Access Direct Adds Oce VarioPrint i300 to its Production Inkjet Fleet
May 03 2016 - 9:09AM
Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon
U.S.A., Inc., today announced that New York-based direct mail and
marketing service company, Access Direct, has enhanced its
production inkjet fleet and entered the production inkjet cutsheet
environment with the installation of the renowned Océ VarioPrint
i300 color digital press. Access Direct's newest installation
follows its recent acquisition of four Océ ColorStream® 3900
digital color printing systems that, coupled with the new
VarioPrint, are set to once again increase the direct mail leader's
overall production room efficiency, productivity, and product
offerings. Founded in 1969 as a data compilation company, Access
Direct has evolved into one of the largest direct mail and
marketing service companies in the United States, mailing over a
billion pieces annually. From data processing and print production
management to bindery, inserting, and mailing, Access Direct
provides a full array of services to publishers, banks and
financial institutions, advertising agencies, communication
companies, membership organizations, retailers, and other Fortune
1000 companies. Over the course of its history, reliability, speed,
and efficiency have become synonymous with the Access Direct name.
During its steady growth and emergence as a premier direct mail
provider, the company has continued to gain new customers while
keeping its current clients ahead of the curve with new and
enhanced services. The concurrent rise of inkjet technologies –
which have since redefined the industry – gave Access Direct the
opportunity to further expand their capabilities and offerings that
continue to differentiate them from the competition. With a keen
sense of industry trends, Access Direct turned to its long-time
collaborator, Canon Solutions America, and adopted the inkjet
movement. What started with the company's acquisition of one Océ
ColorStream 3900 inkjet printer, has since grown into an
all-encompassing and robust production print fleet that now boasts
four ColorStream 3900 printing systems and most recently, the Océ
VarioPrint i300 digital inkjet press, which are all powered by the
Océ PRISMAproduction workflow suite. Since moving into the inkjet
space over two years ago, Access Direct has experienced significant
business growth – growth that the VarioPrint i300 will take to
further heights. Turning to the ColorStream technology gave Access
Direct a look into new and polished applications, which compelled
the company to take a step further and examine the possibilities
with cutsheet advancements. What the VarioPrint i300 has now
brought is the ability for Access Direct to round out its print
fleet and better support the dynamic applications the company
produces for its customers. Bridging the gap between the
application flexibility of toner based, sheet-fed printers and the
productivity of web-fed inkjet presses, the VarioPrint i300 will
help Access Direct's national customer-base to get more creative
than ever before with their application offerings.
The
Transition Set in Motion "The time came when we knew full
well that the industry was transitioning toward an inkjet-focused
landscape," said John DiNozzi, executive vice president, Access
Direct. "We now have a full commitment to inkjet and alongside
Canon Solutions America, have embraced the exciting new
technologies." Combining the reduced costs of inkjet with the media
and application flexibility of sheet-fed production, the Océ
VarioPrint i300 provides an advantageous proposition to print
providers looking to expand their business and customer base. With
the ColorStream 3900's already in place, Access Direct was looking
for an inkjet production press that could seamlessly blend with its
existing equipment and provide broader reprint solutions. Offering
the versatility of sheet-fed, inkjet, white-paper-in full-color-out
workflows and an ability to draw from multiple paper sources,
automatic duplexing, and in-line connectivity to finishing
equipment, the Océ VarioPrint i300's features matched Access
Direct's print room goals. "The VarioPrint i300 gave us a dynamic
platform that now allows our entire print fleet to work more
efficiently and productively," said Lori Messina, executive vice
president of Access Direct whose shop is 100 percent equipped with
Canon and Océ equipment. "We looked to the inkjet cutsheet digital
press for shorter runs, reprints, and new applications, and suffice
to say, the quality has been outstanding." "It's no secret that
Access Direct's success lies in its adaptability, commitment to
excellence, and an unwavering appreciation of new technology," said
Francis A. McMahon, senior vice president, Marketing, Production
Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America. "From implementing inkjet
software, workflow solutions, and state-of-the-art technologies,
working with Access Direct is a privilege. We've grown together,
and will continue to help push this industry and its impact
forward."
Future Growth The relationship between
Canon Solutions America and Access Direct continues to grow. Most
recently, DiNozzi and Messina contributed their lessons learned
with inkjet technology to The Inkjet Edge, a comprehensive industry
educational book from thINK, sponsored by Canon Solutions America.
As long-term partners, the two leaders are dedicated to providing
educational and networking opportunities for the evolution and
growth of the print industry.
About Access Direct
As one of the largest direct mail and marketing service
companies in the country, Access Direct Systems, Inc. is
responsible for mailing over a billion pieces annually. It services
various industries including publishers, banks and financial
institutions, advertising agencies, communication companies,
membership organizations, fund raisers, retailers, and other
Fortune 1000 companies. Many large volume and continuity mailing
clients prefer Access Direct because of its record of performing
these services consistently and cost effectively. To support these
mailings, its services include database management, print
production management, postal optimization, personalization, and
mailing. For additional information, please visit
www.accessdirect.com.
About Canon Solutions America, Inc.
Canon Solutions America provides industry leading enterprise,
production, and large format printing solutions, supported by
exceptional professional service offerings. With the technology
offerings of the Canon and Océ brands, Canon Solutions America
helps companies of all sizes improve sustainability, increase
efficiency, and control costs through high volume, continuous feed,
digital and traditional printing, and document management
solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon
Solutions America is headquartered in Melville, N.Y. and has sales
and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon
Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com.
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