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MICHA MOSES NOW VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AT GMG

GMG_logo.jpgTuebingen (August 31, 2010) - GMG, a leading developer and supplier of high-end color management software solutions, has announced that Micha Moses has taken up his duties as Vice President Strategic Alliances at GMG with immediate effect. Moses will be responsible for specifically strengthening and expanding the company's strategic partnerships with the main global players of the graphic arts industry and other potential strategic partners.

DirectSmile to Participate in First Dscoop Asia Conference and KIPES 2010

direct_smile.jpgBerlin, 31 August 2010 – DirectSmile will be participating in the first Dscoop Asia conference, held in Korea on 7th and 8th September 2010, supporting the event as a Gold Sponsor, ahead of exhibiting at the 17th KIPES (Korea International Printing Machinery & Equipment Show), 8-10th September 2010.

EFI Connect Users’ Conference Keeps Springtime Slot in Las Vegas in 2011; Adobe CEO Confirmed as Opening Night Speaker

efi_logo.gifFoster City, California -- Aug. 30, 2010 -- EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced the 12th annual Connect users’ conference will take place next year from April 26 to April 29 at the Wynn Las Vegas.

X-Rite Showcases Innovative i1Profiler Solutions and More for Photographers at Photokina

X-rite.jpgGrand Rapids, MI, August 30, 2010 – X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT), Incorporated, the world leader in color management and measurement technologies, today announced that it will be exhibiting at Photokina, the world’s leading fair for photography and imaging. Taking place in Cologne, Germany, Photokina is scheduled for 21 through 26 September, 2010, at KölnMesse. X-Rite will be located in Hall 4.1, Stand I021 - I029, at the show.

Xeikon expands label production capabilities with ‘one-pass’ opaque white printing

Xeikon.jpgLier, Belgium, August 30, 2010 - Xeikon, a leader in digital color printing innovation, announced today that its latest label presses offer converters a much higher productivity with its ‘one-pass’ opaque white toner to create the ‘no label or label-less look’ on transparent labels.

Punch Graphix announces strong growth across all lines of business

punch.jpgLier, Belgium, August 27, 2010 – Punch Graphix, holding company of the Xeikon and basysPrint brands, published its mid-year financial report today with considerably strong revenue and profit growth for both its equipment and consumable business.

X-Rite Announces Free Coloratti XritePhotoWalks during Photokina

X-rite.jpgGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 27, 2010 – X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announces its inaugural Coloratti XritePhotoWalk event-taking place next month during Photokina 2010 in Cologne, Germany. Photographers of all levels are invited to walk, learn about and photograph the beautiful city of Cologne while also learning about photographic techniques and tips from world class professional photographers Vincent Versace, Natural Light Photographer (USA) and Jens Petersen, Fashion, Editorial and Lifestyle Photographer (Germany).

EskoArtwork solutions and EskoMan come to the technology rescue at Labelexpo 2010!

esko-art_0.gifGhent (Belgium), August 27, 2010 – EskoArtwork (www.esko.com), a global supplier and integrator of innovative solutions for packaging and labels, with the help of ‘EskoMan', will demonstrate at Labelexpo Americas 2010, booth 5202, a number of technology ‘heroes’ — solutions that support Labelexpo’s theme of technology to the rescue for tag and label printers.

BAPC completes its 2010 Conference line-up

bapc.jpgThe BAPC is thrilled to announce that Jeff Hayzlett from the USA has agreed to speak at the 2010 conference. Jeff, a change agent, thought leader and sometimes cowboy is a renowned Marketing expert and is Kodak’s former Chief Marketing Officer.

Enfocus launches Certified Solution Integrator programme in the UK

enfocus.jpgAugust 24, 2010 – Gent, Belgium – Enfocus is pleased to announce a brand-new consultancy service in the UK and Ireland. The Certified Solution Integrator programme provides a higher level of support and expertise to resellers and customers in integrating Enfocus Switch-based automation within prepress, print and publishing production workflows.

