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Phil Hampson , senior director of production printing systems , Canon Canada over 20 years ’ experience to his new position as a results-oriented sales leader . At Fujifilm NA , his most recent employer , he developed and executed strategic plans to achieve sales objectives . He also oversaw all aspects of the Fujifilm portfolio including high-production inkjet sales . Previously , Hampson spent over two years at Mondrian Hall as its national equipment manager , and more than five years at Ernest Green & Son as its national wideformat manager .

Minuteman Press celebrates 40 years in Canada

“ After expanding in the US in 1975 , we decided to bring our passion for printing to Canada . Our first Canada-based franchise opened in 1978 in Mississauga ,” said Bob Titus , Minuteman Press International president and CEO . “ The way that we ’ ve grown and evolved our business from

Bob Titus , CEO , Minuteman Press International

everyday printing essentials to now include anything you can put a name , image or logo on , is really an incredible feat . Our Canadian centres are full-service printing and marketing providers that design and produce largeformat posters and signs , custom-branded apparel , promotional products , direct-mail campaigns , and all things printed on paper .” Minuteman currently has 74 franchises across Canada .

Xerox names Bandrowczak President and COO

Industry veteran Steve Bandrowczak will be responsible for developing and executing Xerox global operations strategies – including product and service delivery , customer billing , information technology , global procurement and real estate . He joins Xerox from Alight Solutions , where

Steve Bandrowczak , COO , Xerox he was COO and CIO responsible for the company ’ s global supply chain , shared services , product development , transformation office , accounts payable , IT strategy and operations , enterprise risk management and real estate . Prior to that he was president of Telecommunication Media and Technology at Sutherland Global Services , and senior vice president for global business services at HP Enterprises . He ’ s also held senior leadership positions for various global companies .

Print Panther wins big at international competition

Boutique printer Print Panther in Oakville , ON , the first company in Canada to install an MGI JETvarnish 3DS and iFOIL system from Konica Minolta Canada , has won seven Premier Print awards – an annual event organized by US-based PIA . Commonly known as the Bennie awards , the competition attracts more than 3,000 entries each year . Print Panther received one Certificate of Merit and six Awards of Recognition , given only to finalists in each category . “ Our vision to foresee the potential and embrace the power of MGI technology has allowed us to differentiate our offerings and create a different kind of print shop ,” said Christine Yardley , president . “ The custom finishing we do in-house truly sets us apart . We can now manage complex projects flexibly , more efficiently and in less time . Our digital focus is really giving us an edge in the marketplace .”

Lechner appointed new CEO at KBA Flexotecnica

Peter Lechner is the new CEO at KBA Flexotecnica . He takes over from Christoph Müller , who moves to the company ' s supervisory board as chairman . “ Peter has many years of experience in the field of flexible packaging and will continue on the positive path of Flexotecnica and

Christine Yardley , president , Print Panther

Peter Lechner , CEO , KBA Flexotecnica achieve our ambitious goals ,” Müller added . Lechner previously held leading positions at companies in Germany , the US and the Czech Republic . In the coming years , Flexotecnica will focus on making use of KBA ’ s strong service and sales network , while expanding its flexible packaging activities . The cooperation between the business units at KBA has already proven its worth , according to Lechner . “ Our order books are full , and this year a raft of presses we ’ ve sold will go into operation worldwide . In flexible packaging , our Evo series is in great demand ,” he added . Flexotecnica ’ s current portfolio is expected to expand with a new press to be introduced by the end of 2018 .

Kodak launches 2018 Global Flexo Innovation Awards

The awards honour packaging quality and innovation in at least two of these four categories : use of creative graphic design , conversion from other print processes , print production workflow efficiency , and commitment to sustainable print . The competition is open to any commercial packaging project printed with Kodak Flexcel NX plates . An independent panel of judges will assess the entries submitted . For full details on how to enter visit transformationalflexo . com . Closing date for entries is October 16 , 2018 . The Global Flexo Innovation Awards will be presented to the winners in early 2019 at an exclusive gala hosted by Kodak and attended by key influencers from the international flexo community .

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