Reprographics 101
(more than you ever wanted to know about the reprographics industry)
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Reprographers (and others who visit Reprographics 101 and who may have an interest in MPS), please note that, although very large companies (such as Xerox) have certain competitive advantages because of their size, scope, geographic reach and financial resources, it is not impossible for smaller competitors to successfully compete with very large companies for MPS…
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Blog author’s comments: Before I saw PacBlue’s Press Release, I don’t recall having come across this company before. PacBlue Printing operates in Vancouver, Canada. Quite a beautiful city; I attended a couple of conventions in Vancouver over the years. After perusing through PacBlue Printing’s web-site, it is evident that they are a very diversified, service…
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I’ve done several previous posts on Reprographics 101 about Stadium Capital continuing to build its position in ARC shares. Today is yet another “update post.” Since the last time I posted about Stadium Capital’s ownership (and purchases) of ARC shares, Stadium Capital has completed three additional purchases of ARC shares. Here’s the latest table reflecting…
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If you’re a reprographer and offer 3D printing services, are you earning a profit on your 3D printing services? When I asked several reprographer friends that question, four years ago, no one replied “yes.” Perhaps now it’s a profitable service? Z Corporation to be Acquired by 3D Systems Customers Gain Access to the Most Comprehensive…
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DISCLOSURE: I own stock in Washington Real Estate Investment Trust. Fine, old-line, conservative company with a very nice dividend yield. ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has entered into a joint venture with Trammell Crow Company to develop a 15-story, 270 unit high-rise apartment community in Alexandria, Virginia.…
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Boeing Corp recently decided to enter into a contract with Fedex Office (most reprographers, I think, still refer to Fedex Office as Kinkos) to provide reprographics and graphic imaging services to Boeing, replacing American Reprographics Co (ARC) for the service that ARC has been providing to Boeing for the last several years*. Overall, not good…
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Best wishes for a very merry whatever-it-is that you celebrate. My way of saying, merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, Merry Kwanza, Peaceful Ramadan, and a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year to all. 2012 is the “year of the dragon” (Chinese Lunar New Year). As to the reprographics industry, I hope that dragon is ready to rock,…
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Purchasing agent at Wisconsin Department of Transportation is giving Wisconsin’s taxpayers his all!!! Perhaps the third time (for detailed specifications required) will be a charm? Note: this is an active bid procurement. If you want to access the bid documents, you will need to go to the purchasing department’s web-site. REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) FOR…
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Article found on AGC’s web-site ….. December 02, 2011 Construction employment shrank for the second straight month in November as residential, nonresidential building and heavy construction segments remained in low gear, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by AGC. Association officials said the employment drop reflects continued declines in public…
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One way to learn the MPS business is to study the promotional pieces that other companies, those who are already offering MPS programs, create to explain MPS to their customers and prospects. Here’s the beginning of a promotional piece that American Reprographics Co (ARC) put together (see blue type below and there’s a link to…
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