Ennis Consolidates Plants
Ennis Inc. announced the consolidation of its Medfield, Mass., plant into the Ennis-Chatham facility in Southern Virginia. Ennis added the Medfield facility as part of its July 2004 Crabar/GBF acquisition. The Medfield facility will transfer business and equipment to Chatham. Ennis locations in Leipsic, Ohio; Coshocton, Ohio; Columbus, Kansas; and Princeton, Ill., will receive equipment and handle select orders based on customers' needs. Ennis expects to complete the consolidation by Aug. 31.

Cenveo Concludes Review
Cenveo™ Inc. announced that after reviewing its strategic alternatives, including expressions of interest from potential transaction partners, its board has concluded that the best alternative for the company is to follow its already-implemented strategic plan of initiatives to reduce operating expenses, streamline management functions and increase top-line revenue growth.

"In reaching this conclusion, the board noted that the company has made significant progress on its strategic plan in a short amount of time, particularly in reducing operating costs," a press release said. "The board also noted that it considered expressions of interest for the company as a whole and for its various businesses from potential transaction partners of up to but not exceeding nine dollars per share."

On Aug. 11, James R. Malone, president and CEO of Cenveo, sent a letter to Cenveo stockholders urging their support at the Sept. 14 special meeting.

Earlier, Burton Capital Management LLC (BCM) and Goodwood Inc. announced that they have filed a definitive proxy statement and a white proxy card for use at the special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to replace Cenveo's existing directors. Cenveo, which owns PrintXcel, Discount Labels, Lancer Label, DealerLabel™ and Wisco Envelope, said that it didn't approve of BCM's nominees for the special meeting. On June 10, Cenveo received a letter from BCM, Goodwood and others, calling for the special meeting. In May, Cenveo rejected a BCM proposal that would have resulted in the appointment of Burton as the firm's chairman and CEO.

Relizon Wins $4.5M Contract
The Relizon Company announced it received a 5-year, $4.5 million dollar contract from INTEGRIS Health, a not-for-profit health care organization in Oklahoma City. Under the agreement, Relizon will manage many of the hospital's clinical and non-clinical document processes, including flow sheets, pharmacy labels, business cards and stationery. INTEGRIS Health is a member of Novation, the largest group purchasing organization in the health care field based on purchasing volume.

International Paper to Sell Carter Holt Stake
International Paper Co. said it will sell its 50.5 percent stake in Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. to New Zealand's Rank Group Investments Ltd., as it narrows its focus on uncoated papers and packaging. It expects proceeds of approximately $1.16 billion (U.S.) at current exchange rates. Additionally, the company announced that it will relocate its global headquarters to Memphis, Tenn., from Stamford, Conn., by Aug. 1, 2006. The decision to relocate came after a 30-day evaluation announced in July as part of the company's transformation plan.

Staples' 2Q Earnings Rise 20 Percent
Staples Inc. said its second-quarter profit rose 20 percent as sales growth in the delivery business continued to outpace modest gains in its stores. Staples reported net income for the May-July period of $147.2 million compared with a profit in last year's second quarter of $122.5 million. Revenue rose 12 percent to $3.47 billion from $3.09 billion a year ago.

Paper, Packaging Firms Look to Rein in Production
While some basic materials companies like miners and oil producers are wondering how to spend excess cash from the commodities boom, packaging, paper and forest businesses face a bleaker and much more challenging problem: excess plant capacity, according to a Reuters story. Full story.

OfficeMax Announces Consolidation of Headquarters
OfficeMax® Incorporated announced that it will consolidate its headquarters in Illinois. The company has been operating retail headquarters in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in addition to its corporate headquarters in Itasca, Ill., after it completed the acquisition of OfficeMax Inc. in December 2003. The consolidation will integrate retail and contract functions, strengthen operational efficiencies, enhance collaboration among departments and reduce costs over time, the company said. OfficeMax expects to finalize the selection of a site in the Chicago area for its consolidated headquarters by the end of September.

Return Your 2006 Buyers' Guide Proof or Listing Form
Manufacturers and suppliers: Print Solutions Magazine is editing its 2006 Buyers' Guide, which will be published in October. If your company was listed last year, you will receive a proof of that listing in the mail. If your firm wasn't listed last year, click here to download a blank form. Fax your completed proof or form to (703) 549-4966 by Sept. 2. Print Solutions' 31,000 readers include distributors of business forms, labels, commercial printing, tags, promotional products and other printing. The Buyers' Guide is your opportunity to let distributors know what you offer. For more information, call Print Solutions at (800) 336-4641.

Promoting a Winning Campaign
In the fall of 2004, Evan Bayh's name seemed to be everywhere in Indiana-planted in thousands of front yards, stuck to hundreds of car bumpers and pinned to sweaters. U.S. Sen. Bayh, D-Ind., who was running for re-election in 2004, quickly became a household name thanks to promotional products such as yard and rally signs, bumper stickers and pins. Bayh won the election, and Jeffersonville, Ind.-based distributorship Voluforms celebrated another successful promotional products sale. Full story.

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TOP TEN

Here are this week's top unusual source requests received by DMIA:

1. Nameplates; aluminum; 4 x 2; two holes drilled; attached to tanks; QTY=50
2. Mini Mist Hand Fans; QTY=500
3. Dry Erase Board; yellow background; 3' x 5'; QTY=1
4. Insect Repellant; 4oz bottle; no imprint; QTY=100
5. Advil; individual bottles or packets; travel size; no imprint; QTY=500
6. Scripture Memory Key Tags; printed key chains on durable plastic; 1 color; QTY=500-1M
7. Statement of Retirement Benefits; state bid; cut sheet; 11 x 17, folded: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 2-4cp; 60# opaque; variable imaging; QTY=300M
8. Offset (not web); 4cp work; 4 5/8 x 6 5/8; 10 pt. gloss cover-C2S; 4/1 full color/black bleeds; score in half along 4 5/8 no fold; QTY=1.15MM
9. Square Pillow; 2'; white or beige; screen printed; QTY=36
10. Starburst Sign; stock color – bright yellow; weather-resistant plastic and ink; no other printing; QTY=200-400

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Sales and Marketing Tip
Marketing at Trade Shows
One way to market your company at trade shows is through booklets. Booklets educate the buying public about your products and keep your company name and logo in front. Full story.