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03 Jul 2009 15:17
Decom reaps return on :Apogee Media investment
Mortsel, Belgium, July 3, 2009 -- Decom announced today that through :Apogee Media they have managed to shorten publication time and further simplify the communication chain with their clients. :Apogee Media is the innovative content management and editorial workflow solution that Agfa Graphics launched at Drupa 2008.
SCREEN EXPANDS WORKFLOW FUNCTIONALITY WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE METRIX SE PLANNING / IMPOSITION MODULE
Screen announces the immediate availability of Metrix SE, an advanced job planning and imposition module for users of Trueflow SE, Screen's leading PDF workflow system. Metrix SE ("Screen Edition") is a specially adapted version of LithoTechnics' award-winning Metrix product that features enhanced JDF connectivity with Trueflow SE.
Sun Chemical and DIC introduce single, co-ordinated structure to global inkjet market
MIDSOMER NORTON − July 2, 2009 – To further build on its market leading position in the inkjet business, Sun Chemical, the world’s leading producer of inks and pigments, and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have announced the creation of a new single, co-ordinated global structure for the inkjet market under the name SunJet®. This new, unified approach will be showcased at the SunJet products booth, 031-033, Hall 1, at the Shanghai International AD & Sign Technology and Equipment Exhibition from July 7 to July 11.
Top News Executives Join "Managing the Crisis" Conference
The global economic crisis has magnified the challenges facing newspapers everywhere, but some companies are better positioned than others to rebound once the crisis ends. They will be sharing their approaches at the ³Managing the Crisis² global conference, to be held at the Frontline Media Club in London on 28 and 29 September next.
Appointment at manroland Australasia
As of 1 August 2009, Steve Dunwell will be Managing Director of manroland Australasia. He says: “In order to meet the challenges faced by the industry in a dynamic and sustainable manner, manroland Australasia will strengthen its focus on the market, customers, and service, enabling us to respond even faster and more efficiently.”
Market research completed by the PPA (the UK Periodical Publishers Association) after the recent 37th FIPP World Magazine Congress in London, has shown that the Value Added Printing techniques demonstrated by PrintCity Alliance members within the innovative & interactive FIPP09 printed Congress programme had created a noticeable impact:
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02 Jul 2009 08:59
Océ Repro Desk Studio released
Venlo, The Netherlands, 30 June 2009 — Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today introduced an innovative wide format software package, Océ Repro Desk Studio. This software is specifically aimed at print job creation, previewing and submission to multiple printers, including integrated job tracking and accounting functions.
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01 Jul 2009 12:00
New Institute for Graphics and Imaging Seminars to Deal with Online and Social Media Marketing
Pewaukee, Wisconsin—June 2009—The Institute for Graphics and Imaging (IGI)—an education and training organization funded by and dedicated to the printing and graphic arts industry—has announced two seminars dealing with online marketing and social media marketing. The seminars will be held on consecutive days—July 29 and 30, 2009, at the IGI facility in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
EFI Enters Agreement with Nazdar for Solvent Ink Manufacturing
FOSTER CITY, CA -- June 30, 2009 -- EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced entry into a manufacturing agreement with Nazdar®, wherein Nazdar will produce EFI’s VUTEk and Inkware solvent inks, which are renowned for their phenomenal color quality, fantastic durability and superior printer performance. Nazdar is a longtime partner of EFI who distributes VUTEk® printers and inks to the North American screenprint market.
PrintCity Alliance Shows Benefits for Magazines from Value Added Printing
Gröbenzell, Germany, June 30, 2009 – Market research completed by the PPA (the UK Periodical Publishers Association) after the recent 37th FIPP World Magazine Congress in London, has shown that the Value Added Printing techniques demonstrated by PrintCity Alliance members within the innovative & interactive FIPP09 printed Congress programme had created a noticeable impact:
ProCo Installs UK's First HP SmartStream Director
LONDON, England, 30 June 2009 – HP announced today that ProCo, of Sheffield, has installed the first HP SmartStream Director end-to-end-workflow solution in the UK.
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01 Jul 2009 01:19
NEUE GMG-PROFILE VERFÜGBAR FÜR DEN FARBSTANDARD IM VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK PAC.SPACE
Tübingen (30.06.2009) - GMG, Entwickler und Anbieter von Highend-Farbmanagement- und Prooflösungen, stellt zahlreiche neue Proof-Profile für die Papiere GMG ProofPaper semimatte, GMG ProofPaper semimatte light und GMG ProofPaper gloss 250 im PaC.Space zur Verfügung. Die Profile im GMG-Standard sind erhältlich für die Druckerserien Epson Stylus Pro x800, x880 und x900 sowie für HP Designjet Z3200. Neue GMG ProofControl-Standards stehen ebenfalls zum Download bereit.
Spandex Increases Business Opportunities for Printers with New Environmentally-Friendly, Non-PVC Media
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 29th, 2009 – Spandex, the pioneering one-stop supplier of complete and innovative solutions to the digital printing and sign making industries worldwide, has expanded its ImagePerfect™ range of media with new environmentally-friendly, 100 percent PVC-free materials.
