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DETROIT—To increase the efficiency of its premedia operation, Brophy is implementing the Kodak Polychrome Graphics Matchprint Virtual Proofing System. The SWOP-certified monitor proofing solution uses customized CRT displays and proprietary color management technology. (www.brophy.com/www.kpgraphics.com)
ENGLEWOOD, CO—Cenveo is launching eCENergy, a Web portal providing access to a suite of online solutions designed to automate and streamline transactions with customers. Users can securely log in to a custom branded site, then choose from a menu of applications that currently includes an online print ordering and fulfillment system (eCatalog), soft and remote proofing, and digital asset management. (www.cenveo.com)
NORWALK, CT—A steady stream of DI press installations continues to be logged by Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG). Trade printer DKS-Digital Kopy Services (www.dkscopies.com), based in Sarasota, FL, has added a KPG DirectPress 5634 DI digital offset press. Kwik Kopy Printing/Accela Graphics of New England (www.accelagraphics.com) expects to compete directly with larger commercial printers now that it has installed a KPG DirectPress 5034 DI system at its Westborough, MA, location. UniGraphic (www.uni-graphic.com), based in Woburn, MA, added that same model press in order to offer short-run color printing to its customers. (www.kpgraphics.com)
VANCOUVER—Creo Inc. and DuPont Imaging Technologies report initiating new joint development and sales activities in color proofing. As a first step, they will integrate DuPont CromaNet color management technology and DuPont Cromalin ink and media with the Creo Veris proofer to create a Cromalin Veris proofing solution that will be available through DuPont sales channels. (www.creo.com/www.dupont.com)
KENNESAW, GA—Heidelberg USA has donated six copies of Prinect Profile Toolbox, for generating ICC output profiles, to the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF). The donation was made to support GATF's education efforts and because the organization is serving as the JDF (Job Definition Format) certification body in North America. (www.gain.net/www.heidelberg.com)
BOONE, NC—KBA North America teamed up with Minors Printing to host an invitation-only open house for key printers in the region. The star attraction was the first KBA 74 Karat digital offset waterless press installed in the tri-state area of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. (www.minorsprinting.com/www.kba-usa.com)
