As part of our P2P exhibitor spotlight series, we spoke to Alan Paul, chief executive officer at sourceit, a technology company with one simple aim: to provide buyers of marketing services an easy-to-use application that simplifies, automates and standardizes the entire quote and job management process.

Sourceit will be exhibiting at PSDA’s P2P Technology + Innovation Summit, held October 17-19 in Indianapolis. Read on to see what sourceit will be bringing to the P2P conference, and why you should be there to experience it.

Our industry is at its best when distributors and manufacturers partner to deliver the newest solutions for customers. That’s why this year’s P2P Technology + Innovation Summit, held October 17-19, 2018, features a restructured Exhibit Lounge that gives distributors even more time to meet, share ideas and ask questions with the print manufacturers and technology suppliers who are bringing the best solutions to your toughest jobs.

New York, NY, August 2, 2018 — The Sourcing Group is very excited to announce the acquisition of Transform, a $7MM distributor based in Atlanta, GA.

“Transform has been a very successful organization pursuing two vertical markets in traditional
marketing and forms, as well as an innovative business model delivering solutions and
technology to the collegiate marketplace” according to Billy Caan, CEO of TSG. “We are thrilled
to bring them into our family..."

Itasca, Illinois, August 9, 2018 -- Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), a national converter of pressure sensitive labels, has begun a new program to eliminate over 2 million pounds of landfilled label production waste from its Itasca, Illinois, manufacturing facility. The company is committed to improving the environment and creating sustainable ways to operate its business.

Midlothian, Texas, August 2, 2018 -- Ennis, Inc. (the “Company”), (NYSE: EBF), announced the completion of the merger of Wright Business Graphics, Inc. (“Wright”) with a wholly owned entity of Ennis in a stock merger transaction that closed on July 31, 2018.  Wright Business Graphics is a printing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Wright has 7 locations in Oregon, Washington and California with its main facility located in Portland, Oregon. The business produces forms, pressure seal, packaging, direct mail, checks, statement processing and commercial printing. Wright had approximately $58 million in sales for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 and sells mainly through distributors and resellers.  The purchase price was paid 55% in cash, and 45% in the Company’s common stock based on the weighted average share price based on the previous 30 trading days from the date of the Agreement. The Company believes the transaction will be accretive to its shareholders.

Customer service representatives are critical to the success of a distributor's business. That's why PSDA has created a custom program just for CSRs at the 2018 P2P Technology + Innovation Summit. The best part? PSDA covers the registration fee and two hotel nights. All you need to do is send your CSRs to Indianapolis, and we'll take care of the rest.

At this year's program, your CSRs will receive: 

• 3 hours of CSR-specific education
• The opportunity to build connections with fellow CSRs from leading distributorships across the country
• Participation in meetings with key PSDA member manufacturers
• Time to explore the latest products and services in the Exhibit Lounge
• 1 keynote presentation

Read on to see how Nick Sanders, customer service representative for The SOLV Group, gained key takeaways at last year's program that he was able to put to work. 

Interested in sending your CSR to P2P this year, on us? Contact Martha O'Hanlon. 

Midlothian, Texas July 17, 2018 -- Ennis, Inc. (the “Company”), announced the signing of an agreement to merge Wright Business Graphics, Inc. (“Wright”), with a wholly owned entity of Ennis in a stock merger transaction that is expected to close on or before Sept. 30, 2018, pending approvals. Wright Business Graphics is a printing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The majority stockholder, Jim Wright, began the company back in 1970 and built it into the large, highly diverse print communication organization that exists today. Wright has seven locations in Oregon, Washington and California, with its main facility located in Portland, Ore. The business produces forms, pressure seal, packaging, direct mail, checks, statement processing and commercial printing. Wright had approximately $58 million in sales for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, and sells mainly through distributors and resellers. Wright will continue in all of its current locations, and Dan Adkison will continue in his current role as president/COO of Wright Business Graphics. The purchase price will be paid 55 percent in cash and 45 percent in stock (based on the weighted average share price of the Company’s common stock for the previous 30 trading days). The Company believes the transaction will be accretive to its shareholders.