PRESS RELEASE
March 4, 2015
Reprographics
Professionals to Gather in Atlanta in April
Increasing profit will be the focus
of the educational sessions at the 2015 joint convention of the Eastern
Reprographics Association and the International Reprographic Association on
April 9-11 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. As the reprographic industry
evolves into new technologies, the convention provides a great opportunity for
reprographers to keep up to date, share ideas, and learn how to best position
their businesses for success.
“I am excited about the unique
opportunity to explore emerging and potentially game changing technologies in
furthering our completive advantages in the marketplace” says Michael Shaw, ERA
president. Highlights of the
convention include educational sessions on the latest technologies, a keynote
address geared towards competitiveness, and presentation of the annual George
Bukovsky Award.
Education Sessions
Two main educational sessions will
be held on April 10, the main day of the convention.
Head-to-Head
Comparison of the Latest Production Print Technologies A panel of
reprographics shop personnel who have been using the newest production print
technologies will compare and contrast the latest offerings from the major
players in the marketplace.
Digital
Services: Are You Making Enough Money? This
panel will discuss how to maximize revenue by charging appropriately for
digital services, from scanning to document management to quality control.
Keynote Address on Competitiveness
Another highlight of the convention
will be keynote speaker Jaynie L. Smith, author of “Creating Competitive
Advantage” and a noted consultant and speaker. Smith's keyote presentation will
provide a fresh perspective on competitive positioning. She will provide the
framework for uncovering and touting your own competitive advantages to
measurably increase your companies’ customer retention and sales close rates. The
keynote address will take place Friday night, April 10.
Bukovsky Award
IRgA’s highest honor, the George
Bukovsky Award, will be bestowed upon Michael Cully, president of AIR Graphics
in Boston, at the banquet on April 10. The Bukovsky Award recognizes a member
who has made significant contributions to the reprographics industry.
International Flair
Reprographers from Germany will also
participate in the convention. Achim Carius, executive director of Motio, the
German reprographics organization, will discuss the formation and success of
its affiliate organization, go4copy.net.
The Latest Equipment and Technology
The trade show at the convention
will contain the largest collection of reprographics equipment and technology
available in any one place in 2015. And the setting is designed to foster
conversation and hands-on experiences.
Registration Information
Individuals interested in attending
the convention can find more information and links to the registration form at http://www.irga.com/attendee-registration-for-2015-convention-now-open!/
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