IRgA Webinar Registration

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT

News Digest Takes on IRgA's New Brand

Phase II of the IRgA brand evolution is introduced with this issue of News Digest. In addition to a new look that is consistent with the new IRgA logo and brand messaging, the e-newsletter introduces the following customer-friendly features to help you better navigate the IRgA and the information at your fingertips:

At the top – a direct link to the IRgA Web site at www.IRgA.com, ability to forward to a friend and to subscribe.
Shorter copy so readers can more quickly determine what news is important to them. After reading the first few sentences, you may click to read more and access the information you desire.
In the left column, direct links to the most popular pages on the IRgA Web site, as well as access to an all-industry calendar where you can post industry events.

Consider News Digest to be your monthly update of what you need to know about the IRgA. Please offer your feedback directly to me at sbova@irga.com or 800.833.4742.

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Ride the Wave of Color to Grow Your Business
The Océ ColorWave™ 600 combines the best of toner and inkjet in one printer. Using Océ CrystalPoint™ technology, that means high quality, waterfast, color and monochrome prints on plain paper; an E-size color print in 30 seconds; and a clean system with no emissions of ozone, odor or fine powder.

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:35:00 GMT

New Leadership: IRgA's 2008-09 Board of Directors Takes Office

The IRgA is pleased to announce that the 2008-09 Board of Directors took office on Aug. 1. The IRgA would also like to note that Jerry Hill, Drytac Corp., Richmond, Va., accepted his board position after the original election earlier in the year. READ MORE...

Robert W. Baird Q208 Reprographers Survey Results Now Available

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:40:00 GMT

The IRgA has partnered with the Robert W. Baird & Company to produce a quarterly economic trends study. The IRgA has engaged with Baird as an independent researcher with a strong reputation for conducting quality research within the investment community. The IRgA reprographer members have the opportunity to participate in the research study itself and the entire membership is able to benefit from the industry trends data.

The 2nd Quarter 2008 Reprographers Survey results are now available for IRgA members only. READ MORE...

Digital Services Guide Available for IRgA Members

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:43:00 GMT

“Digital Services” is one of the hottest, yet most abstract topics discussed in the reprographics community today. As the marketplace changes and margins get squeezed, reprographers are looking for ways to capture these services while maintaining high levels of service and be able to reach their profit objectives.

As a follow up to the IRgA’s “Charging for Digital Services” document, along with presentations from past IRgA Annual Conventions, the Digital Services Committee presents Digital Services and the Reprographer.

With this member-only guide, the IRgA hopes to continue to refine our language and best practices for digital services into coherent and profitable solutions for our industry. READ MORE...

IRgA’s Latest Webinar Now Archived Online

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:45:00 GMT

The IRgA hosted its latest Webinar — “Sales Management by Metrics” — Wednesday, July 9. David M. Fellman, president of David Fellman & Associates, led the session, which was sponsored by the Southeastern Reprographic Association.

Below are what the participants had to say about the session:

“Good information on setting goals or quotas from the salesperson individual earning desires. It would be helpful with a seminar like this to provide a series of 3-5 that allow more time to dig a little deeper into certain areas,” says Graham Johnson, Duncan-Parnell Inc.

“This was an excellent presentation. You should have him again on a different area of Sales Conference,” says Chuck McCann, Springfield Blue Print Co.

All Webinars are available free for IRgA members at www.IRgA.com. The archive is in the members-only section. To access the sessions, follow the Webinar link under the Publications & Education navigation tab. If you are not a current IRgA member company, join or renew your membership so you can access online education.

Currently, the next Webinar is tentatively schedule for Oct. 8. READ MORE...

IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show Heads to Pittsburgh

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:47:00 GMT

The 2009 IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held April 29 - May 1, 2009, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Please join us for what promises to be among the industry's most exciting and informative three days focused on the wide and small-format digital printing industry.

The IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of reprographers in the world and a one-stop shop to learn about new products and technologies, network with colleagues and walk away with innovative business strategies from industry insiders.

There is a video at the IRgA Web site previewing next year's event. READ MORE...

Mounting and Laminating Training Seminar for Operators

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:50:00 GMT

The International Reprographic Association, in conjunction with Drytac Corporation, will again be offering its popular and affordable Mounting and Laminating Training Seminars. The next session will be Sept. 18-19 in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Going in to its 13th year, this popular two-day program for equipment operators integrates theory with actual hands-on training, progressively providing the fundamentals of mounting and laminating technology and techniques. Day two concentrates on more advanced troubleshooting and special applications training, while day one is a great beginning or refresher. Class size is limited to 10 participants to ensure personalized attention.

Quick links:

Advertisment

Dennis Coyle — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:55:00 GMT

PINNACLE INFOTECH is the leading service provider of Vectorization, Indexing, Renaming and 2D to 3D conversion for 3D Printing. For more information, visit www.pinnaclecad.com/cadConversion.html. Download our online brochure. Call Todd at 888.876.8783 or e–mail btodi@pinnaclecad.com.

