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DMIA's Award-Winning E-Mail Newsletter for Members Only
December 10, 2004
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NEWS
Former <http://www.usps.com>
USPS Employee, Printing Pros Guilty in Bribe Case
A former printing
specialist with the U.S. Postal Service's headquarters in Washington, D.C.,
pleaded guilty to receiving bribes and conspiracy to commit money laundering in
a case in which at least four employees of different printing companies also
pleaded guilty. Daniel J. Williams Jr., 62, of Accokeek, Md., admitted to taking
bribes that netted him nearly $800,000 over a 12-year period from companies
seeking printing contracts with the USPS. In return, the printing companies
received confidential bid information and preferential treatment from Williams,
according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Williams also took steps, with his
tax preparer, to launder those bribery funds by setting up shell companies. The
investigation resulted in guilty pleas from employees of vendors seeking
printing contracts with the USPS through Williams, including former or current
employees of Largo Press, U.S. Tag & Label, Keener Manufacturing Company
Inc. and Todd Allan Printing. When sentenced on Feb. 11, 2005, Williams faces up
to 35 years in prison and a $500,000 fine under the statute. To read the
complete U.S. Department of Justice press release, <http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/dc/Press_Releases/Oct_2004/04370.html>
click here.
<http://www.ennis.com>
Ennis on Forbes list
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, appeared for the
third year on the "200 Best Small Companies" list of the Nov. 1 issue of Forbes
magazine. Ennis ranked 172 on the list that comprises publicly traded companies
with sales of $5 million to $600 million in the past 12 months.
<http://www.printegra.com>
Printegra Installs RDM Image Qualifiers
Printegra, Peachtree City,
Ga., installed ANSI-certified RDM Image Qualifiers nationwide. The RDM Check 21
testing equipment is available at the company's nine national
check-manufacturing locations. Users can perform testing at no charge on any new
or repeat job to verify Check 21 compliance. The company also has redesigned its
FormSource and FormSource Limited Software Compatible checks, ODT VOID
pantographs and Copy Alert Security Paper to make them Check 21-compliant.
<http://www.averydennison.com>
Avery Dennison, <http://www.rfcode.com/default.asp>
RF Code to Unveil RFID Tags
RF Code Inc., Mesa, Ariz., and Avery
Dennison Corp., Pasadena, Calif., organized two demonstrations of the
SecureStrap security monitoring and electronic seal technology. Available next
year, the SecureStrap tags contain electronic seal technology for tamper
monitoring, tracking, and locating containers and other physical assets.
SecureStrap consists of a radio lock (an active RFID real-time locating device)
that's attached to a fiber-optic, tamper-sensor cable. If the cable is
compromised, SecureStrap sends out a radio distress signal including its
identification code and a tamper indication. An encrypted reset key allows reuse
of the SecureStrap's radio lock component.
Debit Cards Give Plastic Edge Over Paper
A Dec. 7 story
in The Washington Post reads: Americans kept their checkbooks in their pockets
and instead flashed debit cards in record numbers last year, making 2003 the
first time plastic and other electronic payment methods beat out paper,
according to a survey released Dec. 6 by the Federal Reserve. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41858-2004Dec6.html>
Full story. (Register with The Washington Post to access the story. Registration
is free.)
<http://www.corporateexpress.com/>
Corporate Express Completes Mobile Proof of Delivery
Deployment
Corporate Express Inc., Broomfield, Colo., deployed its
Mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) solution across its entire fleet of 1,400
delivery vehicles in all 28 U.S. divisions. This technology provides Corporate
Express real time data on deliveries, from the time a package leaves the
warehouse to when it reaches the customer. Features include integrated bar code
scanning, electronic signature capture, electronic manifest management, route
log and delivery information, and the ability for customers to check online the
status of their packages.
<http://www.prodocumentsolutions.com/index.htm>
ProDocumentSolutions Celebrates 25th
Anniversary
ProDocumentSolutions, Paso Robles, Calif., recently
celebrated its 25th anniversary. It organized a 2-day event where more than 40
distributors visited the company's recently acquired 177,000 square-feet
Porterville manufacturing plant. Attendees also learned about the company's
latest products and services.
SOLUTION OF THE WEEK
Foil Simulation Attracts Cosmetic Company
The lure of
shiny packaging is difficult for some consumers to resist. That's why a
cosmetics company met with sales representatives at Sandy Hook, Conn.-based
printed packaging provider Curtis Packaging Corporation. "They wanted a very
high-end looking carton, but they didn't want to break the bank when it came to
the pricing," says Donald Droppo Jr., vice president of marketing. "They didn't
need the entire sheet to be metallic. It was going to be in certain spot
sections of the box." <http://www.dmia.org/sol_center/enewsletter/enews_articles/sow121004.html>
Full story.
