October 4, 2018

EFI Appoints Bill Muir as New CEO

Fremont, CA (Oct. 4, 2018) — Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that its Board of Directors has named William (Bill) D. Muir as its new CEO. Muir was most recently the Chief Operating
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Metrofuser Surpasses 40,000 Printer Support Calls

Elizabeth, NJ (Oct. 6, 2018) — Imaging service advisers Metrofuser has announced it has reached a 40,000 printer support call milestone. When it comes to the most challenging imaging problems, leading service organizations look to Metrofuser for troubleshooting and support
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DOCUmation Difference Maker Preston Woolfolk Relishes Caretaker Role

He may still be on the smiling side of 30 years of age, but one might argue that Preston Woolfolk is an old soul. The co-president of DOCUmation has logged a lot of industry miles in a relatively short period of time, but perhaps the true reason for his “old soul” moniker
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Are Soft Costs of Invoicing Hindering Your Business?

I had just gotten off the phone with a frustrated office equipment dealer who had spent the last few days scrambling to send out their monthly invoices—working frantically to print, stuff envelopes and mail them out. As the company’s lease administrator, these tasks are not
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Challenges Exist in Working Nontraditional Products into Managed Service Contracts

If you had the opportunity to check out our October State of the Industry report on nontraditional product offerings that can offer a foray into specific vertical markets, one of the questions you may have involves the ability to work them into managed service contracts. After
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ECi Software Solutions Acquires Office Document Consulting Inc.

ECi Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, today announced it has acquired Office Document Consulting Inc. (ODC), a global provider of sales automation software for the office equipment, managed print and IT channels. ODC’s DOCassess product
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UniNet Releases Absolute Black Replacement Toner Jumbo Eco-Wise Cartridges for Use in Ricoh Units

Los Angeles (Oct. 1, 2018) — UniNet proudly releases Absolute Black replacement jumbo cartridges for use in Ricoh SP5310, 5300, MP 601, 501 SPF monochrome printer machines. This Absolute Black Jumbo toner cartridge is rated at 35,000-page yield based on industry testing standards
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JJ Bender and Star Hill Financial Announce Strategic Alliance

Fairfield, CT (Sept. 28, 2018) — JJ Bender, the world’s largest buyer and seller of previously owned digital production systems has extended into a strategic alliance with Star Hill Financial, a certified woman owned leasing company. This will allow all of JJ Bender’s customers
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DocketManager Partners with Ultimate TechnoGraphics’ Imposition Engine

Montreal and London, Ontario (Sept. 30, 2018) — DocketManager, a cloud-based print management solution with a fully integrated Web-to-Print system provider and Ultimate TechnoGraphics, a leader in imposition and finishing automation software, have joined their flagship
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Color-Logic Touch7 Neon Suite Designated a RED HOT Technology and Wins Vanguard Breakthrough Award at PRINT 18

West Chester, OH (Sept. 29, 2018) — In a ceremony immediately preceding PRINT 18 in Chicago, the Color-Logic Touch7 Neon Suite was designed a RED HOT Technology. More importantly, the Touch7 Neon Suite received the coveted Vanguard Breakthrough Award, presented only to products
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Canon Announces Version 7 of PRISMAprepare Software, Introducing Next Generation of Makeready Tools for Print Providers

Melville, NY (Oct. 1, 2018) — Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new suite of enhancements to its PRISMAprepare software. The new version 7 of PRISMAprepare software is a powerful all-in-one makeready solution that is designed to
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SAi Promotes Michelle Johnson to Director of Worldwide Marketing

Salt Lake City (Oct. 1, 2018) – SA International (SAi), a leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the promotion of Michelle Johnson to director of worldwide marketing. Johnson, who previously held the
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CET Group Announces Foray into Pulverized Toner Manufacturing

Beijing (Oct. 1, 2018) — CET Group Co. Ltd. (CET Group) announced the establishment of CET Group Japan Inc. at 1 Fukuda-machi, Joetsu City, Niigata, Japan on June 6, 2018. Hereby, CET Group officially enters into the business of pulverized toner manufacturing for printers and
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Des Plaines Office Equipment Promotes Vince Miceli to Director of Sales, Will Oversee Illinois and Indiana Locations

Carol Stream IL (Oct. 1, 2018) — Des Plaines Office Equipment, a second-generation family business and established industry leader in managed print and managed network solutions, has promoted 14-year company veteran Vince Miceli to the position of director of sales. In this role,
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Supplies Network Recognized for Excellence in Wholesale Distribution

St. Louis (Sept. 23, 2018) — Supplies Network received the BTA Channel’s Choice Award in the Wholesale Distributor category last week at the BTA National Conference in New York City. Lisa Schultz, business development manager, was on hand to accept the award on behalf of Supplies
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