March 21, 2023
Adobe’s changes to Pantone color library management has caused confusion and paved the way for new tools and new ways to define brand colors and systems. Learn how IWCO has responded.
March 14, 2023
Don’t let good business go bad
This episode of the “things to do better” series looks at the joys of customer onboarding and maintenance and why it’s so hard to get development estimates.
March 2, 2023
February 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
Our February report covering the tail end of 2022 into 2023, includes 12 presses in the US and 10 in Europe (plus 3 oldies from 2020 and 2021). We are finally seeing web-fed installations on par with sheet-fed after 7 months of reporting a tilt toward sheet-fed.
February 21, 2023
Everyday Voice-of-Customer: How to Capture Insights from Every Customer Interaction
Whether you sell print services, printing presses, or support those industries, your sales and service representatives probably make hundreds of calls annually. You can multiply the value of those calls by applying simple, “Everyday VOC” techniques.
February 9, 2023
Wes Sparling on IWCO’s Rebrand
Elizabeth has a conversation with Wes Sparling of IWCO about the company’s rebrand and the benefits of the evolution of their brand and how they’ve gone “all-in” on digital.
February 3, 2023
January 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
In January(ish) we are reporting on 15 press installations at 14 companies, down slightly from December. The pendulum has swung back to the US with 9 in the US, 4 in EU and 2 in UK as compared to December where we reported on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe and only 3 in US.
February 1, 2023
Working with paper stocks and laminations for digital inkjet embellishments
Hands-on experts discuss compatibility of inkjet embellishment with digitally printed media.
January 24, 2023
MGI AlphaJET: changing the paper transport game
The MGI AlphaJET is a B1 inkjet print, embellish and finishing press. Unique is the sheet transport relying on trays and electromagnetic linear motors. This article looks at the status of the press, the first customers and potential future developments.
January 18, 2023
Win and save with USPS Promotions
USPS promotions that include transpromo, tactile and sensory components provide a 3-5% postage savings. With postage rates increasing twice annually, mailers and service providers can reduce postage while improving results with mail leveraging the promotions.
January 12, 2023
December 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
The attention for December shifted back to Europe. We are reporting on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe as compared to November where 12 of 19 presses were installed in the US.
January 10, 2023
First, know what is profitable
To sell profitably and reduce risk you need to know what is actually profitable. It’s not always easy. Here are some ideas for doing better.
December 29, 2022
The advent of a new year
The team at Druckerei Kyburz AG has shared a video of their Advent calendar running through autowinder, press and finishing to deliver 100% Digital, 100% Inline support for customer innovation.
December 20, 2022
Ricoh Pro Z75 live from Tokyo
After several years of talking about it, Ricoh has finally got around to showing off its new B2 sheetfed inkjet press at the recent IGAS show in Tokyo. Nessan Cleary reports.
December 14, 2022
Sales people are a valuable resource
Remove barriers, build trust and optimize your sales force to sell profitable products and services.
December 8, 2022
Crown Van Gelder announces new direct mail inkjet paper
Crown Van Gelder recently launched their extended portfolio of Crown Letsgo High Performance, with 140 and 180 gsm – 7 and 9 pt caliper – for stiff but lighter one piece mailers and direct mail cards.
December 7, 2022
Seven years of inkjet profiling
Settle in as we review nearly a decade of inkjet profiling with Canon, Screen and HP at IWCO Direct.
December 6, 2022
Getting Better all the Time
Some changes in approach and attitude can yield business benefits without investment in software or hardware. Keep getting better!
December 1, 2022
November 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
The fourth quarter momentum is growing. In October we covered 17 press installations at 16 companies and in November 19 presses at 17 companies. The bulk of the activity reported is in the US (12 presses) but also saw four in the EU, two in the UK, and one in Thailand.
November 21, 2022
You’re Invited to a Colorful Friendsgiving
Mary has a free color resource for her friends. Please register (for free) to download .ase files.
November 3, 2022
October 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
In October, we are covering 17 inkjet press installations at 16 companies with six in the US, nine in Western Europe, one each in Turkey and China.
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