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In December 2024, the US Government Publishing Office (GPO) announced that it had awarded $469.2 million in print procurement program contracts with private-sector printing companies in its fiscal year 2024, which runs (as do those of other Federal agencies) from October 1st of the previous year to September 30th. The stated goal of these contracts is to meet the “printing and publishing needs of Federal agencies.” The Top Ten In that press release, the GPO published a list of the top ten contractors. These ten firms accounted for nearly 50% of total contracts. Figure 1: GPO’s Top Contractors for FY2024   The GPO noted that the work represented by these contracts stemmed from more than 73,000 orders and that nearly 75% of all printing ordered by Federal agencies from GPO is performed by private sector firms working under contract with the GPO, which typically awards contracts to approximately 1,000 printing contractors a year in competitive bids. According to the GPO, nearly 10,000 …

In the production inkjet world, it’s easy to get caught selling specs instead of solutions. Sellers often rattle off impressive features like press speeds, resolution stats, automation capabilities, believing that technical excellence will close the deal. But features aren’t value. Customers don’t buy specs; they buy outcomes. They’re not investing in print technology; they’re investing in achieving their business goals faster, easier, and with fewer headaches.  They care about what your capabilities can do for them , not just what your press can do in theory. If you want to win more business at higher prices, make the critical shift from feature selling to value selling.  It’s not about how fast your press runs or how detailed your resolution is; it’s about how reliably you can hit their in-home dates, how flexibly you can manage last-minute data changes, and how much you can boost their ROI. The fastest, sharpest, most technically capable press in the world is meaningless if the …

As the book publishing landscape continues to evolve, print remains vital—especially when powered by digital printing. According to NAPCO Research’s latest report, Book Printing Trends: The Next Chapter , production inkjet technology is driving a quiet revolution in how books are printed, distributed, and personalized across the supply chain. From Offset to Agile Inkjet Traditionally defined by high-volume offset printing, book manufacturing is now prioritizing flexibility, shorter runs, and sustainability. Production inkjet is central to this shift. The report cites IT Strategies data showing that 25% of book pages were printed using inkjet in 2022—a figure projected to grow to 39% by 2028. Inkjet’s scalability and ability to print in smaller batches without sacrificing quality make it an ideal solution for today’s publishing demands. With features like faster speeds, high-resolution output, and compatibility with standard substrates, inkjet presses—both webfed and sheetfed …

Matt Iseman, thINK Ahead 2025 Keynote Speaker Get ready to be inspired! thINK is thrilled to announce that Matt Iseman, host of the four-time Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior , will keynote at thINK Ahead 2025. Matt's personal journey as a cancer survivor and his advocacy for the Arthritis Foundation and American Cancer Society embody resilience and a powerful, positive spirit. Prepare for an engaging and inspiring session as Matt shares his unique blend of comedy and motivational insights to help you rethink how you tackle obstacles. “Securing Matt Iseman as our keynote speaker adds an exciting dimension. His dynamic personality and message of overcoming challenges with strength and humor will be a fantastic complement to the robust educational sessions and engaging activities we have in store for our Canon inkjet customers in Boca Raton. We look forward to the energy and inspiration he will bring to our community,” said Pete Studer, Impact CEO and thINK Board President. …

In today's crowded market, businesses and organizations are seeking ways to stand out, connect meaningfully with their audiences, and drive measurable results. Canon’s Inkjet technology is helping them do just that, thereby redefining what's possible with print by delivering speed, quality, personalization, and versatility at scale. This blog will consider how three very different verticals (non-profits, casinos, and home services businesses) are seizing the possibilities of print to grow faster and market smarter. Non-Profits: Making Every Dollar—and Every Impression—Count For non-profits, every communication matters. Whether it's a fundraising appeal, a thank-you note to donors, or a community update, printed materials must feel personal, powerful, and purposeful. Inkjet enables non-profits to: •    Personalize outreach to donors and volunteers using variable data printing •    Reduce waste and print costs with on-demand production •    Deliver high-quality materials like annual …