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PrintCity Alliance – Partnership with ABRO for Web Printing Knowledge Sharing in Brazil

printcity_logo.jpgGröbenzell, Germany, August 11 2010 – The PrintCity Alliance, a grouping of over 20 independent suppliers to the global printing & packaging industry, has announced a partnership with ABRO, the Associação Brasileira de Empresas com Rotativas Offset.

Solutions for creating photo books with a personal touch

Unibind.jpgPuurs, August 11, 2010 – Unibind, specialist in binding systems for photo prints and personalization solutions for photo books, is to showcase at Photokina 2010 a raft of innovative new products for the fast developing photo book market. Taking centre stage is the unique Photos & Sounds, a photo book that combines images with music and voice recordings, and is set to transform the photo book market.

Lehigh Direct Steps up to Full Color In-Line Variable Data Print Capabilities with KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System

Kodak.jpgROCHESTER, 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.

DALIM ANNOUNCES FIRST APPLICATION FOR APPLE'S IPHONE AND IPAD AVAILABLE

dalim_logo.jpgKehl, 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.

Xeikon's innovative dry toner technology provides a unique competitive advantage to label converters

Xeikon.jpgLier, 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.

Propaganda Uses HP Indigo Technology to Produce Ground-Breaking Books from Newspaper Archives

HP.jpgBARCELONA, 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.

EskoArtwork presents innovative Packaging Design and Brand Management Solutions at Luxe Pack 2010

esko-art_0.gifGent (Belgium), August 10th 2010 - EskoArtwork (www.esko.com) will present its range of packaging design and QA tools at Luxe Pack 2010, which takes place from October 21-23 in Monaco. The company will demonstrate how these tools, specifically developed for packaging design and production professionals, provide profitable benefits to brand owners: increased productivity and creativity, error reduction and faster speed-to-market.

Ipex Achieves 10% Response Rate and an Increase in Visitor Numbers using Unique, Cross-Media Marketing Campaign

direct_smile.jpgBerlin, 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 customer magazine gets a make-over

fuji.jpgFujifilm 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.

Kodak Honored with Two Prestigious InterTech™ Technology Awards

Kodak.jpgROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 4—Printing Industries of America awarded Kodak two 2010 InterTech™ Technology Awards, the highest honor for innovation in the graphic communications industry. Kodak was the only multiple winner, earning two of the six prizes awarded. Over the years, Kodak has received a total of 26 InterTech Technology Awards for innovative solutions for commercial, data, publishing and packaging printers.

BAPC announces special guest speaker for 2010 Conference

bapc.jpgThe 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.

Xeikon's revolutionary QA-I toner achieves exceptional lightfastness ratings

Xeikon.jpgLier, Belgium, August 3, 2010 - Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, announced today that its innovati

GMG NAMED HP GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS GOLD PARTNER

GMG_logo.jpgTuebingen (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.

Epson to launch new products at Photokina, Cologne, 21 to 26 September

epson.jpgWhat: 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.

Xeikon and Labelexpo Global Series announce close cooperation to grow label market

Xeikon.jpgLier, Belgium, July 2010 – Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, is delighted to announce that it has entered in a partnership with the Labelexpo Global Series, the international organizer of labeling and package printing events. As part of the partnership, Xeikon will attend all Labelexpo events worldwide including exhibitions in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Ryno Drain Covers Help Ensure Environmental Compliance

ryno.jpgAuburn, 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.

Label Traxx Adds Powerful New Package Printing Features

Label-Traxx-Logo.jpgMilwaukee, 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.

Goss Flexible Value Service Plan endorsed through new and renewed commercial contracts in the UK

goss.jpgJuly 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.

Service Graphics Embarks on £4 Million Investment Programme with Announcement of New Production Supersite

StIvesplc.jpg28 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.

Poligráfica Becomes First Certified Color-Logic Printer in Ecuador

Color-Logic.jpgWest 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.