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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 2—In the largest purchase to date for the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, the Japs-Olson Company has signed for 24 PROSPER S10 Imprinting System printheads to upgrade its hybrid printing operations for high-volume direct mail and other variable data applications. Minneapolis-based Japs-Olson, one of the largest commercial printing and direct mail production companies in the United States, will use the PROSPER S10 Imprinting System to enhance high-quality, high-speed inline digital printing on its web offset presses with industry-leading 600 dpi capability.

Turnhout, 1 July 2010 - VIGC, the Flemish Innovation Center for Graphic Communication, has released an important update of its VIGC Live Preflight Profiles for Adobe InDesign. The update addresses user feedback, integrates new features from InDesign CS5 and adds profiles for the packaging industry. The full package is available free of charge. Preventing mistakes in the design phase has never been easier.

July 2010 – Ghent, Belgium – Strandbygaard Grafisk A/S, a leading Danish print company, invested in Enfocus PitStop Connect to streamline PDF transfers from its clients. The software, just launched at Ipex 2010, enables the Danish printer to receive PDF files –already preflighted– directly from its clients. The new streamlined workflow reduces communication efforts by 25-40%, saving valuable time and resources and boosting production efficiency significantly.

Grand Rapids, MI, June 30, 2010 – X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT), Incorporated, the world leader in color management and measurement technologies, announces today the availability of a software update for ColorChecker Passport. This new version (1.0.2) features full compatibility with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3, including profile naming when executing the “Export with Preset” function. Software enhancements are also applicable to users of Lightroom 2 and the free-standing ColorChecker Passport software when used in lieu of the Lightroom plug-in.

June 28th, 2010 – After extending its Universal press platform in 2009 with the successful introduction of the 4x1 Universal XL model, Goss International has now developed a Universal XL press available in a 4x2 format.

BARCELONA, Spain, 28 June 2010 – HP today announced that Blackburns of Bolton, UK, has installed its second HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press to respond to customer demands and position itself for increased web-to-print production.

Expoprint, São Paulo, Brazil – The PrintCity Alliance, a grouping of over 20 independent suppliers to the global printing & packaging industry, has announced a series of new activities for the Latin American market. These include Presentations & Workshops on Web Offset and Sheetfed Printing & Packaging topics in 2010, all under the ‘connection of competence’ knowledge sharing strategy employed by PrintCity Alliance members.

Fespa 2010, Munich, Germany - June 25, 2010 – Agfa Graphics (Hall B2, Stand 240), today announced the latest enhancement to its award-winning :Jeti AquaJet direct dye sublimation printer. The 3.2m :Jeti AquaJet printer is showcased at FESPA 2010, with the latest generation of aqueous-based disperse dye :AquaJet Pro inks, powered by DuPont™ Artistri® ink technology. They produce brighter, more vibrant colours and deliver faster throughput on polyester based fabrics.

June 24th , 2010 – Launched in mid-2009, Goss International’s ‘bankable hours’ approach to service contracts has hit the mark with newspaper printers in the UK and Nordic regions. The bankable hours concept provides reduced labor rates, depending on the block of hours a publisher or printer books in advance and the length of contract. The plan also provides total flexibility in the use of those hours for electrical, mechanical and controls maintenance, as well as training and routine or emergency service. This allows Goss International customers to plan work throughout the year, with known costs.