HP PageWide XL 8000
HP PageWide XL 8000
Another year has gone by, and the reprographics industry has continued its transformation. Top stories during 2015 included the launch of two single-pass color printers, a new strategy for IRgA, and ABC Imaging's plan to build a nationwide network.
Single-Pass Color Printers Hit Big
Single-pass color printing entered the big time in 2015 when HP started shipping its PageWide printers, KIP began shipping the 800 series, and the Memjet-driven printers from Canon/Oce, Xerox, and RTI upgraded to meet the combination. These new printers are poised to change the world of color printing. Read more by clicking here.
IRgA Developed a New Strategy
The IRgA Board of Directors positioned the organization for the future with a day-long strategy development session in Chicago in September. The meeting resulted in a renewed focus towards the AEC industry, an emphasis on paid membership, a renewed committee structure, and development the Project Reinvent committee to strive for more changes. Read more by clicking here.
Effectively Selling Digital Services Was Focus of ERA/IRgA Convention
Making money in the digital era was the focus of several panels during the ERA/IRgA Convention in Atlanta in April. Read about a panel discussion on charging for digital services by clicking here.
The IRgA Index Jumped, Then Fell
The IRgA Index, a quarterly measure of the direction of the reprographics industry, jumped to 74 for traditional reprographics in the second quarter, but dropped to 57 by the third quarter. Ouch! Read more by clicking here
Tehan & Co Issues Stock
Century-old reprographics distributor Tehan & Co sought new ownership by issuing stock. President Harry Tehan, 80, said he plans to retire. Read more by clicking here.
ABC Imaging Announces a New National Network
Reprographics chain ABC Imaging announced that it was developing a national network of shops, and was inviting non-ABC firms to join them. Read more by clicking here.