact educational programs designed to help reprographers improve revenue streams in a changing industry. The presenters will offer expertise on the most requested topics of interest to reprographers and are all well-known leaders from within the reprographic community.
Educational topics include "Charging for Things Other Than Printing," "BIM - What Does It Mean To The Reprographer?," "Operational Efficiency/Workflow" and "Proper Training: Understanding and Managing Your Sales Force."
Trade show exhibit space is sold out to more than 35 nationally known suppliers who will be featuring machines, software, media and other vital products for the reprographic industry. Planned social events offer opportunities for networking with reprographers from 21 states. Activities include an outing to Churchill Downs. New this year is the live SRA Charity Auction, which will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Visit the SRA Web site, www.serepro.com, for convention information and registration materials. Contact Shirley Zawoyski at 630/351.2202 for additional information.
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Industry News
Jane Hicks Joins Paradigm Imaging Group
Paradigm Imaging Group, Costa Mesa, CA, a large format scanning and printing solutions company, announced the addition of Jane Hicks as a new member of the sales solution team.
Hicks will serve in the position of service contract sales. She has more than 18 years of experience in the industry and comes to Paradigm from Graphtec America where she held various management positions in customer service and marketing. She also managed service contracts while at Ikon Office Solutions.
International Paper's xpedx Business Completes
Acquisition of Central Lewmar
International Paper has completed the acquisition of Central Lewmar LLC, a large privately held paper and packaging distributor, from Philadelphia-based private equity firm, Chrysalis Capital Partners, Inc. In August, the company announced it had signed an agreement to acquire Central Lewmar for approximately $185 million. International Paper's distribution business, xpedx, will operate Central Lewmar as a business unit within its multiple brand strategy.
Two Printing Companies Win The Gold Ink Awards
Printing Impressions and Publishing Executive magazines, sponsors of The Gold Ink Awards, announced two awards given jointly to xpedx and Cincinnati-based marketing strategy firm, Kucia and Associates, for excellence in print production quality and graphics. Representatives from xpedx and Kucia and Associates received the honors at The Gold Ink Awards ceremony on Sept. 10 at the Graph Expo 2007 in Chicago.
The competition, now in its 20th year, received more than 1,500 entries in 50 categories submitted by printing professionals throughout North America. Awards are based on design and print production excellence, with criteria that include difficulty of the job, appropriateness of paper used, uniqueness of finishing techniques, print quality and overall impression and aesthetic impact.
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Feature
Catching the Green Wave
The reprographics shop of the future will be environmentally savvy
By Ed Avis
Don't worry; this article isn't about hugging trees and saving the whales. Most reprographics shop owners are in business to make a living, not to make a statement. But here's the deal: by being environmentally savvy, reprographics shops can make more money.
Read the complete article in the September/October issue of REPRO REPORT.
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Reprographic Industry Brand Mantra
Reprographers offer professional expertise in project-critical, large/wide format document distribution and management.
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