St. Louis, MO, and Dallas, TX – Graphic Solutions Group, Inc. (GSG), long recognized as a premier supplier in the sign, digital printing and apparel decorating marketplace, today announced its acquisition by Grimco, Inc., also a leading supplier in the industry. The acquisition of Dallas based GSG is expected to close on January 1, 2025.

MINNEAPOLIS – Imagine Studio, the creative powerhouse within Imagine, a leading provider of visual communications, is thrilled to announce the addition of David Nguyen and Kim Mitchell to its team. This bold move underscores Imagine Studio’s mission to revolutionize how marketers, designers, and brands craft impactful retail environments, innovative displays, and unforgettable in-store experiences through design and production.

Koenig & Bauer is extremely proud to accept the first-place award for the best folding carton case study at the tenth annual Digital Packaging Summit, held in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in early November 2024. Its two top executives – Stephen Sanker, National Sales Director for Digital Web at Koenig & Bauer (US), and Sandra Wagner, Vice President Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer – successfully delivered a very compelling folding carton case study to the summit’s senior managers and business executives who want to understand how current and future digital production printing technology, software and solutions will impact their business and investment decisions.

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 17, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, received BenchmarkPortal’s esteemed certification as a Center of Excellence for Customer Solutions for the 16th consecutive year, it was announced today. BenchmarkPortal, renowned for its rigorous evaluation criteria, again awarded this honor to Canon, citing the company's consistent dedication to efficiency and effectiveness in its Customer Solutions Center.

Brainerd, MN — CJK Group, Inc. has celebrated a year-long journey of growth and realignment with many pivotal events setting the course for a dynamic future in the publishing industry and beyond. February 2024 saw the acquisition of Kodi Collective LLC, a leading portfolio of full spectrum print and creative marketing solutions spanning multiple print facilities and a full-service photography/ videography and creative studio with a network of over 400 validated suppliers.

Esko Pack Proof has become the first image processing software in the world to secure the prestigious Fogra55 certification for the Extended Color Gamut printing process, offering ultimate confidence in color matching. The Pack Proof software accurately models the spot color and expanded gamut ink systems used to print brand colors to deliver a contract proof that matches the final packaging.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) print procurement program awarded $469.2 million in contracts with private-sector printing companies across the country to meet the printing and publishing needs of Federal agencies in fiscal year 2024. This work represented more than 73,00 orders. Nearly 75 percent of all printing ordered by Federal agencies from GPO is performed by private sector firms working under contract with the Agency. GPO typically competitively awards contracts to approximately 1,000 printing contractors a year.

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced a strategic partnership with Taktiful Software Solutions (Taktiful), a leading training and software solutions provider for digital embellishments. Combining Konica Minolta’s cutting-edge printing technology and global reach with Taktiful’s specialized expertise in digital embellishment, the alliance aims to accelerate innovation to expand market opportunities and deliver unprecedented value to customers worldwide.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dec. 17, 2024 — Goelzer Industries has been a trailblazer in envelope manufacturing for decades, driven by its innovative approach to create products that not only meet but anticipate market needs. Paul Goelzer Sr. spent years in the envelope industry before launching his own family business in 1985 in Grand Prairie, Texas, bringing a wealth of experience and a visionary approach that laid the foundation for Goelzer Industries.

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