Pop Art Shocked Business Woman Reading a Newspaper. Bad News
The APDSP newsletter and website are packed with interesting articles, if we don't say so ourselves, but these 13 articles were the most popular in the past year.
Alvin & Co. Back in Business
This article, which was published in December 2020, was constantly read during 2021. Alvin was definitely a beloved supplier in its day, and the brand still has a great following. https://www.apdsp.org/alvin-co-back-in-business/
Meet the New Owner of New England Reprographics
A new member to the club is always interesting. Neal Larsson’s story attracted steady attention. https://www.apdsp.org/meet-the-new-owner-of-new-england-reprographics/
Skyrocketing Paper Prices: What the Heck?
Naturally, the cost of a major input supply is of great interest to any industry, and for reprographics shop owners, that means paper. https://www.apdsp.org/skyrocketing-paper-prices-what-the-heck/
Why Are Prices High? Key Takeaways from APDSP Panel
Following up on the article above, this panel discussion provided some on-the-ground information about paper prices. https://www.apdsp.org/why-are-prices-high-key-takeaways-from-apdsp-panel/
Blue Boy Imaging Services: COVID Provides Opportunity for Reinvention
Everybody likes reading profiles of other companies in the field, so it was no surprise that this profile of Blue Boy Imaging was popular. And the man behind the company, Hiram Russell, has since joined the APDSP Board! https://www.apdsp.org/blue-boy-imaging-services-covid-provides-opportunity-for-rei/
Crisp Imaging Expanding: Now Has 17 Locations
Everyone likes growth stories, and Crisp Imaging has a great one. This article about the company’s expansion was exceedingly well read. https://www.apdsp.org/crisp-imaging-expanding-now-has-17-locations/
Obituary: Bob Knappage
Bob Knappage was well known throughout the reprographics industry, and when he passed on in February, his obituary was widely read. Rest in peace, Bob. https://www.apdsp.org/blogs/Repro-Industry-News/obituary-bob-knappage/
Q&A: COVID Didn’t Stop 30 Years of Growth at Hackworth
Hackworth has perservered for three decades, and their anniversary and their recent growth were highlighted in this popular article. https://www.apdsp.org/q-a-covid-didn’t-stop-30-years-of-growth-at-hackworth/
The Scanning Market: Heating Up in the COVID Era
Articles about market opportunities are always well-read, and this article about how scanning boomed during COVID was no exception. https://www.apdsp.org/the-scanning-market-heating-up-in-the-covid-era/
How Will Repro Go as COVID Fades?
Well, the premise of this article – that COVID was fading – was a little premature when it was published in April 2021, but the predictions are probably still valid. https://www.apdsp.org/how-will-repro-go-as-covid-fades/
Scott Shuppert: 40 Years in the Biz, and Now He Has a Deal for You
Scott Shuppert is still looking for people to partner with this new project, so if you read the article when it was published in February and are interested, reach out to him! https://www.apdsp.org/scott-shuppert-40-years-in-the-biz-and-now-he-has-a-deal-for/
Sepialine One Year Later: Moving Ahead
Sepaline lost its leader in June 2020, and APDSP members were curious to know how the company was faring a year later, when this follow-up article was published. https://www.apdsp.org/sepialine-one-year-later-moving-ahead/
You Can Call Her on Sunday Afternoon: New APDSP Member Thrives by Being Accessible
There are a lot of hardworking people in the reprographics industry, but APDSP member Megan Ryan is among the hardest working. And people loved reading about that! https://www.apdsp.org/you-can-call-her-on-sunday-afternoon-new-apdsp-member-thrive/