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Here you will find different news articles that relate to commercial printers, in-plant print shops, copy shops, and other businesses that produce printed materials.  Industry news, new products, machine operation tips, and more. 

If you have some news that we need to publish here, please contact us at budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net or call 501-821-4579.

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* Stimulus Extends Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Through 2009

Dont wait much longer!  Your chance to take advantage of the extended expensing and bonus depreciation are almost over!!  Get the equipment you need to compete in today's digital marketplace and capture your share of the business and save money doing it.

Investment Incentives Help Provide Business and Jobs for NPES Members

In a development of importance to NPES members and their customers, enhanced IRC Section 179 Expensing and 50% Bonus Depreciation have both been extended through December 31, 2009 in the “Stimulus” legislation, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, recently signed into law by President Barack Obama. Both provisions were previously included in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, and NPES members report that they have proven to be very effective in encouraging and facilitating capital investment in printing, publishing and converting technology. Accordingly, NPES strongly urged Congress to keep them in force. In addition, the Stimulus extends provisions that allow companies that are currently in a loss position to use unused Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and R&D tax credits in lieu of Bonus Depreciation, tax policy also advocated by NPES.

NPES took no position on the overall Stimulus legislation, but it did urge the extension of capital investment incentives as vital to re-starting the American economy. Individually, each provision has great merit, and collectively their synergy is compelling and has lead to more new investment and more new jobs. Following is a summary of the provisions:

Qualifying Property:

In general, qualifying property is defined as depreciable tangible personal property that is purchased for use in the active conduct of a trade or business, including off-the-shelf computer software.

 50 % Bonus First-year Depreciation:

The Stimulus continues 50 % Bonus First-year Depreciation on investment in new equipment purchased after December 31, 2007 and “placed-in-service” before January 1, 2010.

 Enhanced Section 179 Expensing:

The Stimulus maintains through 2009 the enhanced $250,000 limit on capital investment in equipment that is new or used (new to the purchaser) that can be expensed. Businesses may be able to use both Expensing and 50% Bonus Depreciation to their advantage.

The $250,000 Expensing amount is reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by which the cost of qualifying property placed-in-service during the taxable year exceeds $800,000. The entire $250,000 of enhanced expensing is phased out after the taxpayer invests $1,050,000. Unlike Bonus Depreciation, which is limited to purchases made and placed-in-service before January 1, 2010, $250,000 enhanced expensing may apply to qualifying purchases made both in 2009 and 2010, provided that they are made in “tax years” beginning in 2009.

To read the complete article and use the 2009 Tax Incentive Calculator, visit http://www.npes.org/tax_calculator09.asp .
(courtesy of NPES website)
 

* HIPAA and FACTA Laws and your business

NEW 2009.  Here is some information regarding HIPAA and FACTA Laws.  HIPAA and FACTA are Federally Mandated Legislative Acts Inteded to Protect Patients and Consumers from Identity Theft.  Destroyit Paper Shredders will make sure you are protected

Document Shredding and HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates higher standards of privacy and security for health-related information. Healthcare offices, including private practices, nursing homes, health insurance offices, hospitals and state supported clinics are all subject to HIPAA regulation. In addition, businesses that contract with healthcare offices must adequately safeguard information that is made available to them. Shredding sensitive documents prior to disposal is a key component of HIPAA compliance.

In the rush to be prepared for the first compliance date, many facilities purchased low cost paper shredders and soon found they could not handle the volume of paper to be shredded. In reaction to this, many contracted with outside shredding services. Today, these services are increasingly being called into question due to the high costs involved and whether or not they are truly secure. Unlike medical facilities, shredding services and their employees are not held to federal standards. If patient information is released by a shredding contractor, it is the contracting facility that is liable for damages under HIPAA laws, not the service. More and more compliance officers are finding that a centralized shredding program with high quality, industrial grade shredders is the better policy. The initial equipment cost will be quickly offset by no longer having to pay the high (and always increasing) shredding service fees. And because the information is not leaving the facility, security is increased.

FACTA Law Makes Shredding More Important Than Ever

By now, almost everyone in America is familiar with the term “identity theft.” Most businesses are taking steps to protect themselves from becoming the next victim of America’s fastest growing crime. Shredding documents for disposal has always been a vital step in preventing ID theft, but the introduction of the Disposal Rule section of the FACTA security law makes shredding a necessity for businesses of any size, as well as individuals who employ even one person.

