Freedom Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Assets of Suncraft Technologies (piworld.com)

Lane Press, a leading magazine printing company based in Vermont, announced that it is increasing its finishing throughput with the installation of a new Osako saddle stitch binding system. Installation of the Osako Tener Alpha Saddle Stitcher is currently underway, and the unit is expected to be fully operational by mid-April. The state-of-the-art binder is rated to produce 12,500 books per hour and includes automation capabilities that reduce setup and make-ready times. With these combined attributes, Lane Press expects the Osako to substantially increase its bindery production capacity. This will be Lane’s fourth high-speed saddle stitch binder, complimenting two perfect binding lines.

Arandell Corp. announced that James Ford has joined the New Business Development Sales Team. In this position, Ford will be responsible for new client acquisition and client consultation in areas of marketing strategy, quality and color improvements, paper, print production and postal optimization. Ford will report to Stephen Sanfelippo, Arandell’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Jim is a highly reputable sales leader in the print industry with experience in effectively managing customer needs across multiple print facilities,” said Sanfelippo. “He will be instrumental in helping us introduce accounts to the expanded capabilities enabled by our new Kentucky facility and strategic partnerships. I am confident that his passion and abilities will help move Arandell to the next level of success.” Click Read More below for additional information.

Postal Center International (PCI) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its mail presort operations to Indianapolis to serve the Midwest mailing community, highlighting its dedication to growth and the provision of superior mail solutions to America's Heartland. Celebrating its 40th year in business, PCI's strategic move into Indianapolis marks a pivotal step in its ongoing national expansion plan, aimed at providing white-glove service to clients in the region while fostering local employment opportunities. The new facility, expected to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2024, is a reflection of PCI’s robust growth trajectory and perfectly aligns with the company’s vision of bringing its comprehensive suite of solutions closer to clients. This expansion comes on the heels of PCI’s successful opening of a presort mail facility in New England in January 2023, which increased the company’s workforce to over 550 associates. The Midwest expansion is poised to further bolster PCI’s operational capabilities and workforce, reinforcing its position as a pivotal player in the region’s balanced economic landscape, known for its mix of heavy printing, mailing along with automotive and agriculture.