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April 2010


Notes From the Editor

"Talk the Walk" With Green

The OEMs are in overdrive about green. The aftermarket already walks the talk. It's time we "talk the walk" and let everyone know it.


Briefing

Advanced Cartridge Technologies Sues Lexmark


Nukote Sues Clover Technologies

Suit Claims Interference and Unfair Business Practices Over Office Depot Contracts


HP and Stratasys Enter 3D Printer Partnership

HP has signed an agreement with Sratasys, Inc. a manufacturer of 3D printers and 3D production systems.


Four Questions With Len Lauer of Memjet

In January 2010, Memjet named Len Lauer president and CEO, a development timed with Memjet's plans to commecialize its color printing technology.


Green Business Solutions

Save the Planet, Save Your Bottom Line

Parts Now! sorts and recycles materials down to the tiniest screw, but the savings are anything but small; in 2009 the award-winning company recycled 788,400 pounds of steel, copper and aluminum.


Demonstrate Green Results With Remote Monitoring Software

You can’t ignore that a green movement is underway within American business. Our culture is becoming more environmentally aware where headlines of global warming and energy shortages have become salient issues. In reality, the concept of “green” has become its own industry.


Aftermarket Products Practice What They Preach

From effective reuse practices, local cartridge collection and systems like EPEAT, remanufacturers walk the talk when it comes to environmentally sound business.


Global Spotlight

Earth Day Turns 40

According to the Earth Day Network Web site, in 1970, Earth's Day's inaugural year, approximately 20 million Americans participated; now nearly 40 years later, Earth Day is the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by more than a half billion people every year.


Industry Trends

Aftermarket BioToners Talk With WPP and Clover


Management

Making Your Alliances Work: Competent Collaborations

To be successful in building competent collaborations, these six personal qualities should be encompassed within you and your alliance partners: Curious, Vision, Communication, Leadership, Organize, and Compassion.


Maximize Your Time: Achieve More With Less

Imagine if you had three extra hours this week to devote to your own improvement as a leader. What kind of difference do you think that time would have on your long-term success?


Step-by-Step / Remanufacturing Instructions

Remanufacturing the Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

First released in April of 2008 the Xerox Phaser 3100 is based on a 20 ppm, 600 dpi MFP engine that as a first page out in less than 13 seconds. These machines use a unique method of telling the printer a new cartridge has been installed...