FACTA Disposal Rule Defined

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), was designed to minimize the risk of identity theft and consumer fraud. The Disposal Rule section of FACTA states that any person who possesses consumer or employee information for a business purpose is required to properly dispose of the information. This includes information used to establish eligibility for credit, insurance, or employment. The Disposal Rule was developed to cut down on identity theft by restricting the ability of thieves to “dumpster dive” for consumer information contained in discarded business records. It goes on to say that all employers must take reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access to information in connection with its disposal. These measures include burning, pulverizing, or shredding of physical documents and erasure or destruction of all electronic media. The main difference between FACTA and other security laws such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley is that it does not affect a single industry—it affects every business in America.

Back to Basics with MBM

In 2008, over 15 million people were victims of identity theft. Not only is the number of victims increasing, the number of identity thieves is increasing as well, and the threat they pose will only continue to grow. Getting back to the basics of simply destroying sensitive documents at the source with a reliable Destroyit shredder from MBM makes perfect sense—now more than ever.

Find the right MBM paper shredder for you "Click Here"

Article Courtesy of MBM Corporation.

© 2009 MBM Corporation

Are you needing financing for that new PSI Color Laser Printer or Challenge Paper Cutter?  Tri Star Capital has several leasing options available to companies needing to obtain new equipment.  Contact Eric Barnes at 1-800-991-8892 for leasing information.
 

BaumFolder News. 
 

1. NEW June 2009.  Baumfolder is rolling out their 714XLT series of table top paper folders with a new turbo wheel feed system.   It provides more vacuum in the suction wheel area allowing the operator to load more paper in the feeder and maintain a higher hourly output.  Bond, coated, and some card stocks are easily fed using the new wheel design.  Large printing firms should consider the heavy duty Baum 714XLT airfeed folder as a reliable folder for the short run color digital market. 
   Making change overs on your larger paper folder is costly.  The 714XLT quickly sets up and allows a less experienced operator to run and produce a quality finished product.
    
2. NEW November 2009.  Baumfolder is now building the BaumPrint 18 two color printing press at their plant in Sydney, OH.  The production line was originally in Germany but was recently move to the United States to better serve customers.  To learn more about this new printing press, "click here to go to our printing press page" . Congratulations to Baumfolder for bringing manufacturing back to the USA, creating jobs, and benefitting the local and national community.

Call us at 501-821-4579 or email at budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

Challenge Machinery automated CMT-330 Trimmer.
Challenge's new CMT-330 3 knife trimmer with automated feeder and automated stacker is a very productive machine.  Trimmed book sizes from 4"x6" up to 9"x12" up to 2" thick and speeds up to 900 books per hour when using the optional multi book accessory.  Heavy duty cast iron construction combined with full digital touch screen control give the operator fast, accurate change overs in less than 20 seconds.  It features a large 99 channel program with computer diagnostics.  For a pdf. brochure and to see a video of the CMT 330 3 knife trimmer, "click here to go to the paper cutter page and scroll down."

Order your paper cutter parts, blades, and cut sticks from Bud's Graphics and save 10%-20% off factory list prices.  We are familiar with all Challenge models dating back to the 1970's.  Email your part number or cutter information to budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net  and request a quote for parts, cutter blades and cut sticks.  A common request is for a Challenge 305MC paper cutter blade that retails for $248.00 our price is $200.00

NOTE:  Challenge only keeps parts available for 20 years on 26.5" paper cutters and larger.  Parts for the Challenge model 20 and Titan cutters are available for 10 years from the last date of production.  Email us at budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net or call 501-821-4579 if you need to upgrade your cutter.
 

Kompac Dampening System.  We have "Old & New Style" Seals in stock so Order from us TODAY!!  Tired of that old factory water system?  Then reduce your paper waste and improve print sharpness with the Kompac II dampening system with colormate.  No Alcohol Required!  Kompac delivers a metered, thinner film of dampening solution to the plate.  Kompac works great with metal, silver-master, laser, and  E-stat plates.

Have a Kompac already?  We have rollers, springs, seals, water bottles, and caps to keep your Kompac unit in top running condition.  Call us at 501-821-4579 or email budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net to order the parts you need.
 

