R and R Images: News and Updates

Rob seaver talks to the camera.

Thanks to videographer extraordinaire, Scott Foreman from Jobing.com, we had a blast filming our company video yesterday.While Scott shot video, we took stills of the process. Click here to enjoy them.

We began the process with scripts in hand, but by the time we started shooting, Scott had convinced us to talk to him as though we were at the kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee. That was great advice, as our on-camera interviews flowed with passion and authenticity. Great direction, Scott!!

Now stay tuned for the video…coming soon to a blog near you!!

We’re feeling a little bit like the famous WWII Blue Ghost these days. The USS Lexington (aka the Blue Ghost), an aircraft carrier rumored sunk by Japan four times, stood tall throughout WWII and was just decommissioned in 1991. Never sank. Not even close. But Japan’s persistent rumors had the world questioning the USS Lexington’s buoyancy. The Blue Ghost hung in there until technology dictated its retirement as a museum piece and a WWII hero.

We’ve fielded a handful of calls from concerned customers who “just learned” that we had sold our equipment to a company in Mexico and will be closing our doors any minute now. (Imagine the shock of getting these calls!!) We put our heads together trying to figure out where the bad news was originating. A disgruntled employee perhaps? What about a business that has a similar name as ours? Bingo. A little detective work and we discovered R and R Printers that’s located just a few blocks from our plant is winding down their business and has sold equipment to a Mexican company recently. Mystery solved for R and R Images.

We are stronger than ever and are committed to being the premier marketing solutions provider in Arizona. For those of you who continue to think we are a commercial printer, we can understand how the similarities of our names—R and R Images/R and R Printers—could bring you to believe that our doors were closing. With the volume of Arizona printers closing their doors, the concept of another one biting the dust certainly is feasible. Be assured, we are alive and thriving and we wish the best to R and R Printers.

Just like the Blue Ghost of WWII, we’re here to stay.

This was the first burn, posted on August 19. Click here to read about the second burn–the fire.

Drew Swankie

Lexington, KY--  Hundreds of industry professionals registered to attend the printing industry educational webinar, It’s Never Been So Easy to Go Digital … With the Right Workflow, at WhatTheyThink.com. Led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by HP Graphic Arts, the event was held Wednesday, August 12.

“Our panelists were very articulate in explaining how they have built efficient, digital workflows in their businesses,” said Pellow.  “This has helped them keep their businesses thriving even with the economic turmoil we are undergoing.  It is clear that this type of workflow optimization is a critical requirement for business success in a dynamically changing business environment.”

Pellow was joined by

• Drew Swankie, Web to Print Manager, R and R Images. Swankie is celebrating a decade in digital. His focus has always been on pushing the creative limits of the most cutting edge software solutions available. Working hard not to lose sight of his roots in traditional fine arts, Swankie still considers that his medium is digital. WhatTheyThink recently spoke with Swankie about workflow at R and R Images.

“It is encouraging to hear from print service providers who continue to do well in a tough environment,” said Randy Davidson, President, WhatTheyThink, “and to understand how they have structured business processes to meet today’s market realities.”

Click here to read the full story.