ROLAND UV-LED VERSAUV LEC-330 NOW SUPPORTED BY GMG COLOR MANAGEMENT FOR PERFECT MOCKUP CREATION

GMG_logo.jpgTuebingen, Germany/Hamamatsu, Japan (August 23, 2010) - GMG, a leading developer and supplier of high-end color management software solutions, and Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, have announced that the GMG printer driver for the UV-LED inkjet printer&cutter VersaUV LEC-330, which allows the fast creation of perfect mockups, is now available.

Printers Productivity Enhancement---World’s Fastest Laser Die Cutting Machines Now Even Faster with On-the-Fly Bar Code-Enabled Job Changeovers

Spartanics.jpgPrinters seeking the throughput advantages needed to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace, can now use Spartanics Finecut Laser Die Cutting Systems (http://www.spartanics.com/product_groups_detail.cgi?id_num=5) --- with even greater line speeds through the addition of bar codes that automate job changeovers in seconds and on-the-fly.

Color-Logic Appoints Vizutek as Representative

Color-Logic.jpgWest Chester, OH; August 2010—Color-Logic has named Vizutek as its manufacturers’ representative for the Northeastern United States, including the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Label Traxx to Introduce iPod App for Roll Inventory Management

Label-Traxx-Logo.jpgMilwaukee, WI, August 2010—Tailored Solutions Label Traxx™—the most popular print business management software for flexographic narrow web label printers and converters—will introduce an iPod app for roll inventory management at Labelexpo Americas 2010 in Chicago, September 14-16.

ProImage OnColor ECO ink optimization implemented at more of the world’s best-known newspapers

proimage.jpgNetanya, Israel – 18th August 2010: ProImage (www.newsway.com) today announced that thirteen more newspaper publishers have selected ProImage OnColor ECO ink optimization software. In additional the company reports that commercial printers have begun implementing the software and are slating significant cost and production benefits.

HP Press and Services Bring Hybrid Offset and Digital Print Advantage to L+L’s High-end Clientele

HP.jpgBARCELONA, Spain, 17 August 2010 – L+L Printers, one of San Diego’s leading commercial printing firms, is using HP Color Management Services and a pair of HP Indigo press 5500s to create a distinct competitive advantage by offering top quality and colour consistency across offset and digital production platforms.

Epson wins European Printer award from EISA

epson.jpg15 August 2010 – Epson® has asserted its position as a leader in the professional imaging industry by winning the ‘European Printer 2010-2011’ award for the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

Label Traxx to Introduce Direct Press Data Collection

Label-Traxx-Logo.jpgMilwaukee, WI, August 2010—Tailored Solutions Label Traxx™—the most popular print business management software for flexographic narrow web label printers and converters—will introduce direct press data collection at Labelexpo Americas 2010 in Chicago, September 14-16. The new feature is an integral part of Label Traxx Version 5.6, currently in beta testing and scheduled for full release later in 2010.

Spartanics Finecut-Plus-Rotary™

Spartanics.jpg(www.Spartanics.com) Printers seeking the speed and capabilities of rotary die cutters without the bottomless lifetime costs for dies –and also seeking ways to quickly and painlessly transition to short run jobs with the limitless cut configurations now in greater demand-- can now use the Spartanics Finecut-Plus-Rotary---Combination Laser Die Cutting and Rotary Die Cutting System (http://www.spartanics.com/products_detail.cgi?id_num=60&styleid=2).

Color-Logic Appoints Scott Sell & Associates in West

Color-Logic.jpgWest Chester, OH ; August 2010—Color-Logic has named Scott Sell & Associates as its manufacturers’ representative for Arizona , California , and Nevada . The firm has represented various high-technology electronic and graphic arts manufacturers in the region for more than 25 years, including X-Rite and GTI Graphic Technology.