A digital-first mindset, which includes cybersecurity and managed IT, is driving profitability and boosting print hardware sales.
Office Technology News, May 18 – 22, 2026
Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
Book Manufacturers’ Institute Rising Stars
Katelyn Pinch of Standard Finishing Systems and Zachary Larson of Bethany Press International have been honored with the prestigious 2026 Rising Star Award from the Book Manufacturers’ Insititute (BMI).
KMS Communications Celebrates 50th Anniversary
For half a century, Pensacola family business KMS Communications has connected businesses through telephone/communications, network, security, and managed IT services.
Sharp and Formax Forge Alliance to Unleash Total Productivity
Collaboration with postpress OEM brings advanced finishing solutions to the Sharp BP-1200 Digital Press ecosystem.
Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center
Saginaw venue with 2.200 seats is named for Michigan-based office technology dealer Applied Innovation.
Pulse Technology Names Carter Parks as Sales Representative
Parks will focus on developing sales for Pulse Technology’s audio-visual services, including speakers and signage, in the Chicago metro area.
Stargel Office Solutions Division Named an Excellence in Managed IT Award Winner
Star Managed Services, a division of Stargel Office Solutions (Houston, Texas), is awarded as a top-performing managed service provider based on its leadership, growth, and impact across the IT industry.
LOUPE Americas 2026 Appoints Ambassadors for Key Sectors
Formerly Labelexpo, LOUPE Americas 2026 has appointed industry experts as ambassadors from across the label and package printing community.
Taktiful’s FSEA Print Embellishment Conference Session
Embellishment’s competitive advantage: Taktiful to explain “Why Touch Is Print’s Greatest Weapon” at FSEA conference.
Konica Minolta Unveils AccurioPress C5080 Series in Europe
Printing at speeds of up to 81 pages per minute, the new AccurioPress C5080 Series will be available in the United States in mid-June, says OEM Konica Minolta.
Epson Completes Financial Teller Device Portfolio with New All-in-One Multifunction Devices
Featuring magnetic stripe reading, Epson’s latest point-of-sale additions deliver complete solutions to streamline workflows and future-proof financial workstations.
Xerox Capture and Content Backfile Scanning
DX in action: Is data buried in physical documents slowing your organization down? Xerox can accelerate your business processes by converting paper documents into secure, indexed, and searchable digital files.
Minuteman Press Franchise in Hollywood Grows
Ready for Prime Time: Joe Jereb’s Minuteman Press franchise in Hollywood, California, transitioned from a Copymat print shop.
Intergraf: Meet the 2026 Young Talent Award Winner
European printing industry assoication Intergraf celebrattes the pioneering ideas of young people in print.
Precision Duplicating Solutions Brings Robotic Automation to Kentucky Businesses
Precision Duplicating Solutions (London and Paris, KY) announces new partnership with Pudu Robotics.
Square 9 Softworks on Why Accounts Payable Is Emerging as the Front Line of Vendor Risk Management
More secure transactions: How solutions such as Square 9 are transforming the role of payables.
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Ouch! At Applied Innovation, total clicks per device have dropped from 5,500 in 2019 to 3,750 post-COVID, reports CEO John Lowery. What’s a dealer to do?
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The label printing opportunities are out there, stresses Frank Cannata. Dealers need to “wake up,” he says.
