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We are an association for companies that produce large-format documents — including CAD prints, signs, posters and much more — and manage the digital files behind those documents. If this is your business, too, we invite you to apply for membership.
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Schedule Set for IRgA Zoom Trade Show April 16
Wondering what's new in reprographics technology? Be sure to attend the 2026 IRgA Zoom Trade Show, where reprographics industry vendors will present their latest products and answer attendee questions.
Apr 2, 2026
6:08 PM
Distribution Management Adds Canon imagePROGRAF
Distribution Management (DM), a technology and wholesale distribution provider of imaging products, services, and solutions, announces the addition of Canon imagePROGRAF1 printers to its large format offering. With this move, DM continues to
Apr 1, 2026
5:11 PM
Mimaki Adds Two Printers to 200 Series
Mimaki has launched UV inkjet printers UJV200-160 and UJV200-130 as new additions to the 200 Series of large-format inkjet printers for sign graphics. The products will debut at the International Sign Expo 2026 in Orlando, starting April 8, 2026.
Apr 2, 2026
1:05 PM
KIP Digital Displays Bridge Paper and Digital Worlds
Digital document solutions continue to grow in importance in the construction world. KIP has a technology that helps bridge the gap between paper and digital and gives its reprographics dealers a valuable additional piece of equipment to sell: KIP Di
Feb 19, 2026
2:14 PM
Es-Te Interview: New Entry-Level Folder Taps Lower Volume Market
IRgA Managing Director Ed Avis recently spoke with Tobias Pernkopf, director of sales for Es-Te Folding Systems, a long-time IRgA Vendor Member located in Berlin, Germany. Pernkopf explains the company is reaching a new market segment with its latest
Nov 13, 2025
9:43 PM
Q&A with Image Access: New Boss, New Products in the Pipeline
Change is underway at Image Access, a German scanner company that has been a valued IRgA Vendor Member for many years. IRgA Managing Director Ed Avis spoke with company founder Thomas Ingendoh and new President Martin Melder.
Dec 11, 2025
2:45 PM
DM Now Distributing HP DesignJet
Distribution Management (DM), a leading technology and wholesale distribution provider of imaging products, services, and solutions, announces the addition of HP's Transactional DesignJet Hardware portfolio. This expansion marks DM's entry into the L
Jan 22, 2026
7:50 PM
KIP Expands Its Virtual Engagement Platform
When COVID disrupted traditional in-person sales in 2020, many organizations paused. KIP chose a different path — accelerating its investment in virtual engagement to ensure customers and partners could continue to explore wide-format solutions witho
Feb 5, 2026
2:12 PM
Canon Launches Colorado XL-Series
Canon has launched the Colorado XL-series, a fully reimagined wide-format printing platform that combines precision, speed, and versatility. Built on a 3.4-meter hybrid architecture, the Colorado XL-series prints on both roll-fed and rigid media—up t
Feb 5, 2026
1:57 PM
Canon Announces POWERsync+ Controller Upgrade for ColorWave and PlotWave Printers
Canon U.S.A., Inc. has launched the POWERsync+ Controller Upgrade, a new solution designed to elevate the performance, security features and sustainability of existing eligible ColorWave and PlotWave printers. By upgrading to the POWERsync+ Controlle
Mar 4, 2025
10:17 AM
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Seiko Epson Buys Fiery
Fiery, LLC, an innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, has been acquired by Seiko Epson Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $591 million. The seller was Siris Capital Group, LLC, which had acquired Fiery as part
Dec 5, 2024
8:07 PM
Printerpoint Partners with PrintReleaf
PrintReleaf, the global industry leader in sustainable solutions and environmental offsets for printers and packaging companies, has developed a new data integration with Printerpoint, a cloud-based fleet management system that captures wide format p
Oct 3, 2024
9:38 AM
Image Access Cuts Prices on WideTEK Scanners
Scanner manufacturer Image Access has cut prices on its line of scanners. Depending on the model, prices have been reduced by up to $2,500, e.g. the WideTEK 36 CCD scanner. Prices for bundles with stand, warranty and batch scan software have been red
Aug 28, 2024
2:43 PM
EFI Releases Two New Printers, New Inks
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has released two more printers in its Wide Format Pro Series portfolio and new inks. Designed to help sign and display graphics producers be more competitive and grow their business, the EFI™ Pro 16h+ hybrid LED printer
Aug 7, 2024
2:04 PM
Canon Launches colorWAVE T-Series and plotWAVE T-Series
Canon U.S.A. has announced the next generation of its PlotWave large-format printers for technical document printing and its ColorWave models, which also handle light graphic applications.
