PEOPLE 43

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5 QUESTIONSWhere Have You Been?

You ended a 13 year run at Recharger Magazine in 2007? What have you been doing since?

For the past 6 years I’ve worked with clients on digital workfl ow solutions, records and information management programs and document security. Currently I’m extensively involved in workfl ow and business process optimization. But I've kept in touch with the remanufacturing industry during this time. I’ve consulted in the areas of marketing, business development and events for some remanufacturing companies. I look forward to renewing more relationships and meeting the newest professionals engaged in leading the industry.

Are you surprised with the reshaping of the industry? What have been the biggest changes in your view?

Honestly, I’m surprised as much by what has not changed, as I am by what has. What hasn’t changed is the industry’s will to exist against the accelerating technological barriers, the use of the legal battlefi elds and the under-educated buyers. One of the biggest changes is a renewed focus on local and regional markets. While the initial move toward global seemed almost frenzied, the industry seems to be settling in with the realities of what “global markets” really are and which parts are global and which remain local. There is no doubt that our industry is a global industry, and every business, regardless of geography, can learn from and support one another.

What about the issue of patent infringing cloned cartridges?

It can be summed up as questionable product and negative stigma. The industry has continually suffered and fought against these issues since the beginning. I don’t see that changing: it remains imperative to educate yourself on issues and to continue to educate the general purchasing public on the benefi ts of remanufactured product.

How does the document storage, work flow and business process optimization industry work?

It assists businesses with creating records and information management programs. We get inside our client’s work fl ow and ask a lot of questions: what defi nes a record, how long should it be kept, are there confi dentiality issues, and what regulations must be observed? This helps create customizes and automates process for them, making their businesses more effi cient and fi nancially viable. The offsite storage of hard copy archives is secure and meets compliance standards, allowing clients to use their own facility space for their core revenue generating activities. We also help our clients routinely and securely destroy archives that have met retention.

What potential relationships could exist between printer consumables and records and information management?

They are separate industries, however there are synergies. The remanufactured imaging supplies industry serves document printing—however from another perspective, supplies providers are actually supporting the process of information being saved

to paper. There may be opportunities. For example: a remanufacturer with space in a large warehouse could offer archive storage for clients. Or they might consider a service to convert a company’s inbound paper

processing to an electronic work fl ow. Or it may be as simple as developing a relationship

with a local records management fi rm and sharing leads and referrals.

Italy Occupied, Again

Top Italian salesman, Francesco Garulli has joined German-based cartridge component supplies giant, Delacamp, as its new Account Executive for Italy. He will focus on the operation and further development of the important Italian customer base.

Information Expert to Explore the World

Mr. Anthony De Angelis—who has more than 25 years of IT experience as Director of Technology at HP—has just been appointed Global Information Offi cer at Static Control Components in Sanford, North Carolina. He will be responsible for providing insight and leadership in Static’s global business initiatives.

Back into the Channel

Mr. James Buck—who has worked in the print industry for 20 years—has rejoined OKI Data Americas as National Director for U.S. Managed Print Service and Business Technology Association Sales. He will lead the organization’s channel engagement strategy and focus mainly on channel growth.

Off to Kindy

After what she describes as 7 interesting and turbulent years at Pelikan Hardcopy Production AG, in Switzerland, Derya Arnet has left to spend more time with her little daughter who starts kindergarten in August.

OEM Boss Joins the Aftermarket Sector

VP Sajeevan—who was a Director in Canon for over 14 years in Haryana, India—has been appointed as the CEO of ESYINK., an aftermarket supplier of CISS. He will be responsible for establishing the ESY brand in India using his 25 year experience in sales and marketing.

Phyllis Gurgevich has served the

printing consumables industry as editor

of Recharger Magazine and organiser

of the World Expo. This month she joins

Recycling Times as Consulting Editor

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Industry Veteran Phyllis Gurgevich Joins Recycling Times