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DMIA's Award-Winning E-Mail Newsletter for Members Only
November
11, 2005
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NEWS
Private Sector Offers $500M Services to Federal
Agencies
<http://www.gpo.gov>
The U.S. Government Printing Office released its list of the top 10 federal
agencies that obtained electronic and print-related products and services in
fiscal 2005, when private sector companies provided approximately $500 million
worth of communication goods and services to federal agencies. <http://www.gpo.gov/news/2005/05news28.pdf>
Full story (PDF File).
Ranking Customer Value In Millions Number
of Orders
1 Department of Defense
$121.5 41,502
2 Department of
Treasury $66.3 9,091
3 Department of Health and Human
Services $45.0 6,448
4 Social Security
Administration $37.1 2,500
5 Department of
Agriculture $18.5 6,499
6 Department of
Transportation $16.5 7,263
7 Department of Homeland
Security $14.1 5,439
8 Department of Veterans
Affairs $13.8 7,194
9 Department of the
Interior $12.2 7,036
10 Department of
Justice $11.8 6,335
This chart is best viewed in a browser. Click here: http://www.dmia.org/sol_center/enewsletter/05nov11.html
Heidelberg Sales, Orders Increase
<http://www.heidelberg.com> Heidelberger
Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) reported 1.53 billion Euro in sales for the first
six months of fiscal year 2005 (April 1 to Sept. 30, 2005), an increase of 12
percent compared to the previous year. In the second quarter, sales were 869
million Euro, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same quarter the
previous year. Incoming orders in the first six months totaled 1.76 billion
Euro, a significant increase compared to the previous year's figure. <http://www.heidelberg.com/www/html/en/content/articles/press_lounge/company/
press_events/annual_accounts_press_conferences/051108_2nd_quarter_20052006>
Full story.
Harland Rolls Out Check Fraud Prevention
Technology
<http://www.harland.net> John H. Harland
Company released its Validify™ solution for fraud prevention. Jointly developed
with <http://www.miteksystems.com> Mitek
Systems, the company's patent-pending technology captured up to 85 percent of
forged and counterfeit checks during pilot tests. Validify uses advanced image
processing, data encoding and encryption, digital printing and statistical
validation software. It enables financial institutions to validate the
authenticity of the maker's signature and physical check document.
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R.R. Donnelley Introduces Printing Software
<http://www.rrdonnelley.com> R. R.
Donnelley & Sons Company launched EZBlue(SM). Customers previously evaluated
"blue line" proofs or physical mock-ups of the final printed product. With
EZBlue, users do the final prepress check on a computer screen as the software
mirrors the document's exact content, color, trim size, imposition and page
alignment. EZBlue proofs can be distributed to locations worldwide
electronically without delays or special delivery costs. Additionally, the
company announced that it has completed its previously announced purchase of
Spencer Press Inc., a printing company serving organizations that market their
products through catalogs and other direct mailings.
Packaging Company to Close Plants
<http://www.smurfit-stone.com>
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. will consolidate production and may sell all or
part of its consumer packaging business to reduce annual costs by $600 million.
By 2008, the company expects to close up to 20 percent of its corrugated
container facilities and transfer the business to larger plants. The move is the
latest in the paper and packaging industry where companies such as <http://www.internationalpaper.com/>
International Paper Co., <http://www.gp.com> Georgia-Pacific and <http://www.bowater.com> Bowater have
launched programs to cut costs. <http://www.smurfit-stone.com/content/news/news_366.asp>
Full story.
International Paper Revises 3Q Profits
<http://www.internationalpaper.com/>
International Paper Co., revised downward previously reported third-quarter
earnings by $20 million, citing changes in its estimated tax liabilities. The
company, which reported earnings late last month, said the change cuts
third-quarter profits to $1.02 billion instead of previously reported earnings
of $1.04 billion compared with last year's third-quarter loss of $470 million.
<http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051108/intl_paper_earns_revision.html?.v=1>
Full story.
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SOLUTION OF THE WEEK
Going Digital Reaps Profits
<http://www.lpdigital.net/> Craig Sheer
and Ken Lerman, co-founders of printing company <http://www.lithopartners.com> Litho
Partners, New York City, wanted to break away from offset printing and find
another way to boost profits for their customers and their business. Sheer knew
digital technology was playing an increasingly critical role in printing. He was
convinced that digital printing enables increased opportunities for companies
who understand the benefits of customized, targeted marketing. In November 2004,
Sheer launched a state-of-the-art digital printing company, while Lerman
concentrated on Litho Partners' business. <http://www.dmia.org/sol_center/enewsletter/enews_articles/sow111105.html>
Full story.