Jun 18, 2024
4:36 PM
Arizona 2300 Series Improved with FLXflow Technology
Canon has announced the upcoming availability* of the Arizona 2300 series with FLXflow technology, which brings new productivity features to the flatbed printer series. Previously known as FLOW technology, the new FLXflow series offers not only the o
Apr 24, 2024
4:50 PM
Industry News
R.S. Knapp at 80: Part 2, Always Ahead of Technology
My dad, Jim O’Keefe, was always focused on the changing technology. For example, he opened a pen plotting service in the 1970s because people couldn’t print out their CAD drawings and they didn’t want to buy a $20,000 pen plotter themselves. But tho
Apr 2, 2026
7:12 PM
Opportunity or Challenge? ADA Deadline is April 24
Heads up: If you offer online document management services for government entities in communities with more than 50,000 people, be prepared for urgent inquiries about the ADA accessibility of those documents and the interface for them. Those governme
Apr 2, 2026
5:48 PM
RMX Members Compete in Print Madness
RMX's second annual Print Madness tournament brought together RMX Partners for a friendly (but competitive!) bracket-style showdown celebrating standout print and experiential work.
Apr 2, 2026
1:09 PM
R.S. Knapp at 80, Part 1: Laying the Foundation
Long-time IRgA member R.S. Knapp (aka Napco) turns 80 years old this year. In honor of that milestone, we are publishing a three-part first-person interview with Mike O’Keefe, president of the company. Part 1 lays out the basic business growth; Part
Mar 19, 2026
9:51 AM
Help Wanted: RSA Seeking New Executive Director
The RSA is seeking a new executive director. The position description and requirements are posted below. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to c.frizzell@keycompanies.com
Mar 19, 2026
9:12 AM
Jeff Hartman Joins National/AZON
National / AZON is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hartman as Strategic Account Executive. Hartman brings more than a decade of B2B sales experience to National / AZON, where he will expand the company's presence in the large-format graph
Mar 10, 2026
11:16 AM
Guess Who Turns 100 Next Year?
You guessed it -- IRgA will be 100 years old in 2027! The association will be celebrating the milestone with an in-person birthday party/convention, as well as smaller online activities throughout the year. A 100th birthday committee has been formed
Mar 5, 2026
7:58 PM
Panel Take-Away: The AEC Channel Matters
Attendees to Tuesday’s IRgA panel discussion on profitable services heard three IRgA members explain how they’ve succeeded with innovative markets: auto wraps, LiDAR and ADA signage. However, one theme repeated itself during each presentation – the f
Mar 5, 2026
7:48 PM
He's Back! Mark Beilman Takes the Helm at RSA, Temporarily
Mark Beilman was the executive director of the RSA from 2002 to 2016. Now, a decade into retirement, he's back at the helm. He took over after the previous executive director, Stephanie Shark, left the position. IRgA Managing Director Ed Avis asked M
Feb 19, 2026
3:37 PM
Scanning for the Cultural Heritage Market: Notes from the IRgA Scanning Zoom Meeting
Scanning is a good market for a lot of reprographics shops, and it comes in many forms. One area that is somewhat untapped is the “cultural heritage” market. This market was among the topics that came up during the IRgA Zoom meeting on scanning in De
Feb 19, 2026
1:53 PM
Three Zoom Educational Events Planned for 2026
IRgA is planning a year full of education, and three Zoom events are already on the calendar: The first about profitable services; the second on preparing your business for new owners; and the third on using Google Adwords.
Feb 5, 2026
3:55 PM
RMX Network Announces 2026 Board of Directors
RMX Network welcomes new leadership and celebrates the continued dedication of returning members.
Jan 22, 2026
8:00 PM
Q&A: Why is Distribution Management Entering the Large-Format Market?
Distribution Management is a new IRgA Vendor Member with a long history as a distributor of imaging supplies and equipment. Until very recently, however, the company has not been a major player in large-format. That is changing. In this interview wit
Jan 22, 2026
7:11 PM
ARC Acquiring Again
ARC made a big splash in the reprographics industry 30 years ago when it acquired scores of leading independent reprographics firms to create a behemoth operation that went public in 2005. In the two decades since, the company rode a financial roller
Jan 22, 2026
4:21 PM
IRgA Survey Shows Optimism for 2026
Andy Heling, owner of Blue Print Service Company in Appleton, Wisconsin, is conservative when it comes to forecasting sales. He said “I think business will be flat” in reply to a question about 2026 sales in a recent IRgA survey.
Jan 22, 2026
3:58 PM
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Salus Report Shows Health of Repro, AEC Industry
Reprographics industry veteran Joel Salus has long maintained data about the health of the industry. He sent us a multi-page report on New Year’s Day packed with interesting information.
Jan 8, 2026
3:47 PM
Crisp Imaging Adds Two More Acquisitions
IRgA Member Crisp Imaging is heading into 2026 with two new companies in its portfolio. Crisp, which is headquartered in Newport Beach, California and now has 28 locations, has acquired A&I Reprographics in Ontario, California and Piedmont Directiona
Jan 8, 2026
2:47 PM
Kevin Howes Joins Distribution Management to Drive Large Format Print Expansion
Distribution Management (DM) is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Howes as Business Development Consultant. This strategic hire supports the company’s growth into Large Format print and reinforces DM’s continued investment in providing forwar
Jan 5, 2026
12:48 PM
Iorfino Joins IRgA Board; Russell, Szobody Re-elected
The IRgA Board of Directors is moving into 2026 with strength. A new board member, Dom Iorfino, has been added, and two key members were re-elected: President Hiram Russell and Vendor Representative Joseph Szobody.
Dec 11, 2025
3:27 PM
