Printer News

Library of Congress Removes Trump Poster With Typo
February 14, 2017 at 2:18 pm

The Library of Congress stopped selling a commemorative inauguration poster of President Trump after it noticed a typo. It was a picture of Trump with the caption "No dream is too big, no challenge is to great," using the preposition "to" rather than the adverb "too." (Image via New York Daily…

Ennis Inc. Acquires Independent Printing Company Inc.
January 30, 2017 at 1:51 pm

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, announced that it purchased Independent Printing Company Inc., DePere, Wis., and related entities in a stock purchase on Friday. Independent Printing Company Inc. produces presentation folders, checks, wide format products and commercial printing. Going forward, the company will have four folder facilities in Michigan, Kansas, California and Wisconsin. It also will…

Dubai Takes Steps to Be 3-D Printing Hub
January 3, 2017 at 2:33 pm

The Dubai government teamed up with UL to host two-day workshops on 3-D printing, namely safety and responsibility, as part of the emirate's large-scale plan to become the 3-D printing capital of the world by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and Emir of Dubai, detailed the plans for Dubai's…

HDS Acquires Stuart & Associates
September 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

Today, HDS, a Pittsburgh-based promotional merchandise and corporate apparel agency, announced that it has acquired Stuart & Associates, a Cleveland-based printing, promotional products and fulfillment services company. HDS did not release the financial terms of the deal, but the company estimates that the acquisition will drive HDS' annual sales to $32 million in annual revenue.…

Mohawk to Introduce New Specialty Digital and Wide Format Inkjet Products at Graph Expo 2016
September 20, 2016 at 4:20 pm

Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., announced it will showcase new specialty digital items, including 17 new specialty digital products designed for dry toner digital presses, and an expanded line of Wide Format Inkjet products at Graph Expo 2016, September 25 to 28 in Orlando, Fla. Mohawk will exhibit in booth No. 2413 within the Materials Matter pavilion. Mohawk’s presence…

Xerox Introduces Printer Nozzles Half the Size of a Human Hair
September 1, 2016 at 6:07 pm

Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., introduced stainless steel nozzles inside its new Direct to Object Inkjet Printer that are half the diameter of a human hair for personalizing 3-D objects. According to a press release, the nozzles are in print heads that are about the size of a deck of cards, and spray ink on objects, such…

What the Potential RR Donnelley, Xerox Merger Means
July 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm

Stock in RR Donnelley, Chicago, is on the rise after reports that Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., is interested in buying the company. According to The Street, RR Donnelley shares rose 3.71 percent yesterday to $19.14. But, the reliability of the merger still seems a bit murky, and some experts don't know whether or not it would…

Taylor Corp. Completes Acquisition of Staples Print Solutions
July 6, 2016 at 12:10 pm

Taylor Corp., North Mankato, Minn., has completed its acquisition of Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples Print Solutions after announcing its intent to acquire the subsidiary of Staples Inc. in April 2016. "The successful close further strengthens our foundation for future growth," Deb Taylor, CEO of Taylor Corp., said in a press release. "We are pleased to add…

USA/Docufinish Acquires Action Graphix
May 18, 2016 at 3:06 pm

USA/Docufinish, Yorkville, Ill., announced that it has purchased Action Graphix, Yorkville, Ill. The acquisition gives USA/Docufinish an opportunity to expand further into all types of wide-format printing, including banners, wall graphics, window graphics, floor graphics, signs, vehicle graphics and car wraps. "With the addition of Action Graphix, we are further enriching our products and services…