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29 Jun 2009 23:40
EFI MIS Solutions Chosen by UNIMAC Graphics
Foster City, CA -- June 29, 2009 -- EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that UNIMAC Graphics, a complete pre-media, print and digital solutions company, has chosen EFI MIS solutions to streamline workflow, improve productivity and place the company on a stable platform. UNIMAC Graphics replaced their previous MIS system with Monarch Foundation (formally Hagen™ OA) and was able to successfully implement order processing, RFID inventory management and accounts receivable in a record six weeks.
SCREEN COMPLÈTE SA GAMME FLEXO
Screen a lancé une nouvelle version de son imageuse de plaque thermique pour les marchés flexo et de l'impression typographique. Le PlateRite FX870II comporte une technologie de haute qualité de formation image qui permet d'obtenir un rendement jusqu'à 4.800 dpi, satisfaisant la demande croissante en rotations rapides.
Kodak and Arden Software Alliance Adds New Dimension to the Packaging Market
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 29—A new strategic alliance between Kodak and Arden Software brings 3D prototyping and structural design solutions to the packaging market. The two companies offer a broad range of products and solutions for brand owners as well as package printers and converters. Arden’s IMPACT structural design applications integrate seamlessly with Kodak’s PRINERGY POWERPACK Workflow to facilitate the packaging production workflow from product design through to print production.
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28 Jun 2009 01:57
CIP4 Announces Milestone in Industry Interoperability
Washington, DC (June 26, 2009) - The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization announced that the JDF Interoperability Matrix (the "Matrix") has topped over 500 pairings. The Matrix shows what integrations via JDF are available between vendors of graphic arts systems and is organized to show the relationship between those systems that organize and send work to other devices and those devices that consume the JDF and conduct work accordingly.
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25 Jun 2009 12:59
WAN, IFRA Merge Into Single World-Wide News Publishing Organisation
The World Association of Newspapers and IFRA, the leading international associations for print and digital news publishing, have merged into a new organisation, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).
Madico’s customers will like what they can’t see in new range of optically clear finishing media
Madico Graphic Films, a leading UK supplier of specialist pressure-sensitive coated film products for graphic applications, has expanded its portfolio of optically clear finishing media with the addition of new defect-free over-laminating films and double-sided mounting adhesives. As with all Madico substrates, the new product ranges benefit from clean-room manufacture – a key differentiator over some other products on the market – which ensures superior cleanliness and consistency to achieve optimum image vibrancy in graphic/signage applications.
German group VRM to use Protecmedia’s Milenium Cross Media suite from 2010
The publishing group Rhein Main (Verlagsgruppe Rhein Main - VRM) will install Protecmedia’s multi-channel editorial system Milenium Cross Media in January 2010. After completing the preparatory specification phase, the implementation of version 6.5 has now been put in motion.
Océ PRISMAprepare software wins gold
Venlo, The Netherlands, 24 June 2009 — Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today announced that its multi-award-winning Océ PRISMA®prepare software has won another gold medal. The honor was bestowed on Océ during the recent Poligrafia exhibition in one of Europe’s largest trade fairs, the Poznan International Fair in Poland. Poligrafia is held every two years at Poznan’s International Fair and attracts exhibitors from some 320 companies in 18 countries.
Kodak Announces 5th Annual European Graphic Users Association Conference in Budapest
LA HULPE, BELGIUM, June 24—The Graphic Users Association (GUA) European Conference 2009 is set to provide the perfect tonic to the economic climate by helping print service providers improve efficiency and boost profitability. This year’s event, which is sponsored by Kodak and managed by the GUA Board, will focus on helping businesses streamline their operations to improve their profit margins. The conference is being held in Budapest, Hungary, between September 30 and October 3, 2009.
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25 Jun 2009 02:20
Agfa Graphics Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Mortsel, BelgiumJune 24, 2009 10:00 - today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Agfa Graphics’ expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Agfa Graphics has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
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24 Jun 2009 08:18
Institute for Graphics and Imaging Seminar to Focus on Inkjet Proofing
Pewaukee, Wisconsin—June 2009—The Institute for Graphics and Imaging (IGI)—an education and training organization funded by and dedicated to the printing and graphic arts industry—has announced a two-day training course focused on inkjet proofing. The session will be held on July 22 and 23, 2009, and will be conducted by Richard Lerner, the president of RSL Consultants, an organization which has trained printers and in-house production departments in color management.
Océ joins EICC
Venlo, The Netherlands, 23 June 2009 - Océ, an international leader in digital document management, has joined the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and adopted the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct outlines standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry supply chain are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible.
Fujifilm announces availability of XMF v 2.1
FUJIFILM Europe today announces the commercial availability of version 2.1 of its XMF cross-media workflow solution. With a wide range of new features, XMF v2.1 is the ideal solution for managing complex, multi-process production environments, maximising both print quality and efficiency.
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23 Jun 2009 03:01
LA "CAMPAGNE DE DEMOLITION" MONDIALE DES VIEUX INSTRUMENTS DE MESURE I1 DE GMG/X-RITE
Tuebingen (18 juin 2009) - GMG, développeur et fournisseur de solutions de gestion de la couleur et d'épreuvage haut de gamme, annonce que dans le cadre d'une campagne spéciale, tous les utilisateurs de vieux appareils de mesure i1 (Revision A or B) peuvent acquérir un nouvel i1 au tarif spécial de 699 EUR jusqu'au 15 août 2009. Pour bénéficier de ce tarif spécial sur l'achat d'un i1, il suffit de retourner son ancient i1 à GMG par son revendeur GMG agréé.
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