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Nick Cannon joins Connecting for Results
Nick Cannon joins CFR, bringing deep printing industry leadership in operations, safety, consolidation, and performance improvement.
Employee Retention Strategies Beyond Bonuses
Practical employee retention strategies for print and packaging firms. Reduce churn with career paths, mentorship, and manager discipline.
Private Equity in Print: What Owners Need to Know
Private equity in print is rising. Learn what it means for valuation, deal terms, and negotiations in printing and packaging.
Spotlight: Gord Griffiths
Meet Gord Griffiths of CFR. He helps print, packaging, and graphic communications leaders improve operations, hiring, and M&A readiness.
Displacement Selling for Organic Growth
Learn how displacement selling drives organic growth when markets are flat. Practical steps for print and packaging leaders to win share.
Sustainable Packaging Leadership for Print Firms
Build sustainable packaging leadership with practical material choices, certifications, and operational steps that customers and regulators respect.
Building a Workforce for the Future
Addressing printing industry labour shortages requires coordinated action across data, training, funding, and messaging to build a skilled, sustainable workforce.
Hidden M&A Deal Risks in Print and Packaging
What are the hidden M&A deal risks that delay or derail print and packaging transactions, and how can leaders spot them early and reduce surprises.
Modern Pricing Models for Today’s Print Leaders
How can modern pricing models help print and packaging businesses stay competitive? Learn practical steps to adapt and thrive.