http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com Latest news from Print Solutions en-us Copyright 2009 PSDA Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:18:37 EST http://www.printsolutionsmag.com/oldart/pslogowhite_exsm.gif http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com Proforma, Cleveland, announced it is taking over the accounts of Global Source Link, a Fort Scott, Kan., provider of back-office services for distributors of printing, promotional products and office supplies. GSL was formed 12 years ago under the name Ward/Kraft Financial Services. It had been providing about 100 clients with order financing, invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, and sourcing services. Under terms of the deal, GSL clients, which generate about $30 million in annual sales, immediately become members of Proforma’s growing network of franchisees, which exceeded 700 prior to the GSL deal. According to GSL President Michael Del Chiaro, GSL’s accounts will be “grandfathered” into Proforma’s ranks with no changes in fees or services for two years. “It’s a fantastic deal,” he said. “GSL accounts get to participate in a $400 million company, test drive it for two years and then decide if they want to stay.” He added that “welcome kits” from Proforma are in the mail and that GSL “will maintain a transition staff.” ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1413 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1413 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT MORE ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1414 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1414 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT MORE ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1415 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1415 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT MORE ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1416 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1416 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Champion Industries Inc., Huntington, W. Va., announced a net loss of $213,000 for Q1, compared to a net loss of $634,000 in last year’s Q1. Income improved to $890,000 for the quarter compared to $2,000 in 2009, resulting in part from improved gross margin, which partially offset a sales decline, and lower selling, general and administrative costs. ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1417 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1417 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1418 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1418 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Emerging Solutions Now and Strata-Tac recently hosted a Chicago-area seminar for digital printers to present information on the GIC ModuForm integrated converting unit, which allows digital and litho-printed documents to be converted into integrated cards, labels, magnets and other applications. The presentation included a tour of Strata-Tac’s new St. Charles facility. ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1419 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1419 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Appleton, Appleton, Wis., reported Q4 sales of $213.8 million, $11 million less than last year’s Q4. For the full year, net sales were $862.1 million, down 10.9 percent. However, net income was $25.1 million, compared to a net loss last year of $97.4 million. ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1402 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1402 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT , Rockville, Md., a longtime PSDA member distributor, announced a deal with the Ford Motor Company under which FORMost will develop customized web-to-print services for Ford dealerships in the Mid-Atlantic region. The solution will be based on VisionPrint, FORMost's patented suite of web-based print management tools. VisionPrint allows users to create customized print collateral such as brochures and direct mail using an online interface. ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1403 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1403 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Pazazz Printing, Montreal, promoted CodeZ QR codes in a recent pURL campaign sent to its clients. The postcard promotion was the first of four the company will use to promote its services. Pazazz became famous in the printing industry for its “I Love Printing” YouTube video, which has been viewed 234,000 times. MORE ]]> http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1404 http://www.PrintSolutionsMag.com/news.cfm#1404 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT