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Democrat Printing and Lithographing of Little Rock, Arkansas (DP&L) has entered into a strategic partnership with EP Graphics of Berne, Indiana. DP&L was founded in 1871 and has been in the printing business through five generations of family ownership, specializing in magazines, catalogs and other publications. “We are excited about the opportunities that this partnership brings for both our team and our customers,” said Frank Park III, co-owner and chairman of the board of DP&L. “EP Graphics shares our core values and vision, as well as our history as a family-owned business, and we are confident that this transition will result in continued success and growth. The decision to enter into this partnership was carefully considered, and EP Graphics emerged as the ideal partner to carry forward the legacy and continue the tradition of excellence established by DP&L. The strategic partnership with EP Graphics brings together two dynamic organizations, combining our strengths and expertise to create a stronger and more competitive entity in the ever-changing printing industry.”

The Ricoh Commercial & Industrial Printing Business Group (CIPG), established in April, is keenly focused on getting the word out about its commitment to the production printing market. That was the key takeaway for a group of industry press and analysts who recently toured its Customer Experience Center (CEC) that is home to an array of continuous-feed inkjet, toner-based sheetfed and wide-format printers, along with several product development and testing labs, inside its Executive Briefing Center in Boulder, Colo. Ricoh defines industrial as wide-format digital printing and printing done as a part of the manufacturing process to produce finished goods such as garments, textiles, metals and architectural components. And the group’s ambitious goal isn’t merely lip service. According to Dollard, CIPG has nearly doubled its production inkjet printing direct salesforce since April; has created a Production Dealer Advisory Council to build stronger ties with its dealer network for toner-based sheetfed production and wide-format inkjet printer sales; is expanding its service and consulting business; and is fully committed to assuming a leadership role in industry advocacy, education and market advancement. Click Read More below for additional information.

Quad/Graphics, Inc. announced that it has extended and expanded its relationship with publisher Condé Nast under a multi-year agreement. Beginning in January 2019, Quad will produce 100% of Condé Nast’s titles, which include many of America’s most prestigious magazines. Quad currently prints Allure, Architectural Digest, Domino (a Condé Nast partnership with Domino Media Group), Golf Digest, GQ, GQ Style, Teen Vogue, Vogue, W Magazine and Wired. Under the new agreement, Quad also will produce Bon Appétit, Brides, Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. Condé Nast will take advantage of Quad/Graphics’ extensive mailing and distribution services, including its industry-leading co-mailing solutions that help publishers and marketers reduce postage expenses. Click Read More below for additional detail.