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Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

A Reprographic Challenge of Olympic Proportions

There are several parallels between owning a reprographics business and the Olympics. Here are just a few, before the image of the Olympic flame is extinguished from your short-term memory:

The best athletes in the world converge upon one city to compete at the highest level.
The top reprographers in the world converge upon one city (ideally more than once every four years) to network, share best practices and learn how to strengthen their businesses.

At the Olympics, the difference between the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat can be as slim as a hundredth of a second.
In the reprographics industry, the margin between success and failure can seem just as slim.

To reach the Olympics is the achievement of a lifelong dream, which requires thousands of hours of training and preparation.
To own a successful reprographics business is often the life’s work of a family – sometimes generations – and is also the realization of a dream. It does not come without risk, courage, planning, training and even some luck.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, was the stage for the 2010 Olympics.
The Palm Springs Convention Center, in Palm Springs, Calif., and the attached Renaissance Hotel will be the stage for the reprographics event of the year – the IRgA 2010 Convention & Trade Show.

What other ways are there to compare yourself against the best and brightest in your craft? How else are you going to learn what the competition is doing to prepare their businesses for tomorrow? When else are you going to have an opportunity to talk shop with non-competitors, discuss new revenue opportunities and gain the edge you need for your business to succeed?

Read the information throughout News Digest and register today. You don’t get to the top of your game by standing on the sidelines. Get in the game. See you in Palm Springs, May 19-21.

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:01:00 GMT

KIP, the world leader in wide-format printing technology, is a major manufacturer of digital document imaging solutions for the architectural, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:05:00 GMT

Reinvention: 2010 Annual Convention & Trade Show has a Few Surprises

Registration is Live!

Join the IRgA, industry colleagues and friends in sunny Palm Springs, Calif., May 19-21, for the IRgA 2010 Convention & Trade Show. This year's event will provide attendees with the tools necessary to weather the current economic storm and bring success to their businesses!

Quick links:

Go Online and Register Before the Early-bird Rate Expires April 9

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:06:00 GMT

Registration for the 2010 Convention & Trade Show is open. Register on or before the early-bird deadline on April 9, and receive $200 off your registration fee. The 2010 Convention & Trade Show offers fresh and relevant educational content, access to the latest products and services and the opportunity to network and engage with peers...don't miss out.

2010 Event Offers Special Educational Opportunities

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:07:00 GMT

NEW for 2010! To ensure you maximize your time with the IRgA exhibitors, the 2010 Exhibit Hall will be open throughout the day, and all education sessions will be presented from the show floor! This year during breaks from education sessions, attendees can visit all our great vendors in one convenient location. READ MORE

Premier Lodging Awaits IRgA Members

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:10:00 GMT

With record low temperatures and snow sweeping the nation this winter, we all need an escape! And what better way to mix business with pleasure than by joining the IRgA in Palm Springs this May for the 2010 Convention & Trade Show. Discounted rates have been secured at the beautiful and newly-renovated Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.

All sessions and the Exhibit Hall are located at the Palm Springs Convention Center, conveniently situated just steps away from the hotel. READ MORE

Session Preview: IRgA Presents 'Open Space Technology'

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:19:00 GMT

The Future of Reprographics: Where is it going and how can we change with it?

Friday, May 21
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

At this year’s convention and for the first time, IRgA will host the innovative meeting concept known as Open Space Technology (OST). All attendees are encouraged to attend and participate in this simple and fun, yet productive session that will focus on the topic: The Future of Reprographics: Where is it going and how can we change with it?

This session is your opportunity to gather and discuss, from your unique viewpoint, how you view the industry as it emerges from its current paradigm shift of being a print provider to a technology service provider. READ MORE

Golf Tournament: Classic Club Will Wow Convention Attendees

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:20:00 GMT

The 2010 IRgA Annual Golf Tournament will be hosted at Classic Club, the premier golf destination in Palm Desert, Calif., and features a later tee time than previous years.

This nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, creates a new spin on desert golf with rolling terrain, wide landing areas, 30 acres of water features, 14 bridges as well as an abundance of pine trees, pine straw ground cover with five sets of tees on each hole.