Dennis Coyle — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:37:00 GMT

Océ CS4100 Scanner Series Highly Recommended by BERTL

Océ recently announced the Océ CS4100 series large format color scanners have been awarded a Highly Recommended 4-Star BERTL® rating, joining the Océ TDS450 and Océ TCS500 large format printers as Océ products included in this distinctive category. READ MORE...

In other News…
Charles Kirk Duncan Passes Away; IRgA Offers Condolences
Inkjet Technologies Study Released
Paradigm Imaging Opens New Distribution Center
LexJet Boosts Customer Service with 15 New Employees
Mutoh and WestCoast Customs Stop Traffic with Live Car Wrap
Dataflow Completes Acquisition of Liverpool Blue
Perkinson Reprographics Extends its Services
Roland Expands Organization with New Hires and Promotions

Dennis Coyle — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:40:00 GMT

Documents cost. Track them. With Cost Recovery solutions from Sepialine, you'll capture every print, copy, scan, fax and more – quickly, easily and reliably. Integration with EFI, HP, KIP, Océ, and Xerox means a 100 percent capture rate every time. Find out why leading reprographic, FM and design professionals trust Sepialine tracking software. www.sepialine.com

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:38:00 GMT

Flatbed Printers: 10 Ways to Make Money

Wide-format, flatbed inkjet printers have a lot of advantages compared to traditional inkjets. They can print on rigid substrates, sometimes as thick as 3 inches. Most of them use UV curable inks that dry instantly and last for years outdoors. And they’re blazing fast.

Another advantage is price. Because the images don’t need to be mounted or laminated, the projects done on them are less expensive than jobs done on traditional digital color printers. This means the shop using a flatbed can sell the work for less than the local signmaker.

This article originally appeared in the July/August issue of Repro Report, which is available for download at the IRgA Web site. READ MORE...

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

IRgA.com Gets Much More Than a New Face

The IRgA recently introduced its newly branded and expanded Web site, which includes improved navigation, much more content and a new strategy.

www.IRgA.com has been simplified to put content under five “buckets” and most content can be found within three clicks. A content library is being built to house resources selected as quality content by your peers. The next phase includes building a customized, searchable reprographer directory that will appeal not only to industry members but also to end customers.

With this foundation established, an intensive marketing effort begins as the IRgA takes its message to the AEC industry.

The purpose of News Digest is to communicate important information to the industry about the association and industry. You’ll see shorter clips that will direct you to the Web site for more information. The goal is to provide you with the resources you need to build your business. Happy navigating!

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:05:00 GMT

Drytac Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of mounting, laminating, framing and finishing materials, as well as finishing equipment, laminators, hot presses and accessories. The display division offers an extensive range of banner stands, portable displays and specialty exhibits. Drytac Corporation is headquartered in Richmond, VA. 5383 Glen Alden Drive Richmond, VA 23231. Drytac.com

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

IRgA Membership Renewal Reminder; New Members Welcome

By being in the forefront of the industry for more than 80 years, the IRgA is able to provide innovative member benefits that translate directly to a competitive advantage. An investment in membership means securing a spot on the cutting-edge of the industry and tapping into the collective wisdom of industry experts, reprographers and leading vendors around the world. The IRgA would like to remind members to renew their membership status as well as extend membership opportunities to nonmembers within the reprographics industry.

Membership benefits include a long list of exclusive, high-value items:

Discount to the 2009 IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show in Pittsburgh, Pa.;
Six issues of Repro Report packed with stories on the hottest industry topics;
Twelve issues of News Digest, keeping you informed on IRgA and industry news and events;
Quarterly Webinars and 24/7 archive free to member companies;
Quarterly reprographics industry trends surveys;
Digital Services and the Reprographer publication;
Discussion Forum to trade best practices, tips and tricks;
Printed Membership Directory of reprographics companies and industry suppliers;
Branding Toolkit to help you position your company to the AEC industry;
Discount to Mounting & Laminating Seminars;
BERTL MegaNet service available free to IRgA members - a $995 value;
and more.

A full list of membership benefits is available online. For even more details, reprographers can download the IRgA membership brochure. If you have questions or comments on the site, please e-mail the IRgA or call 800.833.IRgA.Nonmembers can also apply for membership online.

Digital Services Guide Available for IRgA Members

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT

With this member-only guide, the IRgA hopes to continue to refine our language and best practices for digital services into coherent and profitable solutions for our industry. READ MORE...

Stay Tuned for Information on the Next IRgA Webinar

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:15:00 GMT

As an active IRgA member company, you and your colleagues have free access to live and archived Webinars where you can gain tips and tricks from industry insiders. The IRgA will host a fourth-quarter Webinar. Make sure to visit the Webinar page on the IRgA Web site for the newest information.

