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Hi there,

I am so excited to see thINK Ahead registration filling up so quickly and am honored to serve in the role of thINK Board President as we plan for the 10th anniversary of this landmark inkjet event.

We have great things in store for thINK Ahead 2024 — be sure to check out the interactive agenda and get registered to join us! 

Also, a very sincere THANK YOU to our thINK partners, who help make thINK Ahead possible. Plan to engage with these Canon Solutions America inkjet partners in the thINK Ahead Partner Pavilion and listen in on lively thINK Theatre sessions to learn about industry-leading inkjet solutions.

Going to PRINTING United September 10-12, 2024? Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers are invited to register for FREE using this code: 33521PPS.

Questions for me or the thINK Board? Just reply to this email. 

thINK Board President

President of Access Direct

lmessina@thINKForum.com

DID YOU KNOW?

drupa is coming to thINK Ahead 2024!

thINK Ahead 2024 attendees will be among the first to see four new Canon inkjet products, making their first U.S. debut at thINK Ahead 2024 after premiering at drupa. The Canon ProStream 3160, Canon ColorStream 8200, Canon varioPRINT iX1700, and Canon LabelStream LS2000 demonstrate Canon's commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive production inkjet portfolio.

View the agenda to see what else we have in store at thINK Ahead 2024 and get registered now!

CONGRATULATIONS

Francis McMahon to Receive GCSF Champion of Education Award

The Graphic Communications Scholarship Foundation (GCSF) is awarding its 2024 Champion of Education Award to Francis McMahon, Executive Vice President, Canon Solutions America. Over the course of his career, Francis has enthusiastically championed print and has overseen organizations that helped educate print service providers and future printing professionals, most notably through thINK, the University Inkjet Program, and Print[ED], all sponsored by Canon Solutions America. 

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

OneTouchPoint Boosts Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction with Seven Canon varioPRINT 6000 TITAN Series Production Presses

OneTouchPoint, a leading technology and marketing execution services provider, embarked on a transformative journey by acquiring seven Canon varioPRINT 6000 TITAN production presses, each equipped with the Plockmatic PowerSquareTMBLM550+ inline booklet maker. This strategic move signified a monumental shift for the company, moving away from the conventional and embracing Canon's cutting-edge technology. We sat down with Rob Tynan, Vice President of Operations at OneTouchPoint, to understand the pivotal role these TITANS have played in reshaping their operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

Three Z Printing Offers Their Customers a Competitive Edge with Canon ProStream Web-Fed Inkjet Press Technology

Three Z Printing added two Canon ProStream web-fed inkjet presses to gain business efficiencies while bringing their customers a competitive advantage. Chief Operating Officer Neil Zerrusen shared, “We are embracing new technologies that enable us to offer new capabilities to our customers. We don’t make these types of investments lightly, but when we saw Canon’s inkjet technology, we knew right away it was the right decision for us — and for our customers. Not only does the Canon ProStream have stunning high quality, but the speed is phenomenal and the advantages to us and to our customers are very clear.” 

RECAP

April 2024 MTAC Meeting

Meetings of the Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) are hosted once per quarter, and offer an opportunity for mailers to directly interact with USPS senior management on new and existing programs. Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers and thINK members Scott Williams, General Manager of Operations, Impact and Dina Kessler, President, Kessler Creative, recapped the April 9-11 MTAC meeting for the thINK community.

NEW MARKET RESEARCH

Digital and Offset: Crossover Point Considerations

Today’s PSPs typically use a mix of print technologies, including toner-based digital, inkjet digital, and offset lithography. Many factors determine which technology is used for a given job, but certainly run length, cost, and use of color are among the most important in determining the economic crossover point between technologies. This new white paper reviews the conclusions from a recent Keypoint Intelligence report and draws out factors that apply across a range of print applications.

thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers, solution vendors, and print industry experts, and Canon Solutions America is a proud executive sponsor. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices. For more information, visit thinkforum.com.