ROCHESTER, N.Y., August 11—Lehigh Direct, a leading direct marketing company serving many top international brands, is taking its expertise in personalization to the next level as the first U.S. company to leverage the CMYK capability of the KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System.
Kehl, Germany - DALIM SOFTWARE, makers of highly efficient, scalable software solutions for the media and graphic communication industry, announces the availability of its first application for Apple's iPhone and iPad in the App Store - DIALOGUE Touch.
Lier, Belgium, August 2010 - Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, has been a pioneer in digital color printing and dry toner technology since its inception more than 20 years ago. With the launch of the Xeikon 3500 digital label production press and QA-I toner at IPEX 2010, the company has taken the suitability of its technology for food packaging applications to an entirely new level.
BARCELONA, Spain, 10 August 2010 – HP today announced that Propaganda, based in Barcelona, has been using its HP Indigo press to enable the readers of La Vanguardia to print a book of the newspaper’s contents from the publishing group’s archives.
Gent (Belgium), August 10th 2010 - EskoArtwork (
Berlin, 6th August 2010 - The organisers of Ipex 2010, IIR Exhibitions UK (part of Informa plc), used DirectSmile Cross Media software to create a personalised, cross-media marketing campaign for UK pre-registrants of the international print and media trade show. The campaign was considered a huge success with a 10% response rate and a 7% increase in the number of UK-based pre-registered printers that visited Ipex 2010 compared to the previous show in 2006.
Fujifilm Graphic Systems UK is re-launching its customer magazine in the shape of a biannual publication called PRINT!. The new-look magazine provides a platform for comment on industry issues and an opportunity for printers to read about the technologies and business practices that have been successfully adopted by their peers.
The BAPC is delighted to announce that a key speaker at the 2010 conference will be Geoff Burch, often described as the alternative business guru. Geoff is an internationally renowned and highly motivational business speaker, television presenter and author.
Tuebingen (August 2, 2010) - GMG, developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded the HP Graphics Solutions Partner Gold level. The enhanced partnership with HP is a testimony of the outstanding proofing and color management solutions of GMG for the digital and wide-format printing segments.
What: Epson will be launching three additions to its professional printing range on Stand B13 at Photokina this year. The printers will join Epson’s existing professional printer line-up that will be showcased through a variety of demonstrations during the exhibition.
Auburn, Washington; July 2010—Ryno drain covers help businesses of all kinds--including printers, converters and virtually every manufacturer—comply with environmental regulations by providing a quick yet reliable means of ensuring that any spilled or leaking liquids cannot enter the waste system. Ryno drain covers are made of high quality PVC compound, with exceptional tensile strength and durability, producing an inherently tacky surface that will temporarily bond to both smooth and uneven surfaces. Their nontoxic construction means Ryno drain covers can be used indoors and out. Cleaning with soap and water does not diminish the adhesive properties.
Milwaukee, WI, July 2010—Tailored Solutions Label Traxx™—the most popular print business management software for flexographic narrow web label printers and converters—will introduce a number of powerful new package printing features at Labelexpo Americas 2010 in Chicago, September 14-16. The new features are an integral part of Label Traxx Version 5.6, currently in beta testing and scheduled for full release later in 2010.
July 28th, 2010 – A year on from the launch of its Flexible Value Service Plan, Goss International has earned praise from a growing number of UK web offset printers. New commitments, including contracts of up to five years, indicate confidence and satisfaction in the Plan.
28 July 2010 – Following its order at IPEX for the UK’s first superwide Durst Rho 500R roll-to-roll UV printer, Service Graphics is unveiling plans to invest approximately £4 million over the next 18 months. The investment by the St Ives Group’s large-format division will see the company delivering new capabilities, greater efficiencies and an enhanced customer experience.
West Chester, OH ; July 2010—Color-Logic has announced that Poligráfica, a major commercial and package printer in Ecuador , has been qualified as the first certified Color-Logic printer in the country.
Systems and Materials News
- Bundles offer QuarkXPress software and maintenance
- Kodak plate improves efficiency at DF Media
- Xitron presents pre-press workflow proofing option
- EFI inkjet system includes LED UV curing function
- Fujifilm and Duplo team up with booklet maker
- Dialogue Touch app enables mobile project approval
- Eskoartwork highlights 3D packaging design tools
- Managed print service improves budget control
- Imposition system's greater efficiency and savings
- New stacker and software for wide format printer
General Prepress News
- Bundles offer QuarkXPress software and maintenance
- Polestar wins subscription fulfilment contract
- Harper highlights anilox products at Labelexpo
- Print service provider selects HP Designjet L25500
- KBA showcases new Rapida 75 press at Graph Expo
- Enfocus to release Version 10 of PitStop Pro
- Ceros adds 'significant' business in global deal with Euro RSCG 4D
- Folder gluer systems provide flexibility
- Tectonic to demonstrate plate-mounting machine
- OKI press produces customised web printing