TOP TEN
Here are this week's top unusual source requests received by
DMIA:
1. Plastic container to hold live bait; QTY=15M
2.
Anti-microbial pads for telephone headset; 1 color imprint; QTY=200
3.
Laminated posters 53" x 18"; 4 color process; QTY=500
4. Food
packaging; trays to hold cookies; QTY=Unknown
5. Foil-lined envelope; 7
1/4" x 5 1/4"; QTY=Minimum
6. Donut-shaped plastic labels imaged by a
thermal transfer printer; labels are on rolls and are applied to spools after
imaging; QTY=20M
7. Sixteen part unit set; 8 1/2 x 11 5/8;
QTY=Unknown
8. Jumbo envelope; 22" x 27"; QTY=4M
9. Hymnal
books; QTY=500
10. Engraved metal signs; QTY=1 each of several lots
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.
WHAT'S NEW AT DMIA?
Excess Inventory Depot
<http://sourcehotline.dmia.org/Source_Sale_Links.htm>
DMIA's Excess Inventory Depot enables members to sell items such as excess
inventories, blank forms and labels, pre-converted material, paper stock,
converted material, new or used equipment and other business-related items. Take
advantage of this introductory offer and post your items for free. Find out
what's for sale. DMIA members can view postings 24/7 at no charge.
E-WEEKLY INSTANT POLL
This week's question:
<http://www.dmia.org/poll/poll111105.html>
Does your company launch a marketing campaign when it introduces a new product
or service?
<http://www.dmia.org/poll/poll111105.html>
Click here to vote.
Read the E-Weekly before it hits your email box! It's posted on DMIA's
web site every Friday morning. <http://www.dmia.org/emailnewsletter_access.html>
Visit this link.
SALES AND MARKETING TIP
What You Can Learn From Politicians
Selling products and
services is similar to running for office. Politicians win when they appeal to
more than one group. Similarly, winning a business requires getting the nod from
different departments. <http://www.workz.com/content/view_content.html?section_id=525&content_id=6952>
Full story.
E-COMMERCE SPOTLIGHT
7 Tips for Increasing Online Traffic
Here are seven ways
to drive targeted traffic directly to your web site. <http://www.workz.com/content/view_content.html?section_id=529&content_id=6957>
Full story.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
The Business Forms Handbook Fourth Edition
<http://www.dmia.org/about/prod_cat_logon.html>
This hardcover book contains 11 fact-filled chapters on the business forms
industry, materials used in production, the making of business forms, types of
business forms, forms analysis and design, forms management and control, basic
business functions, forms handling and printing equipment, competitive
technology, CRT screen design, computer supplies and more. Code: BFHBK4. Member
Price: $35.95. To order, <http://www.dmia.org/about/prod_cat_logon.html>
click here or contact <mailto:tdavis@dmia.org> Tina Davis.
HOT SITES
Password Maker
Most people have a few passwords that they
use over and over again on different web sites. This isn't secure, but people do
it because it's difficult to remember a unique password for each and every web
site. This site creates unique, secure passwords that are easy for you to
retrieve, but no one else. Nothing is stored anywhere, anytime, so there's
nothing to be hacked, lost or stolen. <http://passwordmaker.org/> Visit the
site.
Gourmet Sleuth
If you're interested in food, cooking and
eating, this site's for you. You can read culinary articles on various foods and
cooking topics. There's also a catalog of interesting culinary items such as
molcajetes, pot de crème cups and tortilla presses that aren't readily
available. <http://www.gourmetsleuth.com> Visit
the site.
Print Education & Research Foundation
<http://www.dmia.org/about/foundation.html>
DMIA and the former International Association for Document Technologies
Foundation joined forces in 2003 and formed the Print Education & Research
Foundation (PERF). Headquartered with DMIA, PERF's mission is to provide
research and education that promote long-term growth and profitability of the
industry's organizations that embrace supply-chain options. PERF initiatives
include developing research reports on emerging products and markets;
educational and training programs; and finding ways to improve the industry's
profitability and functionality. Its staff is directed by a <http://www.dmia.org/about/foundation.html>
Board of Trustees. For more information, call
(800) 336-4641.
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