Some of the prestigious accolades awarded to Classic Club include Resort Course of Distinction by Golfweek’s Best Courses 2009, Best Places to Play by Golf Travel Annual, America’s Top Golf Courses by Zagat Survey, Best Golf Course Playing Conditions in Southern CA by greenskeeper.org and many more. READ MORE

IRgA's Green Task Force Continues to Promote Sustainability

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

IRgA’s Green Task Force is a committee focused on promoting the importance of sustainability. The group, which is chaired by Kim Long, Reprodix Copy Centres, recently updated its online information on the IRgA Web site and is asking IRgA members to share their green success stories. Read why Cylix, Inc. went green.

Partner with the IRgA for More Exposure, Additional Value

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:35:00 GMT

The IRgA knows how important it is, especially in today's business climate, to leverage customer relationships to build sustainable investments for the future. And what better way to survive these challenging times than with a partner? This year, we want to extend our IRgA vendor partnership even further by offering you more flexibility and opportunities for exposure year-round through our new 2010 Partner Program.

CREST Foundation Continues Scholarship Program

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:40:00 GMT

CREST Foundation, Inc. recently announced online applications are open for the 2010/2011 academic year. To apply for a CREST Foundation scholarship, students may go to: http://apply.crestfoundation.org.

The mission of the CREST Foundation is to fund and award scholarships to children of reprographics industry employees who wish to pursue a better education but who lack the financial means to do so.

The CREST Foundation awarded $225,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2008 to more than 20 students. The online application session will be open from March 1 through May 31 for the 2010/2011 school year. The scholarship awards will be announced in the fall of 2010. READ MORE

IRgA/Baird Release 4Q 09 Survey Results

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:46:00 GMT

The IRgA, in partnership with the Robert W. Baird & Company, recently announced the results of its 4th Quarter 2009 Economic Trends Study. The IRgA engaged with Baird as an independent researcher with a strong reputation for conducting quality research within the investment community. The results of the 4th Quarter 2009 Economic Trends Study and previous studies can be found in the members-only section of IRgA.com.

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Océ Announces Call for Applications for its Third Annual ‘Green Reprographer of the Year’ Award

Are you incorporating green business practices into your shop? Perhaps you’ve made some changes in your operations or added some green services for your customers to become a more environmentally friendly business. Would you like to earn the title of Green Reprographer of 2010? If so, Océ would like to hear from you. You could be the winner of Océ’s third annual “Green Reprographer of the Year” award.

More information on how to apply, the criteria and the Océ “Green Reprographer of the Year” application form can be found at www.oceusa.com/greenreproaward. Applications are being accepted through April 16 and will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges consisting of three industry experts. The winner will be announced on May 19. For questions or comments, please e-mail ONA.CorpComm@oce.com.

Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New imagePROGRAF Large-Format Printers

Canon U.S.A., Inc. recently introduced three new imagePROGRAF large format models — the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300, the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and the iPF6300. Designed for precise, ultra high-quality print performance and increased productivity, each model features Canon's new, 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set and advanced printing technologies specifically developed to produce prints with an enhanced color range and improved durability. READ MORE

Paradigm Releases imagePRO Ci24HD Scanner

Paradigm Imaging Group recently announced the release of the imagePRO Ci24HD 24” Color Scanner. The imagePRO Ci24HD is a compact and powerful scanner designed for those with both tight workspaces and budgets. The portability of the imagePRO Ci24HD, combined with the state-of-the-art paper transport system and the ability to capture fine lines and intricate details makes this scanner a valuable component for any construction job site, architectural office or small design studio. READ MORE

GEI WideFormat: Taking the Risk Out of Pre-owned Equipment

GEI WideFormat recently announced the launch of a pre-owned equipment program. “Taking the Risk Out of Pre-Owned Equipment” gives businesses a way to afford a wide-format solution that meets their budget, while providing peace-of-mind with a nation-wide service program. READ MORE

Mutoh Expands: West Coast Branch and Regional Sales Manager

Mutoh America, Inc. recently announced Fumiya Aramaki as its West Coast Regional sales manager. Aramaki will work out of Mutoh’s new West Coast branch in Torrance, Calif. READ MORE

Océ North America Launches the First Single-Footprint System
for Wide-Format Color and Black and White

Océ recently announced the North American launch of the Océ ColorWave® 300, the world’s first single-footprint multifunction system that can print, copy and scan-wide format documents in both color and black and white. READ MORE