PRINTSouth

Earlier this year, Print+Promo caught up with Dr. Ronnie H. Davis and his team at the Printing Industries of America (PIA), Sewickley, Pa., to discuss their findings on the current state of the 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 way Lynn M. Rogge sees it, operating on price alone is the worst blunder a distributor can make. And with 50 years in the game, it's a safe bet that he knows a thing or two.

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

Allen Simon is hopeful.

It's a hard product to miss. In fact, some distributors may be intimidated by its size. But, they should be more fearful of the possibility of a missed opportunity.

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Anderson LeNeave & Co. served as financial advisor to PRINTSouth Corporation in its sale to Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples last December.

Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, announced its Print Solutions business has acquired PRINTSouth Corporation (operating as "Miami Systems"), a leading national manufacturer of business forms.

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.

PRINTSouth's Tempe, Arizona-based facility has been recommended for the following certifications: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).