Reprographics 101
(more than you ever wanted to know about the reprographics industry)
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(Source: Business Wire) Growth expected in sales and service Mar. 31, 2011 (Business Wire) — Office imaging veterans have a largely positive outlook for their industry in 2011, according to survey results released today by GE Capital’s office imaging business. Growth will be driven by both sales and service in 2011, says the survey, despite…
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On April 1st, Jim Haughey, Chief Economist at Reed Construction Data, released his latest outlook on the non-residential construction market. Below, you will find a few of his comments, and, below those comments, you’ll find a link to the full article: Nonresidential: Commercial Environment Continues Mixed 04/01/2011 by Jim Haughey, RCD Chief Economist Commercial (built…
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I thought it would be an interesting exercise to compare “the numbers” of two public companies who are both considered companies who operate in the “business services” market sector (from a market/industry “classification” perspective, is what I’m referring to.) First one up; STAPLES, my very favorite “office supply” enterprise. I think (but am not 100%…
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TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 A Major New Release of AbacusPCR “Print Cost Recovery and Print Tracking Software” is Announced Today PlanWell Technologies is pleased to announce a major upgrade to its Abacus PCR print cost recovery software. Used for keeping track of printing costs and reimbursable print jobs in both an office or professional print…
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And, here’s another one, from a different source …. By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatch, April 1, 2011, 11:04 a.m. EDT WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Construction spending tumbled in February to the worst rate in more than 11 years, reflecting the dire state of the housing market. Construction spending fell 1.4% on the month and 6.8% from 12…
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From Reuters.com ……… April 1, 2011 Construction Spending at Lowest Level Since ’99 U.S. construction spending fell more than expected in February to its lowest level since October 1999, a government report showed on Friday, pulled down by weakness in both public and private construction. The U.S. Department of Commerce said construction spending fell 1.4…
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So, this morning, while visiting OCE’s U.S. web-site, I saw a press release that said this: Océ Business Services Highlights Records Management, Document Imaging and Managed Print Services Solutions at AIIM Conference (was held Mar 21-24 in Washington, DC) About Océ Océ is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals.…
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Washington Reprographics is changing its name to Printscape. John Dziak, owner and CEO of Printscape, said the new identity reflects the company’s growing scope of capabilities. Founded in Washington, PA, in 1977, as a local reprographic services and supply company, the company now known as Printscape serves the architectural, engineering and construction industries, as well…
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AGC (Associated General Contractors) released a new national plan on March 15, 2011, detailing measures to stimulate demand for construction. Titled, “Building a Stronger Future: A New Blueprint for Economic Growth,” AGC says that “the plan is necessary to reverse construction employment declines that have taken place in 317 out of 337 metro areas since…
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Very recent, interesting article – in the “Irish Times” – about MemJet. Article quotes “CEO” on Memjet’s strategy. Article mentions the billionaire (i.e., the “money”) behind Memjet. The title of the article: “Radical printer’s road to market is a marathon, not a sprint” Click on this link to access the full article: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B81al4kFAU9JZDVhNzlkZDUtM2VhNy00YTVlLThlMjUtZGRjYTc4NmI2YzA3&hl=en&authkey=CK2Rk7AK
Reprographics 101 