"No Mark" Anti-Tracking Star Wheels.  Set has 2 Star-Wheels, 16 TEFCLEAN Feet, and 12 "Tuff Work" Brush Wheels.  Print heavy solids, halftones, and screens with no flaws.  Soft thin face natural hair brush wheels repel ink and provide the famous "No-Mark" Floating Kiss to all text weight coated papers.  Price:$250.00 and fits A.B.Dick 360,9800, Chief 15/17, Hamada 500/600/700, A.M.Multi 1250,1650,1850, Ryobi 2800/3200 DX, Ryobi/Itek 2800CD
 

Bud's Graphics has a large inventory of Paper Cutter Blades and Cutter Sticks.    We carry a complete line of cutter blades and sticks for Baum, Challenge, Ideal, Pivano, Prism, Pro-Cut, MBM Triumph, Polar, Rosback, Lawson, Schneider Senator, and others.  From 15" to 102", we can get the blade you need in your choice of these three grades of steel: 1. Inlaid Carbon  2.  Inlaid High Speed Steel  3.  Inlaid Tungsten Carbide Tipped.  Email us at budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net with the make/model of your paper cutter , length x width x height of your blade, and the number of holes.  Include your email address so we can send you a quote. 
 

Crest Capital has money for you!  Do you need new equipment or software?  Crest Capital can help with competitive leasing programs.  Visit their website  www.crestcapital.com for online approval.  While you are there, use the lease calculator to determine your monthly payment.  Simply enter the dollar amount in the payment calculator click on submit and get an email immediately with the information you requested!  Next, contact Bud's Graphics by phone at 501-821-4579 or by email at budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net for the equipment you need! 

Monthly Equipment Maintenance Tips:

BOOKLETMAKERS need to be cleaned monthly.  Coated stock papers, powderspray, toner, ink, and paper lint can block sensors, cover fold rollers and feed belts.  You will experience more frequent mis-feeds and jams with a dirty machine.  Compressed air is one way to keep you machine clean.  Fold rollers and rubber belts need to be cleaned with soap/water, alcohol, or roller cleaner.   Remember to put a drop of oil on pivot points and brass bushings.  NOTE: (Check your operator manual to ensure you use the correct cleaning product for your machine.)

PAPER DRILL BITS need to be lubricated and checked often.  The main reason drill bits break is because they are dull.  Drill bits can be sharpened with a hand held sharpener available from Bud's Graphics.  After sharpening several times, you will need to replace the drill bit.  If you do a lot of drilling, make sure to lubricate the drill bit often.  Lubricate with a wax stick (available from Bud's Graphics part number CM-4688 $2.78 each) making sure to get wax inside and outside of the bit.  This will lengthen the life of the bit and make drilling easier.    Check back often for more maintenance tips!

PAPER CUTTERS require monthly maintenance.  Check your operator manual for lubrication points on your specific cutter.  Lubrication points usually include the backgauge screw, knife gibs, blade holder swing-arms, and paper clamp slide points.  Inspect the knife for nicks or dullness.  Nicks in the blade are usually seen as a pattern on the cut edge of a stack of paper.  Knife dullness may show up as the top sheets bending over, not cutting the bottom sheet, or unusual machine noise.  With heavy usage, change the hydraulic fluid once a year.

PAPER FOLDERS need the rollers checked periodically for excess ink and toner buildup.    Most makes of folders have rollers with a dull finish.  If your rollers look glossy, then there is a build-up of ink or toner. Use recommended roller washes such as Baum Sure-Wash to clean your rollers.  If this does not cut through the build-up, you may consider a roller deglazer.   Ink and toner build-up can affect the accuracy of your fold and cause premature wear in the machine.  Keeping your rollers in good condition will make it last longer and give you less headaches.  Order your Baum Sure-Wash from us!  email: budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net  and specify quart or gallon size

PRINTING PRESSES require weekly and monthly maintenance.  Check your roller stripes and cylinder pressures.  Even roller stripes will give you consistent print and quality.  Proper plate to blanket pressure gives better transfer of ink to the paper resulting in sharper print.  You may need a serviceman to check these pressures.  Doing this will extend the life of the printing press, reduce service calls, and save you a headache.  Also check your rubber blanket for high/low spots.

Bud's Graphics is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.  We are a family owned company ready to assist your business.  We stand behind our equipment with service, parts, and additional support.  We deliver, install, and pickup equipment across the United States.  Call us today at 501-821-4579 or email budsgraphics@sbcglobal.net for equipment, product support, or supplies.  We want you to be satisfied with your purchase.  Thank you for considering Bud's Graphics as your equipment source.

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