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IN EVERY ISSUE

6     Mailbag
72   Ad Index
90   New Products & Services
94   People
96   Industry News
97   PSDA Connection
101 Classified

COLUMNS

1 433 East Monroe
   By Darin Painter
8 President's Message
   By Mark J. Trumper
10 Manufacturer's Perspective
    By J. Buster Weinzierl, CDC

FEATURES

34 VARIABLE DATA IMAGING
Making a Splash With Variable Data Imaging
What's variable data imaging? How can you profit from it? Four distributors tell how they succeed with the technology, and an expert offers sales tips.
By Rita Tiefert
46 COVER STORY
See Who's Growing
Which distributorships reached record sales in 2001? Turn to our Top 100 rankings to discover firms that hit the mark with commercial printing, traditional forms and more. New this year: a list of the top five sellers of promotional products.
By Print Solutions Editors
80 PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Excite Prospects With New Ideas
From anticipating clients' needs to digitizing embroidery designs, distributors share tips on succeeding in the promotional products market.
By Katherine House

PROFILES

13 Adding Value
InFlowTech Inc. customizes its product and service offerings to meet clients' individual needs.
18 Spotlight
Employees at Ocular Group LLC team up to solve clients' problems.
24 End User Speaks
Hanley-Wood LLC relies on a distributorship that offers fulfillment services and sophisticated information technology.
106 Off Hours
Mike Gordon of Commercial Business Forms Inc. traveled to France to accept a donation from fellow Rotarians for a family affected by the Sept. 11 attacks.

INDUSTRY REPORTS

28 Manufacturing
How are printing pros adapting to new demands from
end users? Formtrac 2002 reveals an industry in flux.
43 The E-Files
Learn how Plantrol Systems used a grant to train high-tech workers, pick up tips on improving your web site, and more.
86 Promotional Products
Find ideas for targeting golf tournaments, read about new products, and more.
88 Commercial Printing
Learn about computer-to-plate printing, including its advantages and common problems to avoid.

 

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