Hot Industry Issues

Discover professional opinions and insights on the latest trends capturing attention from the global printing industry and the diverse perspectives on current hot issues that resonate with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers worldwide. Just stay informed and navigate the dynamic landscape of industry trends with our curated analysis.
Manufacturing Color Toner - Who How and Where

Manufacturing Color Toner – Who How and Where

Industry veteran Graham Galliford reveals who is making color toner, and how the process is different to manufacturing monochrome toners.
Remanufacturing High-end Color Cartridges – a lost battle?

Remanufacturing High-end Color Cartridges – a lost battle?

Despite having a smaller market share than monochrome, the aftermarket now has better quality component supplies for remanufacturing color than ever. Then there are the excellent techniques gained over many years as well.
Color Toner and the Threat of Counterfeiting George Nubar Simonian

Color Toner and the Threat of Counterfeiting

Color printing and copying have been under attack as being the easiest way to counterfeit and forge many security documents including certificates, stamps, banknotes, passports and ID cards.
Why Remanufacturing is Important

Why Remanufacturing is Important

Barkha Mittal started out with remanufacturing then went into new-build compatibles and managed print services but says she is still decidedly glued to the roots: for green-remanufacturing.
Winning the War That Has to be Won

Winning the War that has to be Won

Javier Martinez is calling for mandatory rulings on cartridges and printers in Europe so consumers know how to choose what's best for the environment.
Selling the Benefits of Reman to Consumers

Selling the Benefits of Reman to Consumers

Over the last 30 years, selling the benefit of reman has gone full circle: from offering a green alternative to price-only and back to being the greener choice.
New Opportunities to Remanufacture New-Build Cartridges Stuart Lacey Coenie Greyling

New Opportunities to Remanufacture New-Build Cartridges

Markets are turning their backs on cheap, low-quality products and are demanding locally manufactured, quality solutions that meet expectations.
Supply Chains and Market Integration

Supply Chains and Market Integration

Industry veteran Graham Galliford reveals how companies like Ninestar, Dinglong, Color Imaging, Print-Rite and Clover have advanced using vertical and horizontal integration strategies.
A Call for Leadership —we already have many leaders

A Call for Leadership —we already have many leaders

According to Brad Roderick, our customers, employees, families, and the gang down at the donut shop are all looking for one thing—real leadership that can begin with a vision.
On How To Get Started in Importing and Exporting

On How To Get Started in Importing and Exporting

Importing and exporting does not have to be difficult and it could become a great add on business, not just for yourself, but for others in other industries as well.

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