WHAT'S NEW AT DMIA?
CEO Summit
This year's program is packed with
information, discussions and details you need to further your success. Join your
fellow members with sales volumes of more than $2.5 million in St. Petersburg,
Fla., Feb. 2-4, for what has proven year after year to be a great
program!
<http://www.dmia.org/em/ceosummit.html>
Click here for more.
Small Distributor Summit
This summit is for distributors
with sales volume below $2.5 million. This year's program has new topics, new
technologies and new insights. Designed exclusively by member distributors, this
program brings top-notch education in a format that works for you. Your peers
developed all of the programs, the schedule and the manufacturer sessions. Join
us from March 12-14 at Embassy Suites Outdoor World, Dallas.
<http://www.dmia.org/em/smalldist.html>
Click here for more.
TOP TEN
Here are this week's top unusual source requests received by
DMIA:
1. Roofing Instruction Sheet; 22 1/2" x 8"; prints 2 colors on wax
paper; QTY=5M-10M
2. Patches; in the shape of a basketball; 2"
diameter; 2 colors; QTY=2-3
3. Santa Clause Hats; purple and red;
QTY=150-200
4. Anniversary Seals; 1"-2" diameter; black stock with gold
foil stamp; Q=1MM
5. Sugar Sticks; 1/4"-1/2" x 3-4"; imprinted
1pms-4cp; QTY=Minimum
6. VHS Tape Duplication; 5 minutes; sleeves
prints 4cp; insert tapes into sleeves; address and mail; QTY=20M
7.
Direct Mailing Piece: Brochures; 8 1/2" x 11"; folds to #10; prints 4cp/4cp;
these will be inserted into a mailing box that can be converted into a counter
brochure holder; flat - 10 1/4" x 10 1/8"; folded; 4 1/2" x 9 1/2"; 14pt.-18pt.
stock; special die-cuts; QTY=2M
8. Crime Scene Tape; 2" and 3" wide;
1,000 ft. per roll; QTY=50-100-120 Rolls
9. Megaphone; black with gold
lettering; QTY=200
10. Continuous Checks; 3 parts; 9 1/2" x 7"; Rotary
Tape Lock; prints 1/1; void pantograph; QTY=25M
If you have a source request—for anything—call the Hotline at (800) 333-2828
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, or use the <http://64.115.51.134/index.htm>
Source Hotline Database online. For new sales ideas every day, try our <http://www.dmia.org/dmiasearch/am_pm/search/index.cfm>
1,000 Sales Ideas Database. Manufacturers, if you produce any of these items and
would like to check your listing with the Source Hotline, please email <mailto:crush@dmia.org> Cheryl Rush.
SALES AND MARKETING TIP
10 Traits for Success
The following personality traits
are fundamental to securing your place in the world of business. If you see
yourself in these descriptions, then you're well on your way to making a success
out of your business and discovering unlimited worldwide market opportunities.
<http://www.workz.com/cgi-bin/gt/tpl_page.html?template=3&content=2916&nav1=1&>
Full story.
E-COMMERCE SPOTLIGHT
Web Sites Good for Business
According to a survey of more
than 500 small- and medium-sized businesses, web technology helps generate sales
leads and actual sales. Also, most businesses are expecting a happy holiday
season. <http://www.e-commerceguide.com/news/trends/article.php/3444021>
Full story.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Re-Examining Roles & Relationships in the Evolving Document
Industry
No longer is the manufacturer the supplier's only customer,
and the distributor the manufacturer's only customer. All must act as partners
to truly satisfy the end user's needs. This white paper examines the industry's
channel challenges and identifies opportunities to develop partnerships. Code:
ROLES. $25. To order, contact <mailto:tdavis@dmia.org> Tina Davis.
HOT SITES
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/interviews/>
BBC Four: Interviews
The BBC offers online audio and video clips
(and some transcripts) of fascinating interviews with artists, scientists,
intellectuals and numerous other notables.
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/interviews/>
Visit the site.
<http://www.btwmagazine.com/>
Roadsign Online
If you love greasy spoons, er, diners, this is the
site for you. The folks at Roadsign Online LOVE diners and treat them with the
same reverence deserved by any endangered species. One page shows the 607 diners
visited by one author—he visited 13 diners last March. <http://www.btwmagazine.com/> Visit the
site.
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