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Welcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid-fire recap of office technology news from the previous week. This morning’s curation covers the cycle of August 17 – 21st, 2026, highlighted by:
- Mega dealer UBEO Business Services expands its service footprint across West Texas by acquiring CMC Business Systems.
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has appointed former HP label/packaging exec Steve Powers as president of U.S. direct sales and service. Mark Simons has transitioned to the role of advisor to the CEO, supporting the continued trajectory of the Direct Sales channel and remains an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team, KMBS says.
- EShallGo Inc., the Chinese provider of integrated office and enterprise technology solutions, has entered into an exclusive partnership wherein Zhongsham Senwel will be responsible for product development, manufacturing, quality control, and export fulfillment of compatible consumables, while EHGO California will serve as the exclusive distributor for the North American market.
Read all the latest office technology news about Direct One, Fujifilm, Industry Analysts, Katun, LOUPE (Labelexpo) Americas, Minuteman Press, PRINTING United Expo, Pulse Technology, SCREEN Americas, TWAIN Working Group, X-Rite Pantone, and more.
Details on The Cannata Report’s office technology news highlights from the past week:
- West Texas-based dealer CMC Business Systems, Inc. has joined the UBEO family of companies.
- Konica Minolta’s next era ofdirect business: Powers hired to lead direct sales/service in the U.S.
- Eshallgo has entered into an exclusive partnership to support North American expansion.
- Fujifilm to showcase production printing innovations at PRINTING United Expo 2026.
- Katun’s Eunice Wang named recipient of 2026 Women in the Supply Chain Forum award.
- PRINTING United Alliance announces 2026 Ben Franklin Honor Society members and other honorees.
- Florida-based Direct One, Inc. has named 30-year industry veteran Tom Boyle as its president.
- Standards organization TWAIN Working Group has tapped Peter Bedell as chairperson.
- Chicago-area dealer Pulse Technology has hired a new sales rep to focus on audiovisual services.
- A production inkjet SCREEN Truepress JET 560HDX has been installed at VISOgraphic near Chicago.
- Dealers and vendor partners raised $215,000 for blood cancer research at Industry Analysts’ golf outing.
- X-Rite Pantone launches the eXact 2 Basic spectrophotometer leading up to fall print tradeshows.
- At Connecticut shop, franchise owners Sarah and Joe Davis make the Minuteman Press President’s Club.
