E-Quantum

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, recently won the first ever e-Quantum "Best in the West" Exhibitor Challenge during the Fall Client Conference in Reno, Nev. The challenge was to create a visually attractive and engaging display to help drive more distributor traffic.

Recurring sales, sometimes called "annuities" because of predictable and cyclical occurrence, are an important part of the print and promotional industry.

Nearly three years have passed since the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) joined forces with management firm SmithBucklin and relocated its headquarters from Alexandria, Va., to Chicago. Now the PSDA is making bold moves once again.

The Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) is adding even more charm to Baltimore this year.

No one wants to become another failure in this economy. But, sometimes, it's difficult to outwit the competition and keep pace with ever-changing customer demands.

1. Leader of the Pack

Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis continues to defend its title by clinching the top spot in Print Professional's latest top 100 manufacturers list.

It's not just famous for its inner harbor and crab cakes. It's not just the backdrop of HBO's now defunct The Wire. Many know it as "Charm City," but for the printing industry it's the site of PSDA's annual Print Solutions Conference and Expo from May 24 to 26 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

A little change never hurt anyone. With that in mind, this year’s big show promises a change of pace, a change of scenery and a change in demand. The newly revamped PSDA (formerly DMIA) will host its annual Print Solutions Conference and Exposition on Oct. 23-25 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. This year’s featured general session keynote speaker will be Charlie Pesko, founder and president of InfoTrends, a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industries. Technological advances and refined marketing strategies are just some of the issues gaining momentum in a slowing economy. To encourage print

Hot topics within the printing industry today include the need to get new orders in more quickly, and finished products out even faster, while streamlining warehousing and distribution. Thanks to developing technology, an assortment of tools is available for accomplishing these goals. Systems offering integrated warehouse management features are garnering a lot of attention as the ability to track and monitor goods from production to distribution points creates a competitive advantage. Reno, Nevada-based e-Quantum, and PageDNA, Redwood City, Calif., discussed some features and benefits of their respective e-commerce offerings, and how an evolving marketplace relies on technology and enhanced functionality to drive profitability. E-fficient

DMIA’s annual Print Solutions conference and exposition will be held Oct. 3-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference will provide three days of educational sessions, including a presentation by this year’s keynote speaker, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and co-author of “Contract with America.” Join Gingrich as he analyzes the current political climate in Washington, DC, and educates attendees on effective leadership. This year’s conference will feature equipment demonstrations, offering distributors better insight into how various applications are produced. In addition, exchange centers will be located on the show floor with more than 34 hours of