Log-in and access:

Sales Management by Metrics;
Increasing Operational Efficiency;
Improving Performance through Operations Innovation;
Operational Efficiency: How to Become More Efficient;
PDF Technology and Trends in the Construction Industry; and
Managing Complex AEC Designs with Autodesk DWF.

Currently, the next Webinar is tentatively schedule for Oct. 8. READ MORE...

IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show Heads to Pittsburgh

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:20:00 GMT

There is an online video previewing next year's event. READ MORE...

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Ricoh Acquires IKON Office Solutions for $1.6 Billion

IKON Office Solutions (NYSE:IKN, "IKON") announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Ricoh Company, Ltd. (TSE:7752, "Ricoh"), under which Ricoh will acquire IKON for $17.25 per share or approximately $1.6 billion in cash.

The combination of IKON and Ricoh will leverage IKON’s sales and services capabilities with Ricoh’s engineering and manufacturing expertise to better meet the needs of customers by offering full end-to-end office solutions and services. READ MORE

In Other News...
Contex Americas Strengthens Partnership with Tekgraf to Unify Dealer Channel
Roland Announces Winners of First-Ever I Love My Roland Contest
Contex Acquires Scanner Distribution Division of IDEAL
Colortrac initiates first Code of Conduct in Wide Format Scanning
Tia Cleaves joins Paradigm Imaging Group
PacBlue Digital Converts all Reprographic Paper to Recycled Content
PRIMIR Study Benchmarks Printers and Consumables in North America
PRIMIR Announces Research Studies Line-up
World’s First Installation of a Heidelberg Suprasetter for the Large-Format Successfully Completed
LexJet Now Offers Mutoh’s ValueJet Line of Low-Solvent Printers
Scientists Develop 3-D Document Visualization
Mutoh America Announces New Hires, Promotions

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:05:00 GMT

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Small-Format Color: It's Crunch Time

By Ed Avis

What can you do about this tight, competitive small-format color market? For some shops, staying ahead of the game means getting faster. Much faster.

This article originally appeared in the July/August issue of Repro Report, which is available for download at the IRgA Web site. READ MORE...

Dennis Coyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Compensation & Benefits Study Needs Your Participation

Throughout the year, I receive several calls from IRgA members asking about what’s happening in the labor market. What are people giving as raises this year? Do you have any data on what a production manager or customer service representative earns in my area? What do other companies pay in bonuses? How many sick days to companies give?

I can’t be of much help because the most recent data on record is from 2002. That’s why the IRgA embarked on compensation & benefits study unlike it has ever conducted, hiring the Management Association of Illinois to serve as an independent consultant for the project, as well as offer confidentiality to the data.

The 2008 survey was sent to key contacts at nearly 700 reprographics locations throughout the United States and Canada. To date, we have received a whopping 12 responses! That’s a 1.7 percent response when other industries get as high as a 50 percent participation for these kinds of surveys. If an association is to provide valuable information about the industry it serves, its members must participate in the surveys it conducts.

I highly encourage all key contacts to please complete the survey you received via e-mail. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and will allow the IRgA to continue to provide the value the industry seeks. If you are a key contact and you would like the survey resent to you or have questions on how to complete, please contact us at 800.833-4742 or info@IRgA.com.

Dennis Coyle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Maximize Uptime with Extra Process Cartridge
Each Teriostar printer includes an extra process cartridge so you can replace it without waiting. No other company in this industry offers this option. At 6.2 D-size PPM, Teriostar LED printers are the perfect solution in the CAD/AEC/GIS marketplace. Learn more at www.seiko-i.com (Seiko I Infotech (SIIT) is a division of Seiko Instruments USA, Inc).

IRgA Webinar Registration

News Digest Takes on IRgA's New Brand

Advertisement

New Leadership: IRgA's 2008-09 Board of Directors Takes Office

Robert W. Baird Q208 Reprographers Survey Results Now Available

Digital Services Guide Available for IRgA Members

IRgA’s Latest Webinar Now Archived Online

IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show Heads to Pittsburgh

Mounting and Laminating Training Seminar for Operators

Advertisment

Océ CS4100 Scanner Series Highly Recommended by BERTL

Advertisement

Flatbed Printers: 10 Ways to Make Money

IRgA.com Gets Much More Than a New Face

Advertisement

IRgA Membership Renewal Reminder; New Members Welcome

Digital Services Guide Available for IRgA Members

Stay Tuned for Information on the Next IRgA Webinar

IRgA Annual Convention & Trade Show Heads to Pittsburgh

Advertisement

Ricoh Acquires IKON Office Solutions for $1.6 Billion

Advertisement

Small-Format Color: It's Crunch Time

Advertisement

Compensation & Benefits Study Needs Your Participation

Advertisement