Breaking down consolidation figures in the print industry
Cue COVID. Movement in the channel took a nosedive as 28 acquisitions were closed the year COVID took hold in the US—not surprising given the conservative financial behavior of companies during a pandemic, but perhaps still a surprisingly high amount to some of you. Activity then increased to 35 acquisitions in 2021. During this two-year span, where lockdowns came and went and the urgency of vaccines took root, mega dealers were responsible for 21 transactions, with over 75% of those acquired dealers having annual revenue of less than $5 million.An omnichannel communication strategy is required
Like a good book, a great customer experience will attract attention, keep people engaged, and help ensure that they keep coming back for more. But, an unfulfilling experience can make customers feel unseen and chip away at loyalty.Attracting young workers takes more than gimmicks
Respect of and by management is not a perk—it is a workplace requirement. Please don't forget that when trying to staff your operations.Deal will provide HP with a full portfolio of workplace collaboration solutions
HP Inc. is acquiring Poly, a workplace collaboration solutions provider, in an all-cash deal worth $3.3 billion.Value-based manufacturing and micro-factories are disrupting the norm
Large quantities of fashion and apparel items that are manufactured are not sold at full retail price. We make too much that does not sell, and the traditional volume-based manufacturing model is broken.The unexpected link between increased print volumes and home learning
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital learning in ensuring education can continue outside of the school classroom, but there are many examples where paper has proven to be vital to the learning process. We discuss here how print is important in education.The latest additive manufacturing adventure comes from an unlikely source
The well-known French brand Dior has created something slightly different than their iconic luxury fashion items, and it comes from the world of additive manufacturing.Central New York Magazine offers a shining example
While the impact of digital communication on print is difficult to dispute, there’s also evidence to believe readers are craving hardcopy experiences.Our Field Test Reports separate fact from fiction
Keypoint Intelligence will be producing a number of eco-solvent, resin, and latex wide format field test evaluations over the next few months. This blog explores some of the highlights of these tests.3D printing can bring down costs, time to market, and object weight
When it comes to 3D printing, the aerospace industry is a good match. This blog explores some of the key additive print initiatives in aerospace.
