Distributor News

It was Frank Sinatra's kind of town. And the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) agrees with Ol' Blue Eyes.

As reported in the October issue of Print Professional, total annual sales figures for the top 100 manufacturers took a hit. Would the industry's leading distributors also fall victim to the economy? Would the naysayers' accusations come true—is this a dying industry? This year's numbers spoke volumes.

Dean Truitt, chief executive officer of Dayton, Ohio-based WorkflowOne, is not letting any industry obstacles stand in the way of his company's success. The proof is in the big list as WorkflowOne continues to hold the top position.

Print Professional is almost ready to put together its Top 100 Distributors list. Ranking is primarily determined by a company's annual sales for the last fiscal year completed. For your FINAL chance to compete, e-mail managing editor Elise Carr at ecarr@napco.com or call (215) 238-5334 for the required entry form. Deadline is Friday, October 22, so hurry! Good luck!

As reported in the October issue of Print Professional, total annual sales figures for the top 100 manufacturers took a small leap from those listed in 2008. Would the industry's leading distributors see the same fate? Not quite.

Leading distributors share their secrets to success, such as staying one step ahead of customers and their changing needs and delivering results for clients while investing in technology.

Cleveland-based Proforma has introduced a major account support program, which will be led by Dave Hunnius and Jeff Heimerdinger. Hunnius and Heimerdinger join Proforma with more than 40 years of combined industry experience. Most recently, they led a team at Dayton, Ohio-based WorkflowOne where they supported sales professionals in generating more than $100 million of major account business in three years.

Print Professional is looking for North America's leading print industry distributors for our special November issue. This prestigious ranking is determined largely by annual sales.

Cleveland-based Proforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communications solutions, recently welcomed 14 new owners to its network.

It’s an exciting time for Monaca, Pa. Located on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, this region is all too familiar with the taste and feel of victory. Take, for example, Feb. 1, when NFL head coach Mike Tomlin led his Steelers team to a stunning win against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, securing their sixth championship ring.