November 25, 2020

ELFA Survey of Economic Activity: October New Business Volume Down 9 Percent Year-over-Year, Up 6 Percent Month-to-Month, and Down Almost 6 Percent Year-to-Date

Washington, DC (Nov. 23, 2020) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall
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Lexmark International Conducting Nationwide Layoffs

Lexington, KY (Nov. 23, 2020) — Lexmark International, the Lexington, Kentucky-based industry manufacturer, has begun laying off workers nationwide as a result of economic conditions stemming from the pandemic, the Lexington Herald Leader reported late last week. The OEM did not
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Future Digital Systems Partners with PrintReleaf

Denver (Nov. 23, 2020) — Future Digital Systems is delighted to announce our newly formed partnership with PrintReleaf. This new initiative will empower your company to ‘releaf’ forests based on your paper footprint. Using PrintReleaf, Future Digital Systems and their customers
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Into the Unknown: Maximizing Sales Opportunities in the Future

Optimism abounds as we approach New Year’s Day. In a year marked by frustration, the changing of the calendar signifies an opportunity to begin anew with a fresh slate. In the world of business, few positions are compelled to lean more Pollyanna than pessimistic than the humble
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Difference Maker Bob Goldberg Brings Clarity to Law for Industry Dealers

One of the nice things that come with the territory of being Bob Goldberg is knowing that his impact on the industry will be keenly felt by generations to come. In early 2015, the Business Technology Association (BTA) established the Goldberg Legacy Scholarship in his honor to
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ITC Issues Brother International Corporation’s First-Ever General Exclusion Order

On Nov. 23, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final determination, a general exclusion order, and 20 cease-and-desist orders in Certain Toner Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1174.  The final determination
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A Time to Be Thankful? When Losses are Keenly Felt by All

People of a certain age can ironically recall our parents admonishing us to “Be thankful for what you have.” It was usually in response to our protestations about not getting something we wanted, and probably didn’t need. Clearly, it’s a subjective exercise; outside of the basic
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MPS Monitor Announces Integration with Universal Print in Microsoft 365

Milan, Italy (Nov. 19, 2020) — MPS Monitor, a worldwide leader in Remote Monitoring and Management of printers and multifunction devices, announces today the integration of Universal Print by Microsoft inside the MPS Monitor 2.0 SaaS platform. On July 21, Microsoft announced the
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ARLINGTON Announces Touchback to Giveback Campaign with Convoy of Hope

Waukegan, IL (Nov. 24, 2020) — ARLINGTON (Arlington Industries), a national distributor of imaging supplies and office equipment, today has announced it has partnered with Convoy of Hope to fight hunger, poverty, and suffering this holiday season. Bradley Pinion, punter of the
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Epson’s First UV Flatbed Printer Offers Print Service Providers Outstanding-Quality Outdoor Signage, Promotional Goods and More

Los Alamitos, CA (Nov. 24, 2020) — Committed to meeting the needs of today’s print service providers, Epson today introduced the SureColor V7000 – its first UV flatbed printer designed for printing outstanding-quality outdoor signage, promotional goods and more. Delivering
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Kyocera Document Solutions America Launches Brand-New Website as Organizational Change Steps up Through Online Presence

Fairfield, NJ (Nov. 24, 2020) — As part of the organization’s transformation, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, has launched an entirely new website. The launch brings Kyocera’s digital communication efforts
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Konica Minolta’s Dawn Nye Receives the 2020 Girls Who Print Girlie Award

Ramsey, NJ (Nov. 24, 2020) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce Girls Who Print has named Dawn Nye, manager of solutions and services marketing, as this year’s recipient of the Girlie Award. This coveted award is presented
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