The Ticker
By Graphic Arts Online Staff -- Graphic Arts Online, August 27, 2008
Ricoh-IKON, ad cuts, Hogue Printing, print at conventions, EPA gets sued, National Print Group, Vertis-American Color Graphics, C&P Microsystems, USPS, EskoArtwork, SustainCommWorld Green Media Show, Mitsubishi, Graphic Arts BlueBooks and today's quote.
Ricoh says it will acquire IKON Office Solutions—and that print facilities management is included in the $1.6-billion deal. For more
Ad production cuts are in the plans for 63% of major national advertisers, says a new survey of 400 companies that spend $100 billion in marketing and ads. For more
Folding carton printer Hougue Printing, Mesa, AZ, adds a 6-color, 40" Mitsubishi Diamond 3000LS sheetfed press. For more
For GOP and Democratic conventions, the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Minneapolis Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press take breaks from cutbacks, splurging with extra sections and expanded runs delivered to delegates' doors. Xerox is providing document services at bothconventions.
Twelve states sue the EPA for failing to reign in CO2 pollution. Aimed at petroleum firms, the litigation filed in D.C. has implications for print firms as well.
Large-format printer National Print Group, Chattanooga, TN, will bring home a PIA/GATF Premier Print "Benny" Award this year for a map produced on behalf of the National Geographic Society. For more
The previously announced merger of Vertis and American Color Graphics has been finalized, as the firms hope to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by mid-September 2008. For more
C&P Microsystems expands worldwide market distribution for its JDF-enabling cutter control, which won an InterTech Technology Award. For more
The Postal Regulatory Commission invites comments on its latest proposed reporting regulations. For more
EskoArtwork completes its acquisition of digital finisher Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering, after four years in the making. For more
The annual winner of the EthicMark award will be announced at the Green Media Show on Oct. 13 in San Francisco. For more
Print industry veteran John Graff is appointed Eastern Sales Manager at MLP USA, bringing experience from manroland and KBA. For more
Graphic Arts BlueBook supplier listings are now available online.
Today's Quote: "Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men." —Kin Hubbard
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