The Ticker
Posted Nov. 14, 2008
-- Graphic Arts Online, 11/14/2008 9:05:00 AM
RR Donnelley Financial, Evergreen Printing, PrintechPlus, Gateway Press, IRS, Henry Wurst, Wright Imaging, cheap copiers, Obama stickers, International Paper, KBA, USPS, Secap, laminating and today's quote.
RR Donnelley Financial releases an online tool for tracking the print and e-mail delivery and receipt of investor communications, including prospectus documents. For more
The new owner of publication and commercial shop Evergreen Printing, Bellmawr, NJ, is moving the firm into variable content and adding a Kodak NexPress 2500S Digital Color Press. For more
Offset and digital printer PrintechPlus, Salt Lake City, UT, is creating targeted and integrated multi-channel marketing communications with XMPie cross-media solutions. For more
Commercial printer Gateway Press, Louisville, KY, adds a Polar 115 X cutter from Heidelberg. For more
The Internal Revenues Service says 65 million (42%) of tax returns were filed on paper and 90 million were filed electronically in 2008—the total up 15 million due to the tax rebates.
Printer and communications services provider Henry Wurst Inc., based in Kansas City, MO, named Mark Hanf president of its Central Region. For more
Trade printer Wright Imaging, based in Portland, OR, named Stacy Plamp to transactional printing sales manager. For more
From a WSJ classified ad yesterday: High-speed office copiers, list price $30,000, now $3,995 delivered. "Several left from never opened copy center."
MoveOn.org is giving away free, 4.5-x-6" commemorative Obama stickers designed by Shepard Fairey—the same artist who did the iconic "Hope" poster.
International Paper says it will permanently shut down an uncoated freesheet paper machine in its Franklin, Virginia mill, where 50 employees will lose their jobs on November 23. For more
Printing press maker KBA assigns Bill Siber as district sales manager for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, while Marcus Schoen expands his southern California coverage. For more
The U.S. Postal Service's year-end loss approached $3 billion—despite more than $2 billion in cost-cutting measures in 2008. For more
Mailing firm Secap appoints George Cecil to dealer sales manager, responsible for managing its southern territory. For more
If you do mylar tabs, laminating or hot stamping in house, don't read this: In the Midwest, Laminations Unlimited, Wheeling, IL, is one of thousands of industry suppliers listed in the Graphic Arts BlueBook regional directories, now searchable online. Order printed copies online or call 800.446.6551.
Today's Quote: "Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents called it opportunity." —Bill Gates' advice to high-school teens
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